The Young Lion

France, Paris, Stade de France.

There was a little rain in the sky today, but it didn't rain heavily. These couldn't stop the enthusiasm of the fans here.

In the stands of the stadium, Millwall and Chelsea fans are like two armies confronting each other. In the main stand facing each other, there is the Millwall team logo pattern composed of wild lion fans on one side, and the Chelsea team logo pattern composed of Blue Army fans on the other side , the scene is extraordinarily spectacular.

The theatrical performance before the opening of the Champions League final has ended, and the starting players of both sides lined up in the player tunnel waiting to play.

Aldridge stood on the sidelines ahead of time. This time, he waited for Mourinho to come out.

In the past, he dismissed Mourinho and didn't even have a basic handshake, which can be interpreted as hatred of a deadly enemy, but on this occasion, on the most peak stage in Europe, Aldridge believes that the necessary etiquette is still necessary , no personal grievances, just on this stage, the coach needs to show some demeanor.

Mourinho can't say whether to accept it, but he seems unable to refuse.

Aldridge actively waited for him to come to shake hands before the game. If he avoided it, the whole world would see him not necessarily because of his arrogance and arrogance, but because of his downright rudeness.

And Mourinho did intend to have a positive contact with Aldridge.

This Champions League final is extremely important to his coaching career. It is the second time he has led his team to the Champions League final against the same opponent.

He didn't want to show the outside world that he was afraid of Aldridge, because in the European finals, he had already lost twice, and his opponent was also Aldridge.

Taught in England for two years. Mourinho has made countless enemies. But there are also those who turn enemies into friends. For example, Ferguson, who was very disgusted with him at the beginning, now has a strong attitude change towards Mourinho.

When Aldridge and Mourinho stood facing each other on the sidelines, the sideline reporters around the two of them immediately frantically filmed a rare scene.

The two reached out and held hands at the same time, and stared at each other indifferently. Aldridge said: If you are not the coach of Chelsea, maybe we can sit together and have a drink and chat, Jose. You should know that I appreciated it at first. you.

He expressed his appreciation for Mourinho nine years ago, and openly invited him to be his assistant.

Mourinho's expression did not change, and he said lightly: You like to make friends with your defeated players, why? Will it make you feel more fulfilled? If one day we can sit together and talk and drink,

Well, I must have knocked your team down, once, twice. Three times, you have to look up to the shining winners from the perspective of the losers. Hall, it is impossible for us to be friends. You despise my football philosophy and style, and I also scoff at yours. For the time being, it is only time for me to lose to you, but today, everything will change.

Aldridge looked away, slightly raised the corners of his mouth, showing a smile, then turned and walked away.

Maybe, Mourinho is such a black and white person with an extremely firm stand. If a coach like Wenger is a seeker, then Mourinho is an unswerving defender. As for Aldridge Whether it is the Skywalker in Wenger's mouth, that doesn't matter.

He himself is already a living legend, a legend who is writing new records every day.

Mourinho stood on the sidelines with his hands in his pockets. Compared to standing on the sidelines of the UEFA Champions League final two years ago, he looked a bit greener. Now his appearance is much more mature. It even makes people think that he has experienced vicissitudes in England in the past two years!

There is a firm and sharp look in his eyes. Mourinho doesn't care about the Mourinho life and death battle talked about by the outside world. Yes, if he loses, Abramovich will immediately expel him from Stamford Bridge.

However, he wants to win!

Not because I want to stay in the position of Chelsea coach!

There is no place to stay here, but a place to stay.

The arrogant madman is very disgusted with Abramovich's meddling in the team management and forcing him into big-name players. In addition, the topic of his fate has become a discussion on Fleet Street in the last half of the season. He cannot accept it, like He clings to Chelsea's job with a deadpan face.

No, he stayed here and persisted until this point in order to win!

To fulfill the promise he made when he came to England.

Overthrow the Wild Lion Dynasty!

The Premier League is indeed one move away, but if it can achieve a breakthrough in the European war and end Millwall's rule, this may be greater than the achievements in the league!

Players from both sides entered the field with their heads held high.

The flags are flying in the stands, and the civil war between the Premier League's rivals in London is staged in the Champions League final!

The 2005-2006 UEFA Champions League final is about to be staged. The two teams that reached the final this season are both from England and both are from London. This reminds us of the meeting between Millwall and Manchester United in the Champions League four years ago. The scene of the final, since the Premier League teams emerged in Europe led by Millwall in the late 1990s, they have performed exceptionally well in the Champions League, which can be called dominant! From 1998 to 2006, there were 9 years in the Champions League, and 8 Premier League teams Entered the final for the first time and won the championship 8 times! Among them, Manchester United won the championship once, Millwall won the championship 6 times before today, and the remaining 1 time will be produced today, or Millwall will be crowned the most Champions League winner in history Team, 7 titles! Either Chelsea win the first Champions League trophy in club history! This is destined to be a final with great results!

