Chapter 299 Peak showdown, ace versus ace
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Liu Nian Fei Shui
Chapter 299 Peak showdown, ace versus ace
The day before the 2015-2016 Champions League final, both teams spoke to the media and expressed their desire for the championship.
Fans of both teams are encouraged and looking forward to tomorrow's Champions League final.
Hundreds of millions of fans will inevitably become bored while waiting and vent their frustrations on social platforms.
Naturally, the different camps couldn't stand each other's words and deeds. Arsenal fans and Real Madrid fans first regarded social platforms as a warm-up for the Champions League finals and had a big fight with each other.
Arsenal fans admit that Real Madrid is very powerful, but...Arsenal is the only giant team that Real Madrid has not defeated in the history of the Champions League.
The last time the two teams met in the Champions League was ten years ago.
2005-2006赛季欧冠1/8决赛首回合，阿森纳做客凭借队长亨利的过五关斩六将式一剑封喉1：0击败皇马。
In the second round, the two teams drew 0:0.
The venue for that game was Highbury Stadium, which Arsenal had not yet moved.
These two contests were also the only meetings between the two teams in the Champions League.
Arsenal's legendary captain Henry was fully optimistic before the game that his home team would defeat Real Madrid at San Siro and win the first Champions League title in team history.
Players who participated in the two games against Real Madrid also made similar remarks on social platforms.
Pires, Ljungberg, Vieira and other players all said that Arsenal is the only giant that Real Madrid has not defeated, so Arsenal will definitely become the Champions League champion in the 2015-2016 season!
Raul, Guti, Ronaldo, Casillas, Gravette and other Real Madrid stars will naturally not let Arsenal stars perform one-man shows on social platforms, but also stand up to support their own teams.
On this day, Long Guoyang 5 broadcast the "UEFA Champions League Final Preview" of the "UEFA Champions League Preview" program, hosted by the host Shao Shengyi.
The topic mainly revolved around the Champions League final, and the program also captured the views of many fans.
The views of these fans are divided into rational and emotional.
Although many Dragon Country fans love Martin and think he is omnipotent, there are more rational fans. They think Martin's ability is indeed very strong, but his personal strength cannot be compared with Real Madrid's overall strength.
Emotional fans are either Arsenal diehards or Martin diehards.
For them, the powerful Martin can single-handedly lead Arsenal to defeat Real Madrid.
Of course, rational fans also hope that Martin can show off his skills in the first Champions League final of his career.
The best result is that Martin scores and Real Madrid wins the championship.
"This is an unequal contest. Real Madrid has bright stars, but Arsenal, whose lineup is not gorgeous, has created a miracle in the British arena. It has won the Premier League points record and is the first team in the 20th century to win three consecutive FA Cups. , England’s first domestic treble-winning team, every record is shocking.”
At the end of the program, Shao Shengyi said: "We often say, 'My fate is up to me.' Chinese player Martin is known as the 'crazy record breaker.' He also has the ability to create miracles. The biggest feature of football matches is that they are full of uncertainty. With all our strength, maybe... a different kind of scenery is waiting for Arsenal?"
Arsenal stayed at the Melia Hotel.
At [-] o'clock in the evening, all the team members after receiving consultation from the psychological counselor came to the hotel's multi-functional living room at the time mentioned by captain Arteta in the WhatsApp group to participate in the pre-match locker room meeting.
To put it simply, it means unifying ideas.
Get ready for the finals tomorrow night.
Flamini and Walcott are the only players in the team who participated in the two games against Real Madrid ten years ago, but Walcott only joined from Southampton in January 2006. Only 1 years old, he just sat on the bench and did not play.
Flamini is different. He played two rounds and 180 minutes as a starter, and he is still the unstoppable main force.
Therefore, Flamini was invited by Arteta to be the first player to speak.
"Feeling? There is no special feeling. Real Madrid at that time was indeed very good, with six superstars, but so what? Thierry's superb performance in the first round led us to the quarterfinals, semifinals, and finals. If it weren't for that Even with a red card, Barcelona may not have the last laugh."
Flamini, who pondered for a while, said: "What I want to express is that no strong opponent is as strong as the heart. As long as we play the tactical routine we formulated before the game and maintain our absolute belief in winning the game, it is completely possible to defeat Real Madrid." possible."
He was very disappointed that season.
He was injured and left the field nine minutes into the second leg of the Champions League semi-final against Villarreal. He made an emergency comeback until the eve of the Champions League final. However, the injury was not completely healed, but it was just not that painful, so he was put on the bench by the professor.
Now he is looking forward to reaching the Champions League final again.
This summer, his contracts with veterans such as Arteta and Rosicky have expired, and the club has no plans to renew them.
Tomorrow night's Champions League final is the best time to make up for our regrets.
Although Walcott did not play in the Champions League in the 2005-2006 season, he was invited to say a few words.
He was more of a spectator watching the game from a close distance, recalling the two games that eliminated Real Madrid.
