Chapter 192 European Cup debut

Turkey eliminated Croatia with a penalty and has taken the lead in advancing to the semi-finals of the European Cup, so who will be the opponent of the Star and Moon Legion in the semi-finals?

Is it Belgium, which has defeated in the group stage, or Germany, the winner of the three European Cups?

There is still more than a day left for the German team led by Lev to face the challenge of Belgium. Before the game, in an interview, Lev was not as confident as the outside world. He thought that the chances of winning between the two sides would be 50%, and he also looked forward to a beautiful offensive match between the two teams.

Loeb was not very satisfied with his performance in the group stage. He said, "We didn't play well in the group stage, especially in the last two games, we failed to show our real strength."

After beating Poland 2-0 in the first game, Germany first lost 1:2 to Croatia, and then defeated Austria, which is recognized as the weakest in this European Cup, with difficulty 1:0, to advance to the quarterfinals of the European Cup.

We played a very bad game with Croatia, so we also shouldered great pressure in the next life-and-death battle with Austria. The game in * once got us into trouble, but fortunately, we still won a valuable victory in the end. It can be said that such a result is lucky for us.

Next, the German team will usher in the quarter-finals with Belgium, and Lov also knows that their task is not easy in the face of the team led by Degan.

"I have seen a lot of Digan's games. During the World Cup in Germany, I have been studying Belgium's games these two days. They are used to being more pressured in the games. I believe that they will also dare so much in the next game. This is not easy for us. Belgium will bring us Biclow. Both Asia and Austria want more offensives. I can't predict the final result now. I can only expect that both teams can play beautiful offensive football, and we think the final chance of both sides will be 50% to 50%.

In addition, Löw also praised Belgium's performance in the group stage: "I believe that people who have seen these three games in Belgium can feel that Belgium not only has excellent stars like Degan, but they also have other excellent players, such as Fellaini and Dembélé, which are very important players, but we believe With our own strength, we have the ability to enter the semi-finals.

As the third runner-up of the 2006 World Cup, Germany was generally regarded as one of the biggest favourites to win the championship before this European competition. However, after three group matches, the performance of the Germans did not seem to match the hopes they placed on them. They finally ranked behind Croatia and only ranked second in the group. Identity enters the knockout stage.

As a famous striker in the history of the German team, Bierhov scored a golden goal in the final of the 1996 European Cup, killing the Czech team and helping the German team win the European Cup.

Nowa, Bierhoff is the leader of the German national team. For this game, he believes that the more the German chariot reaches a critical moment, the more it can play at the highest level.

"So far, we should be satisfied with the progress of the game, because we have completed our initial goal, that is, to enter the knockout stage. Our first game was full of energy and did not give the Polish team any chance. However, in the second game, our performance was disappointing, but in the most In the crucial third game, we won the game and secured a place in the top eight, although we did not exert 100% of our strength.

Belgium used to be the runner-up of the World Cup in Germany, but Bierhof does not seem to worry about the final result of the game: "Belgium is no longer the Belgian team in the World Cup in Germany two years ago. They have changed a lot in their personnel composition. Now they Younger and more powerful, but they are too young. In the face of such a game, they lack enough experience, which will be our opportunity.

Bierhof is generally optimistic about the outside world, and Bierhof is also happy: "The outside world has listed us as a favorite to win the championship. I think this will become our motivation. Although we did not perform well in the group stage, it is the tradition of German football to fight in adversity. The more this moment, the better we will perform. In tomorrow's game, we will focus on some of their key players and will not let them control the ball comfortably and play the rhythm they like. I firmly believe that after tomorrow's game, the team that will enter the semi-finals will be our German team.

Bielhoff's self-confidence may bring enough confidence to his descendants, but the weakness of the front line has been a problem that has plagued Germany since the beginning of the European Championship. Gomez has failed to live up to Lef's trust several times. Kurani has too few opportunities, and his state is unpredictable. The elderly striker Neuville can only support his physical strength. Half-time.

