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The news that Southampton and Atletico Madrid both reached the Champions League final quickly swept the world after the game.

Especially in Europe, the media from developed countries such as the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain and Italy are all overwhelming, hyping and following this event, while the media in other countries are plugging in in the back row.

Coupled with the activities launched by major brands and major businesses, this game between the Saints and the Sheets Army has become the focus of the world's attention.

But what many fans and the media don't know is that the reason why some heavyweight media in Europe pay attention to this game is very important because they have guessed a little bit of news through various channels and know that the two teams have a lot to do with each other.

It's just that these don't usually make it to the press.

It's a tacit understanding between the media and the team.

Whether it is Southampton or Atletico Madrid, they attach great importance to the relationship with the media, so whether it is some news about the players or some bad news about the team, they will try to downplay or even avoid reporting.

This time, they take that approach to the possible relationship between Southampton and Atletico Madrid.

In fact, it is difficult for them to obtain concrete and strong evidence.

As Zhao Yuanfang said, if you really want to avoid reporters, they can't find any clues, they can only chase after the wind and shadows.

The British media, which are better at digging up some gossip, will not go deeper.

Because, after beating Bayern Munich 6-0 in the semi-finals, Southampton has become a hero in the eyes of British fans and the hope of Premier League football.

Unbelief?

Then take a look at the matchup chart for this season's Champions League!

Of the four teams representing the Premier League, except for the Saints, Manchester City stopped in the round of 16 and were eliminated by Barcelona in La Liga.

Bayern Munich was even more ruthless, first defeated Arsenal in the round of 16, and then defeated Manchester United in the quarterfinals, and the victory was to eliminate Southampton in the semi-finals, but I didn't expect it......

This season is as true as it was last season.

Manchester United and Arsenal have both stopped in the round of 16, with Real Madrid and Bayern Munich knocking them out respectively, both of whom have fallen to Southampton this season.

Not only that, in the group stage, the reason why Manchester City failed to qualify from the group was because it was in the same group as Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid, which directly led to the north London team being at the bottom of the group and being eliminated in shame.

It can be said that La Liga teams have been the bitter masters of the Premier League in the past few seasons, and the Bundesliga has also brought great damage to the Premier League teams in recent years.

Therefore, Southampton was able to defeat Real Madrid and Bayern Munich this season and reach the Champions League final, which can be described as a great way to raise eyebrows for the Premier League team, and naturally become a hero in the eyes of many English fans.

For no other reason, just rush to be able to kill Bayern Munich, the strongest in the Bundesliga, and win the battle of England and Germany, the Saints are worthy of the title of heroes!

In this regard, the German media thought of it with the British media.

The difference is that the German media criticized Guardiola one after the game, believing that it was Guardiola's mistake that led to Bayern Munich being killed over two legs, making the Bundesliga team suffer a humiliating defeat.

Even Bild asked Pep Guardiola, "Why was Heynckes' team able to slaughter Barcelona perfectly, while Pep Guardiola's team is now slaughtered by Southampton?" ”

Bayern Munich legend Beckenbauer also pointed out in his column that Guardiola's overly superstitious concept of ball control does not match the current player configuration of Bayern Munich, and he believes that the empty possession rate is not enough, and Bayern Munich should do more in pressing this ring.

This is undoubtedly close to Cruyff's view, and the Dutch celebrity defended his disciples in his column.

"The essence of possession is not the length of possession, but how to use it effectively!"

"The reason why Pep Guardiola's Bayern Munich suffered such a heavy defeat is not that it is Pep Guardiola's mistake, nor do I think it is Bayern Munich's unsuitable possession tactics, but because of the current predicament of this team!"

"There is no doubt that Heynckes' Champions League has made Bayern Munich full of vigorous ambitions, but they have forgotten one thing, that is, any team will always slide quickly after reaching the top, and Bayern Munich is no exception!"

'So, we've seen that Franck Ribery and Arjen Robben are reluctant to put more effort into defending up front, and when the team is in trouble, they don't do a good job of shouldering the burden of being the number one star in the team.

"On the other hand, Ibrahimovic, as a soft-footed shrimp in the Champions League in the past, has performed very well in the Champions League this season, playing the role of the team's number one star, and it is his outstanding performance and performance that led Southampton all the way to the Champions League final."

"Also, there has always been a misconception that Barcelona's success comes from possession, which is not, or should it be said, that possession does play an important role, but it is not the key!"

"The key to Barcelona's success is pressing and transitioning!"