Cech won the Champions League with Chelsea as the main goalkeeper in the 2011-2012 season, and he also went up to say a few words.
The general idea to summarize: As long as you have faith, nothing is impossible.
Finally, Arteta looked at Martin: "Martin, say a few words?"
"No need?"
Martin scratched the back of his head pretending to be embarrassed.
"Stop pretending, you usually talk the most."
Sanchez said angrily.
"That's it."
"Before the decisive battle, you can't make excuses if you don't say a few words."
Arteta shrugged and said: "Come up."
"Since you all want to hear a few words from me, I'll just say a few words."
Martin stood up with his hands on the seat handles, walked to the console in the multi-purpose room, glanced at his excited teammates, and said with a smile: "First sentence, champions are won by kicking with both feet!"
Having said this, Martin looked through the window at the streamlined Meazza stadium in the northeast, raised the corners of his mouth slightly, and showed a confident smile: "Second sentence, Arsenal is the champion."
"Arsenal are champions!"
The Arsenal players were obviously affected by Martin's last inflammatory words and shouted in unison.
Wenger, who was standing at the door, heard the powerful voice inside and felt more confident about tomorrow night's game.
……
The sun rises.
The soft sunlight shone through the gaps in the curtains onto the bed in the hotel room. Martin woke up naturally and stretched. He habitually picked up the mobile phone on the bedside table and pressed the unlock button. The lighted screen displayed the time.
2016/05/28
07:00
"Okay, it's the Champions League final day."
Martin smiled and said in dragon language.
Immediately, I did 100 push-ups and 200 sit-ups according to my usual rhythm.
Wait until you finish sweating before taking a shower and washing up.
"Good morning, brothers."
Martin came to the hotel restaurant and waved hello to his teammates who arrived. Looking at his teammates' very good looks, he felt confident.
Everyone looks good, which means you had a good sleep last night.
"Good morning, Martin~"
The Arsenal players also responded enthusiastically.
An hour and a half after having breakfast together, all the players went to the hotel's 24-hour gym.
At noon, it is a rich and nutritious meal to replenish the energy needed for the evening game.
After an hour and a half, the whole team will also have a lunch break to recharge their batteries.
After waking up, I will replenish some carbohydrates. When I arrive at the locker room of the game stadium, I will eat a certain amount of sugary snacks, such as energy bars and bananas, after changing my training shirt.
If you feel hungry, there will be other food to fill your stomach.
Wenger was satisfied with the mental state of the players in the afternoon, especially Martin, and had greater confidence in the Champions League final that started in the evening.
At five o'clock in the afternoon, the whole team had a nutritious dinner in the restaurant of the hotel where they stayed.
At around 10:[-], the Arsenal players gathered in the hotel lobby and prepared to take the bus to the Meazza Stadium, which is only two kilometers away from the hotel.
It is precisely for this reason that those enthusiastic fans who did not buy tickets came to Arsenal's hotel early to wait.
The range continues all the way to the pitch.
"Martin! Martin!!!"
"Arsenal are champions!"
"We are invincible!"
"Champions of the Champions League, here we come!"
……
The players who were still in the hotel lobby felt the fanaticism rushing towards them and became even more enthusiastic about the evening game.
Although the hotel we stayed at was close to the Meazza Stadium, and there was traffic control department to provide guidance and escort, it still took more than 20 minutes to drive.
Along the way, Arsenal players waved to their fans from time to time to thank them for their full support.
At the other end of the spectrum, Real Madrid's bus ride from the Radisson Hotel in Milan was met with a better reception than Arsenal's.
The overwhelming shouts lasted for a long time.
With a super luxurious lineup and star-studded superstar players, every player who goes out has a large number of fans.
The hotel Real Madrid stayed in was about five kilometers away from the Meazza Stadium. They set off at 06 o'clock and arrived at the Champions League final venue later than Arsenal, which set off at 30:[-].
This shows how amazing Real Madrid's popularity is.
※※※※※
The square outside the Meazza stadium has been qualitatively improved compared to yesterday afternoon when it was adapted to the atmosphere of the competition venue.
Huge shouts came one after another.
Martin looked through the bus window at the crowded outside of the stadium and felt very moved.
Banners, player posters, fan scarves, and various high-priced tickets can be seen everywhere.
What made Martin particularly amused was seeing a very funny slogan.
Translated into dragon language: My roommate wanted to watch a Champions League final before he died, and I hope some kind-hearted people can bear the pain and part with him.
"6."
Martin gave a thumbs up.
"aoaoaoooo—"
As the bus slowly drove towards the parking area leading to the home team's locker room, a deafening roar suddenly sounded from the other end of the stadium.
Without guessing, we knew that Real Madrid arrived by bus.
Except for Martin, who was relatively calm, the other Arsenal players could not help but frown.
About five minutes later, the bus stopped, and Martin and his teammates stepped out of the bus one after another.
