In the past two or three years, Yang Yang has become accustomed to the life of playing away from home.

Sometimes a week, sometimes two weeks, he has to play away from home.

Fall asleep and wake up in an unfamiliar hotel, in an unfamiliar environment.

If the competition is in the middle of the day, he will wake up in the morning and do some warm-up and stretching training appropriately; In the afternoon, he trains a little more; If it was at night, he would be the same as usual.

This is a habit he has developed in the past two or three years.

As long as you sleep well at noon, you will wake up in the afternoon and be in good spirits, and you will be in a state of full state at night.

The match against Real Madrid kicked off in the evening, at 2:45 p.m.

Yang Yang still trains in the hotel's gym, and fitness coach Winston Bogard will accompany him throughout the process.

Sometimes, Yang Yang feels that he spends more time with Bogard than anyone else.

They meet almost every morning and at noon.

"You can't get a girlfriend like that, Winston." Yang Yang often teased him with such words.

Winston Bogard was used to it, always giving him a harsh reprimand, criticizing his movements, and even occasionally secretly adding some weight to his barbell to make him suffer a little.

However, in the year and a half of training with Winston Bogard, Yang Yang's physical fitness has indeed improved by leaps and bounds.

The height is 1.83 meters, the weight is always controlled at about 75 kilograms, all the data are very standard, in line with the requirements of professional players, the body is very well-proportioned and good-looking, but the physical confrontation on the court is not weak at all.

Now, even guys like Vermaelen and Heitinga, who used to be regarded as macho men in his opinion, it is not easy to squeeze him on the court.

Swimming is the key to Yang Yang's good shape, and he swims almost every day, mostly after a nap.

Even in the cold, frozen winter, he would go into the water, never stopping.

His life seems boring, almost except for the competition, always repeated, very mechanical and boring, but very fulfilling, all the projects are very tightly arranged.

Perhaps because of the more contact, the one he can talk about the most at Ajax is the fitness coach.

Every day they train mostly alone, they talk about a lot of topics, including Real Madrid.

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"You look pretty good today." Winston Bogard laughed.

The quality of the condition can be seen from the morning gym training.

Sometimes, he will also adjust his training content throughout the day according to Yang Yang's training situation in the morning, so that he can meet the competition with the best mental outlook.

But today it was clearly not necessary, because he looked excited.

"Two years ago, we failed here in disgrace, and two years later, we lost several core backbones, and when we come back here, there is only one goal, and that is revenge!" Yang Yang said with great certainty.

The big battle was imminent, and he didn't seem to feel the pressure, but was a little eager to try.

He's used to pressure and doesn't show it easily.

"How do I think you're more eager to prove yourself?" Winston Bogard chuckled.

Yang Yang raised his eyebrows, and did not deny it, "This will be a high-profile match, who doesn't want to prove themselves in this game?" ”

Winston Bogard nodded, indeed.

As the saying goes, the skinny camel is bigger than the horse, although the Galaxy Battleship is not as good as before, although Real Madrid has sold Figo, but Real Madrid is still Real Madrid, such a star-studded game, and a key Champions League knockout round, is bound to attract the attention of fans all over the world.

It can be said that this is a key battle that is enough to make a nobody famous.

And for Yang Yang, this is also a game to prove his strength.

"Didn't you say that Real Madrid wanted to buy you?" Winston Bogard asked curiously.

Yang Yang looked at him seriously, nodded and said, "Yes, that's why I want them to see my strength!" ”

Winston Bogard was dumbfounded, this logic ...... There's nothing wrong with it!

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In the evening, the lights come on.

The Avenida de la Castile leading to the Bernabeu was filled with Real Madrid fans in white jerseys, singing and dancing in the direction of the Bernabeu, each with a look of anticipation on their faces.

Despite Real Madrid's poor recent form, and despite the fact that everyone thinks their team is nearing the end of their day, they are still full of hope that their side will surprise them with a win at the Santiago Bernabeu.

This is the irons of Real Madrid!

Although they have suffered setbacks and disappointments time and time again, although they were humiliated 3-0 at home by Barcelona, although this team has become too fragile to rely on more, although ......

But before every game, they are still full of anticipation.

What if, the surprise does come?

If the surprise really comes, but they are not there, it will be their biggest regret!

What's more, in the Champions League, Real Madrid haven't lost at home for 40 months.

