At half past seven, players from both sides appeared on the pitch to warm up for the upcoming game. In the stands, fans looked at their favorite players and their emotions began to rise.

The long guns and short guns on the sidelines caught the expressions of the players on both sides before the game, hoping to get their true thoughts. The broadcasters of various TV stations are holding the materials in their hands, making the most final preparations for this peak battle. There are not many people in the VIP seat, and of course the big man has to appear at the back of the worst.

Don didn't know what he was talking to Kaka, causing Kaka to burst into laughter; Gattuso and Pirlo were discussing something; Dida, led by the assistant coach, was pounced on the ball, and the atmosphere in Milan seemed to be relaxed.

On the other hand, Barcelona looked a little dull. They seem to be gathering energy and ready to give Milan a head on and regain lost confidence at Camp Nou. Ronaldinho's face is still not improving, and it is quite gloomy. Next to him is the growing Messi, with stars twinkling in his eyes. He loves this kind of big scene very much!

Pujol looked at the other piece of turf, consciously or unconsciously, and his attention was focused on Tang Jue. He looked at Tang Jue's eyes unkindly, like a sharp knife, as if he wanted to cut Tang Jue under the knife. Tang Jue's sentence "Barcelona's goal is always open to me!" "It undoubtedly made him angry, and he simply didn't take him seriously.

Tonight, he wants to prove to the fans of the whole world that what Tang Jue said is a young man. He wants to keep Tang Jue out of the penalty area, so that he has no chance to shoot with his feet!

Tonight, Barcelona will either die in silence or explode in silence!

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At eight o'clock, the players from both sides returned to the locker room. With the exit of the players. It means that the game has entered the countdown.

Home team dressing room.

It was very quiet, and there was a huge amount of energy in the silence, and Barcelona gathered a fiery fighting spirit in the silence. Back at Camp Nou, they are the kings of the world. Every one of them in the team is famous in the world. They are the best players in the world.

Rijkaard looked at the fiery battle intent in the eyes of his teammates and was very satisfied. He suddenly liked the silence, and he didn't even want to break it. Of course that's not possible, as a manager he has to say a lot before the game. For example, to motivate the players.

"Tonight, for us. It's a game with no way back. We can only move forward. Tear through Milan's backline again and again, and score football into their goal! ”

"You are the greatest star in the world, and you have many supporters all over the world. Tonight, you can't let them down. Tonight is the time for you to prove your best! ”

"This is Camp Nou. This is our Camp Nou! ”

"We're going to do something. It's about breaking the opponent's goal again and again. Then step on them and advance to the finals! ”

"Brothers! Tonight will go down in history! ”

"Take away the ambition of your hearts and raise the banner of your pride at Camp Nou!"

……

Away team locker room.

Carlo Ancelotti looked at his players with great satisfaction. There is also the excitement of a big war in the light. However, he is still a little uncomfortable with his backline. After his pre-match speech, he looked at Maldini, Costacu, Nesta and Cafu and said: "Tonight, the back line will be handed over to you. You're going to make a name for yourselves tonight and let the media hell with those words. ”

'You have to pay attention to the help defense, Barcelona pass the ball very fast, pay attention to the players they put in the back row. The defense should be layered, and the two central defenders should pay attention to protecting each other. ”

Carlo Ancelotti's biggest concern for this team is the backline, and he made another change at the back tonight.

After some encouragement to the defenders, he thought that Tang Jue should be relieved of some pressure. Ancelotti looked at Tang Jue and said: "Don, you will definitely be guarded by the Barcelona defenders tonight, so you have to pass the ball more." In the last game, you did very well. It doesn't matter if we score or not, the important thing is that we get to the final. Do you understand? ”

Tang Jue nodded, he understood what Ancelotti meant. Passing the ball more means he will have fewer shots. As a striker, it's undoubtedly painful. Even if Tang Jue gave Kaka a wonderful assist in the last game and was praised by the media after the game, he is still a little reluctant now.

Of course, he will not stubbornly want to finish the goal by himself because of the reluctance in his heart. The pre-match words will definitely make the Barcelona defenders defend him tightly, and in this case, passing is undoubtedly a very wise choice.

Ancelotti continued: "When to shoot and when to pass, that's what a great striker should master. I hope you go further and further on this path. Ronnie is your role model and I want you to play like him! ”

If Ancelotti had used others as an example, Don would probably not have agreed with him. Ancelotti knew that Ronnie was Tang Jue's childhood idol, and he used Ronnie to teach Tang Jue, which would undoubtedly not cause Tang Jue's disgust.

Ancelotti turned to look at Gattuso and said: "You didn't play in the last game, this one has to make up for it." Thankfully, you came back at the right time, when the team needed you the most. ”

Gattuso nodded and said, "Coach, don't worry, I will give twelve points of strength to finish this game." I'm not going to be like Ronnie's lazy guy who won't come back until the finals! ”

Gattuso's words made the locker room more relaxed, and everyone laughed. A relaxed mentality is very beneficial to the game, and a hidden worry suddenly appeared in Ancelotti's heart, is this relaxation a little too much?

