'We have beaten two Bundesliga teams in the knockout stages of the Champions League this season and I hope to beat a third tomorrow.'

At the pre-match press conference at the Stadium of Light, Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti talked eloquently in front of a full room of media reporters.

"Of course, if someone had told me before this season that there would be a Bundesliga team in the Champions League final, I would have guessed it would be Bayern Munich, not Hamburg."

Ancelotti's words also made the media reporters at the scene nod their heads.

This is a clear thing.

Bayern Munich had a perfect season last year, and the treble was the best proof of that.

Although Heynckes retired this season, his successor, Pep Guardiola, is also a world-class manager;

In addition, Bayern's lineup also has good additions, and it can even be said that the strength is increasing unabated.

So in terms of the odds of winning the championship at the beginning of the season, Bayern Munich is also at the top of the list.

If it was said at that time that Bayern could reach the final of this season's Champions League, I believe that not too many people would raise objections.

And if someone tells you that it's going to be a burger in the final, you'll definitely roll your eyes: "Hehe, what are you making international jokes?" Hamburg? The team that came close to relegation? ”

But today, this "international joke" has become a reality, and Hamburg has literally made it to the final!

Almost all the reporters present expressed surprise at such a result, and naturally resonated with Ancelotti's statement.

"So Mr. Ancelotti, how would you rate this final opponent, Hamburg?" An Italian journalist asked.

"Of course, the team that can make it to the final can't be a general." Carlo Ancelotti replied, "It can even be said that the teams that can make it out of the group stage are very strong. ”

"Hamburg is a very special team. Their players are young, their coaches are young, but they've played phenomenal together. ”

"There is no doubt that they are outstanding. They haven't even failed in the past season. They are not afraid of any team and are full of fighting spirit and desire to win in all competitions. ”

"But ......," Ancelotti said, "In professional football, there is no eternal unbeaten division, even if it was AC Milan where I was back then, it would fail." ”

Carlo Ancelotti spent many years at Milan during his playing days and won 14 trophies, including three Serie A titles, two Champions Leagues, two Toyota Cups, two UEFA Super Cups and one Italian Super Cup.

And Milan was also in the team when they created the myth of a 58-game unbeaten run.

"So, Hamburg's first defeat of the season is likely to come tomorrow."

'As I said, we beat Borussia Dortmund 3-0 and Bayern Munich 4-0 and we have a winning experience against these Bundesliga teams.

"Real Madrid is a club with a much more glorious history than Hamburg, and we have a lot of stars who can change the game."

"Maybe tomorrow, Cristiano Ronaldo will be the man to break Hamburg's unbeaten record, who knows?"

"Every single one of us is focused on this game, we all know what this game is all about and we are all looking forward to this game. My players and I were confident enough to beat Hamburg! ”

There was a round of applause.

Although in terms of this season's record, it seems that Hamburg has the upper hand.

Hamburg won the Bundesliga title with an unbeaten record and the highest points in history, won the German Cup, and had a smooth ride in the Champions League.

Although Real Madrid also won the Spanish Copa del Rey, it was squeezed to third place by rivals Atletico Madrid and Barcelona in the league, and met a strong challenge from Dortmund in the quarterfinals of the Champions League and almost capsized.

However, Real Madrid is Real Madrid after all!

This name represents victory, it represents champion!

32 Spanish Serie A titles, 19 Copa del Rey titles, and 9 Champions League titles!

The trophies that can't fit in the honor room are beyond the reach of a club like Hamburg!

Therefore, Ancelotti has such confidence!

Moreover, putting aside the glorious history of Real Madrid, An Shuai himself also has his own "DNA" in the Champions League.

In addition to winning two Champions League titles as a player, he also managed AC Milan to win his first Champions League trophy in 2002-03.

Then there was the proverbial "Istanbul Night", where he and Milan shared the pain of losing in the 2004-05 final.

But his stoic and tenacious character once again came into play, and just two years later, in 2006-07, Milan also took perfect revenge on Liverpool in the Champions League final!

This led Carlo Ancelotti to a second Champions League and his fourth trophy.

Winning the Champions League as a player and coach is rare in world football!

On this list, there are some famous people:

Trapattoni, Cruyff, Rijkaard, Pep Guardiola......

Ancelotti's name appears between them, and it doesn't seem abrupt at all, because he is such a champion!