"On the other hand, look at Bayern Munich today, the front court cannot provide strong overall pressing, resulting in the opponent's too easy pass, bringing huge defensive pressure to the midfield, almost every goal in Southampton comes from a quick counterattack after the break."

"In modern football tactics, pressing is about getting the ball back, but how do you use it after you get it back? Then you need to complete the transition between offense and defense faster! ”

"But in the current Bayern Munich team, it is obvious that it has also done quite badly in the transition between attack and defense, especially Schweinsteiger, which is the biggest weakness in this system, and his presence is more like making Bayern Munich lose the ball again and again, giving the opponent a chance to counterattack."

"Southampton, on the other hand, with Luka Modric and Toni Kroos and even Nemanja Matic leading the midfield, can often provide the team with a more effective transition between attack and defence, while the team's front, even Ibrahimovic, Eden Hazard and Suarez, are always pressing the opposition's defence."

"Bielsa's team is the team that has done the best in the two key aspects of pressing and switching between attack and defence, so they deserve to win!"

"And Bayern Munich, I think we should think carefully about whether it is to increase the reform efforts, continue to move in the direction of Pep Guardiola, and give more support to the Spanish manager, or whether they just want to keep the existing lineup, keep the past results, and be content with the status quo, this choice is imminent!"

"I don't mean to blame the players and management of Bayern Munich, but I just want to say that Pep Guardiola is responsible for such a defeat for the team, but he shouldn't take all the blame."

"The last thing I want to say is that there is nothing wrong with the ball itself, it is the person who has the ball who is wrong!"

As if in line with Cruyff's comments, several Spanish media close to Barcelona have also defended Guardiola, and also believe that Spain's era of possession will not end, and they are optimistic about the performance of the Spanish national team in the World Cup in Brazil.

And in Germany, some media began to hype Bayern Munich's recruitment.

Among them, the most exciting for fans is the return of Manuel Neuer and Toni Kroos.

The Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung was the first to publish the news, releasing a news that Bayern Munich management met Yang Huan before and after the game and had dinner together, indicating that Bayern Munich management was determined to recall Neuer and Toni Kroos.

This news immediately made the whole German football world excited!

Who is Neuer?

After Kahn, Germany is another recognized world-class door god, and now the German national gate!

And what about Tony Cross?

With his impressive performances at Southampton, he has proven himself to be a world-class midfielder, and he is also the heart of Loew's handpicked national team midfield.

The fact that these two iconic figures of German football were unable to play in Germany was also a disappointment for German fans.

So, in Germany, there are many fans who follow the news and games in Southampton, and also want to see Bayern Munich bring these two players back home.

Therefore, as soon as the news came out, it immediately caused an uproar in Germany, and countless fans petitioned Bayern Munich to recall the two flag internationals.

But if it's just the fans and the media hype, that's okay, and even the sponsors soon get involved.

Kicker magazine even released the news that Adidas has spoken out and is willing to fully support Bayern Munich's recall of Tony Kroos and Neuer, while an Audi spokesman also said that he would be happy to see the two big players return to Germany.

Even in an interview with the media, German Chancellor Angela Merkel unexpectedly said that the best German players should play in the Bundesliga, and she hopes that the Bundesliga can develop into the best top league in the world.

The support from fans, media, sponsors and the government, in the face of overwhelming voices from the outside world, has not only put pressure on Bayern Munich, but also on the players.

At a regular press conference in Southampton, as the captain, Neuer was interviewed by the media, when a German reporter asked about the current call in Germany for him to return to China to play, the Saints captain hesitated for a long time before saying that he did not reject returning to China to play for Bayern Munich.

And Toni Kroos also said in an interview with the German media after a training session that he hopes to have the opportunity to return to China to play when the time is right.

When the German media and fans heard this, they immediately felt like they had been beaten with blood, and they selectively forgot Neuer's sentence, and added a special sentence that the specific situation had to follow the negotiations between clubs, and also forgot the ambiguity in Tony Kroos's words.

Almost immediately after these two interviews appeared in the newspapers, there was even more excitement in Germany.

Fueled by fans, the media and well-intentioned people, a strong momentum has even been formed, as if Tony Kroos and Neuer will not be able to return to China to play, and they will not be able to serve their motherland.

In this case, Bayern Munich also solemnly sent an enthusiastic offer to Southampton.

Toni Kroos, 80 million euros!

Neuer, 60 million euros!

The total price is 140 million euros, and it's a cash transaction!

Such an offer cannot be described as insincere, and it can even be said that Bayern Munich has done its best.

So, at this time, the ball was also kicked at the feet of Southampton.

These two key players, in the end, are they sold? Or not selling?