At night, the Mestanha Stadium is as bright as day.
The annual Citrus Bowl attracts 20,000 fans.
This is Valencia's first home game of the season, and it is also the last warm-up match for the summer training camp. The same is true for Real Madrid. Everyone is looking forward to seeing what these two teams with championship ambitions can do.
What kind of strength?
After suffering from a downturn in the forward line last season, Valencia reorganized the forward line this summer, sending away two famous European players, Carew and Salva, and introducing Su from Sporting Lisbon for a high price of 10 million euros.
East.
In the summer preparations, Su Dong's performance was remarkable, but it was just a warm-up match.
When it comes to official matches, especially when facing wealthy opponents such as Real Madrid and Barcelona, can he break Valencia's striker curse over the past many years?
Real Madrid have been similarly turbulent this summer.
Florentino expelled the famous coach Vicente del Bosque and the legendary captain Hierro in an almost brutal way, which caused him to be questioned like never before within Real Madrid. Not long ago, he even refused to give him a salary increase.
, letting Makelele go to Chelsea in the Premier League, no one knows how much impact this will have on Real Madrid's overall strength.
However, under the one-star-per-year policy, Real Madrid spent heavily this summer to poach Manchester United superstar Beckham.
The joining of the world's most commercially valuable superstar has turned Real Madrid into a galaxy of superstars that has never been seen in the history of world football. Especially this summer's Asian tour has aroused huge repercussions.
There is no doubt that Real Madrid has become the most influential top football club in the world today.
So can this team be as influential on the court as it is in the mall?
Will new coach Queiroz and new aid Beckham succeed in Real Madrid?
Although this strong dialogue in the Citrus Cup is just a warm-up match, its importance is self-evident. Coupled with the grievances between the two teams due to the transfer of Mijatovic, this game
It is destined not to be mediocre.
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When the two teams appeared on the field to warm up, Valencia fans wildly booed the Real Madrid players.
This made it clear to everyone that this stadium and this group of fans did not welcome Real Madrid's arrival at all.
Even though they are the team with the most superstars, the most luxurious lineup, and the most market appeal in the world.
But there were also many Real Madrid fans present, and they made their voices heard amidst the boos in the sky to support the team they supported, but after all, it was an away game.
There is also a small group of Manchester United fans who came all the way just to cheer for Beckham.
Before the game, this group of Red Devils fans displayed a banner saying "Always Red Devils, Beckham No. 7" to show their identity, and at the same time, they also gave support and encouragement to Beckham, hoping that he could perform well in the new team.
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This was Beckham's first game in Spain after joining Real Madrid. There were more than a hundred media reporters gathered on the sidelines. They came from all over the world, and they all came for Beckham. The battle was unprecedentedly large.
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"Actually, I don't think Beckham is very handsome either."
Seeing the media reporters on the sidelines chasing Real Madrid stars, especially Beckham taking pictures, Aimar said sourly.
Su Dong smiled when he heard this.
In front of unfamiliar people, Aimar is a reserved, taciturn and honest person, but once you get to know him, it is easy to find that this guy is quite talkative at heart.
"I think you are more handsome than him." Su Dong replied with a smile.
Seeing Aimar staring at him hard, he nodded solemnly, "Really!"
Amar's eyes flashed with joy, but soon turned gloomy, "I wish I were ten centimeters taller."
This guy has always been obsessed with his height.
Because of his height, he has a not-so-nice nickname, the clown.
"But to be honest, Su, in my eyes, you are much more handsome than him and you play football well, but why don't you have a girlfriend yet?"
Aimar asked sincerely, but Su Dong could only shake his head in embarrassment and smile bitterly.
"How about I introduce you to one another day? Our Argentinian beauties are also very famous."
Is this for the sake of Sino-Arab friendship?
Su Dong smiled bitterly and quickly changed the subject and mentioned the game that was about to start.
Like all four-two-three-one lineups, Valencia's lineup has particularly high demands on the center and attacking midfielder.
It can be said that the players in these two positions are not strong and their combat effectiveness is immediately reduced.
During the training camp, Benitez also consciously cultivated a tacit understanding between Su Dong and Aimar.
It's interesting to say. I don't know if it's because they were born to call each other, or if they faced the media together at a dinner party and had a look of confirmation, which made the two of them play more and more in harmony, whether in training or warm-up matches.
And when facing Real Madrid later, the connection between the two will undoubtedly be crucial.
"Today is Beckham's debut in Spain, and it's also mine."
Su Dong stood next to Aimar, looking at the Real Madrid players opposite him from a distance, feeling very unconvinced.
"But everyone, from the fans to the media reporters and the whole world, they only care about Real Madrid and Beckham. They only have Real Madrid and Beckham in their eyes. No one knows me at all."
This is a sad story!
