Pellegrini did make concessions.

In the following group confrontation exercises, Baptista wore the yellow vest, which symbolizes the main force.

Of course, he was so excited that he wanted to live every day, and Guti was a little sullen. This is the Champions League final, which player wants to miss it?

But Ricardo didn't have time to take care of Guti's mood. He and Guti have always been well-watered, and this season, Baptista, Guti and Gago have not spoken out when they are fighting for a starting line-up.

But this time, he wanted to win too much.

He believes that with him, Kaka and Baptista, three players from Sao Paulo, the team's possession will be much more stable. The three of them have a good tacit understanding.

The media has been hyping about this game for a long time, and the celebrities of both teams, mainly Real Madrid, have also cheered up their home teams.

But the active players of both teams have been restrained and have not had a big mouth in front of the media.

At the pre-match press conference, the atmosphere was also good. Pellegrini said: 'Chelsea are a tough team and they have great stars. To finish runners-up in the highly competitive Premier League and to be just two points away from the title is unquestionable, and a lot of people underestimate them, but I wouldn't make that mistake. ”

'Grant has shown that he is a good coach, Ballack, Frank Lampard and others are world-class players who have proven themselves and I thought they would be serious contenders for the Champions League title from the start and they did make it to the final.

"It's going to be a tough race, but I'm sure we're going to win. Chelsea are in the Champions League final for the first time and they haven't felt the atmosphere of the game yet, so it's good for us. There are several players in our squad who have won the Champions League final, such as Ricardo and Raul, who can lead the team to victory. ”

'Chelsea's most dangerous player? Frank Lampard, I think. He's a fighter who never gives up, he's physically strong, rarely gets injured, he's an active runner, he's got the ability to score from distance, he's the heart of Chelsea's attack, he's a leader player. There's Didier Drogba, who has great physicality and good technique at his feet, and he's a huge threat to our backline. ”

Pellegrini's statement was quite polite, and Grant didn't make a big fuss. 'Real Madrid are a traditional giant, they have won the Champions League and the league several times as many times as us, so we have to show respect for a team like that.

'Real Madrid are in great shape at the moment, they have won the league two years in a row, they have some of the best attacking players in the world, and we will be under a lot of pressure defensively. It's true that we're in the Champions League final for the first time and I know it's something like this that we can't imagine, but we're going to do our best. Manuel Pellegrini is a good coach but like me, he has never led a team to a Champions League final before, so I think we are equal in that regard. ”

'Of course I hope my team wins, the lads have worked hard for a season and I hope they get what they want. But I know it's difficult. Real Madrid is a great opponent and we will give our best in the game and we will have no regrets no matter what the result is. ”

"Real Madrid's most dangerous player? Ricardo, of course. It can only be Ricardo. For a player under the age of 22 to win the Ballon d'Or and World Footballer of the Year, this already represents the recognition of the entire football world. He's very well-rounded, the best defenders can't freeze him easily, and he's just scored a hat-trick. Frankly, I developed a series of tactics against him, but I don't know if it will work. ”

"And Kaka, if he hadn't been born in the same era as Ricardo, he would have won the Ballon d'Or by now. I think he's not inferior to Ricardo and against him we have to stay focused for 90 minutes. ”

The managers of both sides were so restrained, and the captains of both sides who attended the press conference naturally did not lead the game.

Raul said: 'Chelsea are not easy opponents to tackle, we take them very seriously and have been training around this game for weeks. It's going to be tough, but we're confident we'll win the game. I have a very good group of comrades-in-arms around me, and everyone is working hard for this goal. ”

Terry said: "It's every player's dream to play on a stage like the Champions League final, against a team as legendary as Real Madrid, to compete for the club's top honours. If we can win the game, the dream will be even more perfect. ”

Such a warm pre-match press conference diluted the tension of the final a lot.

On the evening of the 20th, the Luzhniki Stadium was packed early, and the policemen who hid their miniature submachine guns in their leather jackets and restraint uniforms patrolled with grim expressions.

England is known for its football hooligans, and the Moscow police were right to be on the lookout, at least until the start of the game, when there were no problems in the stadium.

As the closing ceremonies of the Champions League began on the pitch, final mobilisation and deployment were underway in the dressing rooms of both teams.

In the dressing room at Real Madrid, the atmosphere is a little more relaxed. Many players have already won the Champions League once and their attitude is relatively calm.

Although Pellegrini was nervous and excited, his ability to control his expression was not bad, and he did not let his nervousness show.

He's talking loudly from above, the players whispering below, and players with Champions League experience are teaching their team-mates experience.

In Chelsea's dressing room, the atmosphere is much more solemn. Grant was so nervous that he didn't know where to put it, and the players weren't much better. It was their first Champions League final and when they were about to make their dream come true, it turned out to be unreal.

Compared to Real Madrid's dressing room, Chelsea's dressing room is very quiet. But it's not because they're more qualified, it's because they're so nervous that they don't want to talk!

Grant is well aware that such a state is unacceptable. He opened his mouth to say something to put the players at ease. But his throat seemed to be choked by something, and he couldn't say a word.

In the end, it was Captain Terry who stood up and gave a short speech. “…… I said at the press conference that playing Real Madrid in the Champions League final is every player's dream. I didn't say what I really thought. My heart is to beat Real Madrid in the Champions League final, that's every player's dream! They are strong, but we are stronger! Brothers, come with me and knock them over, okay! ”

The Chelsea player replied: 'Good! ”