The media reporters kept pressing the shutter button in their hands, and the 'click' sound accompanied by the flashing of the flashlight continued until all Arsenal players entered the stadium.Arsenal's luck in the home and away draws before the game was once again overwhelming.
Signed by the home team.
But there is also something unsatisfactory about Arsenal.
What Wenger means is that he hopes that the team can wear the golden away jersey in the Champions League final, and make the color of the jersey as close as possible to the yellow away jersey that defeated Real Madrid ten years ago, so as to give the team a better psychological hint.
Unfortunately, UEFA bluntly refused, stating that the home jersey must be worn.
But according to media reports, Real Madrid can wear their home jersey.
The reason for the response was a double standard, saying that the colors of Real Madrid's home team did not conflict with the colors of Arsenal's home team.
The Arsenal players in the home team's locker room changed into their training shirts, ate some energy bars and bananas, and entered the court to warm up.
"aoaoaooooooo—"
Huge shouts instantly poured down from the stadium and swept the entire venue.
Feeling the high enthusiasm of the fans, the Arsenal fans headed by Martin waved and thanked the fans for their support.
"So handsome!"
CC5 received the signal from the scene in advance, and the broadcast screen was just right for Martin. Shao Shengyi, who stayed in the Imperial City live broadcast room, was impassioned: "Martin's mental outlook looks very good. I think... he will definitely give us a wonderful performance in the Champions League final." An absolutely classic game!”
On-site commentator He Wei also served as on-site interviewer when there were nearly two hours before the start of the game.
Normally, there would be a dedicated reporter for such a job, but He Wei and Martin had a very good relationship in private. There were certain things that only He Wei could say, so they also had a part-time reporter.
He Wei saw Martin warming up on one side of the court, said hello to the Arsenal coaching staff and walked over.
Martin noticed the arrival of an acquaintance out of the corner of his eye and walked over on his own initiative.
"Viagra, long time no see."
The stadium atmosphere was fanatical and the noise was constant. He Wei, who walked up to him, didn't hear clearly. He turned up the volume and said, "What did you say?"
"I said Viagra, long time no see!"
He Wei's mouth twitched slightly when he heard it clearly, and he turned to his colleague who was carrying the camera on his shoulder and joked: "You haven't started recording yet, have you?"
"Hey, I'll delete it for you later."
The middle-aged staff member smiled naively.
"The first Champions League final of your career is coming soon. Are you nervous?"
Facing He Wei's question, Martin shrugged and smiled: "It's definitely impossible to say I'm not nervous, but I enjoy this feeling very much. Only in this way can I be more focused and fully devoted to the game."
"It's no wonder you've achieved so much at 19 years old."
"no way."
Martin's expression became lonely, and he spread his hands and said: "This is the only thing I can do for the domestic fans."
He Wei raised his hand and patted Martin on the shoulder: "Are you confident that you can lead Arsenal to defeat Real Madrid?"
"of course."
Martin patted his chest: "Champion champion!"
"Real Madrid!"
"Ronaldo!"
"Bell!"
"Ramos!"
At this moment, a deafening roar erupted from the audience.
Martin and He Wei looked at each other, shrugged, and then said they had to return to the team to continue warming up.
He Wei nodded and encouraged: "Come on! The first Champions League championship for a Dragon Kingdom player depends on you."
In the 2007-2008 season when Manchester United last won the Champions League, Dragon Kingdom player Dongfang Zhuo came on as a substitute for Manchester United in the inconsequential sixth round of the group stage. According to the Champions League medal distribution rules, all players who have appeared can receive medals.
It’s just that the vast majority of Dragon Country fans believe that Dongfang Zhuo did not contribute at all in the season when Manchester United won the Champions League. Even if he wins a medal, he cannot be said to have won the Champions League.
Not to mention being the absolute main player like Martin, but he should at least play two or three more games as a substitute.
So the implication of He Wei's words is very obvious, that is, he hopes to lead Arsenal to defeat Real Madrid in the Champions League final!
Not long after, the domestic fans of the Dragon Kingdom saw the edited live interview content broadcast by CC5. They were very moved by Martin's words "This is the only thing I can do for the domestic fans" and became even more disgusted with the Dragon Football Association.
From the live signals given from time to time, Dragon Country fans can see that Martin is in very good shape with the ball.
Long passes, long shots, headers, volleys, upside down golden hooks...
The quality of each technical action is very high, making the domestic fans of Dragon Kingdom confident in Martin's first trip to the Champions League final.
Even if Arsenal suffers a defeat in the end, they still believe that Martin will get very good game data.
With more than an hour left before the start of the game, the starting lineups of both sides appeared on the UEFA official website.
The home team Arsenal still has a 4231 formation.
Goalkeeper: Petr Cech
Defenders: Monreal, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Bellerin
Back midfielder: Coquelin, Martin
Midfielder: Sanchez, Ramsey, Gnabry
Forward: Giroud
……
Real Madrid's starting lineup is the usual 433 formation.