But when Su Dong spoke, Aimar felt a hint of unwillingness and enthusiasm in his words.
Su Dong wants to compare himself with these superstars from Real Madrid.
Of course, this is completely normal, we are competing on the same field.
"Anyway, no one knows me, so don't blame me for flipping the table!" Su Dong laughed evilly.
There is no doubt that in the eyes of the whole world, this is a game that belongs to Real Madrid and Beckham.
But Su Dong doesn't mind screwing him in front of the world!
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After returning to the locker room and tidying up, the players from both teams prepared to play at the entrance of the tunnel.
Real Madrid's lineup is 442.
The goalkeeper is Casillas, the defense is Robert Carlos, Helguera, Pavin and Salgado, the midfielder is Figo, Zidane, Cambiaso and Beckham, and the forward is Raul
and Ronaldo.
Judging from the warm-up match and roster, Real Madrid should adopt a small diamond position, with Figo appearing on the left, Zidane forward, Cambiasso holding back, and Beckham playing the most familiar right midfielder.
Queiroz has also been trying to let Beckham play in the defensive midfield position. After all, Real Madrid is now overcrowded in the midfield and frontcourt. Makelele finally left, just to make room for Beckham, but he still wants stability in his first show.
Argentinian youngster Cambiaso is still too immature and it will be difficult to fill Makelele's vacancy.
Valencia still uses a 4-2-3 formation. The goalkeeper is substitute goalkeeper Palop, the defense is Carboni, Marchena, Ayala and Curo Torres, and the midfielder is still Albelda and Barra.
Ha's double midfielder combination consists of Vicente, Aimar and Rufit in the frontcourt, and Su Dong is the lone forward.
There have been changes in individual positions, and Benitez is still adjusting and examining players, but Benitez, who started his coaching career in the Real Madrid youth academy, is still very motivated when facing Real Madrid.
As the two sides lined up to wait to play, the players from both teams also exchanged polite greetings.
Su Dong, who was wearing the No. 9 jersey, stood in front of Ronaldo, who was also wearing the No. 9 jersey. He looked a little excited.
"I finally walked in front of you!" Su Dong said with excitement, excitement and pride.
Ronaldo was particularly impressed by this tall and strong young fan, and immediately looked at Su Dong with a smile, "Then you have to be careful, I will not be merciful."
"Me too." Su Dong was very determined.
Once, he dreamed of competing with his idol Ronaldo.
Now, his dream has come true.
But he is even more eager to defeat his idol in this game and win.
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Amid the roar of fans, the Citrus Cup game officially ignited the flames of war.
Benitez's tactics did not retreat across the board as the outside world speculated, but adopted a strategy of balancing offense and defense, advocating speed after stealing the ball, quickly tearing apart Real Madrid's defense, and directly attacking behind.
As we all know, Real Madrid is full of stars, which is their advantage, but it is also a disadvantage.
Because these superstars basically don't participate in defense.
Real Madrid used its own strength and technical advantages from the beginning to control the ball and rhythm.
Their passing was smoother. As the core of the frontcourt command, Zidane's control of the ball and the rhythm of the game, as well as his grasp of the situation, were indeed very unique, which allowed Real Madrid to easily control the situation.
Valencia kept their formation compact.
The four backs and double midfielders, plus Vicente and Rufit on both wings, actively retreated, forming two defensive chains to withstand the waves of offensives planned by Real Madrid.
Real Madrid had an overwhelming advantage in possession of the ball, but the first shot came from Valencia.
It was a quick counterattack after stealing the ball in the backcourt.
Right back Curlo Torres dribbled the ball in and sent a cross. Sudong drove straight into the penalty area as quickly as possible, got ahead of Helguera, jumped high and headed the ball towards the goal, but
Slightly off.
But this shot also boosted Valencia's morale and was cheered and affirmed by all the Bat Legion fans.
Two minutes later, Su Dong turned his back to the direction of the attack, suppressed Pavin with his body, and headed the ball to Vicente on the left.
After getting the ball, Vicente rushed to the left rib of the penalty area, suddenly fired a cold arrow, and hit a long shot, which was saved by goalkeeper Casillas.
The ball did not fly far. Su Dong, who turned around and rushed forward, squeezed Pavin away and chased after him to shoot furiously. However, goalkeeper Casillas attacked decisively and knocked Su Dong down in the penalty area with the ball.
The fans in the stands shouted for a penalty kick, but the referee signaled that Casillas had not committed a foul.
Su Dong also got up from the ground simply and gave a thumbs up to Casillas.
The Real Madrid goalkeeper's reaction speed is indeed very fast. If he had just been a little slower, maybe just a few tenths of a second, he would have scored. But Casillas reacted quickly after saving the first shot and attacked directly.
Pounce a second time.
No wonder people say that Real Madrid’s defense relies entirely on this Saint Cassie!
