Chapter 448: The Premier League is Over!

After the game, the media's evaluation of Bayern Munich immediately came to a dipole reversal.

Almost everyone, every media outlet, was impressed by Bayern Munich's tenacity and resilience.

Because in both games against Real Madrid, Bayern Munich equalized at the last moment!

Especially this one, at the Bernabeu, they did not give up at all in such a difficult situation, let alone collapse, but united and fought until the last minute.

Everyone was blown away by Bayern Munich's performance in this game.

At the post-match press conference, Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane also reluctantly said that Bayern Munich's performance is indeed worthy of respect.

'Our players have performed well and have taken chances in games, but Bayern's players are more resilient.

"I'm sorry for this result. But there is no way, this is football. ”

"Real Madrid also often reverse opponents in Champions League games and fight to survive, which shows the temperament of a team. But it's a pity that today such a temperament appeared on the opponent. ”

"I can only congratulate Pep Guardiola and wish him the best of luck in the final!"

In Pan Yi's view, this is the failure of Zidane's "metaphysics".

And Guardiola snatched the "luck"!

In Pan Yi's previous life, in the semifinals of this season's Champions League, Bayern met with Atletico Madrid, and in the end the two sides played with an aggregate score of 2:2, and Bayern was eliminated due to the disadvantage of away goals.

Imagine what would have happened if the away goals system had been abolished at that time?

The game between the two sides will definitely change, and even if the score remains the same, going into extra time, perhaps Bayern, who have more physical strength, can also have a greater advantage.

If Bayern reaches the final, what will happen between him and Real Madrid, another team that has reached the final?

If Bayern win the title, what will be the impact on the future of football?

But history has no ifs.

This kind of high-level football game is often the slightest difference that determines the final result.

And this time, it was Bayern who advanced with an away goal advantage.

They have also reached this season's Champions League final against Chelsea!

Pep Guardiola also said at a press conference that he was surprised by the player's performance.

He believes that each of his players is a fighter, and this spirit has led them to overcome tough opponents on the pitch and eventually reach the Champions League final.

'We ended in the semi-finals in the first two seasons and that made me a little bit frustrated.

"But today, we finally made it to the final and I hope we don't have any regrets in the final."

'Yes, our opponents in the final will likely be a strong Chelsea, but we won't be afraid either.

'As long as we can play Real Madrid with the spirit of this game, then we can't lose to any opponent, not even Chelsea!'

"Pan Yi? Haha, yes, we are friends. We even agreed early on that we were going to meet in the final this season, and in fact we were about to do it. ”

"The next thing is for me to sit down and watch them play...... Good luck to Pan Yi! ”

——

The following day, Chelsea took on the challenge of Atletico Madrid at Stamford Bridge.

A 4-2 win away from home in the first leg made Chelsea more comfortable and started the game steadily.

And it was Chelsea who scored first.

In the 19th minute, Eden Hazard set up Harry Kane for a goal.

However, Atletico Madrid equalised early in the second half by Antoine Griezmann.

Chelsea returned the favor again ten minutes later when Romelu Lukaku latched in a brilliant volley from Joao Cancelo's cross to put Chelsea ahead again.

In the end, Chelsea won 2-1 at home to Atletico Madrid, thus eliminating their opponents with an aggregate score of 6-3 and reaching the Champions League final for the second consecutive season!

This battle, compared to the strategy of Bayern and Real Madrid, is mediocre, but it is more amazing that Chelsea is strong.

After all, Bayern only eliminated Real Madrid by scoring more away goals, while Chelsea beat Atletico Madrid home and away!

Chelsea's path to the final, by contrast, was much easier and showed Chelsea's unprecedented dominance this season.

Everyone said that after winning five championships, plus the FA Cup and the Champions League have reached the finals, Pan Yi is getting closer and closer to his seven crowns.

Simeone, who has always been above the top, also expressed his congratulations to Pan Yi at the post-match press conference.

"He's an incredible manager and the most successful manager in the game."

'It's the fourth time he's reached the Champions League final, and he's done this incredible thing in three teams. I'm also looking forward to seeing him win the Champions League for the fourth time! ”

"I don't deny that my offensive tactics do have some ideas borrowed from Pan Yi. To be honest, as long as you concentrate on research, you will find that Pan Yi's tactics are so fascinating. ”

"I'm sure Pep Guardiola would agree with that. I have long seen that his 4-1-4-1 formation is actually a variant of one of Pan Yi's tactics. ”

"But it's a pity that I couldn't beat Pan Yi with Pan Yi's improved tactics. So, I suspect Guardiola can't either. ”

"Anyway, I'd like to see a showdown in the final!"