The last time the Bernabeu lost the Champions League was on October 30, 2002, when Real Madrid played Roma in the Champions League group stage, Totti scored a goal in the 27th minute to help Roma beat Real Madrid 1-0 away.

Real Madrid have not lost a European game at the Bernabeu since.

I believe I won't lose tonight!

When the Ajax bus drove south on Casdia, many Real Madrid fans shouted at the bus, many of them with aggressive language.

Obviously, they will be the least persona non grata at the Bernabeu tonight!

The closer they got to the Bernabeu, the more Real Madrid fans became, and at one point they were even stuck in the middle of the road.

Thankfully, the Madrid police kept order all the way and ensured that the Ajax buses arrived at the Bernabeu Stadium on time.

But here, the Ajax players were greeted by a larger number of Real Madrid fans.

The civility fans booed them or sang the Real Madrid anthem, but there were also a small number of more radical fans who hurled insults at the Ajax players.

"Get out of Madrid!"

"Get out of here!"

"You don't want to get out of here alive tonight!"

But the men were quickly dissuaded by the police at the scene.

Yang Yang remembers that Florentino told him that he had been maintaining the viewing experience at the Bernabeu Stadium all these years, and he hoped to make Real Madrid the top aristocratic gentleman in world football from top to bottom, from the stadium to the stands to the outside of the stadium.

"Now, I can proudly tell you that Real Madrid's Bernabeu is the most tolerant stadium in the world, and we don't have a single extreme fan who is confined to us from the pitch."

This was said by Florentino himself to Yang Yang in Zurich in December.

In fact, the way Real Madrid fans greeted them was really good.

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"To be honest, I was a little nervous."

While changing clothes in the locker room and preparing to go to the warm-up training, Yaya Toure approached Yang Yang and rubbed his hands and said.

"Normally, the first time you come here, you will be nervous." Yang Yang said with a smile.

"What about you?" Yaya Toure asked.

Yang Yang smiled, "I'm a little nervous now, but I won't wait a minute." ”

Yaya Toure thought about it and immediately understood what Yang Yang meant.

On the football field, it's a life-and-death fight, and tension will only make you die faster and worse.

Real Madrid are star-studded, and if they are given the slightest chance, they can deal you the right shot.

Yang Yang has a deep understanding of this.

"The boss's tactics are right, as long as we resolutely implement them, we can suppress Real Madrid's attack, as long as the midfield is suppressed, the back field is defended, and the front court attack will be handed over to me!" Yang Yang patted his chest and reassured.

He is the most important weapon of Ajax in this game, and it can even be said that the entire attack revolves around Yang Yang, because even Charlie Steias won this game.

Yaya Toure and the rest of his teammates nodded in unison.

After two years, they all believed in Yang Yang.

It can be said that in the past two years, Yang Yang's performance has never disappointed them.

I believe it will be the same tonight!

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Amid the overwhelming boos, Yang Yang led his teammates into the Bernabeu Stadium.

The stands are full of people, and it is indescribably spectacular.

The sound swept the entire stadium, and those who were a little more timid were probably going to have weak legs.

Yang Yang guessed that the Real Madrid fans who went to the airport to pick him up should also be in the stands, but they must be booing Yang Yang and Ajax frantically tonight, because this is a game and has nothing to do with this summer's transfer recruitment.

"Welcome to the Bernabeu!" When Real Madrid's captain Guti walked out of the players' tunnel, he saw Yang Yang and greeted him.

"Thank you, Guti!"

"Hopefully tonight will be a good game." Guti didn't say much either.

"Me too."

After shaking hands, Guti took his teammates to another field to warm up.

Players such as Ronaldo, Zinedine Zidane and David Beckham either nodded or walked over to say hello as they passed near Yangyang, but none of them seemed to be in high spirits.

This also has something to do with Real Madrid's poor recent form.

Yang Yang has no extra interest in paying attention to other people's feelings, he can only manage himself and his teammates.

This game is crucial for Ajax and he hopes that all his team-mates can calm their emotions and follow the strategy of manager Ronald Koeman in an orderly manner, so there is still a game to be played.

But in any case, we must not repeat the mistakes of two years ago and leave Real Madrid with the slightest space.

This requires him, the captain, to be sober and calm at all times.

Whether it's for yourself or for Ajax, you have to do your best to win this game!