……

In the VIP seat, all the big people came late.

As the organizer of the Champions League, UEFA president Johansson cannot afford to favor one over the other, and he is once again in the VIP table. Platini did not show up with him, and it is said that he had other things that prevented him from attending the game in person.

Barcelona president Joan Laporta, who led the club officials, appeared in the VIP table, and he took the initiative to hug Johansson. Johansson whispered in his ear: "Do you have faith tonight? ”

Laporta said with a smile: "No matter how difficult it is, we will get over it." I have confidence in my coaches and players. They're going to do wonders! ”

Laporta's former sentence was a little reluctant, but the latter sentence was quite confident. Maybe it was the Camp Nou that gave him confidence. Although Barcelona had some problems before the game, he believes Rijkaard will lead Barca to a miracle.

Ghagliari appeared on the other side of the VIP box with two club officials, and he was there tonight to cheer on the players. Milan's 2-0 win over Barcelona in their opening game was still not safe in his opinion. Poor backline is where his worries lie. If there are further problems at the back tonight, he will have to consider buying quality defenders next season. Rebuild the backline.

Gagliari bypassed the seat. Go and hug Johansson. Johansson whispered in his ear, "What other surprises will your little one have for us tonight?" ”

Gagliari knew who the "little guy" in Johansson's mouth was, and he shook his head with a smile and said, "This question, to be honest. I don't know what to do. You can only find it in the game! ”

Gagliari politely shook hands with Johansson's side to Laporta. Although the two teams are now opponents. But as the de facto owners of the club, they still have a good relationship privately.

Laporta shook his head and said, "You are so ruthless that you don't give me any chance in San Siro." ”

If the players hear Laporta. I don't know what to think. It was a match in Laporta's mouth as if he was playing against Gagliari. Gagliari shook his head and smiled: "Camp Nou is too dangerous, I don't dare to give you a chance." To be honest, I wasn't sure who would be the winner tonight. ”

Laporta thought for a while and said: "I'm not sure, maybe only one or two people know what to say about this game." But it's certainly not you and me. ”

……

Twenty minutes before the game, the media finally got the starting lists of both sides. This list has taken the media by surprise!

Milan's roster did not surprise the media, with goalkeeper Dida, left-back Maldini, two centre-backs Costa Kuta and Nesta, and right-back Cafu. This backline is quite old, and Ancelotti hopes to use his experience to defend against Barcelona's sharp attack.

The midfield four are Ambrosini, Gattuso, Pirlo and Kaka. The presence of Ambrosini will reduce the pressure on Gattuso, a midfielder with a balanced defensive and attacking ability.

The forwards are Tang Jue and Inzaghi. It seems that in the big win four days ago, Inzaghi scored twice and won Ancelotti's heart.

Carlo Ancelotti still lined up in a four-four-two formation.

Barcelona's starting line-up made the media think for a long time before they understood. This is Rijkaard taking out the killer idea, fiercely infighting and saying "No!" This is Rijkaard showing the world his iron fist!

Goalkeeper Valdés, without any surprises, the four defenders are Belletti, Marcos, Puyol, Van Bronckhorst. This was the same seven days ago, and perhaps in Rijkaard's eyes, this backline is the best for Barcelona at the moment.

The midfield trio is Iniesta, Xavi, and Deco!

Without a defensive midfielder in between, is Rijkaard so comfortable with his back line? Or is it to arrange this attacking midfielder to score more goals?

In the eyes of the media, Rijkaard is gambling, and his powerful attack can improve Barcelona's scoring chances. On the other hand, their midfield defensive ability has declined, which will put too much pressure on the back line.

It's all about gambling to increase the attacking power of the midfield at the expense of defence. The media sensed Rijkaard's strong desire to win. This night, Barcelona is not holding high the offensive and defensive balance, but the banner of attack!

This arrangement undoubtedly increases the ornamentality!

It wasn't the arrangement of the midfield trio that shocked the media, but the forward line. Barcelona's three strikers are Gyuli, Larsson, Eto'o!

Barcelona's number one star, the World Footballer of the Year for two consecutive years, Ronaldinho did not appear in the starting list!

The media thought for a long time before finally understanding that this is Rijkaard's problem in the dressing room, and from this side, people understand that Barcelona's pre-match infighting is true!

It takes a lot of courage to put Ronaldinho on the bench. In the eyes of the Italian media, they believe that no one would dare to do this except Rijkaard. They suddenly realised that tonight, the balance of victory could tip in Barca's favor.

Putting Ronaldinho on the bench shows Rijkaard's determination, and this iron-fisted approach is bound to be more united in the dressing room and will inspire the players to fight strongly.

This is a wreck! (To be continued......)