Football feast, starting from the acquisition of European clubs

Chapter 397 Unbelievable Probability of Winning the Championship

In the ensuing games, Juventus launched wave after wave of offensives against Crystal Palace's defense.

Fortunately, although Crystal Palace has a large number of main players missing due to injuries, the injured are basically offensive players, and the defense line is quite complete.

So until the end of the game, Juventus failed to equalize the score.

In the end, Crystal Palace defeated Juventus 1-0 in the away game with a penalty kick from Cavani.

While getting the initiative to advance to the Champions League final, Chen Ran also got a "level one recovery card" from the system.

After playing against Juventus, Chen Ran immediately flew back to London overnight with the entire Crystal Palace team.

There is no way, two days later, on May 5, the No. 2 fifth round of the Premier League will start again.This time, Crystal Palace is going to challenge Aston Villa away.

Chen Ran's biggest headache now is that almost all of Crystal Palace's core offensive players are injured.

If it weren't for the two guys Suarez and Vardy who just ended the three negative effects of the "Level [-] chicken blood card", he would not even have a forward in the starting lineup.

Facing the thriving Crystal Palace, Aston Villa of course adopted the bus tactic without hesitation.

The two young men, Suarez and Vardy, who do not have the blessing of the "first-level chicken blood card", also showed their true colors this time.

Crystal Palace stormed around Aston Villa for 10 minutes, but ultimately failed to break through the opponent's goal, and finally had to accept the result of being tied 0:0 by Aston Villa in the away game.

Over at Liverpool, they didn't appear to have given up hope of a Premier League title bid, thrashing Newcastle United 3-0 at Anfield.

Because Crystal Palace failed to win Aston Villa, Liverpool took the opportunity to narrow the point gap to six points.

With three league rounds left, they still retain their hope of theoretically winning the championship.

However, Chen Ran no longer has the mind to pay attention to the Premier League.Because three days later, the second round of the semi-final between Crystal Palace and Juventus will start again.

Due to the serious shortage of manpower, even though the game was played at Crystal Palace's own home court, Chen Ran still formed a 532 formation for defensive counterattack.

On the forward line, he used Dzeko and Vardy, who had just finished three side effects of the "first-level chicken blood card", to partner with double forwards.

As for the other players, they were asked by Chen Ran to stay in their own half and defend with all their strength.

On the Juventus side, Ranieri, who had no way out, naturally came out in full force, launching a siege to Crystal Palace from the first minute of the game.

Fortunately, Crystal Palace's defensive ability is tough enough. After the tenacious struggle of the players, they finally failed to let Juventus break through the goal guarded by Petr Cech.

In the end, Crystal Palace drew Juventus 0:0 at home and successfully advanced to the Champions League final of this season with a total score of 1:0 in the two rounds.

In another Champions League semi-final, Barcelona led by Guardiola drew 1:1 with Chelsea led by Carlo Ancelotti.

Counting the 0:0 between the two teams at Camp Nou in the first round, although it was two draws, Barcelona eliminated Chelsea with the advantage of more away goals and successfully joined Crystal Palace in the Champions League final.

This result immediately detonated the entire European football world.

You know, Guardiola was Chen Ran's assistant coach last season.

Who would have thought that after one season, this guy would be able to lead the team to a direct confrontation with his former boss in the Champions League final.

Is this another talented coach in world football after Mourinho and Chen Ran?
The contest between Chen Ran and Guardiola immediately aroused the interest of many people.

Everyone wants to see if it will directly replace Mourinho's position as Chen Ran did when he rose to power.

Coupled with the grievances between Barcelona's current head striker Ibrahimovic and Crystal Palace, this season's Champions League final is full of enthusiasm.

"Hahahaha, this year's Champions League final is a good one to watch."

Thousands of miles away in the country, the fans of the Crystal Palace are also watching the excitement and it is not a big deal.