Maybe when it comes to the game with Belgium, the German team can only test the curve to save the country. Instead of diverting midfield support with an inefficient forward combination, it will sacrifice a single arrow Klose.

Although Klose's state in the first two games is also far from his usual level, if they can choose, people still prefer to believe that this experienced and psychological veteran is very mature.

In addition to relying on veteran Klose on the front line, in the midfield, with the gradual recovery of Ballack, who regained his name with a goal in the game against Austria, he will also become a key factor for Germany's victory in this game.

This game is also of special significance to the core of the German team's midfielder Barak. The Chelsea club he played for was previously defeated by Degan's Purple Lily Fiorentina in the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League this season, and Barracks was humiliatingly won the twelfth runner-up of his career. As a veritable "runner-up", although this time it was not the final, Barak said that he would never lose again. On the one hand, he wanted to revenge on his "old enemy" Degan. On the other hand, the core of the German team also wanted to continue on the road to the championship.

The day before the start of the game, Germany's Bild published such an interesting picture in the newspaper. Next to the ferocious photo, the text was: "Digan, do you dare to look into his eyes?"

Obviously, although it is only media speculation, Barak's eagerness for revenge is overflowing.

After scoring a crucial direct free kick, which made the German team get rid of the embarrassment of the group stage, Barak's name began to be constantly mentioned, because everyone knows the temperament of the German team. They may be slow, but they absolutely do not lack the determination and confidence to go on.

Before the game started, Barak couldn't help but stand up and shout, "We must cheer up!" Everyone must know what will happen if the German team is eliminated in the quarter-finals?

Obviously, the group qualifying is just a goal set by the German Football Association. For Barak, what he wants is far more than that. He wants to go further until the day of the final.

In Digan's previous life, the German team did this. After qualifying, they eliminated Portugal and Turkey all the way and met Spain in the final, but unfortunately lost 0:1 to the bullfighting in the final battle.

However, this time, in the face of the Belgian challenge led by Degan, the journey of the German chariot may not be so long.

The venue of the decisive battle between Basel, Belgium and Germany in Switzerland.

In the locker room, Degan can't wait. This is his debut in the European Cup. He has been depressed for too long for this game.

In three group matches, Degan had to stay in the stands because of the suspension, anxiously watching his teammates and fighting hard, but Fortunately, when he came back, he got a chance to play.

Antiennis announced the main list of the game before arriving at the stadium. The goalkeeper is still Bayley. His performance in three group matches is very stable and trustworthy enough.

The defense line is still Lombards, Compani, Wilmaren and Van Bitten. This defense line is not the strongest in this European Cup, but in Degan's opinion, it is excellent enough.

In terms of midfield, Antienis once again sent three midfielders in this game. veteran Gul partnered Fellaini and Nainggolan. Nainggolan has now fully adapted to his new position and performed very well in this position. In the last game of the group stage and the Swiss team, he and Fellaini The partner can't help but brighten people's eyes, and with the assistance of veteran Gul, it is enough to deal with the impact of the Germans.

The front midfielder is still Dembélé. This player has proved his ability in the group stage, and he will become a very reliable offensive point behind Degan.

On the forward line, Antienes finally chose Degan and Bolette. Naturally, there is nothing to say about Degan's main position, but it is really surprising to choose Bolette instead of Miralas.

At this moment, Belgium has also got the German team's first 11 players, and the goalkeeper is Lehmann. Although he is old and has been robbed of his main position in Arsenal this season, no one can shake Lehmann's position in the German national team.

The back defense line is Ram, Metzelde, Mertsack and Frederick. This defense line has been criticized in the group stage, but for the Germans, they really have no more choices, and every player in this defense line is very capable. Perhaps by the knockout stage, they The state will also follow the recovery.

In the midfield, Schwein Steiger partnered with Barak, Rolfes and Hizelspeg, and the forward line is Cross and Podolski, but Podowski will definitely appear more on the sidelines.

The two sides are fully prepared, and the war is imminent.