Chapter 61 Yang Hao? He doesn’t deserve it!
Three days after the Champions League final, at the Mestalla Stadium in Valencia.
In the Copa del Rey final, Real Madrid faced Atletico Madrid.
The game attracted a total of 54,000 fans from both sides, who sat in distinct sections of the stands, creating a standoff. The fans on both sides seemed extremely motivated.
There is no need to talk about Real Madrid, they just won the Champions League, what an honor is that?
There were even Real Madrid fans who held up banners in the stands that read: Atletico Madrid, come and kneel down to the King of Europe!
This is the eighth Champions League title in Real Madrid's history.
There are also Real Madrid fans who use cartoons to mock Atletico Madrid because Atletico Madrid has not won a Champions League title so far.
Not to mention the Champions League, they have never even won the UEFA Cup. In the club's hundred-year history, they have only won one UEFA Cup Winners' Cup, and that was a distant event in the 1960s.
In the eyes of Real Madrid fans, how can a team like Atletico Madrid, which narrowly avoided relegation, compete with Real Madrid?
Before the game, almost the vast majority of the media supported Real Madrid, believing that after winning the Champions League, Real Madrid's morale was high and they would definitely be able to defeat Atletico Madrid in the King's Cup final and win the double crown.
Real Madrid president Sanz even clamored in the media that he would use the double championship to boost momentum in this summer's general election.
"Double crown, this is the best gift I can give to Real Madrid fans, it is more valuable than any superstar!"
Sanz undoubtedly aimed his spearhead directly at his main rival in the election, Florentino Perez.
The slogan shouted by the latter was the superstar, Luis Figo of Barcelona.
Regardless of whether it is AS and Marca, which are close to Real Madrid, or the relatively neutral El País and ABC, they basically tend to favor Real Madrid and believe that Atletico Madrid is not on the same level as Real Madrid in terms of strength.
But these media will also remind Bosque's Real Madrid, hoping that they can be careful of Atletico Madrid.
Valencia and Barcelona both fell to Atletico Madrid one after another, and the nickname of the "Big Club Butcher" was not given for nothing.
If they can defeat Real Madrid again, then Atletico Madrid this season can be described as a heifer giving birth to a calf, which is a big deal.
But everyone also believes that Bosque, who uses his troops cautiously, will not repeat the mistakes of Valencia and Barcelona.
Coming to this game, fans from both sides were determined to win.
The stands were also filled with political and business celebrities.
As per tradition, the King of Spain will present the trophy for the Copa del Rey final.
And the whole world knows that King Juan Carlos I of Spain is the most die-hard Real Madrid fan.
Despite his ambiguous and all-encompassing comments before the game, everyone knew that his heart was in supporting Real Madrid.
Among the political and business celebrities present , the vast majority supported Real Madrid.
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Although the King's Cup final was held far away in Valencia, the core members of Real Madrid's offensive fan club still booked the most luxurious box at the Mestalla Stadium to watch the final.
No need to guess, the investor is the famous Spanish tycoon, the financial backer of the Attack Fan Club, Fernandez Tapias, who is also Florentino Perez's number one partner in the election.
When Florentino and his elementary school classmate, the famous Spanish lawyer De Blas, walked into the box, the tycoon was hugging a graceful model tenderly. The other people in the box were no strangers to such erotic scenes.
If one day Fernández Tapias suddenly stops dating supermodels, that would be hell.
You know, this wealthy man said that he only loves two things in his life: Real Madrid and women.
"Florentino, I thought you wouldn't come." Seeing his old friend come in, Tapias was busy with his hands, but he laughed and joked.
"How is that possible? We can't miss such a scene." DeBrass covered up for his classmate.
Tapias didn't stop there, but looked at Florentino curiously and asked, "Who are you supporting tonight?"
Everyone in the box, including Florentino and De Blas, burst into laughter.
"Do you really need me to scold you to satisfy you?"
Tapias chuckled and moved his hands even more vigorously. "No matter how much you scold me, I won't be satisfied."
This is actually a very contradictory thing.
On one side is Sanz, on the other side is Yang Hao, who does Florentino support?
Over the past period of time, many people, including the media, fans, and even members of the offensive fan club, have been discussing Yang Hao.
Florentino once said in front of everyone that Yang Hao was a big liar who never stopped talking until he made shocking remarks.
But what is the result?
This big liar not only helped his city rivals avoid relegation, but also walked in front of Real Madrid.
Just over a month has passed. Does anyone still think that Yang Hao is a big liar?
If Yang Hao wins this game, he will be the champion coach of Spain, and his influence will be raised to a higher level. Florentino will become an even bigger laughing stock if he makes a mistake.
But on the other hand, if Sanz wins and wins the double championship, his popularity will reach its peak. It is hard to say whether Florentino can still defeat him in the general election this summer.
Florentino himself is very conflicted and he really doesn't know who to support.
