Ultimate Demon Sword

Chapter 360 Achieving the first championship of the season (first update)
However, although Atletico Madrid has shown great confidence to the outside world, the atmosphere in the team is not easy at all. For Atletico Madrid, the real enemy is not the upcoming Dortmund in the Super Cup, but time.

The time to finalize Ginter, Gundogan and Turan was too short. It was not until two days before the first team set off for Estonia, where the Super Cup was held, to meet with the first team. Although the three were very professional, they met with everyone in the morning and participated in training in the afternoon. However, it is obvious that it is definitely impossible to participate in the imminent Super Cup.

This is easy to understand. It is not a problem of the ability and status of the three, but that they have no basis for cooperation with the whole team.Even if Turan is very familiar with Simeone and can quickly understand his tactical intentions, the teammates around him are no longer the same people as before. Even if they work hard on their own, a tacit understanding will take time to form.

Therefore, in the 23-man roster announced by Atletico Madrid for the European Super Cup, Simeone did not put three people into the roster to make up the number, but copied the lineup with as many as six B team players who participated in the International Champions Cup.In Simeone's view, instead of bringing some unhelpful players, it is better to copy this lineup that has formed a certain tacit understanding.

It seems abnormal, but the Spanish media who are familiar with the situation of Atletico Madrid are not particularly surprised, but Atletico Madrid's opponents, the German media who support Dortmund saw a lot of strange names on Atletico Madrid's expedition list, and felt that the "Bumblebee" might have a chance to overthrow the Champions League champion. "Bild" used this to incite Dortmund's morale: "Dortmund should feel the opportunity, Atletico Madrid is repeating the mistakes of proud soldiers who must lose."

Obviously, the German media regard Simeone's pragmatic style as a contempt for the Europa League champion Dortmund.

Moreover, this match between the two teams is not only a battle of the champions of the Champions League and Europa League champions, but also a match between Spanish football and German football on another level after the World Cup final a month ago. Everyone wants to start the new season with a champion.

However, before the intense expedition, his teammates and coaching staff made him experience a very warm moment.

On the first day before departure from Madrid, Simeone deliberately adjusted the time of the afternoon training session, and it was close to sunset after the training.Wen Zhihao was about to pack his luggage and leave, but Simeone suddenly said: "Everyone gather in the conference room, Wen, especially you, you are not allowed to leave, you must arrive!"

Wen Zhihao was wondering what was wrong with the boss, why he was specifically targeted at him, Griezmann also came over and said mysteriously: "Let's go, Wen, it must be a surprise, specially prepared for you."

Griezmann then hurried off.

Wen Zhihao was puzzled by Monk Zhang Er at first, but when he arrived at the conference room, he saw a few candles flickering in the dim environment, everyone cheered thunderously, and immediately understood everything.

Today is his birthday!Coming of age ceremony!

When I was in Waiters, I also experienced such a moment when my teammates in a foreign country celebrated my birthday.Parents had already sent congratulatory text messages, as a coming-of-age ceremony, parents were concerned about his competition tasks and couldn't come to him, but Dad Wen sent him a sentence as encouragement: crowning the crown and admiring the way of sages.

Dad expresses it very cryptically, and Wen Zhihao understands it. Dad hopes that he will continue to work hard.

Hearing everyone singing the birthday song for him, Wen Zhihao didn't bother to ask how everyone knew his birthday, just enjoy everyone's heart, I have to say, this kind of moment is still very warm.

In the end, Wen Zhihao made a wish on the cake, and then blew it out. Before sharing the cake, Griezmann asked, "Wen, what was the wish you just made?"

"It can't be said. According to the Chinese saying, once a wish is broken, it won't work." Wen Zhihao said, but then reminded him: "As smart as you, I think it should not be difficult to guess. As a player, you should understand what I want most now."

Griezmann immediately understood: "European Super Cup winner?"

Wen Zhihao snapped his fingers and said, "It's considered a good start for the new season. Of course, it depends on everyone's condition. At present, this is just a wish."

Griezmann immediately assured: "I'm fine. Wen, just watch! You are absolutely reliable at critical moments!"

"Wen, don't worry, I'm fine! I've been sitting on the bench for the past few games, and I've been suffocated. There should be a chance to move around this time." Garner's little black Thomas also said.

