The Young Lion

Millwall has two less players on the field and has no offensive power. Even if there is Larson, Larson's physical fitness has been exhausted. He returned to the backcourt and played a defensive role as a mobile wall.

Real Madrid's offense is no longer fierce, but slowly looking for opportunities, probably forgetting the score and no longer expecting to advance, so the game posture has become routine.

Even so, the efficient and orderly passing organization allowed Real Madrid to get back a goal at the last moment, because their people were all pressed up, and Millwall didn't even have a counterattack point.

Real Madrid's strong attack created chaos in the Millwall penalty area at the last moment. Zidane shot from a long distance, Bute blocked it, Morientes headed a supplementary shot and hit the crossbar. Flew into Millwall's goal, although Raul obviously kicked flawed, but the goal was scored.

After the goal, the Real Madrid stars looked at the time on the scoreboard: 92:15.

There is no time.

Millwall fell back five times after the re-kick-off, then when Morientes pressed Schneider, Schneider kicked the ball forward, and the referee blew the whistle for the end of the game sound.

The semi-finals of the Champions League, the much-anticipated battle of the century, the defending champion Millwall faced Real Madrid in two rounds of 180 minutes. The defending champion Millwall showed a strong strength and achieved a home and away double against Real Madrid. The away game won 5:3, and today they beat Real Madrid 4:2 at home. The total score is 9:5, which is the history of the club and the history of the English team. They have entered the Champions League final for three consecutive years. What awaits them is more impact A moment of great record. If they can achieve three consecutive Champions League titles, they will become the fourth team after Real Madrid, Ajax and Bayern Munich to win the Champions League three consecutive times. It is also an unprecedented record for an English team. However, The hidden danger of Millwall is that Southgate cannot play in the final with a red card, Nedved and Henry are injured and leave the field, whether they can catch up with the final. I don’t know yet, now, they should be more concerned about another semi-final tomorrow, Let's see if they play against Liverpool or Manchester United.

When the whistle sounded at the end of the game, Millwall behaved relatively calmly. They would not rush into the field to celebrate like some teams advanced to the Champions League final. Still a coach, when the Champions League did not kick off. Everyone's goal is to defend the title, and now it's just one step before the end of the goal.

Aldridge couldn't be happier. Pretending to be something in his heart, Southgate's red card is a fait accompli, but the injuries of Nedved and Henry have not yet been determined, and he is concerned about these in his heart.

Went to shake hands with Bosque routine, and then Aldridge turned and walked quickly into the tunnel.

On the way to the locker room,

Aldridge tried to comfort himself and make his mood a little easier.

Real Madrid's attempt to ascend to the throne in a clean slate and command the world's admiration is never easy?

How could Millwall make it to the final again so easily and without paying any price?

Conceding the ball is the price, the red card is the price, and the player is injured.

And these prices are worth paying, and Millwall has not stopped moving towards glory.

Only Ronaldinho's injury is meaningless.

After thinking about it, Aldrich really felt a little more relaxed.

At least Ronaldinho will definitely be able to play in the final! As long as he doesn't have any accidents while recuperating.

In the locker room, he briefly summarized the game and told everyone to go back and have a good rest. From this moment on, the team will prepare for the Champions League final.

Aldridge took Southgate to the post-match press conference.

The reporters obviously could see that Aldridge was not in high spirits. Compared with the high spirited after defeating Real Madrid in the last game, his face is calm now.

When asked about the injuries of the players in the game, Aldridge said lightly: Millwall players are in relatively good physical condition all season, but today two main players were injured. The most important thing is because of the intensity of the game. Nedved Whether Henry and Henry can catch up with the Champions League final, I don't know for the time being.

As for today's 4:2 score and the content of the game, Aldridge only said in a diplomatic tone: Real Madrid is great, but Millwall performed better. Will, determination, team, this is the key to our victory.

Liverpool, or Manchester United?

We don't care who our opponent is in the final, we do our job and go all out to win the championship.

The reporters on the scene looked at each other, and Aldridge's tone was downplaying, which sounded like he was defiant, but if you think about it carefully, Millwall has overthrown Bayern Munich, Barcelona and Real Madrid this season.

The league has steadily won four consecutive championships. Both Manchester United and Liverpool have been suppressed by Millwall all year round in the league. Aldridge's remarks are really justified.

No matter who the opponent is!

The reporters counted and counted, and they couldn't count the imaginary enemy who could challenge Millwall.

In other words, the only enemy is Millwall himself!

Therefore, Aldrich's plain words became very connotative in the ears of the reporter.

Do their job well, nothing is more important than that!

If you ask Aldrich again, you probably won't be able to ask anything new. The reporters turned their focus to Southgate.

Gareth, do you regret that foul?