"I told you at the beginning that although Yang Hao came here with a strong purpose and was a little hasty in doing things, he still has vision and ability. I talked to him once, and this kid is really not simple." Tapias said firmly.
"I know."
"You know?" Tapias was surprised.
Debrahim on the side was also a little stunned.
"But so what? There are so many powerful people in this world. Do I have to listen to everything they say?"
Everyone was silent.
This is indeed true.
"I have already made a plan. This summer, if I win the election, I will replace him with a world-class coach, such as Eriksson of Lazio, Wenger of Arsenal, Ferguson of Manchester United, or Jacquet of France."
At this point, Florentino smiled with longing, "Our Real Madrid is the best team, so we should invite the best head coach to coach, which is worthy of our superstar lineup!"
"No matter who wins or loses tonight, it will not affect our plan to transform Real Madrid. I want to work with you to transform Real Madrid into the best, most luxurious team in the world, with the most superstars. We will defeat all strong opponents, win all championships, and create a brand new Real Madrid dynasty!"
Tapias, De Blas, and everyone else in the box felt their blood boiling after hearing this.
Real Madrid's style has always been so grand!
From the Bernabeu back then to Mendoza later, Real Madrid's style of a wealthy club has been passed down from generation to generation. The current Sanz is too petty, stingy, and unable to solve the team's financial crisis.
Instead of doing this, it would be better to just make a substitution and let the more decisive Florentino do the job.
"Well said!" Tapias praised loudly, "We at Real Madrid should choose the best head coach in the world. That Yang Hao doesn't deserve it!"
"Yes, yes, he doesn't deserve it!" everyone echoed.
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Since getting Atletico Madrid's starting lineup, Bosque has been frowning.
When he walked into the stadium and saw the players of both teams squaring up, especially after seeing the positions of Atletico Madrid's players, his brows frowned even more.
The Bed Sheet Army will still adopt the 4231 tactics tonight, but the starting lineup has been adjusted.
Goalkeeper: Molina;
Defense: Capdevila, Santi Denia, Gamarra and Aguilera;
Midfield: Bejbul and Baraja partner up as double defensive midfielders, with Solari, Valeron and Fresnedosso in front;
Forward: Hasselbaink.
Bosque has studied Atletico Madrid carefully, and this lineup is the one Atletico Madrid used against Valencia before.
"This kid has tasted the sweetness once and wants to do it again!" Bosque glanced at the visiting team's coaching bench and muttered to himself.
Real Madrid will still adopt the 532 tactics tonight.
Goalkeeper: Casillas;
Defense: Carlos, Campo, Helguera, Karanka and Salgado;
Midfield: Savio, Redondo and McManaman;
Forwards: Morientes and Raul.
Bosque was clearly aware that Yang Hao used Fresnedoso and Aguilera to play on the right in order to freeze Real Madrid's left side, the side of Carlos and Savio.
And Raul is often active on the left side, he is a left-footed player.
If necessary, Beybul will probably sink into the penalty area and turn it into a three-man defense.
This style of play completely restricted Valencia before, and the Bat Army also played with two forwards.
“It’s getting a bit tricky!”
Bosque turned around, walked to the ceiling of the home team's coaching bench, and spoke to assistant coach Tony Grande.
"He wants to compete with us in attrition," Grande analyzed.
Bosque nodded. If it were him, he would definitely do the same.
Having won the second Champions League in three years and the eighth in the club's history, the Real Madrid players were very excited, but problems could easily arise in this situation.
Real Madrid must now score the goal before their physical strength is depleted to a certain level.
But Atletico Madrid was clearly well prepared.
At this point, Bosque could only stand on the sidelines and wait.
The competition is about to begin!
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With the referee's whistle, Atletico Madrid, who took the first serve, launched an attack directly on Real Madrid's defense.
After passing the ball back to the backcourt, Santi Denia made a long pass directly to the front. Hasselbaink was entangled with Elguera in the front and failed to get the ball.
Atletico Madrid directly pressed towards Real Madrid's half along the center line.
But tonight, the pressure from the Colchoneros was a bit strange. It seemed that the purpose was not to grab the ball, but to prevent Real Madrid from controlling the ball and slow down the pace.
Especially when Real Madrid passed to the left and gave it to Carlos in the middle, Atletico Madrid, led by Fresnedoso and Aguilera, immediately launched a fast-paced pressing, and together with Baraja and Belleron, they directly blocked the ball on the left side of Real Madrid.
Carlos passed the ball to Savio , but the Brazilian player on the left couldn't find the next person to receive the ball. He was forced to dribble alone and was blocked out of bounds by Aguilera.
But when Carlos stood on the sidelines to serve the ball, he found that he was surrounded by Atletico Madrid players.
He stood on the sidelines and kept changing his position, but just couldn't find a better receiver.
Anyone can see that Atletico Madrid fought Real Madrid to the death right from the start!