At the end of the day, Simeone smiled: "When I first started coaching, it was in 2006, when I was 36 years old, and people called me a young coach. ”

"It's been 10 years now, I'm 46 years old, and I still belong to the ranks of young marshals."

"But I don't allow you to call me a young marshal anymore. Look at Pan Yi, he is not yet 30 years old! ”

"Maybe my coaching results are okay, after all, I have also won La Liga, Copa del Rey, and League Cup. But compared to Pan Yi...... I can't even take it. ”

"Pan Yi gives me a very wonderful feeling, I was indeed a little jealous of him before, but now I admire him more."

"He really doesn't look like a man of our time. Tactically, in terms of looking at players, he has a very unique forward-thinking approach and I think that's what sets him apart the most. ”

"He's always setting the tide and the trend in football. And I can also see from the changes in his tactics that he is also always exploring and thinking, always improving and changing, which is also a valuable quality. ”

"But the scariest thing is that he is really only 30 years old! It's hard to imagine how far he can go. ”

"I have to think about it now, whether I am going to change careers, at least one day when Pan Yi is still in professional football, I don't seem to see the chance to win the Champions League......"

At this, Simeone couldn't help but laugh.

The entire press conference hall laughed.

But everyone felt that behind this burst of laughter, there was still some sadness and helplessness.

This is actually the voice of many coaches of the same era.

If you give birth to them, you will be resolute!

——

Pan Yi got up from the bed and stood on the floor.

Passing the shoes, clothes, and pants that were littering on the floor, he walked to the window.

It's dawn.

The beautiful Yorkshire morning light shone through the window in the room, making Pan Yi's bare skin feel warm.

Pan Yi turned around and looked at the bed.

Valentina was lying there in an extremely seductive position, the quilt slightly covering the part of her abdomen.

seemed to feel Pan Yi's eyes, Valentina's eyes also opened, and then showed a sweet smile to Pan Yi:

"You're awake. Did you sleep well? ”

"Very good." Pan Yi also smiled, "It's just that I'm still a little tired, the battle was too fierce last night." ”

Valentina snorted, rolled over and closed her eyes, pretending to continue sleeping.

Pan Yi smiled and turned on the TV.

After playing in the Champions League semi-final against Atletico Madrid, Pan Yi suddenly became much more relaxed, at least in recent times.

With the FA Cup final on 22 May and the Champions League final on 28 May a week later, it's still early.

And the Premier League that will be played during this period is no longer very important for Chelsea.

Therefore, Pan Yi also took time to go to the Yorkshire meeting Valentina for a few "Sino-Italian friendly matches".

As the saying goes, a little don't win a newlywed.

Therefore, these "friendly matches" are still quite intense and tiring.

At this time, the local news appeared on the TV screen:

"The latest news from our reporter from Yorkshire."

"York City FC, the dark horse of this season's League Two, held a signing ceremony yesterday morning, and York City officially signed two sponsorship contracts with West Siberia from Russia."

"It is reported that the two sponsorship contracts are the title sponsorship of York City's stadium and the advertising sponsorship on the chest of the jersey, and the specific amount of sponsorship was not disclosed."

"These sponsorship contracts will come into effect next season. Due to York City's excellent form in League Two this season, they will be in League One next season. ”

"With 44 rounds of League Two games in play, York City are second in the table with 87 points, and with seven points ahead of fourth-placed Oxford United, they have secured a top-three finish and will definitely qualify for League One."

"But even so, Yorktown has been able to win the favor of West Siberian companies not only because of their achievements. Otherwise, why don't the Russians sponsor Northampton, which is number one? ”

"West Siberia is part of the Yefraz Group, one of Russia's largest steel production and mining companies, with assets worth more than $7.3 billion in 2006."

The biggest shareholder of the Yefraz Group is none other than the owner of Chelsea, Roman Abramovich...... And what about the owner of Yorktown? It is the current head coach of Chelsea, Pan Yi. ”

In this way, the connection between the two is clear? It is understandable why such a large company would choose to sponsor a club that is about to play in League One. ”

"Considering that SpaceX, which is controlled by the Abu Dhabi Group, also sponsored York City, it feels like a dark battle for Pan Yi's heart."