Southgate will miss the final, of course he will not be happy. Facing the reporter, he said in a deep voice: My duty is to avoid being scored by the opponent and defend their offense. If there is anything I regret, it is I failed to block Raul's run and let him run behind me. As for the foul and the red card, I am very sorry to the team and the fans, but I don't regret it, if it can prevent the team from that If the ball is lost at the stage.

Reporters have different opinions on Southgate's answer. Some people think his foul is worth it, and some think that even if Real Madrid can get one back, as long as Millwall maintains a balanced number of players, it will not be passive in the following time.

In any case, Southgate is still the captain supported by Millwall fans. The team won. Got promoted. No one will blame his red card, on the contrary, more people will feel sorry for him.

The next day, the club received many letters from fans, all for Southgate, Nedved, and Henry, comfort. Encouragement, admiration, and the content expressed by fans are all positive.

When Aldrich came to the medical center, he happened to see Beckham leaving outside, probably to review his injuries. Now his injury has not yet reached the stage of recovery, and he is still recuperating. Accompanied by Victoria, Beckham is still hanging Turning around, he greeted Aldridge, and then asked: Coach, are you going to watch the game at Old Trafford tonight?

Aldrich shook his head and said, No, just watch TV at home. If you want to go back to Manchester, be careful.

Beckham smiled and left with his wife.

Aldrich shook his head, feeling subtle and weird.

He found the team doctor and got the injury diagnosis reports of Nedved and Henry, with good news and bad news.

The injuries of both are not serious. Henry is only slightly injured. He will recover in 5 days and will definitely be able to catch up with the Champions League final. Nedved will need close to 2 weeks. Just when the Champions League final kicks off, this is still an optimistic expectation. If the recovery of the injury is not satisfactory, it may not be able to catch up. Moreover, players who have just recovered must be very cautious in using it.

When Aldridge returned home at night, Nedved called him and expressed his desire to participate in the final. Of course, he will definitely be able to actively treat the injury and recover from the injury. He just hopes that the day of the final will come. , Aldridge can give him a chance.

Eight years of master-student friendship, Aldridge agreed to his request without hesitation.

He knows that this year, this season, has a special meaning to Nedved. The main teammates will go to the World Cup, but he does not have the World Cup to participate in. His last thought and expectation for this season is the Champions League final. Nothing else.

But after hanging up the phone, Aldridge became preoccupied.

Another UEFA Champions League semi-final is about to start. In the living room, Bert and Earl are sitting on the sofa holding fruit juice bottles, drinking with gusto, staring at the TV with anticipation. Ivan saw Aldrich Looking up, he got up and asked in a low voice, What happened?

Aldridge shook his head and said, Some things about the team.

He sat down on the sofa and thought of the promise he made to Nedved. In fact, this violated his coaching principles. If the team doctor thinks that Nedved’s physical condition is not suitable for fierce competition, Aldridge should refuse Nedved. De's request, his promise, was a bit early.

The game at Old Trafford was fiercely stalemate, and the red derby scored the same score as the first leg within 90 minutes of the second leg, 2:1, with a total score of 3:3.

The two sides had no achievements in overtime, and Liverpool was unlucky in the brutal penalty shootout. Manchester United broke into the Champions League final this season!

After the game, Aldridge went upstairs to rest.

The following day, Fleet Street began to hype the Champions League final.

Millwall and Manchester United meet at the top of Europe!

Hall and Ferguson will compete again in the Champions League!

England rules Europe!

Ferguson praised his disciples for reaching the Champions League final after two hard-fought battles with Liverpool, but when looking forward to the Champions League final, his whole expression changed completely. He was excited one second and heavy the next.

Manchester United did not perform well in the league this season. The current ranking is not a reflection of our strength, not what this club should achieve, but coming to the Champions League is another matter. We cannot predict what will happen in a game. , In 1999, I remember that almost everyone believed that Bayern Munich would beat Manchester United to win the Champions League. The result? Now the situation is very similar to three years ago. Everyone is optimistic about Millwall, and Manchester United is considered a disadvantage. However, on the football field, the strong do not necessarily win, and Manchester United has the ambition and will to bring the Champions League trophy back to Old Trafford.

Asked how he felt about Ferguson's comments ahead of the weekend's Premier League kick-off, Aldridge said: United trying to win this season, that's the reaction of every team that has a chance, it's normal, it's normal. , but the opportunity in front of Millwall is very different. We are making new history. No English team has ever won the Champions League three times in a row before. Now we have the opportunity to become the first English team to do it. This feat, purely in terms of ambition, will Millwall be less than Manchester United? Bayern Munich is Bayern Munich, Millwall is Millwall, just like Manchester United could calmly face Millwall, can it now?

A pair of enemies who have been fighting in the Premier League for seven years will stage a battle between dragons and tigers again in the Champions League final, the top of Europe! (to be continued...) ()