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Valencia had a first-round home match against Real Betis in midweek, but in preparation for the weekend's away game against defending champions Barcelona, Valencia fielded only one and a half of their main squad at home.

And this match also heralded the official start of the Valencia Devils' two-week schedule.

Valencia took advantage of the home advantage in this game, and Airo, who had a good watch in two consecutive games, was once again in the spotlight in this game, and when everyone thought the game was going to end 0-0, he single-handedly sent the ball into the door of the Contreras handle in the last minute of injury time.

After the game, only the World Sports newspaper remained hostile, and the other newspapers chose to forget all the previous questions.

Because Valencia has climbed to the top of the league with three consecutive wins in the new season, and it is undisputed that they are the team that has won all of them so far.

Subsequently, the whole of Spain began to hype the battle of Tianwangshan at Camp Nou four days later, because after this game, both teams will start preparing for the new season of the Champions League, so will both teams choose to ignore this game?

Rijkaard was the first to stand up and refute the rumors, because they did not threaten their opponents in Group C in the group stage, "We will not ignore the league for the Champions League, and we are now in ninth place in the league, so this game at the weekend is very important for us, and I will send the strongest team in this game without any suspense!" ”

Immediately afterward, in an interview with the newspaper Marca, Flores also said, "Oh? Abandon the league?? No, no, no... It's absolutely impossible, our goal this season is to play on two fronts, if possible, we will also play on three fronts, so we don't have any possibility of giving up any games, plus now it's only four rounds of La Liga, there's no need to give up, Barcelona are the defending champions, and if we want to get better results this season, we have to get more points among our competitors......"

The focus of the fourth round of the Spanish Primera League in the 05-06 season, the whole of Europe is paying attention, and the new season of Barcelona at home is not off to a good start, with only four points from one win, one draw and one loss, ranking ninth in the league, which is absolutely unacceptable for a team that wants to defend the league title.

That's why this game will attract the attention of the whole Europe, Valencia's momentum in the new season is very fierce, amazing, the European Super Cup defeated the Champions League champion Liverpool by two goals, and won the third round of the Champions League in two legs, which means that Valencia has won six consecutive games in the new season.

If you count the warm-up matches, it's even more incredible!

A state of terror.

Even Catalan Barcelona fans are worried about the home team, after all, the team's current form is not very good, the last round of the league was lost to the turbulent Atletico Madrid, the core of the team Ronaldinho is not the best form, only Eto'o is not enough!

Although the league is a long season, the Barcelona players know that this game may be a turning point in the new season, and if you win, it will be a good start to the new season, and if you lose, the league will start the league with its worst record since the team's inception.

This is something that no one wants to see.

In this game, you have to give it your all!

Messi, in particular, has been training with Iniesta recently, in order to make a good impression in the heart of head coach Rijkaard, so that he can get more opportunities in the new season, and only in this way can he have the opportunity to catch up with the Chinese.

In his mind, Iroh was the one he was chasing!

Especially when he sees Iro's brilliance in the new season of La Liga, he can only watch from the reserve team or on the bench, and he is very eager to play for Barcelona and then help the team destroy the city and win the game.

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Barcelona assistant coach Neeskens said to Rijkaard: "Leao's recent form has been very good, otherwise... Listing him as a player for tomorrow night's game against Valencia at Camp Nou? ”

He admires Messi very much, after the end of this year's World Youth Championship in the Netherlands, Messi did not ask for the vacation given by the team, but returned to La Masia to intensify training, Messi's efforts, Neeskens naturally saw it, but the current Barcelona attack line is star-studded, and there is no place for Messi.

So he feels very pity, but this game has a very important significance for Messi, as an assistant coach, of course, he sees it, Messi's efforts are based on the World Youth Championship final lost to the Chinese national youth team led by Ailuo, Ailo is the goal that Messi wants to catch up, so he will kindly remind Rijkaard the day before the game.

Rijkaard looked at his assistant suspiciously, Neskens rarely discussed with him on personnel, but at this time he reminded himself...

At this moment, Messi, who was on the bench, won the ball in the midfield, shook Van Bronckhorst and Marquez one after another, and even at the front of the penalty area, using the change of the body's center of gravity and the characteristics of fast touch rate, shook the team's captain Puyol to the ground, and directly faced Valdés.

