Chapter 3085 The Semi-Finals Are Here! Bundesliga #1 vs. Premier League #1!
Manchester City have every reason to win the Champions League.
But Dortmund won't give up easily.
At this point, who would be willing to give up?
To be honest, if Ten Hag hadn't kept a few starting players hidden, the last league match wouldn't have been so difficult.
In the end, it was Reus's last-minute goal that secured the victory!
He naturally won praise from the fans after the game.
This girl is pretty, I'll share this a few more times~~
But Reus wasn't too happy.
"This match took a huge toll on Ye; hopefully he can recover quickly!"
"The moment this match ended, I put the league aside and focused entirely on the Champions League..."
"Actually, I have mixed feelings. I feel that competing on three fronts is a bit risky, but we've reached the semifinals. Wouldn't it be crueler to give up? All we can do is go all in and fight with all our might!"
"Hopefully, we can achieve the result we want in the first round..."
Reus's words represent the thoughts of the vast majority of Dortmund players.
At this point, they could only follow the head coach's instructions, trust the coach, and trust the captain!
After this season, they have deeply etched their belief in Ye Chen into their very souls.
I always felt that as long as Ye Chen was there, all the problems would be solved.
Ye Chen carried too many hopes.
Ye Chen was under a lot of pressure to avoid disappointing the fans...
Of course, Ye Chen dislikes internal strife and getting stuck on trivial matters.
If we really lose.
Then let's do it again next year!
Anyway, he's only 27 years old now. If he plays until he's 37, then he can play for another ten years.
It would be unreasonable to win all the Champions League titles in ten years.
Even with the existence of a system, football is ultimately a team sport.
No matter how strong a person is, there will eventually come a day when their life force is exhausted and they are exhausted!
As the date draws ever closer to April 28th.
The first match of the Champions League semi-final immediately captured the attention of all fans.
Aren't those little piglets so cute?
This time, Manchester City and Dortmund played first, so there was more discussion about it.
Of course, betting odds are always the most convincing indicator.
Dortmund's home ground is still a strong point, hence the even handicap.
Guardiola appeared very calm at the pre-match press conference.
"We respect our opponents and the game. We will stick to our style of play, try to control the game first on the road, then speed up the pace, and look for space in the transition between offense and defense..."
"Ye's ability is beyond doubt, but football is always a team sport, and we are a complete team! Ye is a world-class finisher, but football is not one-on-one. We will use team defense to limit him, limit his connection with his teammates, and limit his handling of second balls."
Finally, when discussing tactics, Guardiola stated frankly, "Set pieces are an important scoring method, but we won't rely solely on them. We need to continue to improve in the quality of ball possession, depth of movement, and off-the-ball runs."
Guardiola's meaning is very simple.
Even when playing away, they will play the football they know!
On the other side, Ten Hag didn't seem flustered at all.
“I know Pep (Guardiola) very well, and our past collaboration left a deep impression on me… I hope to learn something from him this time!”
"Public opinion will not change the game. We know who we are and what we need to do... We will use intensity, speed and courage to strive for an ideal result."
"The more crucial the match, the more we need to look at the overall performance. We won't put all the pressure on Ye Chen... Of course, he doesn't need to reduce the burden, because his mental adjustment ability is the best in the football world!"
"Manchester City is strong, but none of our previous opponents have been weak! We will treat this match as a normal game, give it our all, and leave the rest to the players..."
There was no confrontation.
In fact, they had a pretty pleasant working relationship when they were colleagues.
Later, Ten Hag proved himself at Ajax, and his tactics showed some influence from Guardiola!
Of course, the Manchester United of his previous life was simply unable to execute the essence of his tactics.
It can only be said that there were too many "old men" in the team, and the high-pressing style he demanded could not be implemented at all, which is why he left Manchester United later.
But undeniably, he brought two titles to Manchester United: a League Cup and an FA Cup – especially the FA Cup, which he won by defeating Manchester City, making it all the more precious!
Time flew by and it was April 28th!
The team assembled early in the morning, and the players changed into their training uniforms to maintain their fitness.
After a short training session, we ate together in the team's cafeteria.
They were chatting and laughing, and the atmosphere wasn't tense at all!
It's clear that the players have adjusted their mindset very well.
The team's coach and team doctor checked on the players' condition as soon as possible, and after everyone had eaten and drunk their fill, they went to the stadium together to prepare for tonight's game!
The weather was a bit chilly in the evening, and the fans put on their jackets and headed towards Westfalenstadion.
This match is Dortmund's last Champions League home game of the season.
Therefore, the level of excitement is more intense than ever before.
Many fans held up signs that said they were offering high prices for tickets.
But very few fans are willing to sell their tickets...
I got a girlfriend!
Let's say that.
Missing a crucial match like Dortmund vs. Manchester City could mean waiting for years or even decades to recover!
God knows when Dortmund will reach the Champions League semi-finals again...
More than 10,000 Dortmund die-hards had already taken their positions in the south stand. Some burly men were waving large flags, like soldiers waving military flags in a barracks, adding a touch of solemnity to the match.
The shouts from inside the "yellow wall" shook the stands slightly, drowning out even the sound of the players warming up...
The players from both teams took to the field in their training uniforms, their expressions solemn. Their passing and shooting movements were characterized by extreme focus, while the players on the bench clenched their fists, their eyes fixed on the center of the field.
Ye Chen saw Wang Chu inside Manchester City, and the two smiled at each other.
A thousand words are left unsaid!
They still have a close relationship and chat and get together whenever they have free time.
There are also connections of interest between them.
They jointly acquired the Rongcheng Football Club in China.
Youth training programs in China are also in full swing...
Previously, domestic players started receiving professional training in their teens, but now it's as early as six years old...
Their youth teams not only play domestically, but also connect with European clubs for friendly matches.
A number of outstanding young players are emerging like bamboo shoots after a spring rain!
In fact, Ye Chen always believed that there was nothing the Chinese people couldn't do well.
With a large number of people, there are more options to choose from.
If we discover talented individuals in advance, and then nurture them for ten or even twenty years, they will one day be able to stand on their own.
Wait for both teams' players to leave the field.
The real competition is about to begin.
Meanwhile, in the commentator area of the stands, Zhan Jun and Zhang Lu were there to provide commentary!
This event was extremely popular, with Migu spending a lot of money to bring commentators to the venue and even arranging interviews with Ye Chen and Wang Chu afterward...
But everything will have to wait until the game is over!
P.S.: 12 out of 14 yesterday! Inter Milan and Everton both wore them, something's not right~
There are many matches tonight, but I'll continue to make accurate predictions!!
拉齐奥让负，11/12；卡利亚里负，01/02；富勒姆让胜，21/11；那不勒斯让平让负，11/10；
阿尔维卡胜平，21/11；通德拉负，02/03；多特让平让负，21/22；皇马让胜，51/50；
Lorient to win (22/21); Auxerre to win (10/20)
