Chapter 574: European Champion (Asking for a Monthly Pass)
Juan Carlos!
A man who no one expected appeared in front of the goal, and the winning goal was a push, and the football flew into the goal guarded by Ricardo for the third time!
“Goooooooooooooooooool!”
"Three to one! Three to one! Carlos seals the win for Sporting Gijón!"
"The suspense is almost over! Sporting Gijón are one step away from winning the UEFA Cup!"
"With a two-goal lead, if there is no suspense, in ten minutes, Sporting Gijón will win the first European title in the history of their club!"
"This is a historic goal!
This goal is of great significance for this game and for the ownership of the championship, and the commentators in the commentary box are excited. Pen % fun % Pavilion www.biquge.info
The Stade Alvalad, which can accommodate nearly 50,000 people, was only cheered by the more than 3,000 Sporting Gijón fans who came to the away stadium, and the Sporting Lisbon fans were silent at this moment.
The Portuguese have been completely silent.
Everyone understands what the goal conceded means to Sporting Lisbon: as time goes on, they can only watch the UEFA Cup triumph slip away.
There was also a dead silence on the bench and in the coach's bench at Sporting Lisbon.
Pecero stood on the sidelines, staring blankly at the pitch, no one knowing what he was thinking.
Whether he can win this championship is very important for Pecelo, the league championship failed, the League Cup championship trophy is Pecelo's last straw, and the runner-up is really bitter for Pecelo, if there is no accident, he may be out of class.
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When Juan Carlos scored the third goal, Leon didn't jump to his feet or yell in excitement.
He just raised his arms high and looked up at the sky.
As far as his eye could see, it was the night sky of Lisbon, illuminated by the floodlights, as if it were day, and only the starlight in the night sky reminded people that it was night.
At this moment, Li Ang had an inexplicable emotion in his heart, like a hot and humid hot spring, moistening his heart, but like a hot lava, extremely fierce.
It's a stirring emotion!
He did it!
Countless Chinese fans can only lead a European team to win the three major European Cups in CM games, and now, he has really done it!
UEFA Cup winner!
With this trophy, they are the kings of Europe!
And he will also add the most star-stellar stroke to his name: the head coach of the European champion!
Admittedly, with more than ten minutes to go before the end of the game, Sporting Lisbon will not be resigned to the fate of defeat, and they will still fight, but Leon does not think that Lisbon himself has the ability to turn the tables!
The championship is his!
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When the game resumed, Leon began to make substitutions, bringing on Albertini, who was out of fitness, and bringing on the more impactful Modric.
When Albertini left the pitch, Leon gave him a warm hug and thanked the veteran Italian for his outstanding performance.
Albertini is also very happy, a little excited, a little moved, when he was in AC Milan, the Milan team won the Serie A championship, won the European Champions Cup, also won the Italian Cup, won the Toyota Cup, in his club glory book, there is only one UEFA Cup championship trophy!
Now, in the twilight of his career, he left the Apennine Peninsula, left the beloved Milan, but also hurt him the most, came to the Iberian Peninsula, in Italy, many people are saying that Demi is old, left the small World Cup, and went to Spain to 'retire', but now, he is in Gijón, under the leadership of the young Chinese coach, about to win the League Cup championship trophy, and the last piece of the championship puzzle of his career is complete!
This made Albertini also unable to hide his excitement.
"Demy, congratulations. Leon said with a smile.
Albertini smiled happily, and he understood what the coach meant, "Thank you, thank you." ”
Three minutes later, Leon continued to deploy his troops, and he replaced Di Natale with Marcos to strengthen the defense.
Although there should be no goal conceded at this time, it is better for Leon to be careful.
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When Di Natale came off the field, he also received a hug and thanks from Leon.
Di Natale is also very excited and he wants to thank the coach!
