Chapter 279 There is only one kind of heroism in the world
"We have defeated two Bundesliga teams in the Champions League knockout rounds this season, and I hope to defeat the third team tomorrow."
At the pre-match press conference at the Stadium of Light, Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti spoke in front of a room full of media reporters.
"Of course, if someone told me before this season that there would be a Bundesliga team entering the Champions League final, then I would have guessed it would be Bayern Munich, not Hamburg."
Ancelotti's words also made the media reporters at the scene nod their heads.
This is obvious.
Bayern Munich completed a perfect season last year, and the Triple Crown is the best proof.
Although Heynckes retired this season, his successor Guardiola is also a world-class head coach with a worldwide reputation;
In addition, Bayern's lineup also has good additions, and it can even be said that its strength is increasing.
Therefore, in terms of winning odds at the beginning of the season, Bayern Munich also topped the list.
If it were said at that time that Bayern could enter the Champions League finals this season, I believe not many people would raise objections.
And if someone tells you that Hamburg will enter the final, they will definitely roll their eyes: "Haha, what international joke are you making? Hamburg? That team that was almost relegated?"
But today, this "international joke" became a reality, and Hamburg really entered the finals!
Almost all reporters present expressed surprise at this result, and naturally they also resonated with Ancelotti's speech.
"So Mr. Ancelotti, how would you evaluate this final opponent, Hamburg?" an Italian reporter asked.
"Of course, the teams that can enter the finals cannot be ordinary." Ancelotti replied, "It can even be said that the teams that can break out of the group stage are all very strong.
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"And Hamburg is a very special team. Their players are very young, and the coach is also very young, but they have performed phenomenally together."
"There is no doubt that they are very good. They have not even failed in the past season. They will not be afraid of any team and are full of fighting spirit and desire to win in all games."
"But..." At this point, Ancelotti changed the subject, "In professional football, there is no eternal undefeated team. Even AC Milan, where I was, would fail."
During his player days, Ancelotti played for Milan in the era of the "Dutch Three Musketeers" for many years and won a total of 14 championship trophies, including 3 Serie A championships, two Champions League championships, 2 Toyota Cup championships, and 2 European Super League championships.
Cup champion and 1 Italian Super Cup champion.
When Milan created the myth of 58 unbeaten games, he was also on the team.
"So, Hamburg's first defeat of the season is likely to happen tomorrow."
"As I just said, we have defeated Dortmund 3:0 and Bayern Munich 4:0. We have the experience of winning against these strong Bundesliga teams."
"And compared with Hamburg, Real Madrid is a club with a more glorious history. We have many stars who can change the game."
"Maybe tomorrow, Ronaldo will be the one to break Hamburg's unbeaten record, who knows?"
"Everyone of us is focusing on this game. We all know the significance of this game and we are all looking forward to the arrival of this game. My players and I are confident enough to defeat Hamburg!" There was a burst of warm applause.
Although in terms of this season's record, it does seem that Hamburg is more dominant.
Hamburg won the Bundesliga championship with an unbeaten record and the highest points in history, and won the German Cup, and also had a smooth journey in the Champions League;
Although Real Madrid also won the Copa del Rey, they were pushed to third place in the league by rivals Atletico Madrid and Barcelona. In the quarter-finals of the Champions League, they encountered a strong challenge from Dortmund and almost capsized.<
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However, Real Madrid is Real Madrid after all!
This name represents victory and championship!
32 Spanish Primera Division champions, 19 Copa del Rey champions, and 9 Champions League champions!
There are so many trophies in the honor room that clubs like Hamburg will never be able to match them!
Therefore, Ancelotti has such confidence!
Moreover, aside from Real Madrid's glorious history, Anshuai himself also has his own "DNA" in the Champions League.
In addition to winning two Champions League titles as a player, after coaching, he was still at AC Milan, leading the team to win the first Champions League championship trophy in his coaching career in 2002-03.
Then came the well-known "Instanbul Night", when he and Milan experienced the pain of losing the 2004-05 season final.
But his perseverance and tenacious character once again came into play. Just two years later, in 2006-07, Milan also completed perfect revenge against Liverpool in the Champions League final!
This allowed Ancelotti to lead the team to win the second Champions League, and it was also his fourth personal Champions League trophy.
Winning the Champions League as both a player and a coach is rare in world football!
On this list, there are some famous people:
Trapattoni, Cruinff, Rijkaard, Guardiola...