Goalkeeper: Keylor Navas
Defenders: Marcelo, Ramos, Pepe, Carvajal
Midfielders: Modric, Casemiro, Kroos
Forwards: Ronaldo, Benzema, Bell
……
No one was surprised by Real Madrid's starting lineup.
This lineup is the most powerful Real Madrid.
Most of Arsenal's starting players were not unexpected, except for the 20-year-old Gnabry who unexpectedly appeared in the starting lineup.
If it were in the past, either Walcott or Chamberlain would have appeared in this position.
Gnabry only gradually got the chance at the end of the season and performed very well.
But putting him in the starting lineup still surprised most people.
Real Madrid coach Zidane raised his eyebrows slightly, but didn't think much about it.
A young player with little competition experience will hardly pose a threat to the game.
In addition, he believes that Real Madrid's offense can control the overall situation and score goals with its strong overall strength.
Arsenal's defense on the right will also become the team's key offensive area.
Bellerin is already strong in offense and weak in defense. Gnabry is very young and lacks experience in competitions. It is estimated that it will be difficult to cover the entire right wing with Martin alone to help defend.
But give it a try!
Home team locker room.
Wenger got Real Madrid's starting lineup, exactly as he thought before the game.
In other words, he does not need to make any fine-tuning, as long as he reiterates the tactical discipline and the formulated pre-game tactics before the game.
The warm-up time, which lasted about four and 10 minutes, was over, and the players from both sides returned to their respective locker rooms from the court.
At this time, the Meazza stadium, which can accommodate [-] fans, is already full. Fans from both sides occupy the north and south stands of the stadium, singing the team's team anthem and fan songs, creating a fanatical atmosphere for the Champions League final in advance.
The emotions of the Arsenal players who returned to the locker room gradually became serious. Wenger has rich coaching experience and can see the players' nervousness at a glance.
He stood up, smiled and clapped: "Guys, relax, relax, it's just the Champions League final, no big deal."
"Indeed, it is Real Madrid who should be nervous at this time."
Martin immediately echoed coach Wenger: "First of all, the whole world is optimistic about Real Madrid winning the championship. Secondly, they have no honor in the Spanish arena. If they fail to win the Champions League, they will definitely make the most demanding fans in the world very dissatisfied. In this context, do we have to win the game? But where are the must-win games? Having to win the game will definitely be a thorn in the hearts of Real Madrid players!"
"Martin is right, so there is no need to be nervous."
With Wenger and Martin singing along, some nervous players suddenly felt relaxed.
Visiting team locker room.
Real Madrid players are all experienced players, so naturally they will not be nervous.
They have the most demanding fans behind them and the positive influence brought by the honor maniac Ronaldo. The whole team is full of desire for the Champions League championship and full of respect for the Champions League final.
With about 10 minutes left before the start of the game, players from both teams came to the tunnel from their respective locker rooms.
Since a theatrical performance full of Italian customs and customs was still going on, the players stayed in the tunnel.
Players from both sides were relatively bored during this process, and they also knew each other as friends, and had a friendly exchange of condolences before the game.
Martin was Arsenal's most outstanding player in the 2015-2016 season. He could feel the attention of most Real Madrid players and felt very proud.
Hehe ~
Aren’t superstars going to notice me?
Cristiano Ronaldo, who took care of his hair meticulously, took the initiative to come over.
Martin and Ronaldo were both players signed by Mendes, and they chatted with each other naturally.
The conversation quickly moved from casual chat to inviting Martin to reapply for a Portuguese passport.
In the past, it was through Mendes, but now...it's a face-to-face invitation.
Martin felt strong attention, but he had faith in his heart, so he didn't want to say too much on this topic. The conversation changed: "Do you think you will score a goal in this game?"
"Why not?"
Cristiano Ronaldo, who was already in his thirties, smiled and thought that since he didn't refuse directly, there would still be opportunities in the future, so he held his head high and said.
"Let's wait and see~"
At this moment, Italian lyric tenor Andrea Bocelli sang loudly, and the referee Kaushoy received a reminder from the main console and informed the players of both sides to prepare to enter the stadium.
"OK."
Ronaldo and Martin shook hands, returned to their respective teams, and stood at the back of the team, symbolizing the finale.
Players from both sides held the caddies, followed the referee team with their heads held high, walked up the stairs, and entered the court through the players' tunnel.
The big ear cup that has fascinated countless professional players and symbolizes the top of Europe is placed on the glass table at the entrance of the passage. It shines silver under the light, attracting the attention of the players from the two teams passing by with it as the center. .
【Ce sont les meilleures équipes】method
【Sie sind die allerbesten Mannschaften】Germany
【The main event】English
……
The background music is still the exciting UEFA Champions League theme song "Champions League". The unique notes collide with the lyrical tenor to produce a more magnificent movement, making everyone present feel that the blood in their bodies is flowing faster.
Whether there are 8 fans at the scene or fans sitting in front of the TV, they all know...the Champions League final, which symbolizes the highest level in the world, is coming soon!