Wen Zhihao nodded: "A good start is half the battle. There were only three championships last year, which seems a little short."

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As the kick-off time of the UEFA Super Cup approaches, Atletico Madrid and Borussia Dortmund have arrived in Tallinn, the capital of Estonia.This small Baltic country belongs to the poor in the European football map. The national team has never entered the World Cup finals, and the latest world ranking is only 88. However, it has become the center of attention because of the European Super Cup.After the Philip II National Arena in Macedonia hosted the European Super Cup last year, this is the second consecutive year that this event has settled in Eastern Europe. In addition, this year’s Champions League final is also held in the Eastern European country Ukraine. It is easy to think that UEFA actually has the idea of ​​finding a balance.Improve the status of Eastern European football within UEFA and even within FIFA.

The traditional impression of European football is that it represents the highest level in the world. In fact, it is only strong in Western Europe and the Apennine Peninsula and the Iberian Peninsula in Southern Europe. Relatively speaking, Eastern European football has gradually declined in the past ten years. Czech football represents the last glory of Eastern European football.Even with a world-class individual like Shevchenko, it can't change the current pattern of European football where the west is strong and the east is weak.

Therefore, it is natural for a football-rich country like Estonia to host the highest level of European football and attract so many stars. The posters of the European Super Cup can be seen everywhere on the streets of the capital Tallinn.

For ordinary fans, the players who can pay attention to this game include Atletico Madrid's WCG combination, Dortmund's Gotze, Schurrle, and Reus, while the Chinese media only cares about whether Liang Xin will play in this game.With Liang Xin coming to the Bundesliga, the Chinese media's follow-up reports on him have increased significantly.

To the delight of these media, Liang Xin performed very well in Dortmund. In order to prepare for the European Super Cup, Dortmund also participated in another commercial event, the Telecom Cup. The head coach Stegel let Liang Xin play for 15 minutes in the two games.Especially in the transition stage of offense and defense, Liang Xin played his own characteristics, running in a timely manner, responding in place, and delivering the ball to the forward line in a timely manner. As a technical midfielder, Liang Xin's characteristics are exactly what Dortmund needs.Shinji Kagawa, Shaheen and Gotze are all choices for the position of central midfielder, while the defensive midfielder position, neither Weiger nor Dahoud, has the ability to shoot the ball accurately at the first time. Stegel said after the game that Liang Xin's characteristics are a great enrichment for the team's tactics.

In short, Liang Xin was appreciated by the head coach very quickly, which is why the Chinese media is looking forward to this game. The two may stage a Chinese derby in the UEFA Super Cup. In the past, the two stars of the Eredivisie played on the same field. Everyone has not seen it for a long time, and everyone is looking forward to it.

Both sides attach great importance to this game. Relatively speaking, the atmosphere of Dortmund, which is at a disadvantage, is more tense. Stegel’s pre-match training focused on rehearsing the siege and interception of the midfield. Obviously, the Dortmund coaching staff studied Atletico Madrid.

Liang Xin's training state is very good. Obviously, he has adjusted his state long ago and is waiting for this match to compete with Wen Zhihao.During the training interval, Stegel specially called Liang Xin to the sidelines and asked, "Liang, I know you and Wen are teammates in the national team. I heard that you have a good relationship. You should know his weaknesses very well, right?"

Liang Xin replied: "Boss, to be honest, he really doesn't have any obvious weaknesses."

Hearing this answer, Stegel frowned. How could a player have no weaknesses?He said to Liang Xin very seriously: "Liang, I hope you don't have any reservations because of your private relationship with him. The whole team attaches great importance to this championship."

Liang Xin promised seriously: "Boss, I'm telling the truth, but I have the confidence to guard against him."

Stegel narrowed his eyes: "Really? That proves that he can still be guarded?"

Liang Xin then replied: "But now I'm not completely sure. When I was playing against him in the Eredivisie, I had an advantage in physical confrontation, so I just need to compress his space. Maybe the only way to deal with him now is to cut down a big tree and take the ball down directly."

Stegel was a little hesitant. After all, this is a way of playing that hurts both sides. If you don’t grasp the scale, the players will take a big risk of getting a card. He reconfirmed: "Is it necessary to do this?"