"Well, Guardiola used to be just Chen Ran's assistant coach, and there is no comparison with Chen Ran."

"Ahem, the ones upstairs should not be too high-profile. The injury situation of Crystal Palace this year has never been more serious. After all, the players are playing the game. No matter how good Chen Ran is, if no one is available, he can only stare blankly."

"What you said above makes sense. Among the attacking players of Temiao's Crystal Palace who can still play now, there are only a few young young players. I don't have much confidence in expecting them to score goals in the Champions League final."

"Actually, those young players have performed well before, maybe they can bring surprises in the Champions League final."

"Hehe, those upstairs are really too optimistic. Anyway, I dare not put my hopes on them."

"Then what should we do? Apart from them, you have no one to use."

"I said you guys are arguing. Why haven't you seen the chicken thief? With him around, it's nothing to worry about."

"Good guy, it turns out that the upstairs is the most optimistic."

"Otherwise? Do you have any other options besides trusting Chen Ran?"

"That's true, I hope that guy Chen Ran can find a way to get through this difficulty."

London, Crystal Palace Club.

"This guy Josep didn't say he came back to see us when he came to London?" Southgate complained with some dissatisfaction.

"After all, he is now the head coach of FC Barcelona, ​​and his status is more sensitive. It may not be convenient for him to come to see us."

Simeone was more reasonable and defended Guardiola.

In the second leg of the Champions League semi-final, Guardiola led Barcelona to London to challenge Chelsea.

After the game, he took the team back to Spain directly, and did not say that he would gather with these old friends of the Crystal Palace club.

"Josep is shaking now. This guy actually led the team to the Champions League final in his first season as the head coach. And in La Liga, he is also very likely to beat Mourinho. Real Madrid won the league title."

While envious of Guardiola, Southgate turned his head to look at Chen Ran expectantly.

"Boss, do you think that if I were the head coach of a team, would I be able to achieve the same results as Josep?"

Chen Ran was speechless for a while. It seemed that Southgate was quite irritated by Guardiola.

"It's difficult, unless you're coaching Crystal Palace. What, do you want to take over as Crystal Palace's coach?"

"Uh, I still don't want it. The position of head coach of Crystal Palace is too stressful, and I'm afraid I won't be able to handle it at that time."

Southgate was a little tempted, but after hesitating for a while, he finally rejected Chen Ran decisively.

"Diego, have you ever thought about going to a small team as the head coach to practice?"

Chen Ran was too lazy to talk to the hopeless Southgate, but turned to look at Simeone next to him.

"Boss, do you have any plans?"

Simeone's heart moved. It would be a lie to say that he is not envious of the achievements of Guardiola, a former colleague.

"I have some ideas about you and Gareth. Of course, this is all based on your willingness."

"I plan to let you serve as the head coaches of the clubs in the Galaxy Football Group, so that you can exercise your coaching ability, and you don't need to bear too much pressure."

"Of course, apart from Crystal Palace, the strength of other teams in the Galaxy Football Group is not very strong. Therefore, it is up to you to decide whether you are willing to coach, and I will never force it."

After hearing Chen Ran's plan, both Southgate and Simeone's hearts immediately moved.

As Chen Ran said, he can exercise his coaching ability without bearing too much pressure.This kind of good thing is only possible for clubs within the Galaxy Football Group.

Two people, you look at me, and I look at you.While Southgate was still hesitating, Simeone had already taken the initiative to stand up.

"Boss, thank you for providing us with such a good opportunity, I am willing to give it a try."

Looking at Simeone's tough face and resolute eyes, Chen Ran walked over and patted him on the shoulder.

"Diego, since you decided to give it a try, don't worry about it and do it boldly. Even if it doesn't work, you can come back and continue to be my assistant coach. Do you understand?"

"thank you boss!"

Simeone nodded heavily, grateful to Chen Ran from the bottom of his heart.He knew very well that such a good boss was hard to find now.

