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Chapter 125 Nothing Is Impossible
The powerful opponents of the sixteen teams in the Champions League have been assigned, but this is only the beginning of another round of disputes, and the secret battle between each other has just begun.

Especially those duels between giants involve the interests of all parties, so they will not let this kind of match go on indifferently.

For example, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich have already started a poaching battle between each other, but everyone knows that it is just to shake the opponent's morale, and those who can spend a lot of money to buy people during the winter transfer period, except for those very rich , No team will wantonly transform the team.

Even if Real Madrid's defense line is so bad, they will not make too many adjustments, because most of those capable players have already participated in European competitions, and they may not be able to use them if they are bought. Those players who have not played in the European war may not be favored by these giants.

The battle between Spain and Germany is nothing more than interfering with each other's preparations. After all, neither team can guarantee that they can win this confrontation.

This kind of peak duel, maybe a little mistake, will cause the efforts of the entire team to be in vain, and now Queiroz has become very cautious.

This kind of extraterrestrial trick is an indispensable and important part of the Champions League. As the German media said, Ronaldo has never won a game representing the club in Germany, so they believe that the severe cold in Munich will definitely freeze The fragile legs of the Brazilian.

And Ronaldo's response was more straightforward. His provocation to the Germans was just one answer. He has not forgotten the feeling of breaking Kahn's goal twice in the 02 World Cup. You can enjoy the thrill after scoring a goal.

And for the cold weather in Munich, Ronaldo didn't seem to care, "I'm afraid the only person who can trap my legs is my wife."

Ronaldo vowed to win the Bayern Munich game even if he had to abstain from sex before the game because the group stage made him so depressed.

However, these disputes between the giants have nothing to do with the Porto team. With their current reputation, it is obvious that they can't get into the eyes of those giants.

Except for the Madrid media, such as AS, who were chasing after them, the Porto team did not attract too much attention. They were still tied to the eliminated teams more often. Obviously, not many people are optimistic that they can break into the quarterfinals.

Since the draw for the last 16 of the Champions League, there has been such pessimism in Portuguese football circles, especially among Porto fans.

This was the Porto team they were most looking forward to. They thought they could see the team go further, but now they are a bit at a loss.

They want the team to meet teams like Monaco and Real Sociedad in the 16-to-8 game, rather than bumping into a traditional giant like Manchester United head-on. They also want to watch the Porto team continue to go, But now it looks like this dream is unlikely to come true.

"I believe that the team led by Mourinho will not disappoint the fans, just like they played in the group stage. However, this time, our opponent is a bit too strong. Maybe we will lose the game. But I still wish the lads the best of luck."

This is what a very ordinary Porto fan said to the reporter in charge of the interview after the draw. It also represents the views of many Porto fans. Although they believe that the Porto team led by Mourinho will not give up Resist, but miracles seem a little far away from them.

Although the Porto team almost killed the Real Madrid team, which is also a traditional giant, in the group stage, but now they have entered the knockout round, and it is a first-home and then-away competition system. For the Porto team, go to Manchester United to win the game , this is simply a crazy idea.

And many fans, like Manchester United's draw representative Merritt, still remember the disastrous Champions League defeat seven years ago. Manchester United was like an executioner at that time. They attacked frantically and kept dismembering Porto Defensively pierced through their defenses again and again.

Will that scar come back again in 7 years?The Englishman's impactful style of play has still left Porto with lingering fears in that game. The 4:0 score in the last confrontation has become an eternal pain in the hearts of many Porto fans.

Now even the most loyal Porto fans are begging that the Porto team must defend the honor of the Dragon in the first round of the game at the Dragon Stadium. Those Englishmen wantonly ran wild here.

Porto fans all hope that Mourinho and his Porto team can bring themselves a hope that they can look forward to, even if it is a little bit.

Most people in the media and Portuguese football circles have the same view on this game. Although the Porto team has performed very strongly this season and can also qualify unbeaten in the Champions League group stage, God gave Porto The opponent chosen by people is a bit too strong.

Compared with the Porto team, Manchester United's glorious history makes them only look up, but cannot look down. The opponent's dazzling light makes people feel suffocated.

Manchester United's brilliant results and dominance in the Premier League, coupled with a star-studded lineup, look like natural winners.

And that cunning Ferguson also made Porto fans feel desperate. Compared with Mourinho, Ferguson is too experienced.