"If the boss can find a better way, of course, but based on my understanding of him, I can't think of other ways for the time being."

Stegel took a long breath and nodded: "I see."

After seeing the head coach leave, Liang Xin stood where he was and said to himself: Zhihao, you wish for luck, don't blame me, who made you so (perverted) (perverted).

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At 45:2018 am on August [-], BJ time, the kick-off time of the UEFA Champions League, the [-] UEFA Super Cup kicked off at the Estonian National Stadium.

Atletico Madrid's starting lineup for this game, Simeone continued to use the main lineup that was handy last season. The formation adopts 4-3-3, goalkeeper Oblak, and the four defenders from left to right are Felipe, Godin, Savage and Juanfran. The three midfielders Thomas is on the left, Gabi is in the center, and Saul is on the right.Wen Zhihao's position is still in front of the three defensive midfielders, Costa is the forward arrow, and Griezmann is playing a shadow forward behind him.However, it is normal for Atletico Madrid's frontcourt WCG combination to cross positions from time to time on the field, so the positions between these three people are not fixed.

The Chinese media are very concerned about Dortmund's starting lineup, but Liang Xin is not included in the official starting list submitted by Dortmund. The midfielder's double midfielder partner is Weigl and Dahoud, which somewhat disappoints the Chinese media. What they want to watch is only the Chinese derby. Of course, they hope that Liang Xin and Wen Zhihao will compete together for as long as possible.

After reading out the starting list, He Wei said: "Although everyone has high expectations for Wen Zhihao and Liang Xin's China Derby, Stegel will not give this opportunity for the time being. The European Super Cup is different from the pre-season training. It is understandable that Stegel is cautious."

He Wei's views are relatively neutral, but it doesn't mean he doesn't have any ideas in his heart.He is also a fan. With the mentality of a Chinese fan, who doesn't want two of the most outstanding talented players to collide in the same field?
As for Dortmund's victory or defeat, it is really not within the consideration of most fans.Because more fans are still more inclined to support Wen Zhihao's Atletico Madrid.This is the team that is expected to create another treble in the new season.

Liang Xin does not play, and Dortmund is still the team of last season's Europa League champions in most positions. The formation adopts 4-2-3-1. The starting goalkeeper is the 38-year-old veteran Weidenfeller, the double center back Papastashopoulos partner Toprak, the two full backs are Piszczek and Schmelzer, the double midfielder is Weiger and Dahoud, and the three attacking forwards are Götze, Pulisic and Shinji Kagawa. big.Aubameyang left for Arsenal, and Dortmund bought out Batshuayi from Chelsea in the form of rent-and-buy. He became the new pillar of Dortmund's striker.

In this game, the number of fans on both sides was evenly divided. However, Atletico Madrid first showed the arrogance of the Triple Crown, using the first possession of the ball in the opening game to launch the first attack. When he failed to touch the ball, a feeling of despair rose in his heart, but in the end the ball made a "bang" and collided with the right post.

This scene turned the excitement on the faces of the Atletico Madrid fans in the stands into regret, while the fans of the Bumblebee's expeditionary army all exclaimed, lamenting that they survived the catastrophe.

Shaheen, who was on the Dortmund bench, saw the danger created by Atletico Madrid at the beginning of the game, turned his head to Liang Xin and said, "My God! Liang, this time is so good! The shot was not the most brilliant, but the cross was too imaginative."

Shaheen believes that he does not have such a vision.

Liang Xin said: "So I told the boss that we must use the tree-cutting tactics that the Koreans used against Maradona in the midfield, otherwise such a pass will definitely not happen once or twice."

Shaheen smiled: "Well, I believe half of it. Although we haven't been together for long, I feel that you are not a person who is unreliable in your words. But today's midfield state, the contrast is a bit big. The other party entered the state obviously faster!"

Seeing such a dangerous situation at the beginning of the game, Stegel couldn't sit still any longer. He walked to the sideline and made a gesture of putting his hands together. The meaning was obvious, squeezing Wen Zhihao's space in the midfield.Head-to-head!

The players on the field got instructions. One minute later, Wen Zhihao took the ball again in the midfield, and the two Dortmund players around him immediately surrounded him.

(End of this chapter)