(End of this chapter)
The day before the 2015-2016 Champions League final, both teams spoke to the media and expressed their desire for the championship.
Fans of both teams are encouraged and looking forward to tomorrow's Champions League final.
Hundreds of millions of fans will inevitably become bored while waiting and vent their frustrations on social platforms.
Naturally, the different camps couldn't stand each other's words and deeds. Arsenal fans and Real Madrid fans first regarded social platforms as a warm-up for the Champions League finals and had a big fight with each other.
Arsenal fans admit that Real Madrid is very powerful, but...Arsenal is the only giant team that Real Madrid has not defeated in the history of the Champions League.
The last time the two teams met in the Champions League was ten years ago.
2005-2006赛季欧冠1/8决赛首回合，阿森纳做客凭借队长亨利的过五关斩六将式一剑封喉1：0击败皇马。
In the second round, the two teams drew 0:0.
The venue for that game was Highbury Stadium, which Arsenal had not yet moved.
These two contests were also the only meetings between the two teams in the Champions League.
Arsenal's legendary captain Henry was fully optimistic before the game that his home team would defeat Real Madrid at San Siro and win the first Champions League title in team history.
Players who participated in the two games against Real Madrid also made similar remarks on social platforms.
Pires, Ljungberg, Vieira and other players all said that Arsenal is the only giant that Real Madrid has not defeated, so Arsenal will definitely become the Champions League champion in the 2015-2016 season!
Raul, Guti, Ronaldo, Casillas, Gravette and other Real Madrid stars will naturally not let Arsenal stars perform one-man shows on social platforms, but also stand up to support their own teams.
On this day, Long Guoyang 5 broadcast the "UEFA Champions League Final Preview" of the "UEFA Champions League Preview" program, hosted by the host Shao Shengyi.
The topic mainly revolved around the Champions League final, and the program also captured the views of many fans.
The views of these fans are divided into rational and emotional.
Although many Dragon Country fans love Martin and think he is omnipotent, there are more rational fans. They think Martin's ability is indeed very strong, but his personal strength cannot be compared with Real Madrid's overall strength.
Emotional fans are either Arsenal diehards or Martin diehards.
For them, the powerful Martin can single-handedly lead Arsenal to defeat Real Madrid.
Of course, rational fans also hope that Martin can show off his skills in the first Champions League final of his career.
The best result is that Martin scores and Real Madrid wins the championship.
"This is an unequal contest. Real Madrid has bright stars, but Arsenal, whose lineup is not gorgeous, has created a miracle in the British arena. It has won the Premier League points record and is the first team in the 20th century to win three consecutive FA Cups. , England’s first domestic treble-winning team, every record is shocking.”
At the end of the program, Shao Shengyi said: "We often say, 'My fate is up to me.' Chinese player Martin is known as the 'crazy record breaker.' He also has the ability to create miracles. The biggest feature of football matches is that they are full of uncertainty. With all our strength, maybe... a different kind of scenery is waiting for Arsenal?"
Arsenal stayed at the Melia Hotel.
At [-] o'clock in the evening, all the team members after receiving consultation from the psychological counselor came to the hotel's multi-functional living room at the time mentioned by captain Arteta in the WhatsApp group to participate in the pre-match locker room meeting.
To put it simply, it means unifying ideas.
Get ready for the finals tomorrow night.
Flamini and Walcott are the only players in the team who participated in the two games against Real Madrid ten years ago, but Walcott only joined from Southampton in January 2006. Only 1 years old, he just sat on the bench and did not play.
Flamini is different. He played two rounds and 180 minutes as a starter, and he is still the unstoppable main force.
Therefore, Flamini was invited by Arteta to be the first player to speak.
"Feeling? There is no special feeling. Real Madrid at that time was indeed very good, with six superstars, but so what? Thierry's superb performance in the first round led us to the quarterfinals, semifinals, and finals. If it weren't for that Even with a red card, Barcelona may not have the last laugh."
Flamini, who pondered for a while, said: "What I want to express is that no strong opponent is as strong as the heart. As long as we play the tactical routine we formulated before the game and maintain our absolute belief in winning the game, it is completely possible to defeat Real Madrid." possible."
He was very disappointed that season.
He was injured and left the field nine minutes into the second leg of the Champions League semi-final against Villarreal. He made an emergency comeback until the eve of the Champions League final. However, the injury was not completely healed, but it was just not that painful, so he was put on the bench by the professor.
Now he is looking forward to reaching the Champions League final again.
This summer, his contracts with veterans such as Arteta and Rosicky have expired, and the club has no plans to renew them.
Tomorrow night's Champions League final is the best time to make up for our regrets.
Although Walcott did not play in the Champions League in the 2005-2006 season, he was invited to say a few words.
He was more of a spectator watching the game from a close distance, recalling the two games that eliminated Real Madrid.
Cech won the Champions League with Chelsea as the main goalkeeper in the 2011-2012 season, and he also went up to say a few words.
