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Middlesbrough dressing room at Elland Road.

McLaren stood there steadfastly, staring closely at the Middlesbrough players in front of him, with a twinkle in his eyes.

The Middlesbrough players were staring at McLaren, listening.

McLaren said: "You know, after this season is over, I will leave the Middlesbrough team, and I will end my Middlesbrough career!"

The players of the Middlesbrough team are a little sad, McLaren is a good coach, and they are reluctant to leave McLaren!

Michaela said: "We have worked together for five years. During this time, I think everyone should be very happy. We have had lows and highs. We have created the history of the club and won the first club in history. A championship trophy, we have had brilliance together, and we have also experienced troughs together, we are brothers fighting in the same trench!"

The eyes of the Middlesbrough players were a little hazy, as if they were recalling the past bit by bit!
McLaren said: "I think you already know the purpose of my season. I just want to leave Middlesbrough with another championship trophy when I leave, a championship trophy with more weight. , to create another miracle in the history of the Middlesbrough club, and to draw a successful end to my Middlesbrough career. Are you willing to help me fulfill this wish?"

The players of the Middlesbrough team immediately screamed: "Yes, we are willing! Boss, don't worry, we will definitely bring the UEFA Cup back to the Riverside Stadium!"

McLaren was very pleased with the reaction of his players.

McLaren nodded slightly, with tears in his eyes.Although he knew earlier that he was going to leave, but as the time drew nearer, he was more reluctant to part with it.In his opinion, this is a very, very good team. If possible, he hopes to lead this team all the time.

Unfortunately, he McLaren has a higher goal!
McLaren stared at the Middlesbrough players and said very seriously: "I want to remind you that although everyone is optimistic about us now, and we also have a very large advantage. However, you must not take it personally. Big, don’t take it lightly, Leeds United’s ability to come to the scene is definitely not just luck, they are very capable.”

Yes, McLaren dare not underestimate Leeds United at all!
Is it really just luck that the Leeds United team was able to get to the scene as those media reporters said?Obviously not, Zhong Cheng is a very powerful guy, and he is very thoughtful. His tactics can be said to be unique in the Premier League, and even in the entire world of football at this stage.

In this world, there are many kinds of defensive counterattack tactics, but like Leeds United, it is really easy to appear. Leeds United has built a very solid defense, and the counterattack is also very sharp. It is simply a spear and a shield. complex.

Such a team is more difficult to deal with. Haven't you seen that there are many, many powerful teams that have fallen at the feet of Leeds United this season?

McLaren attaches great importance to Leeds United.

The players of the Middlesbrough team nodded one after another. They had played against Leeds United, so they knew better than those media reporters and fans who stood aside and watched.

McLaren said: "In this game, we already have the advantage of two goals in our hands, so we don't need to worry when we come up. Now we are anxious about Leeds United. After we attract Leeds United, we will give it to the team. They hit the nail on the head!"

The Middlesbrough players nodded in agreement.

McLaren did not emphasize too many tactical issues, because it has been said seven or eight hundred times before the game.All he has to do now is to investigate some places that should be paid attention to and stimulate the morale of the Middlesbrough players.

McLaren said: "The only thing to pay attention to in this game is Leeds United's striker, Huntelaar! This is an extremely powerful guy, stop him, and we will win this game!"

The players of the Middlesbrough team nodded one after another. Huntelaar was too good this season.

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In the Leeds United dressing room.

Zhong Cheng stood in front of the tactical board. As usual, the tactical board was full of names and lines.Obviously just now, Zhong Cheng ruthlessly destroyed the tactical board, turning his fair face into a painted face.

The players of Leeds United were very serious and listened very fascinated.

Zhong Cheng twisted the pen in his hand and looked up at the players of Leeds United. He had a lot to say in his heart at this moment, but at this moment he suddenly felt that he had nothing to say!
The players of Leeds United looked up at Zhong Cheng, waiting for Zhong Cheng to speak.However, Zhong Cheng was silent for five or six minutes.

The players of Leeds United were full of surprises!

Rogers, Di Matteo and others were also filled with shock. This is not like the Zhong Cheng they knew. Could it be that today's Zhong Cheng is someone else in human skin?

Zhong Cheng was silent for a while, and then said: "I originally wanted to have a long chat with you to stimulate your fighting spirit and arouse your desire to win. But at this moment, I suddenly don't want to say anything Already!"

The players of Leeds United are full of doubts. Why?what is this?
Rogers and Di Matteo also looked at each other!

Zhong Cheng said: "You know the current situation of our team, and you also know in your heart what to do in this game? To be honest, I don't think I need to remind you anymore!"

The players of Leeds United were shocked and stared at Zhong Cheng.