The grassroots Italian goalscorer was also brought to Gijón from the Apennines by Leon, which was a major turning point in the Italian striker's career, where he was trusted and performed better and better, and with his outstanding performances, he was selected for the Italian national team and became a real Italian international star, which can be said to be a triple jump for Di Natale.
"Well done! Antonio!" Leon patted Di Natale on the shoulder.
Antonio Di Natale was touched by the thanks conveyed by the manager, and he felt that he should be said to be thankful for giving him a stage that he never dreamed of.
"Wait and celebrate, Antonio. Leon said with a smile.
Antonio Di Natale nodded vigorously.
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Ever since Carlos scored, the Sporting Gijón fans at the Alvalad Stadium have been singing and dancing and they are already celebrating the championship in advance: the excited Sporting Gijón fans can't wait, they are going to start celebrating the championship from now on.
Looking at the fans singing and dancing, and looking at the players on the pitch who were fighting for the first European championship trophy in the club's history, Li Ang suddenly felt very satisfied.
Champion of Europe!
Even if he leaves this team like this, he can be worthy of his heart, Sporting Gijón took him in when he was at his most down, gave him a chance, and it took him less than two seasons to give this team a glory that has not dared to be achieved in the century-old history of the club!
Thinking of the meeting with the team's owner, Manuel Arango, Leon took a deep breath and had mixed feelings, the UEFA Cup title was on the horizon, and he really had to think about leaving.
Before leaving, Leon felt that there was still something to do, and he had to ventilate with his old partner first, so that the other party could not feel that he was being hidden. After all, Banderas was recruited by him as his assistant, and it stands to reason that he has to give an account to Banderas.
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"How does it feel?" Leon asked Banderas.
"Great!" said Banderas happily, a year ago, he was only an assistant coach of Real Madrid's under-17 team, and now, although he is still only an assistant to Leon, but after winning the UEFA Cup, Banderas can also be regarded as a championship coach.
"yes. Leon nodded, "It's all such a wonderful feeling to win the UEFA Cup, Pablo, have you ever wanted to go over and taste the taste of the European Cup?"
"European Champions Cup champions?" Banderas was frightened, now the League Cup championship is only about to arrive, Leon is already coveting the European Champions Cup title, this span is too big, and, some- some are unrealistic, "Lee, IMHO, the Champions Cup champion, is too far away from Gijón, the opponent of the League Cup and the opponent of the Champions Cup are completely out of the same level. ”
In the whole process of winning the League Cup, Sporting Gijón in addition to meeting Parma and the Russian Premier League giants CSKA Moscow, it is this final opponent Sporting Lesbourne These three are considered strong teams, but, in fact, these three teams are far from the strength of the giants, Sporting Gijón will participate in the Champions Cup next season, but let's see what their possible opponents are: Bundesliga hegemon Bayern Munich, Premier League giants Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea, etc., as well as Serie A giants AC Milan, Juventus, Inter Milan, Roma and Fiorentina, Lazio and other strong teams, as well as Real Madrid and Barcelona, also from La Liga, as well as Sporting Gijón, as well as the French Premier League and the Soviet Premier League, the Eredivisie, the Portuguese Super League, Sporting Gijón wants to impact the European Champions Cup, it can almost be said that it is a fool's dream, to say that it is no exaggeration to say that with the heritage and strength of Sporting Gijón, if you want to win the European Champions Cup, it is quite remarkable to be able to succeed in ten years.
"It's hard for Sporting Gijón to hit the UEFA Champions League in a short period of time. Leon shook his head.
Banderas heard that Leon had a clear understanding, was not carried away by the victory, put his mind at ease, and then immediately realized something, since Leon also thought that it was impossible for Sporting Gijón to be eligible for the European Champions Cup in the short term, then, what did he mean by what he just said?
Could it be?!
Banderas suddenly had a guess in his mind, that was the only possibility?
Banderas looked at Leon in shock.