The general idea to summarize: As long as you have faith, nothing is impossible.
Finally, Arteta looked at Martin: "Martin, say a few words?"
"No need?"
Martin scratched the back of his head pretending to be embarrassed.
"Stop pretending, you usually talk the most."
Sanchez said angrily.
"That's it."
"Before the decisive battle, you can't make excuses if you don't say a few words."
Arteta shrugged and said: "Come up."
"Since you all want to hear a few words from me, I'll just say a few words."
Martin stood up with his hands on the seat handles, walked to the console in the multi-purpose room, glanced at his excited teammates, and said with a smile: "First sentence, champions are won by kicking with both feet!"
Having said this, Martin looked through the window at the streamlined Meazza stadium in the northeast, raised the corners of his mouth slightly, and showed a confident smile: "Second sentence, Arsenal is the champion."
"Arsenal are champions!"
The Arsenal players were obviously affected by Martin's last inflammatory words and shouted in unison.
Wenger, who was standing at the door, heard the powerful voice inside and felt more confident about tomorrow night's game.
……
The sun rises.
The soft sunlight shone through the gaps in the curtains onto the bed in the hotel room. Martin woke up naturally and stretched. He habitually picked up the mobile phone on the bedside table and pressed the unlock button. The lighted screen displayed the time.
2016/05/28
07:00
"Okay, it's the Champions League final day."
Martin smiled and said in dragon language.
Immediately, I did 100 push-ups and 200 sit-ups according to my usual rhythm.
Wait until you finish sweating before taking a shower and washing up.
"Good morning, brothers."
Martin came to the hotel restaurant and waved hello to his teammates who arrived. Looking at his teammates' very good looks, he felt confident.
Everyone looks good, which means you had a good sleep last night.
"Good morning, Martin~"
The Arsenal players also responded enthusiastically.
An hour and a half after having breakfast together, all the players went to the hotel's 24-hour gym.
At noon, it is a rich and nutritious meal to replenish the energy needed for the evening game.
After an hour and a half, the whole team will also have a lunch break to recharge their batteries.
After waking up, I will replenish some carbohydrates. When I arrive at the locker room of the game stadium, I will eat a certain amount of sugary snacks, such as energy bars and bananas, after changing my training shirt.
If you feel hungry, there will be other food to fill your stomach.
Wenger was satisfied with the mental state of the players in the afternoon, especially Martin, and had greater confidence in the Champions League final that started in the evening.
At five o'clock in the afternoon, the whole team had a nutritious dinner in the restaurant of the hotel where they stayed.
At around 10:[-], the Arsenal players gathered in the hotel lobby and prepared to take the bus to the Meazza Stadium, which is only two kilometers away from the hotel.
It is precisely for this reason that those enthusiastic fans who did not buy tickets came to Arsenal's hotel early to wait.
The range continues all the way to the pitch.
"Martin! Martin!!!"
"Arsenal are champions!"
"We are invincible!"
"Champions of the Champions League, here we come!"
……
The players who were still in the hotel lobby felt the fanaticism rushing towards them and became even more enthusiastic about the evening game.
Although the hotel we stayed at was close to the Meazza Stadium, and there was traffic control department to provide guidance and escort, it still took more than 20 minutes to drive.
Along the way, Arsenal players waved to their fans from time to time to thank them for their full support.
At the other end of the spectrum, Real Madrid's bus ride from the Radisson Hotel in Milan was met with a better reception than Arsenal's.
The overwhelming shouts lasted for a long time.
With a super luxurious lineup and star-studded superstar players, every player who goes out has a large number of fans.
The hotel Real Madrid stayed in was about five kilometers away from the Meazza Stadium. They set off at 06 o'clock and arrived at the Champions League final venue later than Arsenal, which set off at 30:[-].
This shows how amazing Real Madrid's popularity is.
※※※※※
The square outside the Meazza stadium has been qualitatively improved compared to yesterday afternoon when it was adapted to the atmosphere of the competition venue.
Huge shouts came one after another.
Martin looked through the bus window at the crowded outside of the stadium and felt very moved.
Banners, player posters, fan scarves, and various high-priced tickets can be seen everywhere.
What made Martin particularly amused was seeing a very funny slogan.
Translated into dragon language: My roommate wanted to watch a Champions League final before he died, and I hope some kind-hearted people can bear the pain and part with him.
"6."
Martin gave a thumbs up.
"aoaoaoooo—"
As the bus slowly drove towards the parking area leading to the home team's locker room, a deafening roar suddenly sounded from the other end of the stadium.
Without guessing, we knew that Real Madrid arrived by bus.
Except for Martin, who was relatively calm, the other Arsenal players could not help but frown.
About five minutes later, the bus stopped, and Martin and his teammates stepped out of the bus one after another.
The media reporters kept pressing the shutter button in their hands, and the 'click' sound accompanied by the flashing of the flashlight continued until all Arsenal players entered the stadium.Arsenal's luck in the home and away draws before the game was once again overwhelming.
