Chapter 343 The final begins
The Grand Stade de France
At 7:30 p.m., 15 minutes before the start of the game, the stands that can accommodate 80,000 people were already full. The red and white flags and scarves fluttered in the wind, like waves. Cheers and applause sounded, like a hurricane roaring in the ocean, and like a roaring drum before the battle between the two armies, turning the French Stadium into a smoke-filled battlefield.
"... There is no doubt that this is a moment that has touched the hearts of hundreds of millions of fans. The final battle of the 99 to 00 season - the UEFA Champions League final will start in less than 15 minutes! I'm the commentator Vitus..."
At the commentary table, the French live commentator Vitus, with headphones, explained to the fans at the scene in the loud noise made by the fans.
"This is a world-renowned game. The two sides of the match are Alkmaar from the Dutch League and Real Madrid from La Liga. Real Madrid has reached the Champions League finals 10 times and won 7 times, which is the team with the most championships, while Alkmaar is the second time playing in the Champions League, the first time. To reach the Champions League final, they used to create their own history at every step, but now, if they can beat Real Madrid to win the championship, they will not only create their own history, but also the history of the Dutch League. They will be the fourth Dutch team to win the Champions League. Now let's take a look at the starting names submitted by both sides. Single..."
At this moment, the crowd in the stands is passionate, and the fans are excited and excited to sing and dance, waiting for the start of the game. In the locker room of the French stadium, the players on both sides of the final are solemnly listening to the coach's final deployment.
The real football locker room is the place to decide the outcome of the game, and the place where the head coach establishes and loses his authority. For any head coach, "losing the locker room" means being sentenced to death.
From the grassroots to the world-famous coach, the head coach will use tricks and motivation in the locker room to give their players confidence. Exciting players before the game, including using actions to prove that the skeptics are wrong, and even criticize the team or their way of playing to stimulate the players' fighting spirit.
Jiang Mu repeated the tactics that he emphasized countless times, and then he didn't talk more about the tactical arrangements. No matter how much they said, it was useless. The players understood what they should understand and remembered what they should remember. If they couldn't remember, it was useless to repeat all his last few minutes. He needs to do it most now. It is to adjust the state and mood of the players, so that they can give full play to their strength in the game.
"The game is about to start. This is our last game of the season. This is also the first time we have reached the Champions League final. Whether we eat meat or drink soup, it depends on this game. If we win, we are the European champion, both fame and fortune. If we lose, it means that I still have a lot of things to do and there are still a lot of ways to go. I want to go.
If you want to win the championship, you must have the courage and confidence to win the championship. We are no worse than any team. Along the way, we have defeated Lazio, Chelsea, Dortmund, Valencia, and La Liga giants Barcelona. The strength of these teams is no worse than us, and Barcelona's strength is far better than us. But why did I laugh to the end? It was because we adopted the right tactics and showed great fighting spirit and courage. In the end, God stood on our side.
This game is more difficult than any previous game, because this is the final, and any team will go all out. We don't have any fluke. We must fight like a warrior so that we can have a chance to get the Big Ear Cup. We have a saying in China. As the old saying goes, God will help us only if you work hard. I hope you can keep this sentence firmly in mind in the game.
In another locker room, Bosque doesn't speak much, and it's all words of encouragement. Real Madrid's father has always disliked criticizing his team members. He treats them like his own children.
"... The outside world regards us as the favorite to win the championship, but we can't think so. The opponent's strength is very strong. They can come to the present by no means by chance. No team that reaches the finals wins by luck alone.
I am very satisfied that we can reach the finals. You have performed well. When Real Madrid's flag was questioned by the outside world, you showed a quality that Real Madrid should have, proved the greatness of yourself and history, and used victory to make critics shut up.
I believe you will win. You are the best team in the world. You defeated the last champion Manchester United, and you defeated the most powerful team Bayern. Is there anything else you can't do? I believe that you will be able to defeat Alkmaar and their magician Jiang Mu and win our eighth Champions League championship like Manchester United and Bayern.
After the two head coaches spoke, the players of Real Madrid and Alkmaar came out of the locker room like warriors. The expressions on their faces are full of longing for victory and championship.
The famous German referee Merck and his assistant stood quietly in the player channel, holding the final ball in his hand, with the final venue, time, and the names of the two teams. When the players from both sides came out, Merck waved to them seriously, making them stand behind him, leading them waiting for The little caddies there.