Leon seemed to understand the meaning of his old partner's eyes, he nodded and patted Banderas on the shoulder, "Pablo, you have time to think about it, we are old partners, I need your help." ”
Banderas was stunned, nodded subconsciously, and then looked at Leon who walked to the coach's seat to direct the game, he was still in a trance, the news was too explosive, although he also knew that Leon and the team owner Arango old had contradictions, but Banderas still didn't dare to imagine that Leon would leave Sporting Gijón, because Banderas knew best how much effort Leon had put into this Sporting Gijón team, and he couldn't imagine that Leang would finally decide to leave the foundation he had built for what reason......
Maybe it's the temptation of the big guys?
Then his mind was full of it, and even if the UEFA Cup was close at hand, it would not allow him to enjoy the championship to the fullest.
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Sporting Lisbon are still making their final efforts.
Sporting Lisbon is a typical Latin team and is stronger on the ball than Sporting Gijón. However, due to the lack of a mid-match point on the wings, Sporting Lisbon focused almost all of their energy on breaking along the sidelines of the penalty area. Although Leedson's goal was scored in this way, the overly monotonous line made the opponent more conducive to deploying the defense, constantly disrupting Sporting Lisbon's penetration efforts.
The result of Sporting Lisbon's last-ditch effort - the closest moment to scoring came in the 89th minute of the match, when Rogerio's in-cut shot hit the post.
Then Sporting Gijón goalkeeper Valencia directly hugged the ball and threw the ball to launch a quick counterattack.
Sporting Lisbon defender Roosevelt Nkahire was forced for a tactical foul.
Roosevelt Nkashire received his second yellow card of the game, two yellows turned into one red, and was sent off.
The red card completely destroyed the morale of the Lisbs themselves.
Ten to eleven, still two goals behind, the game counting injury time with three or four minutes to go, they simply can't be afraid of a comeback.
In the final stages of the match, neither Sporting Gijón nor Sporting Lisbon had any interest in continuing the match.
Sporting Gijón can't wait to cheer for the championship, while Sporting Lisbon has no intention of fighting.
Although Pecero didn't want to give up, there was no way, he couldn't do anything.
Referee Angela Merkel saw the situation and blew the whistle for the end of the game when there were more than 40 seconds left before the three-minute injury time.
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As soon as the whistle sounded, the Athletic Gijón players and coaches who had been waiting on the sidelines rushed onto the pitch.
The players on the field of Sporting Gijón, some rushed to celebrate the victory, and some knelt down excitedly, bursting into tears, to welcome the European championship trophy!
Li Ang rushed out of the coach's box, he rushed to the fan stand of Sporting Gijón, constantly waving his arms and shouting.
He was greeted by frantic cheers, shouts from the fans.
"Lee!"
"Lee!"
"Lee!"
Banderas was also very excited, he saw this scene after hugging Scottrie, others may have thought that Leon was excited after the team won the UEFA Cup, but Banderas felt something unusual from Leon's previous words.
"Is this already the beginning of a farewell?" Banderas thought to himself.
Leon was then surrounded by excited players.
"What are you going to do?" yelled Leon, "don't—"
The players ignored the coach's protests, picked him up, threw him into the air, and caught him again, and so on three times!
"Catch it!" shouted Leon in panic.
Then, by the time Leon stood on the ground and his heart hit the ground, his hair was already messy, and his suit was a little wrinkled, as if he had been insulted.
The players had already run away, and they didn't want to suffer the manager's wrath.
In the live broadcast, the excited voice of the narrator was being played loudly:
"Congratulations to Sporting Gijón, congratulations to Leon, congratulations to them, they beat hosts Sporting Lisbon 3-1! A new king in the history of the UEFA Cup has been born! They are now the winners of the UEFA Cup! They are European champions! Congratulations to them!"
Leon tidied up his suit, grabbed his hair haphazardly, looked around the huge Alvalad Stadium, opened his arms, and hugged the first European champion of his coaching career!
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