Signed by the home team.
But there is also something unsatisfactory about Arsenal.
What Wenger means is that he hopes that the team can wear the golden away jersey in the Champions League final, and make the color of the jersey as close as possible to the yellow away jersey that defeated Real Madrid ten years ago, so as to give the team a better psychological hint.
Unfortunately, UEFA bluntly refused, stating that the home jersey must be worn.
But according to media reports, Real Madrid can wear their home jersey.
The reason for the response was a double standard, saying that the colors of Real Madrid's home team did not conflict with the colors of Arsenal's home team.
The Arsenal players in the home team's locker room changed into their training shirts, ate some energy bars and bananas, and entered the court to warm up.
"aoaoaooooooo—"
Huge shouts instantly poured down from the stadium and swept the entire venue.
Feeling the high enthusiasm of the fans, the Arsenal fans headed by Martin waved and thanked the fans for their support.
"So handsome!"
CC5 received the signal from the scene in advance, and the broadcast screen was just right for Martin. Shao Shengyi, who stayed in the Imperial City live broadcast room, was impassioned: "Martin's mental outlook looks very good. I think... he will definitely give us a wonderful performance in the Champions League final." An absolutely classic game!”
On-site commentator He Wei also served as on-site interviewer when there were nearly two hours before the start of the game.
Normally, there would be a dedicated reporter for such a job, but He Wei and Martin had a very good relationship in private. There were certain things that only He Wei could say, so they also had a part-time reporter.
He Wei saw Martin warming up on one side of the court, said hello to the Arsenal coaching staff and walked over.
Martin noticed the arrival of an acquaintance out of the corner of his eye and walked over on his own initiative.
"Viagra, long time no see."
The stadium atmosphere was fanatical and the noise was constant. He Wei, who walked up to him, didn't hear clearly. He turned up the volume and said, "What did you say?"
"I said Viagra, long time no see!"
He Wei's mouth twitched slightly when he heard it clearly, and he turned to his colleague who was carrying the camera on his shoulder and joked: "You haven't started recording yet, have you?"
"Hey, I'll delete it for you later."
The middle-aged staff member smiled naively.
"The first Champions League final of your career is coming soon. Are you nervous?"
Facing He Wei's question, Martin shrugged and smiled: "It's definitely impossible to say I'm not nervous, but I enjoy this feeling very much. Only in this way can I be more focused and fully devoted to the game."
"It's no wonder you've achieved so much at 19 years old."
"no way."
Martin's expression became lonely, and he spread his hands and said: "This is the only thing I can do for the domestic fans."
He Wei raised his hand and patted Martin on the shoulder: "Are you confident that you can lead Arsenal to defeat Real Madrid?"
"of course."
Martin patted his chest: "Champion champion!"
"Real Madrid!"
"Ronaldo!"
"Bell!"
"Ramos!"
At this moment, a deafening roar erupted from the audience.
Martin and He Wei looked at each other, shrugged, and then said they had to return to the team to continue warming up.
He Wei nodded and encouraged: "Come on! The first Champions League championship for a Dragon Kingdom player depends on you."
In the 2007-2008 season when Manchester United last won the Champions League, Dragon Kingdom player Dongfang Zhuo came on as a substitute for Manchester United in the inconsequential sixth round of the group stage. According to the Champions League medal distribution rules, all players who have appeared can receive medals.
It’s just that the vast majority of Dragon Country fans believe that Dongfang Zhuo did not contribute at all in the season when Manchester United won the Champions League. Even if he wins a medal, he cannot be said to have won the Champions League.
Not to mention being the absolute main player like Martin, but he should at least play two or three more games as a substitute.
So the implication of He Wei's words is very obvious, that is, he hopes to lead Arsenal to defeat Real Madrid in the Champions League final!
Not long after, the domestic fans of the Dragon Kingdom saw the edited live interview content broadcast by CC5. They were very moved by Martin's words "This is the only thing I can do for the domestic fans" and became even more disgusted with the Dragon Football Association.
From the live signals given from time to time, Dragon Country fans can see that Martin is in very good shape with the ball.
Long passes, long shots, headers, volleys, upside down golden hooks...
The quality of each technical action is very high, making the domestic fans of Dragon Kingdom confident in Martin's first trip to the Champions League final.
Even if Arsenal suffers a defeat in the end, they still believe that Martin will get very good game data.
With more than an hour left before the start of the game, the starting lineups of both sides appeared on the UEFA official website.
The home team Arsenal still has a 4231 formation.
Goalkeeper: Petr Cech
Defenders: Monreal, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Bellerin
Back midfielder: Coquelin, Martin
Midfielder: Sanchez, Ramsey, Gnabry
Forward: Giroud
……
Real Madrid's starting lineup is the usual 433 formation.