And now, the combination of Ancelotti + Real Madrid is obviously the most powerful guarantee for winning the Champions League!

……

"I don't have any problems with the selection of the lineup."

After Carlo Ancelotti's press conference, it was Pan Yi's turn to hold a pre-match press conference.

Clearly, the focus is on Hamburg's current injury situation, particularly the ankle injury at the heart of midfield Kevin De Bruyne.

But Pan Yi seemed very calm:

'Of course it makes me sad to lose Kevin De Bruyne in such an important game as the Champions League final, but it also gives the rest of the squad a chance to perform.

'We've shown this season that all the players in the squad are ready for any game and they will step up whenever the team needs it.

"I would even go so far as to say that all the players in the Hamburg first team are qualified to take centre stage in the Champions League final! It's just a pity that only 18 can actually appear in this game due to the limited number of places. ”

"But whether it's a starter, a substitute, or just in the stands, all the Hamburg players are of the same mind and we will all work together to win this game!"

However, Pan Yi also mentioned that it is not easy to defeat the current Real Madrid.

"Real Madrid have a lot of world-class players in their squad."

"Cristiano Ronaldo is the World Footballer of the Year, the Ballon d'Or winner, he is a real superstar who can change the situation of the game in an instant."

'Bale is very fast, but he also has an unbeatable shooting feel in front of goal, and even his headers are world-class.

'Luka Modric has a flowing style and a lot of energy, he controls everything in midfield. I would even dare to assert that in another ten years he will still be as good as he is today! ”

"And Benzema, who took the blame...... No, he's top-notch with the ball on his back and can help the two wingers and midfielders a lot. I'm sure he'll be a strong contender for the Ballon d'Or in the future......"

'Real Madrid play in the Champions League every year and they have a lot more experience than we do.

"But we're not afraid. Our greatest weapon comes from our confidence in ourselves! ”

'They may cause us some problems tomorrow but I'm sure we can overcome these disadvantages well, do our best and win the opponent!'

Pan Yi's remarks have also been recognized by many media reporters.

Real Madrid's superstar squad is indeed almost second to none in today's world football.

It's really not easy to beat them.

However, when Hamburg faced Dortmund and Bayern Munich in the past, everyone said the same.

Especially Bayern Munich, that lineup, that record, can Hamburg compare with it?

But Hamburg beat them and won the German Super Cup, the German Cup and, most importantly, the Bundesliga.

Therefore, now that Pan Yi says that he beats Real Madrid, no one will think that it is a bragging.

Hamburg's unbeaten record in the past season has convinced countless media reporters that it is possible for Hamburg to win this Champions League final!

"Coach Pan Yi, I wish you a happy birthday tomorrow." A female reporter stood up, "On this day of your 28th birthday, do you have anything you would like to share with the fans in Dragon Country?" ”

It's Ma Fan Bing.

The two nodded and smiled tacitly.

Pan Yi replied:

"First of all, thank you for your birthday wishes. I'm happy that my birthday is always the same day as the Champions League final, so I can celebrate my birthday with a win and a Champions League trophy so often. ”

"The famous star Shevchenko once said that a Ukrainian can never win the World Cup, and the Champions Cup is my World Cup."

"That's what I thought, too. As a Dragon Country, a country with a low level of football, it is a difficult task to enter the top 32 of the World Cup, let alone win the World Cup. ”

"But I also have dreams. Although I am not a professional footballer, like all professional footballers, it has always been my dream to play in the Champions League and win the Champions League! ”

"Hamburg also has a Dragon player like Wu Lei in the team, and I believe he has the same dream. No, it's not just us. Even in the distant Dragon Country, there are also many Dragon Country fans who have been supporting us and hope that we can win the Champions League! ”

"Although this is not a World Cup, it does not represent Dragon Country football. But for a country that is difficult to show itself on the world football stage, for Dragon country fans, the Champions League is also their World Cup! ”

"Romain Rolland said that there is only one kind of heroism in the world, that is, to love life after recognizing the truth of life. Dragon country fans are such lovely people. ”

'I don't know what tomorrow night's game will turn out to, but I can guarantee that we will give our all and fight until the last minute. As long as the final whistle doesn't blow, we won't give up! ”

"Because I'm not just fighting for the local Hamburg fans, but also for the Dragon fans, for all those who have dreams and are willing to give everything to make them happen!"

