At Manchester International Airport, dozens of British journalists are already waiting in the departure hall.

As soon as Liu Yun and Mourinho appeared, they were immediately surrounded by reporters.

The departure hall has become almost the scene of a press conference.

"Old lieutenant, which opponent would you most like to meet in the semi-finals against Red Star Belgrade, Shakhtar Donetsk or Real Madrid?"

Liu Yun has now learned how to deal with the media with serious nonsense: "The teams that can enter the last four of the Champions League are very strong. They are all respectable opponents. Whether it's against Red Star Belgrade or Shakhtar Donetsk or Real Madrid, we're going to take the game seriously! ”

"Coach Jose Mourinho, Manchester United lost to Real Madrid in the Champions League final last season. Is Real Madrid the most reluctant opponent you would face in the semi-finals? ”

Jose Mourinho replied: "Manchester United today is not afraid of any opponent! Real Madrid and Manchester United have a long-standing friendship. However, if we meet them in the semi-finals, we will not be merciful! ”

When it was almost time to board, security personnel at Manchester International Airport cleared the wall and escorted the two to the boarding gate.

On the plane, a blonde-haired, beautiful British Airways flight attendant stepped forward: "What do you need?" ”

Mourinho replied: "A glass of fruit wine." ”

Liu Yun asked for a glass of water.

The beautiful stewardess brought fruit wine and water, smiled and said, "Old lieutenant, my whole family is your fans. Could you please sign my name? ”

Liu Yun is known by the media as the most people-friendly superstar in the whole of Europe. He gladly agreed. On the stewardess's side, he signed his name on a delicate silk handkerchief.

"Thank you, old lieutenant." The stewardess smiled at the old lieutenant.

Mourinho said to Liu Yun while drinking fruit wine: "Actually, we just told reporters that we will treat that team in the semi-finals with a normal heart." Oh, it's better to draw Shakhtar Donetsk or Red Star Belgrade! Real Madrid have been in good form this season and have been beating Barcelona in the league. Bale has gradually replaced Ronaldo, who is in declining form, and provoked the team's pillars. Although we beat them in the group stage. But they are the strongest of the other three teams, there is no doubt about it. In the cup knockout round, it is still the weak team that is drawn. ”

Liu Yun continued: "If we draw Real Madrid, then the other two teams will make their own history no matter who wins!" I always have a sense of foreboding。。。。。 Let's hope we don't become fodder for the dark horse. ”

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Nyon, Switzerland, where UEFA's headquarters are located.

The much-anticipated draw for the Champions League semi-finals is just around the corner.

Today's lottery guest turned out to be Baggio! The melancholy prince Baggio who has countless fans in China!

At the beginning, the first five major leagues that CCTV began to broadcast were Serie A. Most of the post-60s and post-70s generations in Huaguo are Serie A fans.

Whether Baggio in a purple Fiorentina shirt or an old woman's zebra shirt, AC Milan's red and black striped shirt or Inter Milan's blue and black striped shirt – his deep blue eyes always win the hearts of fans.

People vaguely remember the lonely back of the melancholy prince Baggio after missing a penalty in the penalty shootout in the 94 World Cup final.

The draw was presided over by UEFA's Head of Competition, Marchetti.

Marchetti announced the official start of the draw ceremony. Baggio began the draw.

The first one drawn was the Red Star Belgrade!

Mourinho muttered: "God forbid, Manchester United is next!" ”

However, it backfired, and Baggio was drawn next - Shakhtar Donetsk!

In other words, Manchester United's semi-final opponent will be Real Madrid!

Mourinho smiled helplessly at Liu Yun: "It's not very lucky!" ”

Liu Yun smiled: "We have a saying in China, which is called blessing and misfortune depend, and misfortune and blessing are lurking." ”

Baggio continues to draw lots, with Jose Mourinho and Liu Yun now having to focus on the home-and-away order.

The third draw for Baggio was Real Madrid!

In other words, Manchester United will be away first and then home! In the knockout rounds of the two-legged cup competition, it is far better to go home and away than to go home and away.

Mourinho sighed: "There is finally a consolation prize!" ”

After the draw ceremony, at a reception arranged by UEFA, Liu Yun met his former idol Baggio.

He greeted him courteously and stretched out his hand: "Hello, Robert Baggio, I'm your die-hard fan!" ”

Baggio still wears that unruly ponytail. He shook Liu Yun's hand and replied humorously: "Ha, old lieutenant, I am also your die-hard fan!" ”

The two hit it off at first sight and chatted like old friends.

When talking about the penalty he missed in the '94 World Cup final, Baggio said to Liu Yun: "I felt like the end of the world was coming. The whole person couldn't breathe. But then I was relieved. In a person's life, there must always be a little regret. What is perfect? ”

Liu Yun sighed: "It's not just that you couldn't breathe at that time. That night, I don't know how many Chinese fans shed tears for your lonely back. Alas, in the blink of an eye, 25 years have passed. I was only a young man in my 20s at the time, and now I am 47 years old... In a few months, I will celebrate my 48th birthday. Life is really a flick of a finger. ”

Baggio agreed, "yes." I've been dreaming a lot lately. I dreamed that I was playing in Serie A in a purple shirt at the Frankie Stadium. My time in Florence was one of the best of my life. 30 years have passed in a flash! I went from being a teenager to a young man, from a young man to a middle-aged person... ”

Baggio changed his words: "I've been following you since last year's Premier League opener!" The 46-year-old has had an impressive debut season in the Premier League. It's incredible! You are God's miracle to earth! I've watched almost all of your games since then. So I said, I'm a die-hard fan of yours now! Old lieutenant, there is a spirit in you. A tough guy spirit who never admits defeat! After last season, you led Manchester United to a stunning victory over Barcelona in the Champions League with an injury, and after that game, I told reporters: The old lieutenant is a real man! ”

Baggio and Liu Yun chatted for more than an hour. The two left each other's contact information. Baggio warmly invited Liu Yun to visit Italy during the summer break.

Mourinho finished entertaining a group of old acquaintances and came to Liu Yun's side.

Mu Shuai said: "What should come is always what will come." Look, tomorrow's Daily Mail will definitely say that if Manchester United beat Real Madrid, they will definitely win the Big Ears Cup! ”

Liu Yun smiled: "No matter what, I will come back before the first leg of the semifinals!" Hopefully I can help our team win against Real Madrid. But I don't think it's an impossible task. After all, we beat Real Madrid in the group stage! ”