"But there is no doubt that both in terms of the relationship between the two and the depth of cooperation, Abramovich's side has the upper hand."

"According to York City chairman Jason McGill, West Siberia is interested in participating in the team's future stadium renovations, training ground upgrades, youth training facilities and recruitment system upgrades."

"In particular, in terms of the renovation of the stadium, York City plans to expand and renovate the two more dilapidated stands in the north and south, and the capacity of the stadium will reach about 20,000 by then."

"The project has been handed over to an architectural design firm from the Dragon Kingdom, and construction is expected to start as soon as the second half of this year."

"In York City's plans, when they can establish themselves in League One or even reach the Championship, the refurbished stadium will be ready for use!"

"And this Bootham Crescent ...... No, it should be called the West Siberian Stadium now, and it will also increase a lot of ticket revenue for York City in the future! ”

Pan Yi had already sat back on the edge of the bed at this time, gently stroking Valentina's hair:

"Well done and our club is on the right track."

Valentina turned around and opened her eyes: "I don't know yet, they're all here for you." You see, even journalists know about it! ”

Pan Yi smiled and didn't speak.

Valentina asked again, "So, have you thought about it?" Where are you going to go when your contract expires? ”

Pan Yi signed a two-year contract at Hamburg and the same at Chelsea.

And now, the two-year period is approaching, and Valentina naturally cares about where her boyfriend goes.

"Actually, I'm not sure." Pan Yi said, "The main thing is that this season is not over yet." If I don't win the Seven Crowns, then the promise to Abu will not be fulfilled, then ......"

"And what if you win the Seven Crowns?" Valentina asked again.

"I haven't really thought about this." Pan Yi reached out and touched Valentina's smooth shoulders again, "Otherwise, I won't be a coach for a while, and I will spend a good time with you." Anyway, I'm a coach, so I'm ready to work at any time. ”

"Really?" Valentina's eyes lit up, but immediately dimmed, "I believe you are a ghost, you are a bad old man. Would a guy like you who loves football be willing to take a break? ”

"Haha......" Pan Yi laughed, "I said that I am not a coach, and it does not mean that I do not pay attention to football." You think, Yorktown is our own, and Scaloni is carrying it; Nagelsmann is in Hamburg and Inzaghi is in Milan and I can help them. ”

"Do you want to be the emperor?" Valentina glared.

'But it's much easier than being the manager himself.' Pan Yi patted Valentina's face, "I don't have to go to work, so I have more time to spend with you." There are also more 'battles' ......"

Valentina's face turned red all of a sudden, and she scolded softly, "It's not serious. Maybe you won't be able to win the Champions League, so much to say. ”

Pan Yi nodded: "I will naturally be careful." Bayern Munich have improved a lot this season compared to last season, but what surprised me the most was their resilience. To be honest, if we had met them last season, I don't think we have a lot of certainty about winning. ”

Bayern Munich this season is indeed impressive, especially in the second half of the season, and it is better than one game in the knockout round of the Champions League.

Many times, this kind of team is the most feared team in football, because you don't know how much potential he has not tapped, and God knows if it will suddenly explode when he plays against you?

Valentina suddenly became worried again: "And now? Are you sure? ”

Pan Yi showed his trademark confident smile: "Don't worry, I'm also improving." No matter how much Guardiola tosses, I can handle him! ”

Valentina smiled sweetly, and the quilt on her shoulders also fell off, which made Pan Yi suddenly feel a wave of heat surging up from the bottom up.

"Forget it, let's keep fighting...... I'm going to beat you with a different tactic than last night......"

"Ah...... No...... Well...... Ah......h

——

Of course, Pan Yi went to York City for a vacation, which does not mean that he will not care about the team.

After a few days, he travelled straight from York City to Sunderland to join the team.

This is the 36th round of the Premier League, Sunderland's home game against Chelsea.

Sunderland are battling relegation, while Chelsea are desperate.

However, Chelsea also have to prepare for the upcoming FA Cup final and Champions League final, so they still take the game very seriously.

Pan Yi has not been at the training base these days, and the daily work of the team is presided over by Arteta, and this game has also been commanded by him.

Therefore, although Pan Yi is still nominally the head coach on the team list, Pan Yi only sat in the coach's seat today, and did not directly interfere with Arteta's instructions.