Merck is unconventional and smiling. He tried his best to restrain the excitement in his heart. Whether for the referee or the players, being able to appear on the field of the Champions League finals, is a dream experience worth remembering for their whole life. Merck knows that from this moment on, he must establish his majesty in front of these 22 players. Otherwise, it will be difficult for him to control the situation.
In the channel, time seemed to be stagnant, and the players did not speak. Even if there were players from the same country in the two teams, no one greeted them before the war. In the whole channel, there were only the heavy breathing and banging heartbeats of the players, as well as bursts of shouts and applause from outside.
Merck looked at his watch. There were still five minutes to 7:45, when he took the lead in walking towards the court. Behind him, two assistant referees from Germany, 22 players and caddies also quickly followed.
The moment they came out of the narrow and dark passage, Alkmaar's players had a sense of shock.
The strong light on the canopy shines the field like day, without a trace of shadow. The lawn of the court is extremely neatly trimmed and green. Countless fans are applauding crazily, the flags are fluttering, and the ribbons are flying, just like the palace of dreams.
"Is this the final?"
"Is this the Stade de France?"
Everyone in Alkmaar felt like stepping on the clouds in an instant, and their feet were light. The stadium, which they have been training for several days, seems to have come for the first time.
Real Madrid's players are not so good. Although some of them participated in the Champions League final three years ago, for the final, every time will be different, and every time will be extraordinary.
Because Van Bommel did not play, Ronaldinho, as the captain, exchanged the team flag emblem with Real Madrid captain Raul. During the exchange, Raul whispered in Ronaldinho's ear with a smile: "Robert (Carlos) asked me to tell you that he will invite you to dinner after the game to comfort your injured heart."
Xiao Luo was slightly stunned and said, "Please tell Robert that if he loses, I will comfort him like this."
On the sidelines, Jiang Mu and took the initiative to walk to Bosk, who was nearly half as big as him, and shook hands with him.
Real Madrid's father Bosque held Jiang Mu's hand and said with a pun, "Young man, you did a good job. Even if you can't win the championship, you will be remembered by history."
Jiang Mu smiled and said, "Thank you, but I prefer to be remembered by history as a champion."
"... The players are on the field and the game is about to start... The stadium has been boiling in advance. Although there is no Savio, no Yero, and no Van Bomer in the starting line-up, there is no doubt that this is destined to be a game in the history of football... It's curious. Raul and Ronaldinho are saying something. Well, they shouldn't know each other. Is it provocation? It seems that Bosco and Jiang Mu are also talking. It's really curious. What are they talking about? But Bosco doesn't seem to be a person who likes to provoke. Maybe it's blessing each other.
Vitus, a famous French commentator, was also excited to see the players coming out. He just chatted with his companions
After a long time of gossip, he can't find the topic. Now, the game is finally about to begin.
"King Maradona and Pele both came to the scene. This is still a rare scene. The two kings have not dealt with each other. They actually came to watch the Champions League final at the same time, and they are also optimistic that Real Madrid will win the championship. This is very strange... Alien Ronaldo, midfield master Zidane, Caesar Emperor Beckenbauer, UEFA President Johansson, the big fan Beckham... What a cluster of stars in the stands! Today is a time for fans to feast their eyes. When watching a rare battle, you can still see the superstars they have admired for a long time..." Today, Alkmal may receive more third-party fan support, because Alkmaar's camp includes Drogba, who has lived in France for ten years, and has played for Paris Saint-Germain for five years. Lai, who helped Paris Saint-Germain win the league and cup championships, today, the veteran also started...
Just when Huang Jian, the commentator of the Celestial Empire, wanted to talk endlessly, "force!" With a whistle, the UEFA Champions League finals of the 99 to 00 season finally kicked off with thousands of calls.
Real Madrid in a white jersey kicks off first. Their front-court players rushed to Alkmaar's half like a tide, while Alkmaar's players in red and white jerseys hit the ball like a charging warrior without showing any weakness.
Red enthusiasm and white noble elegance, at this moment, complete the first collision.
"Good! The game has begun!"
"The game has begun!"
The fans in the stands seemed to have been waiting for a century. After the kick-off, there was a strong cheer, and then began to sit down to watch the game that was not destined to be dull.