Millwall must be no stranger to this stadium. The Stade de France hosted the Champions League final in 2000. It was here that Millwall won the second Champions League trophy in their club's history. Six years later, they did it again. Coming here, they are a new challenge to shock history! Milan, Real Madrid, and Millwall each have a record of winning the Champions League six times. Today, can Millwall rewrite this record? Will Milan and Real Madrid Madrid knocked down second place, and Millwall, uniquely monopolizing this glorious throne of glory?

Three years ago, Chelsea were not a particularly interesting team in Europe, although they had a good performance in the UEFA Cup and the now-defunct European Cup Winners' Cup, but how special that is, too. It’s too much. Because many teams in Europe have achieved good results in those competitions. But since three years ago, Chelsea has taken on a new look. Not only have they participated in the Champions League for three consecutive years, and they have won the Premier League runner-up for two consecutive years. This year is even more historic. In front of them is also the challenge of creating club history. There is also a reality that cannot be ignored. If Chelsea can win the club's first European Champions Cup, then they will also end Millwall's Champions League. Dominance in China! European football may usher in a new world!

In the VIP box of the grandstand. Chelsea owners Abramovich, Millwall Carter, club officials, and some family members are all waiting for the start of the game. This civil war in the Premier League may have reduced the attention of the Champions League final, but for the two clubs, this is the same. Historic moment!

They don't care if others don't care.

But for themselves. And their fans, today is an extremely important day in life!

Players from both teams pose for a group photo before the game. The game will start soon.

Introduce the starting rosters of both sides.

Millwall 433.

Goalkeeper: Bout.

Defenders: Schneider, Nesta, Silva, Ram.

Midfield: De Rossi, Alonso, Kaka.

Forwards: c Ronaldo, Henry, Ronaldinho.

Chelsea 442.

Goalkeeper: Cech.

Defenders: Ferreira, Carvalho, Terry, Ashley Cole.

Midfield: Makelele, Essien, Ballack, Lampard.

Forwards: Drogba, Robben.

Millwall's starting lineup is not unexpected, but for Chelsea, coach Mourinho not only changed the usual formation, but also put Joe Cole on the bench. Looking at Chelsea's midfield combination, obviously, Chelsea It is to contain Millwall's offense with a strong midfielder! Let us wait and see who will win the Champions League final!

In the league this season, the confrontation between Millwall and Chelsea in the second round at Stamford Bridge is not representative. That is to say, if Mourinho wants to sum up his experience, he will definitely not use that game for case analysis.

But the confrontation in the first round at the Lion King Stadium sounded the alarm for Mourinho.

Although Chelsea have scored a little less points in the league this season than last season, considering that the resistance they encountered in the league has greatly improved compared to last season, in fact Chelsea this season There has been obvious progress, which stems from the improvement of players' abilities, richer experience, and higher chemical reaction efficiency of the team's running-in, etc.

However, Chelsea still lost to Millwall at the Lion King Stadium.

The experience Mourinho summed up made him understand that facing Millwall, if you want to fight against counterattacks, then don't fantasize about flying with both wings.

I hope that there will be opportunities to counterattack on both sides. Which side is easier to fight, this is a very balanced or conventional idea, but flying with both wings means that there must be two wing attackers, so the defense must be strengthened It seemed stretched.

So today he removed a wing attacking player and gave Robben the greatest degree of freedom. The resulting effect is: a steel midfielder!

Probably Mourinho saw that Lampard's forward awareness is too strong. This is not a weakness in the league itself, because Lampard's scoring ability is very intuitive and effective, and there are double midfielders behind him to protect him. , to ensure that the defense is flawless.

However, when playing against Millwall, the two defensive midfielders seemed unsafe, especially after repeatedly analyzing and studying the video of the match against Millwall, Mourinho found that Millwall's ability to grasp the poor rhythm of offensive and defensive transitions is simply powerful When it comes to Guards, once Lampard goes up, the unobvious space behind him will be used by Millwall.

So today, he added another Ballack in the midfield!

Mourinho on the sidelines raised his chin and looked around the audience, as if standing on the opposite side of the world.

Those who criticize him for being conservative and utilitarian!

Keep your eyes open today!

He wants to use the most extreme defense and counterattack to strip off the crazy lion's mythical coat, and then brutally crush the crazy lion's heart! (To be continued..)

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