To everyone's surprise, Messi did not shoot directly, but chose to shake off goalkeeper Valdés and then send the ball into the empty net.

Messi's entire movement from midfield to sending the ball into the goal took less than thirteen seconds.

All of this is based on his excellent footwork and incredible speed.

"It's amazing speed, and it's in great shape!" Rijkaard nodded in satisfaction, and then said to his assistant Neskens: "Okay, put Leao in the 18-man squad for tomorrow night's game against Valencia." ”

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Valencia is not far from Barcelona, and the team had a nutritious meal in the restaurant at noon that day, rested for a while, and then took the bus to Valencia train station at half past one.

It is worth mentioning that during the bus to the train station, countless Valencia fans waved their fists, jumped and sang the team anthem, and this group of lovely fans used the most practical way to cheer for the team.

It was a quarter past four in the afternoon when they arrived in Barcelona, and then Flores rushed to the pre-match press conference while the players were led by Paul to the Camp Nou to get used to the venue.

Despite having to play this game every year, the team went to the Camp Nou to avoid accidents.

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In the mixed area on the edge of the Camp Nou, there were a number of journalists waiting for a long time, including some Chinese journalists who remembered last season's game vividly.

Iello single-handedly scored a hat-trick on the pitch to help the team beat the then unbeatable leaders Barcelona and return to Valencia with three points.

Elo's excellent performance also made the Chinese journalist who played at the Camp Nou mixed area enjoy the first feeling of being respected.

And that feeling is much cooler, but it's much cooler than those 'uh-huh-ah' at night!

Equally, Iello has great memories on the pitch, scoring his first goal in the game last season when he beat six Barcelona players and then sent the ball into the back of the net, which was also named the official best goal in La Liga last season.

The rest of the squad was impressed by the unethical behaviour of Barcelona's turf management workers after the last stampede, opening the water valve and spraying the pitch before they were fully warm-up.

And Barcelona also suffered the consequences of that game, and was finally defeated by Valencia!

Those players who experienced last season are all holding on to the momentum, wanting to borrow the power of that game to use in this game, and then beat Barcelona who are not in good form in the new season in one fell swoop!

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After the warm-up, Ilo made an apologetic gesture to the local reporter in Valencia, and then took the lead in an interview with the Chinese reporter.

These domestic reporters also tacitly did not mention the grievances between Ailo and the XX Football Association, if they did, it would be purely called death...

Even if he asked, Iroh might not be cooperative.

Even if you answer with cooperation, domestic newspapers don't dare to publish it in a flamboyant way!

After all, the Football Association has already spoken in private, and if you want to give priority to interviewing the national team in the future, you must fully support the Football Association in the treatment of Ailuo.

But fortunately, the Football Association did not say anything to death among the overseas players such as Ailuo, but only said that it was not allowed to link them with the Football Association, and did not say that these newspapers were not allowed to publish their achievements in the process of staying abroad.

"Ai, may I ask... Is there confidence in tonight's game? A middle-aged man with a "Sports Daily" on it asked.

Iroh touched his chin and smiled, "Confidence? Of course! I have fond memories here......"

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Immediately afterward, the Chinese reporters let out a good-natured laugh.

The laughter almost made the Catalan journalists crook their noses.

'Are you sure you can score in this game? I heard from friends in China that there are already countless fans who are ready to stay up late to watch this game......"

Ailuo looked up, this is an old acquaintance, Qi Liuhai of "Football News", a very unique name, "Being able to score goals in the game, it is estimated that Ronaldo at his peak can't promise it, so... As for me, I don't dare to pack tickets, but I will do my best and hope not to disappoint the fans in China. ”

After meeting the needs of the domestic journalists, it was the turn of Aillo to meet the needs of the reporters in Valencia...

Soon, the Valencia players returned to the dressing room after resting, and then left the Camp Nou for a three-star hotel under the guidance of assistant coach Paulo.

It is worth mentioning that when all the Valencia players finished dinner and were ready to recuperate, there were many Barcelona fans under the hotel where they stayed.

The constant loud and abusive sounds, as if deliberate, were determined not to allow the Valencia players to rest.

"These stupid x!"

In the face of these boring Barcelona fans, Iello cursed.

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