As soon as Pan Yi's words fell, there was thunderous applause at the press conference!

His wonderful speech simply brought the atmosphere of the whole conference to a climax, and finally sublimated!

And when a reporter mentioned the question of Pan Yi's stay after this game, Pan Yi just smiled slightly:

'Everything has to wait until the game is over, and I'm just focusing on this game now.'

"But there is no doubt that coaching Hamburg has been a fantastic journey for me."

"It's a place where I've met the best players, the loveliest fans, and the management who trust me the most. Everything is perfect for me, and the only thing I want to do now is to lead the team to a championship that has been absent for 30 years! ”

"No matter where I am in the future, no matter what time I am, we will remember this good day, remember the passionate moment when we won the championship, and that is the most important thing!"

……

May 26, evening.

2013-2014 Champions League final day.

With an hour to go before the game, Real Madrid were the first to announce their starting line-up.

Forwards: Cristiano Ronaldo, Benzema, Bale.

Midfielders: Di Maria, Luka Modric, Khedira.

Defenders: Marcelo, Ramos, Varane, Nacho.

Goalkeeper: Casillas.

This is still the most handy 433 formation that Carlo Ancelotti has explored this season.

In fact, this list is basically not much different from what the outside world estimates.

Except for Xavi Alonso, who accumulated two yellow cards and was suspended, and Pepe was on the bench due to injury, the main players who could go up were all on the line.

This can also see Ancelotti's attitude towards this game, that is, "focus on me", and he will not engage in any targeted changes with Pan Yi.

And the starting line-up list on the Hamburg side soon appeared in the hands of various reporters.

Forwards: Wu Lei, Vardy, Salah.

Midfielders: N'Golo Kante, Casemiro, Paulinho.

Defenders: Robertson, Virgil van Dijk, Toni Rudiger, Carvajal.

Goalkeeper: Keylor Navas.

And in this list, there is a slightly surprising change.

That is, Wu Lei replaced Sun Xingmin in the starting lineup!

Previously, many media created a trend that Pan Yi would let Wu Lei play as a starter, but many people thought that this was just a smoke bomb, because Sun Xingmin's injury was almost better, and wearing a mask would not affect his performance too much.

But now it seems that Pan Yi does what he says, that is, to let Wu Lei, who is in better condition, start this important Champions League final!

In midfield, Paulinho was used to replace De Bruyne.

The Brazilian has also been very good in recent games, almost forgetting that Kevin De Bruyne is out due to injury.

Of course, in this lineup, Carvajal is also eye-catching.

As a Real Madrid academy player, he faced his old club as an opponent for the first time since leaving Real Madrid.

There are some rumours that due to Carvajal's excellent performances in Hamburg in the past two seasons, Real Madrid FC is already actively working on the operation to bring Carvajal back to the Bernabeu.

Carvajal's response to this is that he will always be a Madridist, but as a professional, he will still give his best in the game!

……

in the locker room.

Pan Yi looked around at the players and began his final speech before the game.

"On a tactical level, what should be said and what should be paid attention to, I have already said it before, so I will not repeat it."

'I would like to caution against unnecessary fouls because the opponent's free-kicks are excellent, especially in our dangerous areas. Whether it's Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale or Luka Modric, they all have the ability to score from free-kicks. ”

"Of course, the defense of corner kicks must also be paid attention to, in addition to Ronaldo and Bale and Benzema, their defender Ramos also has the danger of killing the game with a header......"

"Also, once the game starts, we have to try to control the situation and keep the tempo. Real Madrid would normally continue their favourite counter-attack, but if circumstances allow, they will come out of nowhere, especially in the opening stages. ”

'Even if it's unfortunate and we concede the goal first, it doesn't matter. We've conceded first a lot this season, but we've been able to get it back. ”

"Remember that feeling! We must stick to our ideas and ideas, and we must not let our opponents lead us by the nose! Otherwise, we're doomed! Because the opponent is Real Madrid! ”

The players all nodded.

Having won the Bundesliga two rounds ahead of schedule, Hamburg actually had a lot of time to prepare for this Champions League final.

It can take up to as much as a month to prepare!

Including the focus of training and the targeted deployment of the characteristics of Real Madrid's players, they have been done to a very detailed degree.

Therefore, all the players in Hamburg are now familiar with Real Madrid players, including what they should and should not do on the field.