When Ancelotti's name appears between them, it doesn't seem out of place at all, because he is such a champion!
And now, the combination of Ancelotti and Real Madrid is obviously the most powerful guarantee for winning the Champions League!
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"I don't have any problems with lineup selection."
After Ancelotti's press conference, it was Pan Yi's turn to hold a pre-match press conference.
Obviously, reporters are focusing on Hamburg's current injuries, especially the ankle injury of midfielder De Bruyne.
But Pan Yi seemed very calm:
"Of course it makes me sad to lose De Bruyne in such an important game in the Champions League final, but it also gives other players in the team a chance to perform."
"We have proven this season that all the players on the team are fully prepared for any game, and they will step forward as soon as the team needs it."
"I can even say that all players from Hamburg's first team are qualified to stand in the center of the Champions League final! It's a pity that due to quota restrictions, only 18 can actually appear in this game."
"But whether he is a substitute or can only appear in the stands, all Hamburg players are of one mind and we will work together to win this game!"
However, Pan Yi also mentioned that it is not easy to defeat the current Real Madrid.
"Real Madrid has many world-class stars."
"Cristiano Ronaldo is the World Footballer and winner of the Ballon d'Or. He is a true superstar and can change the situation of the game in an instant."
"Bell is very fast, and he also has an unparalleled sense of shooting in front of the goal. Even his header ability is world-class."
"Modric has an elegant style of play and a lot of physical strength. He controls everything in the midfield. I even dare to say that in another ten years he will still be as good as he is today!"
"And Benzema, he takes the blame... No, his ability to hold the ball with his back is top-notch, and he can provide a lot of help to the two wingers and the midfielder. I believe he will also be a strong contender for the Ballon d'Or in the future... ”
"Real Madrid participates in the Champions League every year and they have much more experience than us."
"But we are not afraid. Our greatest weapon comes from our confidence in ourselves!"
"They may cause us some trouble in tomorrow's game, but I believe that we can overcome these unfavorable factors, do our best, and win our opponents!"
Pan Yi's words were also recognized by many media reporters.
Real Madrid's superstar lineup is indeed almost second to none in today's world football.
It is indeed not easy to defeat them.
However, when Hamburg faced Dortmund and Bayern Munich before, everyone said the same thing.
Especially Bayern Munich, with their lineup and record, can Hamburg compare to them?
But Hamburg still defeated them and won the German Super Cup, German Cup, and the most important Bundesliga championship.
Therefore, if Pan Yi talks about defeating Real Madrid now, no one will think it is a bragging behavior.
Hamburg's unbeaten record in the past season has convinced countless media reporters that it is possible for Hamburg to win in this Champions League final!
"Coach Pan Yi, first of all, I wish you a happy birthday tomorrow." A female reporter stood up, "On this day when you are about to celebrate your 28th birthday, do you have anything to say to the fans in the Dragon Kingdom?
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It's Ma Fanbing.
The two nodded and smiled tacitly.
Pan Yi replied:
"First of all, thank you for your birthday wishes. I am very happy that my birthday is always on the same day as the Champions League final, so that I can often celebrate my birthday with a victory and a Champions League championship trophy."
"The famous star Shevchenko once said that a Ukrainian can never win the World Cup. The Champions League is my World Cup."
"I think so too. As a native of the Dragon Country, a country with a low level of football, just entering the top 32 of the World Cup is a difficult task, let alone winning the World Cup."
"But I also have dreams. Although I am not a professional player, like all professional players, it has always been my dream to participate in the UEFA Champions League and win the Champions League!"
"There are also Dragon Kingdom players like Wu Lei in the Hamburg team. I believe he also has the same dream. No, it's not just us. In the distant Dragon Kingdom, there are also many Dragon Kingdom fans who have been supporting us and hope that
We can win the Champions League!"
"Although this is not the World Cup, it does not represent Dragon Country football. But for a country that has difficulty showing itself on the world football stage, for Dragon Country fans, the Champions League is also their World Cup!"
"Romain Rolland said that there is only one kind of heroism in the world, which is to still love life after recognizing the truth of life. Dragon Country fans are such lovely people."
"I don't know what the result of this game tomorrow night will be, but I can guarantee that we will give our best and fight until the last minute and second. As long as the final whistle has not sounded, we will never give up!" "Because I am not only fighting for the local fans in Hamburg, but also fighting for the fans of the Dragon Country, and fighting for all those who have dreams and are willing to do everything to realize their dreams!"