Goalkeeper: Keylor Navas
Defenders: Marcelo, Ramos, Pepe, Carvajal
Midfielders: Modric, Casemiro, Kroos
Forwards: Ronaldo, Benzema, Bell
……
No one was surprised by Real Madrid's starting lineup.
This lineup is the most powerful Real Madrid.
Most of Arsenal's starting players were not unexpected, except for the 20-year-old Gnabry who unexpectedly appeared in the starting lineup.
If it were in the past, either Walcott or Chamberlain would have appeared in this position.
Gnabry only gradually got the chance at the end of the season and performed very well.
But putting him in the starting lineup still surprised most people.
Real Madrid coach Zidane raised his eyebrows slightly, but didn't think much about it.
A young player with little competition experience will hardly pose a threat to the game.
In addition, he believes that Real Madrid's offense can control the overall situation and score goals with its strong overall strength.
Arsenal's defense on the right will also become the team's key offensive area.
Bellerin is already strong in offense and weak in defense. Gnabry is very young and lacks experience in competitions. It is estimated that it will be difficult to cover the entire right wing with Martin alone to help defend.
But give it a try!
Home team locker room.
Wenger got Real Madrid's starting lineup, exactly as he thought before the game.
In other words, he does not need to make any fine-tuning, as long as he reiterates the tactical discipline and the formulated pre-game tactics before the game.
The warm-up time, which lasted about four and 10 minutes, was over, and the players from both sides returned to their respective locker rooms from the court.
At this time, the Meazza stadium, which can accommodate [-] fans, is already full. Fans from both sides occupy the north and south stands of the stadium, singing the team's team anthem and fan songs, creating a fanatical atmosphere for the Champions League final in advance.
The emotions of the Arsenal players who returned to the locker room gradually became serious. Wenger has rich coaching experience and can see the players' nervousness at a glance.
He stood up, smiled and clapped: "Guys, relax, relax, it's just the Champions League final, no big deal."
"Indeed, it is Real Madrid who should be nervous at this time."
Martin immediately echoed coach Wenger: "First of all, the whole world is optimistic about Real Madrid winning the championship. Secondly, they have no honor in the Spanish arena. If they fail to win the Champions League, they will definitely make the most demanding fans in the world very dissatisfied. In this context, do we have to win the game? But where are the must-win games? Having to win the game will definitely be a thorn in the hearts of Real Madrid players!"
"Martin is right, so there is no need to be nervous."
With Wenger and Martin singing along, some nervous players suddenly felt relaxed.
Visiting team locker room.
Real Madrid players are all experienced players, so naturally they will not be nervous.
They have the most demanding fans behind them and the positive influence brought by the honor maniac Ronaldo. The whole team is full of desire for the Champions League championship and full of respect for the Champions League final.
With about 10 minutes left before the start of the game, players from both teams came to the tunnel from their respective locker rooms.
Since a theatrical performance full of Italian customs and customs was still going on, the players stayed in the tunnel.
Players from both sides were relatively bored during this process, and they also knew each other as friends, and had a friendly exchange of condolences before the game.
Martin was Arsenal's most outstanding player in the 2015-2016 season. He could feel the attention of most Real Madrid players and felt very proud.
Hehe ~
Aren’t superstars going to notice me?
Cristiano Ronaldo, who took care of his hair meticulously, took the initiative to come over.
Martin and Ronaldo were both players signed by Mendes, and they chatted with each other naturally.
The conversation quickly moved from casual chat to inviting Martin to reapply for a Portuguese passport.
In the past, it was through Mendes, but now...it's a face-to-face invitation.
Martin felt strong attention, but he had faith in his heart, so he didn't want to say too much on this topic. The conversation changed: "Do you think you will score a goal in this game?"
"Why not?"
Cristiano Ronaldo, who was already in his thirties, smiled and thought that since he didn't refuse directly, there would still be opportunities in the future, so he held his head high and said.
"Let's wait and see~"
At this moment, Italian lyric tenor Andrea Bocelli sang loudly, and the referee Kaushoy received a reminder from the main console and informed the players of both sides to prepare to enter the stadium.
"OK."
Ronaldo and Martin shook hands, returned to their respective teams, and stood at the back of the team, symbolizing the finale.
Players from both sides held the caddies, followed the referee team with their heads held high, walked up the stairs, and entered the court through the players' tunnel.
The big ear cup that has fascinated countless professional players and symbolizes the top of Europe is placed on the glass table at the entrance of the passage. It shines silver under the light, attracting the attention of the players from the two teams passing by with it as the center. .
【Ce sont les meilleures équipes】method
【Sie sind die allerbesten Mannschaften】Germany
【The main event】English
……
The background music is still the exciting UEFA Champions League theme song "Champions League". The unique notes collide with the lyrical tenor to produce a more magnificent movement, making everyone present feel that the blood in their bodies is flowing faster.
Whether there are 8 fans at the scene or fans sitting in front of the TV, they all know...the Champions League final, which symbolizes the highest level in the world, is coming soon!
(End of this chapter)