Now it is really impossible for more people to take a good look at Porto's road to promotion. Most people are already pessimistic that Porto's Champions League road may come to an end here, and they will fall again. On the threshold of the top [-], this seems to be a watershed.

There are always dark horses in the Champions League, but most of them are concentrated in the group stage. Once they enter the knockout round, they will return to the rhythm of the giants.

It seems that this time is no exception. Even if teams like Celta Vigo and Real Sociedad can survive the group stage, they still cannot escape the fate of being besieged by strong teams. The fate of Porto and Stuttgart is probably the same Yes, the Champions League is still the dominant territory of the giants.

"Portuguese clubs have always been at a disadvantage in their duels with European giants in recent years. This cannot be blamed on the clubs. It can only be said that the Portuguese Super League is difficult to attract big-name players. Now, we really shouldn't Go and expect the Porto team to create some miracles."

"When Cristiano was bought by Manchester United for 1700 million euros, we shouldn't have fantasies about our own club's achievements. The claws of those European giants have reached our land. We There is no money to keep players, so you have to accept defeat."

"The value of the opponent's main lineup can buy the entire Porto club. This comparison of strength has already thrown the Porto team to the brink of being eliminated. Money is not everything sometimes, but in the football world, money, Sometimes it can solve a lot of problems.”

Kelly, a well-known football commentator in Portugal, said this bluntly on the TV program he hosted. He believes that there should be no expectations now. He can only wish these Porto boys that they can do their best in the game. exert their due strength.

Regardless of whether Porto fans are willing to accept this fact or not, they should be clear that the match against Manchester United this time is an unequal duel. From strength to fame, they are not a team of the same level. Porto More like a challenger.

However, the opinions of the fans and the media will not affect the preparations of the Porto team, especially Mourinho and Lin Yi. These two guys seem to have no feeling for their future opponents at all. They didn’t even talk about a match with Manchester United after the draw The game, as if none of this had ever happened.

And in the next domestic league game, the Porto team still maintained its record of winning the league. Under the iron hooves of the Porto team, the poor Maltimer team was pressed down by these tough guys at their home court. The halftime attack lasted nearly 10 minutes.

4:0 massacre, a score without suspense, and even at the end of the first half, the Maltimer team only got one outrageous long-range chance.

Mourinho still didn't use all his main players, and even the main players on the back line started to rotate in batches. People like Carvalho and Valente also got enough rest time. Under Mourinho's polishing, the fatigue during the season did not invade the team on a large scale.

Except for two or three players who experienced muscle fatigue, the overall operation of the Porto team is more stable. Except for Lin Yi and those guys who were suspended due to fighting, the non-combat attrition of the Porto team is far lower than other players in the Portuguese Super League. Competitors, even red and yellow card suspensions rarely occur.

This is all due to their strong offensive ability. The Porto team rarely fouls passively because they put all the defensive pressure on their opponents.

This kind of victory somewhat dispelled the haze feeling lingering in the hearts of some Porto fans. Although the future of the Porto team in the European war is uncertain, at least in Portugal's domestic league, the Porto team's pace towards the double crown has always been No one can stop it.

But Mourinho did not express any opinion on his team's unbeaten record. In his opinion, winning the game is a very normal thing.

Mourinho is not the kind of guy who is so arrogant that he doesn't know who he is, he will not easily despise any opponent, including in the Portuguese Super League, he will also drive the team to do their best to win In the game, he has always put the emphasis on the game first.

But now there are very few teams in Portugal that can cause trouble for the Porto team, and he has left more attention to the Champions League.

It is impossible for Mourinho to turn a blind eye to such a Champions League knockout match, but he has to use cold treatment to decompress his players.

Especially when the outside public opinion collectively bad-mouths the Porto team's promotion path, the head coach of his team should be more calm, even if his next opponent is indeed quite strong, he must let his performance Can stabilize the psychological fluctuations of the players.

"In fact, there is nothing wrong with running into Manchester United. The Champions League is like this. You can't advance by luck forever. Those strong teams will always become obstacles on your way to promotion. What if you meet Monaco this time? Who can guarantee that we will win Monaco?"

When Mourinho said this to Brito in private, his assistant coach partner was also speechless. Indeed, no one can guarantee that he will win the game, especially a high-level game like the Champions League , any opponent is not so easy to deal with.

Just like Real Madrid did not think before the start of the group stage that the Porto team would create so much trouble for themselves in the group stage.

