Chapter 436 Valencia and Benitez
Villa, who won the best player in the Premier League, naturally did not escape the slaughter of his teammates. Compared with a big meal, everyone hoped that Villa would invite him to have fun. However, the UEFA Cup final was just around the corner, so only It can be delayed until the end of the season.
Villa is very happy, which is equivalent to escaping, because after the UEFA Cup final, there must be a big celebration, and then the players will go to the national team to report, this summer's European Championship in Portugal after the end of the season The battle is about to begin soon, who cares about having fun!
After a few days of rest, Notts County has fully entered the state of preparation. Although the league championship has been won, they will not give up the glory of defending the UEFA Cup. It can be said that the success or failure of the season depends on this last game. bingo.
Valencia's strength is undeniable. It has entered the Champions League final twice in a row and won the La Liga trophy twice in a row. These are all players who have entered the peak of their careers, even if Mendieta, a former European The best midfielder has left, but the arrival of Aimar has kept Valencia on the path to the top.
In fact, David is very sorry for Valencia after the turn of the world. If Valencia was in an environment like England, then Valencia, who created such a strong record, only relied on huge broadcast fees. And the game day income can maintain the high investment of the team and continue to be brilliant.
But in La Liga, most of the broadcast expenses are monopolized by oligarchs like Real Madrid and Barcelona, and the ticket revenue cannot be compared with the Premier League. Even if Valencia's achievements in recent years can completely crush Barcelona and Real Madrid, they are unable to challenge the two powerful players. The traditional status can only go from glory to decline step by step.
Take a look at Valencia's current lineup. Although there are no top superstars, who is not a famous general!
Goalkeeper Canizares, once Spain's number one goalkeeper, had it not been for Casillas's death due to an injury before the 2002 World Cup, I'm afraid San Cassi would not be able to get the starting position of the national team so quickly!
Ayala, Marchena and Pellegrino on the backline have all participated in two Champions League finals, and they are top-notch in terms of strength and experience.
The midfield, like Notts County, is also the proudest place in Valencia.
The combination of Baraja and Albelda, the midfielder of Spain, firmly holds the main position. Regardless of Xavi and Alonso, they can only stand on the sidelines. Although there is a factor of seniority, it cannot be. Denying the ability of the two Titans, some people even compared them to Keane of Manchester United.
There are Spanish-style top wing Vicente, Angulo and the clown Aimar on the avant-garde line. Aimar is known as Maradona's successor. He was also Messi's idol in his previous life. Is he worshipped by the briquettes king? ,
Isn't that enough to prove Aimar's strength?
The starting lineup of the striker is usually occupied by Mista. Although the Spanish striker did not have a particularly high scoring rate in his previous career, it suddenly broke out this season. He scored 19 goals in La Liga, ranking among the top scorers in La Liga. Top rank.
Such a lineup of arrogant soldiers, coupled with the tuning of the tactician Benitez, with the strong overall strength in the league to suppress Real Madrid and Barcelona is not too much of a surprise.
Apart from Arsenal, Valencia is arguably the strongest opponent Notts County has faced this season, stronger than Manchester United and Chelsea.
The team is going all out to prepare for the game, but David often seems to be absent-minded. Others don't know what he is thinking, maybe it is the anxiety before the final, only he knows, he is thinking about how his appearance will give Europe What a change the world of football has brought about.
Leaving aside for the moment, Benitez, the coach of his rival Valencia, has a future that David can't predict.
After winning the UEFA Cup in Valencia in the previous life, Benitez, who was full of honors, retired and left Valencia to coach Liverpool in the Premier League. In the first season, he led the actual lineup and was not dominant. The Red Army stood on the podium of the Champions League, especially the final Istanbul night is a classic in the entire football history...
But the current situation is that Valencia's opponent in the UEFA Cup final has changed, from the mediocre Marseille to the strong Notts County. Can Valencia win the UEFA Cup trophy like David's previous life?
I'm afraid this probability will drop a lot. Even if the two teams have a 50-50 win rate, fans are still more optimistic about Notts County.
If Valencia can't win the UEFA Cup, will Benitez leave Valencia?
Although the UEFA Cup is not as valuable as the two consecutive La Liga titles, and Benitez may have sensed the signs that the team is about to go down the altar, David still can't predict Benitez's actions.
Well, even if Benitez leaves, is he going to join Liverpool?
It is true that Liverpool is a traditional giant in England, and it also has a huge influence throughout Europe. It is not comparable to Valencia, but this season, Liverpool will not play in the Champions League!
Even though Valencia has a low status in La Liga, how can the champion be able to play in the Champions League?
Okay, let’s assume that whether Benitez has the Champions League or not, he has won the championship because of Liverpool’s status as a giant. There is no problem in playing the league and the UEFA Cup. Then Benitez led Liverpool to win the Champions League in his previous life. Will happen again, at least not next season...
David doesn't think it's a pity that Liverpool and Benitez can't play in the Champions League. It's a pity for him that the miracle of the Istanbul night will not happen, that's all.
This season's UEFA Cup final was held in Sweden. Notts County arrived in Sweden four days ahead of schedule after a week of intensive training in England. For the last game, they needed to be extremely cautious.
On the same day, Valencia also rushed to Sweden with the entire team, and the UEFA Cup final was imminent.
Although the influence of the UEFA Cup cannot be compared with the Champions League, the Champions League this season is really unbearable. There is not a traditional giant in the semi-finals. After the semi-finals, the two teams participating in the finals are also freshly released-Porto and Monaco , the same as David's memory in his previous life.
What an insignificant Champions League final!
Compared with the Champions League final, the UEFA Cup final can be more attractive. After all, Notts County and Valencia are champions of their respective leagues! (To be continued.)