Zhong Cheng said: "You are the players I picked out by myself. I am very relieved and understand you very well. I know that you are not willing to lose this game. I know. You want to kill Into the final of the UEFA Cup!"

The players of Leeds United nodded one after another, this is what they thought.

Zhong Cheng said: "Since you all know it well, why am I talking so much? I firmly believe that you have already inspired your own fighting spirit in your own hearts, so I don't need to say anything more? Because your autonomy exceeds that of many, many people. , you are a group of fighters with infinite fighting spirit!"

Although Zhong Cheng didn't say anything very burning, the players of Leeds United felt that their entire bodies were burning.

Zhong Cheng said: "There is only one road ahead of our Leeds United team, and you all should know what this road is. Whether you want to be eliminated immediately or advance to the final, it all depends on you!"

The Leeds United players nodded firmly.

Zhong Cheng said: "The tactics of this game, and what you should pay attention to, I have already made it very clear. Now I am emphasizing more with capture. In the end, I just want to say that if we win the European Cup this season Champions of the UEFA Cup, we will give an additional bonus of 400 million pounds!"

The eyes of the players of Leeds United brightened, what a great deal!

Zhong Cheng said: "Okay, that's all I've said today. You know what you should do after you come out on stage!"

After finishing speaking, Zhong Cheng waved his players to play, and the Leeds United players filed out and poured into the player tunnel.

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"Fans friends, audience friends, hello everyone! This is the BBC, and I am Mark Laurenson, the commentator you are familiar with. Today we are bringing you a Premier League civil war in the semi-finals of the UEFA Cup this season. This is the second round of the semi-final, and after this match, the team that advances to the final will be born!" Mark Lawrenson began his opening remarks.

"Hi everyone, I am Eddie Gray who you are familiar with. Today we bring you the match between Leeds United and Middlesbrough at home. After this game, the final of this season's UEFA Cup Matchup came out,” Eddie Gray said.

"In the first leg of the match between the two sides, Middlesbrough defeated Leeds United [-]-[-] at their home court. Now they have an absolute advantage. They have already stepped into Europe this season. The final venue of the UEFA Cup. Today, whether they can step into the final venue with another foot depends on this game!" Mark Lawrenson said.

"Yes, the current situation is very bad for Leeds United, and they also have a lot of problems in the team. The main players of the team are all injured, which has a great impact on them. Leeds The United team's strength must be greatly reduced. I don't know how they performed in this game? Eddie Gray is full of worries!
At this time, players from both sides had already followed the pace of the referee team into the stadium.

The fans on both sides immediately screamed enthusiastically and excitedly, shouting the names of the players of the two teams, cheering for their players.

Zhong Cheng was wearing a white suit and sat quietly on the coach's bench, his eyes fixed on the court. To be honest, he was still a little nervous at this moment.

In today's game, Leeds United is not the strongest lineup of Leeds United!
"The players from both sides have already played, and now we will introduce to you the starting lists of both sides today!" BBC commentator Mark Lawrenson said.

Today's starters are as follows:
Away: Middlesbrough, Manager: McClaren, Formation: 4-4-2
Goalkeeper: Schwarzer
Back four [from left to right]: Kedrew, Southgate, Rigot, Parnaby
Four midfielders [from left to right]: Downing, Boateng, Roschenback and Macarone
Double striker: Hasselbaink and Viduka
Today, this lineup can be regarded as the absolute main lineup of the Middlesbrough team. Southgate, who was previously suspended, was lifted today and appeared in the starting list. He is the core player of the Middlesbrough team's defense.Seeing him, the eyes of the Leeds United fans felt sad, how could this guy make a comeback?

Everything else is normal, except that Maccarone replaced James Morrison in the starting list, which is a little unexpected.

Home team: Leeds United, head coach: Zhong Cheng, formation: 4-1-3-2
Goalkeeper: Zhong Zheng

Back four [left to right]: Evra, Vermaelen, Gary Cahill and Sagna
Single midfielder: Nigel De Jong

Three midfielders [from left to right]: Gourcuff, Modric and Lennon
Forwards: Huntelaar and Darren Bent

Obviously, today Zhong Cheng's intention is still to attack, otherwise he would not have five players in the frontcourt offensive combination, and today Gurcuff and Modric started at the same time, it is obvious that Zhong Cheng wants to To do something in the offense.

However, compared to offense, Leeds United's defense today is very worrying.First of all, Nigel De Jong is the last person in their midfielder position. Although this guy is good, he is still too young. Can he stand alone?

There is also the defense line. A young Gary Cahill came up today. Obviously, he will become the key target of Hasselbaink and Viduka. Can he defend these two people?very hanging.

Therefore, after seeing this lineup, many people think that Leeds United has nothing to do!