"For the vast majority of you here, this is probably the most important match of your career so far. Because this is the Champions League final, if you win, you will be the champion of the European clubs! ”

Pan Yi said, beckoning to everyone.

Every player and coach understood what Pan Yi meant, and they all gathered around their head coach, and then stood in a circle one by one.

"But on the field, you don't think that much. All you have to do is play normally and play your stuff out. ”

"Just do that, and in ninety minutes, you'll be back in Hamburg with that big-eared cup!"

"Go ahead and make the Hamburg fans proud of you!"

In the end, Pan Yi stretched out his hands, and all the players and coaches also reached out and folded their hands.

"Come on, come on, come on!"

The deafening cheering shook the ceiling of the dressing room, and one by one the Hamburg players walked out of the locker room door and rushed to the Stadium of Light!

……

"Hello spectators, and welcome to the final of the 2013-2014 UEFA Champions League! Coach Zhang Lu and Zhan Jun will bring you a live commentary of the game. ”

"This match is played against Hamburg from Germany and Real Madrid from Spain."

"Real Madrid is the traditional giants of La Liga and the team that has won the most titles in the history of the Champions League. Hamburg, on the other hand, has been a standout in the past two seasons, especially in the Bundesliga and Champions League this season, and has maintained an unbeaten record so far. ”

Therefore, this game is also seen as a clash between traditional giants and up-and-coming teams. Of course, this may not be accurate. After all, Hamburg also had a long history, and they also won the Champions League, but that was 30 years ago, and many young fans may not even know it. ”

"It was a very well-watched match, and today the entire Stadium of Light was packed, with more than 64,000 fans coming to cheer on their teams, and it was a spectacular spectacle."

"Now we can see that both teams, led by the referee, walked out of the players' tunnel and onto the grass at the Stadium of Light."

"Both teams are in white, but today Hamburg drew the home team, so they are still wearing the white shirt, while Real Madrid are wearing the blue shirt away."

'There were two key players on both sides who didn't start today. On Real Madrid's side are Alonso, who is suspended for a yellow card, and Pepe, who is a little injured. Hamburg, on the other hand, are missing Kevin De Bruyne and Son Heung-min. ”

"But Hamburg started my country's player Wu Lei! It was also the first time in history that a Dragon player appeared in the Champions League final. ”

"On February 20, 2007, in the first leg of the 2006-07 UEFA Champions League 1/8 finals, PSV Eindhoven faced Arsenal at home, and our player Sun Xiang came on as a substitute in the 66th minute of the second half, becoming the first Dragon player to land in this highest-level competition in Europe."

"Seven years have passed, and now Wu Lei's appearances in the Champions League have already topped the list of Dragon players, and today, he has once again made history! Let's look forward to after today's game, he and Coach Pan Yi can create a new history in the history of Dragon Country football! ”

“…… Now in the footage is Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti. He is 55 years old this year, and he has won the championship twice as a player and twice as a manager, so I believe that he is not unfamiliar with this final scene at all, and it looks relatively relaxed. ”

"This handsome young man is my country's coach, Pan Yi from Hamburg! He just celebrated his 28th birthday today. He didn't look nervous either. As the youngest manager in the history of the Champions League to lead the team to the final, it is quite recognizable to be able to have such a mentality. ”

"Okay, now the two teams are lined up and shaking hands with each other. The referee is beckoning the captains of both teams to come and guess the edge. ”

"The captain of Real Madrid is the Spanish international Iker Casillas. Casillas has been with Real Madrid for 15 years since he was promoted to the first team in 1999 and helped them win the 1999/00 Champions League. ”

He is also the only player still in Real Madrid's squad since their last Champions League triumph. In the summer of 2010, Casillas succeeded Raul Gonzalez as Real Madrid captain. So, can he lift the Champions League trophy again as captain today? ”

"The captain of Hamburg is Keylor Navas, who is also a goalkeeper. With captain Westermann not starting and vice-captain Kevin De Bruyne out injured, Keylor Navas has taken on the responsibility of leading the team. ”

"So, who of today's two goalkeeper captains can keep the goal alive and help their team win this game that has attracted the attention of the world?"

"Who's going to lift the Big Ears Cup after 90 or 120 minutes?"

"The game is about to start, let's wait and see!"

(End of chapter)