As soon as Pan Yi finished speaking, thunderous applause erupted at the press conference!
His wonderful speech simply brought the atmosphere of the entire press conference to a climax, and finally it was sublimated!
When a reporter mentioned the issue of Pan Yi's stay after this game, Pan Yi just smiled:
"Everything will have to wait until the game is over. I am only focusing on this game now."
"But there is no doubt that coaching Hamburg is definitely a dream journey for me."
"Here, I met a group of the best players, the cutest fans, and the management that trusted me the most. Everything is perfect for me, and the only thing I want to do now is
Just to lead the team to win the championship after 30 years!”
"No matter where I am in the future, no matter when I am, we will all think of this wonderful day and the passionate moment when we won the championship. This is the most important thing!"
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May 26, evening.
2013-2014 Champions League final day.
With one hour left before the game, Real Madrid took the lead in announcing its roster.
Forwards: Cristiano Ronaldo, Benzema, Bale.
Midfielder: Di Maria, Modric, Khedira.
Defenders: Marcelo, Ramos, Varane, Nacho.
Goalkeeper: Casillas.
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This is still the most convenient 4-3-3 formation that Ancelotti has explored this season.
In fact, this list is basically not much different from what the outside world expected.
Except for Xabi Alonso who has accumulated two yellow cards and is suspended, and Pepe who is on the bench due to injuries, all the main players who can be used are on the bench.
This also shows Ancelotti's attitude towards this game, which is to "put me first" and not make any targeted changes with Pan Yi.
The Hamburg lineup list soon appeared in the hands of various reporters.
Forwards: Wu Lei, Vardy, Salah.
Midfielder: Kante, Casemiro, Paulinho.
Defenders: Robertson, Van Dijk, Rudiger, Carvajal.
Goalkeeper: Navas.
And in this list, there is still a slightly surprising change.
That is Wu Lei replacing Sun Xingmin in the lineup!
Many media had previously campaigned that Pan Yi would let Wu Lei play, but many people thought this was just a smoke bomb, because Sun Xingmin's injury has almost healed, and wearing a mask will not affect his performance too much.
But now it seems that Pan Yi has kept his promise and let Wu Lei, who is in better condition, play in this important Champions League final!
In the midfield, Paulinho is still used to replace De Bruyne.
The Brazilian has also performed very well in recent games, almost making people forget that De Bruyne is absent due to injury.
Of course, in this lineup, Carvajal is also eye-catching.
As a member of Real Madrid's youth training, he faced his old club as an opponent for the first time after leaving Real Madrid.
There are some rumors that due to Carvajal's excellent performance in Hamburg in the past two seasons, Real Madrid is already actively working on bringing Carvajal back to the Bernabeu.
Carvajal's response to this is that he will always be a Madridista, but as a professional player, he will still give his best in the game!
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In the locker room.
Pan Yi looked around at the players and began his final speech before the game.
"At the tactical level, I have said what should be said and what should be paid attention to before, so I will not repeat it again."
"I would like to remind you not to cause unnecessary fouls easily, because the opponent's free kicks are very good, especially in our threatening areas. Whether it is Cristiano Ronaldo, Bell or Modric, they all use free kicks to score goals.
ability."
"Of course, we must also pay attention to the defense of corner kicks. In addition to Cristiano Ronaldo, Bell, and Benzema, their defender Ramos also has the danger of killing the game with a header..."
"Also, after the game starts, we have to work hard to control the situation and stabilize the rhythm. Under normal circumstances, Real Madrid will continue their best defensive counterattack, but if the situation allows, they will suddenly attack, especially in the opening stage
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"Even if it is unfortunate and we concede the goal first, it doesn't matter. We have conceded the goal first this season not too few times, but we can also get the score back."
"Remember that feeling! We must stick to our ideas and ideas, and we must not let our opponents lead us by the nose! Otherwise, we will lose! Because the opponent is Real Madrid!"
The players all nodded.
Since they won the Bundesliga championship two rounds in advance, Hamburg actually had a lot more time to prepare for this Champions League final.
The preparation time may take up to nearly a month!
Including the focus of training and the targeted deployment of the characteristics of Real Madrid players, it has been done to a very detailed level.
Therefore, all players in Hamburg are very familiar with Real Madrid players, including what they should and should not do on the court.