"We can't guarantee that we will win Monaco, so no one can guarantee that we will lose to Manchester United. There is no absolute in football games. The real people are those who say that the game will definitely win or lose. Idiots, footballs are round."

Lin Yi, who was competing with free kick training on the side, followed the words of Mourinho and Brito. It can be seen that this is not only Lin Yi's idea, but also Mourinho's, because he did not Refuting Lin Yi's statement, even the expression on his face shows that he still agrees very much.

Brito can only say that these two guys in front of him are crazy, because they never know what it is to be afraid, as if they want to win any game, as for who the opponent is, it seems that they don't mind at all, In their minds, there is only the concept of winning.

"Your personalities are simply carved out of the same mold, and God has endowed you with the same madness." Brito decided to stay away from these two guys in the future, otherwise, he would be killed by these two guys one day Infected with this arrogant temperament from their bones.

"This season I lead Porto to have two goals in the European war. One is to qualify for the group stage, and the other is to hit a giant team in the knockout round. Maybe we will go further when we meet Monaco, but now I would rather meet Manchester United, because I really want to kill these English people!"

Mourinho's words rang like a bomb in Brito's ears. Brito knew the character of his partner very well, and this sentence was definitely not just casually spoken by him, as long as he said it, It means that he will do this. This thing sounds really crazy.

"Hey, uncle, you are a very cunning guy. In fact, you are the one who has the least pressure now when you meet a team like Manchester United."

When Lin Yi heard this sentence, he was obviously not as shocked as Brito. He stopped his training, turned his head and said to Mourinho.

"Anyway, it's Manchester United, and now no one is optimistic that we can win the game, so it doesn't matter if we lose, and no one will say that there is something wrong with your command, at most it is our Porto team. The strength is not enough, as long as we don’t lose too ugly.”

"If we win, it will definitely be an explosive news, but you won't lose no matter whether you win or lose. God, you really shouldn't be a football coach. You should be a businessman like Mendes. , You are simply too good at calculating, this business is for you to do."

What Lin Yi said, Mourinho did not answer, but from the expression of this guy, it can be seen that this is definitely what he thinks in his mind.

"You seem to be very leisurely. In this case, practice shooting for an extra hour. With such a poor shooting rate, it is difficult to kick those Englishmen."

"Hey, uncle! You can't do this! This is revenge! You are destroying Porto's future!" Lin Yi looked at Mourinho's dead face, and he was speechless again.It seems that the heart of a middle-aged uncle cannot be easily pryed into, otherwise, you will pay a heavy price.

Mourinho does not deny what Lin Yi said, because that is indeed his idea. In this kind of game, the Porto team can completely let go and play without any burden. If they lose, it means that the team is not strong enough. If they win, it will be another miracle created by the Porto team.

As long as he doesn't lose a 7:4 like 0 years ago, Mourinho can accept any result, even if it is the host first and then the guest?Will Old Trafford eat people?Anyway, he played at the Dragon Stadium in the first game, so he was not afraid that those Englishmen would open their mouths and bite him to death.

There is nothing wrong with letting those guys who are accustomed to winning in the Portuguese Super League go head-to-head with their opponents. It is much better than hitting a soft persimmon first and then hitting a rock. Playing in the Champions League game, You can't always think about running into teams that are similar to yourself.

Doing your best to challenge the giants is sometimes a kind of enjoyment, but this kind of enjoyment is more like a madman's idea in the eyes of others.

But if you want your team to go to Gelsenkirchen smoothly, and go to the Schalke Stadium for a crazy performance, you have to be like a lunatic, and you have to be prepared to fight against any opponent , Manchester United, but Porto's first hurdle, Mourinho is ready.

Mourinho looked at Lin Yi who continued to compete with free kick training on the court. The kid started to run more than 20 meters away from the goal, kicked the ground, and kicked the football hard. The arc, bypassing the simulated human wall in the air, directly hangs the corner and enters the net.

"Just like the birth of that little guy, in the world of football, nothing is impossible, isn't it?" Mourinho looked at Lin Yi who was in front of the goal, raising his hands to celebrate his free kick and finally scored. He said something in a low voice that only he could hear.

There is always the possibility of miracles in this world. No one can predict what will happen tomorrow, and no one will know the result of the duel two months later.

In football, anything is possible. . .

(I pray to God... my Rossoneri don't stage another tragedy at the San Siro Stadium, anyway, you have to qualify for the group stage!)
(End of this chapter)