In the game, Chelsea still encountered stubborn resistance from Sunderland.

At this stage, the Premier League's relegation teams are not easy to mess with!

They were given a goal by Italian striker Bolini to take the lead over the Premier League champions.

Although Chelsea scored twice in the 25th and 45th minutes through Romelu Lukaku and Nemanja Matic, it was Sunderland who scored the equaliser in the 70th minute through veteran Defoe.

This also fixed the score of this game at 2:2, and Sunderland got a crucial point on the road to relegation.

However, compared to the players of the two teams in this game, it is not them who are the real protagonists.

During the warm-up before the official game, a young Sunderland fan named Bradley became the center of attention.

The boy was unfortunately diagnosed with neuroblastoma in 2013, and it was still at an advanced stage.

After two years of painful chemotherapy, Bradley almost "fully recovered" last year, but unfortunately the jealous boy invaded his body again in June last year.

Bradley's family had to come to terms with the fact that no matter how they received treatment, they wouldn't have much time left for their child.

So, in today's game, in order to realize Bradley's dream, the two clubs arranged for him to wear the Sunderland jersey and play with his idols to warm up.

He then became the main penalty taker and broke the back of the net guarded by Courtois.

And the little boy's goal was also unanimously applauded by the players and fans on both sides!

Subsequently, Bradley also took a group photo with the players of the two teams, of course, including the coaching staff including Pan Yi and others.

One of the most touching images is the photo of Defoe hugging Bradley.

Bradley smiled, but Defoe wanted to cry and held back.

As Sunderland's most famous star, former England international Defoe is also Bradley Jr.'s number one idol.

And Defoe is also very good to him, and the relationship between the two can be said to be very sincere.

It can be said that in this football stadium full of competition and gunsmoke, there are actually many warm and touching stories staged!

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After Sunderland, Chelsea's last two opponents in the Premier League were Liverpool and Leicester City.

If these two teams meet in the middle of the season, maybe there will be some sparks between the two sides;

But by now, the situation in the standings is clear.

After 36 rounds, Leicester City has 78 points and has already qualified for the Champions League.

They are even seven points above third-placed Manchester City, which means that Leicester City have finished runners-up in the Premier League this season two rounds ahead of schedule.

The final two Champions League spots will be between Arsenal, Tottenham and Manchester City, and their point difference is only about three points, and the final two rounds will decide their fate.

What about Liverpool?

They are in ninth place with 57 points and are destined to miss out on next season's European competition.

Jurgen Klopp wants to get the Reds back on his feet and will have to wait until next season.

Therefore, whether it is Chelsea vs Liverpool or Chelsea vs Leicester City, both games are theoretically "friendlies".

In addition, there is no grudge between these teams, and the play is even more dull.

However, Chelsea were superior and playing at home, and they won both of these games.

The score was 2-1 in both games, with Chelsea winning narrowly.

First up is the game against Liverpool.

Chelsea took the lead in the 32nd minute, Eden Hazard combined with Goretzka to kick the wall, and the Belgian winger broke through Milner, Lallana and Firmino to the edge of the penalty area, and shot into the bottom right corner in the face of Lovren, 1-0!

Chelsea then doubled the lead in the 56th minute when Ruben Loftus-Cheek crossed through for Mignolet to hesitate and Gnabry curled a shot into the corner from the right side of the box. 2:0!

The Reds didn't reach for an equaliser until the 92nd minute, when substitute Ojo crossed from the left and Chelsea goalkeeper Martinez, who started today, mispicked the ball and sent Benteke home with ease. 2:1。

Then there's Chelsea's home game against Leicester City, which is also the final game of the Premier League season and a head-to-head clash between the Premier League's top and second placers!

In the first half, neither team found the back of the net.

In the 59th minute, Joao Cancelo sent a cross down the left and Shinji Okazaki tripped Nemanja Matic as he defended in the box to send a penalty, and then Harry Kane slotted home to give Chelsea a 1-0 lead.

In the 82nd minute, Leicester City attacked, Drinkwater suddenly shot from outside the penalty area, although Courtois struggled to save, but was unable to prevent the ball from going into the net, Chelsea 1:1 Leicester City.

In the 90th minute, Chelsea counter-attacked, and Abraham hit the target with a volley!

Then the final whistle blew and Chelsea 2:1 Leicester City.

At this point, this season's Premier League is over!

(End of chapter)