"For most of the people here, this game may be the most important game in your career so far. Because this is the Champions League final, if you win, you will be the European club champion!"
Pan Yi said and waved to everyone.
Every player and coach understood what Pan Yi meant, and they all gathered around their head coach, and then stood in a circle one by one, holding hands.
"But on the court, don't think so much. What you have to do is to perform normally and bring out your own things."
"As long as you do this, after ninety minutes, you can return to Hamburg with that big ear cup!"
"Go and make Hamburg fans proud of you!"
Finally, Pan Yi stretched out his hands, and all the players and coaches also put their hands together.
"Come on, come on, come on!"
The deafening cheers shook the ceiling of the locker room, and then the Hamburg players walked out of the locker room one after another and rushed towards the Stadium of Light!
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"Hello, viewers, welcome to the 2013-2014 season, the final of the UEFA Champions League! Director Zhang Lu and Zhan Jun will bring you a live commentary of this game."
"The two sides in this game are Hamburg from Germany and Real Madrid from Spain."
"Real Madrid is a traditional giant in La Liga, and it is also the team that has won the most championships in the history of the Champions League. Hamburg has suddenly emerged in the past two seasons, especially in this season's Bundesliga and the Champions League. It has performed extremely well. So far,
Maintain an undefeated record."
"Therefore, this game is also regarded as a confrontation between traditional giants and emerging teams. Of course, it may not be accurate to say so. After all, Hamburg has also been rich in their ancestors, and they have also won the Champions League, but that is already
This happened thirty years ago, and many young fans may not even know this."
"This game also attracted a lot of attention. The entire Stadium of Light was packed today. More than 64,000 fans came to the scene to cheer for their respective teams. The scene was very spectacular."
"Now we can see that both teams, led by the referee, walked out of the tunnel and onto the grass of the Stadium of Light."
"The main color of both teams is white, but today Hamburg was drawn as the home team, so they are still wearing white jerseys, while Real Madrid is wearing the away blue jersey."
"Today both sides have two main players who did not play. Real Madrid's side is Alonso, who is suspended due to a yellow card, and Pepe, who is slightly injured. Hamburg's side is missing De Bruyne and Son Heung-min." "But here in Hamburg is Chinese player Wu Lei! This is also the first time in history that a player from the Dragon Kingdom has appeared in the Champions League final."
"On February 20, 2007, in the first leg of the 1/8 finals of the 2006-07 UEFA Champions League, when PSV faced Arsenal at home, Chinese player Sun Xiang came on as a substitute in the 66th minute of the second half and became the first player to land on this
The first Dragon Country player in the highest level competition in Europe."
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"Seven years have passed, and Wu Lei's number of appearances in the Champions League has already topped the list among Dragon Country players. Today, he once again made history! Let us look forward to him being able to compete with Pan Yi after today's game.
Let’s work together, coaches, to create a new history that belongs to the history of Longguo football!”
"... What appears in the camera now is Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti. He is 55 years old this year and has won the championship twice as a player and twice as a head coach. I believe that such a final scene is not unfamiliar to him at all.
, and it seems relatively relaxed.”
"This handsome young man is our Chinese coach, Hamburg's Pan Yi! He just celebrated his 28th birthday today. He doesn't look nervous either. As the youngest head coach in the history of the Champions League to lead his team to the final,
Being able to have such a mentality is quite worthy of recognition."
"Okay, now the two teams have lined up and shook hands with each other. The referee is calling the captains of the two teams to come over and guess the side."
"The captain of Real Madrid is Spanish goalkeeper Casillas. Since Casillas was promoted to the Real Madrid first team in 1999 and helped the team win the UEFA Champions League in the 1999-00 season, he has played for Real Madrid for 15 years.
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"He is also the only player who is still on the team after Real Madrid won the Champions League last time. In the summer of 2010, Casillas succeeded Raul Gonzalez as the captain of Real Madrid. So, he can be the captain today.
Lift the Champions League trophy again?"
"The captain of Hamburg is Navas, who is also a goalkeeper. In the absence of captain Westerman and the absence of vice-captain De Bruyne due to injury, Navas has taken on the important task of leading the team."
"So, of the two goalkeepers and captains today, who can keep the goal and help his team win this game that attracts the attention of the world?"
"Who will lift the Big Ears Cup on behalf of the team after 90 minutes or 120 minutes?"