"After this season is over, I will sort out all the clubs in the Galaxy Football Group. Once there is a vacancy, I will arrange for you to go there. So you still need to wait patiently for a while, understand?"

"Understood! Boss, I'm not in a hurry. If there is really no place, I will stay at the Crystal Palace Club and continue to be your assistant coach."

Although Simeone has a tough face, he still behaves well.

"What about you, Gareth?"

After making arrangements for Simeone, Chen Ran turned to Southgate who was still thinking.

"Boss, I feel that I still have a lot of shortcomings. So, I decided to stay by your side to study for a while."

"That's good. Use more energy, the England national team will need you to save it in the future."

Spain, Barcelona.

At Guardiola's house, Pere Guardiola brought fine champagne to celebrate Barcelona's promotion to the Champions League final.

"Pep, you are really amazing. If everything goes well, you may even win the La Liga and Champions League doubles in your first season as head coach. To have a brother like you, How lucky I am!"

Pere Guardiola personally poured a glass of champagne and handed it to Guardiola.

Guardiola shook his head and smiled bitterly while reaching out to take the champagne.

"Pere, you are a little too optimistic. The La Liga championship trophy is not a big problem, but the Champions League championship, I don't have any confidence now."

"Haha, football is round, and anything can happen. Isn't that the charm of football?"

"Besides, the Crystal Palace is full of wounded soldiers now, but it's not the invincible Crystal Palace. No matter how good Chen Ran is, what can he do if there are no players available? Can he still play on his own?"

Pere Guardiola shook his head indifferently. His younger brother is good at everything, but he is too deeply influenced by Chen Ran.

"Pere, things are not as simple as you think. Crystal Palace has never lost in the final these years. As long as Crystal Palace enters the final, the championship trophy must belong to Crystal Palace. There must be some unknown secret in it."

Guardiola is also puzzled by this, because 100% of the finals will win the championship. This probability is really incredible.

He has been by Chen Ran's side for several years. It can be said that he has personally experienced all the finals before the Crystal Palace, but he has never discovered how Chen Ran did this.

"It's a bit abnormal"

Hearing what Guardiola said, Pere Guardiola, who was still high-spirited just now, immediately calmed down.

"Pep, according to you, as long as Crystal Palace enters the final, they will definitely win the championship. Then how do you plan to deal with Barcelona in the Champions League final against them?"

"I don't know either. I'm going to implement Barcelona's usual tactics and be careful, careful and careful."

After playing the UEFA Champions League against Juventus, Crystal Palace ushered in the No.30 Premier League No. [-] six rounds after only two days of rest.

This time, they sit at the Emirates Stadium against Stoke City.

Due to the battle with Juventus just now, Chen Ran sent a large number of substitute players in this game.

On the other side of Stoke City, they adopted the bus-positioning tactic as expected.

As a result, several young forwards without the support of the "first-level chicken blood card" still failed to help Crystal Palace win.

Had it not been for Beckham's free kick to score a goal, Crystal Palace would have almost failed to get a 1:1 draw.

It's not that Chen Ran doesn't want to win, but that after using the "Level [-] Chicken Blood Card" a lot, the inventory is running out.He has to prepare for the Champions League final, so he can only sacrifice the Premier League.

After the draw at Crystal Palace, Liverpool beat West Ham United 3-0 away.

This time, the points gap between the two teams has narrowed from six points to four points.

With two league rounds left, Liverpool tenaciously retains the hope of theoretically winning the championship.

A week later, in the penultimate round of the Premier League, Crystal Palace went back to challenge Bolton away.

Although Suarez scored a goal, Crystal Palace was still tied 1:1 by Bolton, and Liverpool easily won West Bromwich Albion 2:0 away.

With only the last round of competition left, the points gap between the two teams has narrowed from four points to two points.

And Crystal Palace's opponents in the last round of the Premier League are:
Manchester United!

(End of this chapter)