On the evening of May 24, the Stade de France in Paris, France.

Yang Hao, accompanied by Juanma Lillo, quietly appeared in the stands of the Champions League final and watched the game live.

The result was interesting, the score was still 3-0, and the goalscorers were still Morientes, McManaman and Raul, but the process and the order of the goals were completely different from the previous game.

It was McManaman who opened the scoring first, and just before the end of the first half, he slotted a shot from the edge of the box to break past Valencia, showing the true quality of the star and changing the game.

After the rematch in the second half, Valencia made a more ferocious save, and as a result, Raul made a long-distance run to break through Valencia's goal again and further expand the score.

In the end, it was Morientes' final word, which directly killed the game.

After watching this game, Yang Hao fully felt the accident and inevitability of the football game.

The so-called inevitability is that Valencia will definitely lose.

This can be deduced from the arrangement of the two sides and the tactics of the two managers.

The so-called accident is that everything that happens to the player in the game changes anytime and anywhere.

This is actually the biggest charm of football.

If you ask Zidane to play another 100 Champions League finals, he can't replicate that kick.

So, Real Madrid beat Valencia, it's an inevitability.

This is a pressure for Atletico as they face the Champions League winners.

But there is also a benefit, that is, Real Madrid's physical consumption is very large, because the two sides fought until the last moment.

Valencia actually had a certain advantage throughout the game, but Real Madrid had more shots on goal and were more threatening.

The reason for this situation is simple, the Bat Legion took the initiative.

Cooper's team once again exposed the weakness of the team's lack of organization and passing ability in front of Real Madrid's iron wall.

With 11 shots on goal and only 1 on target, you can't say Worm López or Angulo Taila, but they are both difficult to get good chances, how can they form a threat?

"This game fully showed us that it is dangerous to play the current kind of Real Madrid and press up to attack!"

After watching the game, Yang Hao summed up his experience.

Juanma Lillo is an advocate of high-level pressing and pressing, but after watching this game and listening to Yang Hao's words, he has to admit that this is indeed the case.

Because Real Madrid has hoarded a large number of players at the back, there are almost 8 players defending at any time, and sometimes even 10 players forming three lines to chase and intercept Valencia.

On the contrary, the Bat Legion likes to advance layer by layer.

So, Valencia finally grabbed the ball, pushed forward step by step, and found that Real Madrid's defense had arrived.

"Ivan Elguera is a key player, but his strongest thing is not to defend alone, but to command the back line and play the ball at the back."

Elgra can play as a midfielder and centre-back, but in Bosque's hands he is the middle of the three.

Even when Hierro was there, he had to step aside.

Elgra's defensive ability is really not outstanding, but he has very good awareness, and he has a good ability to take the ball and play the ball, and he plays well against Valencia's pressing and pressing.

Now Elgra is so red and purple that who would have thought that in just two or three years, he would fall victim to the superstar strategy?

"With our strength, if we press out to attack, it is estimated that we will die worse than Valencia." Yang Hao shook his head and said.

He is now more adamant about his views.

Cooper had already shown him in front that Real Madrid couldn't play like that.

……

'Real Madrid played a very conservative game, but they relied on their stars up front to win.

This is what the Argentine said when Yang Hao met Cooper outside the locker room of the stadium after the game.

Cooper still didn't look expressionless, looking a little indifferent, but his eyes were somewhat tired, revealing his mood at the moment and the disappointment after losing the final, but he looked exceptionally strong.

This is the second consecutive season in which he has lost the European Finals, which was last season.

'If you don't get a goal in the first 30 minutes, it's dangerous.' Yang Hao said.

Cooper understood what Yang Hao meant.

Yang Hao said that if he couldn't score in the first 30 minutes, he should be conservative and simply retreat.

Cooper shook his head and smiled bitterly, "It's not that easy, you can't retreat." ”

After a pause, the Argentine gave a rare explanation of his own.

"We were united before the game, and against Real Madrid like this, there are only two paths in front of us, either we can score earlier than the opponent, or we will stick to the end and wait for change."

Yang Hao nodded, there is indeed only such a way.

Real Madrid's stars are very capable individually, and the combination of Morientes and Raul is one of the top offensive firepower even if it is placed in European football, and the cooperation is very harmonious and tacit.

'When we made up our minds to play against Real Madrid, we already showed an attitude that we had to score earlier than Real Madrid, otherwise we would be very passive, and on the pitch, when we couldn't open the game, it was very difficult for me to ask the players to come back.

"They are not robots, you can't say that if I let them attack, they will attack with full blood and fighting spirit, let them retreat, they will retreat with all their hearts, and then I will see the opportunity, and let them attack again, and they can press up with full blood, which is unrealistic."

Yang Hao understood what Cooper said.

At the end of the day, Valencia lacked game control.

It's not just about keeping the ball, it's about being able to control the tempo and guide the teammates around you.

One of the clearest examples of this can illustrate this situation, and that is Real Madrid in 2023.

When Luka Modric and Toni Kroos are on the pitch, everyone feels that Real Madrid play more organized and controlled, but when the two veterans are gone, Real Madrid play a little out of control.

Again, there is Benitez's Liverpool, with or without Xavi Alonso, those are two completely different teams.

The problem that Cooper is facing now comes down to Valencia's lack of midfield control.

Atletico Madrid's current situation is actually similar, except with one more Belleron.

But when it comes to the Copa del Rey final, Belleron will definitely be taken care of by Real Madrid, and Yang Hao will also have to make some adjustments.

"You're getting a little nervous tonight, too." Yang Hao comforted.

After all, it's the first time.

It doesn't matter, you'll be "nervous" again next season.

"We lost, but I still want to advise you to make a decision with absolute confidence in it, otherwise, you can't win against Real Madrid." Cooper admonished in all seriousness.

Whether as a head coach or as a senior, he is qualified to talk to Yang Hao like this.

Even if he loses this Champions League final.

"I know, thank you for the reminder, Hector." Yang Hao thanked him for being taught.

……

"You know what, Juanma?"

On the plane back to Madrid from Paris, Yang Hao chatted with his assistant about the final.

'Cooper, like us, sees the weakness of Real Madrid, and Bosque's team is very slow, they rarely score before 30 minutes this season, and they always play a little messy in the first half hour.

"But their defense is really well organised."

Faced with this temptation, Cooper chose to take the initiative, but he didn't take the attack for 30 minutes, and the team couldn't get back.

So, he lost.

Yang Hao doesn't think that the attack combination of Hasselbaink, Solari, Aguilera and Belleron will be more powerful than the attack combination of Lopez, Angullo, Kili Gonzalez, Farinos and Mendieta.

What Valencia can't do, Atletico can't do.

If this final is a year later, Yang Hao himself will form a team and polish it for another year, he will definitely be able to do better than Cooper.

But now, if you should admit it, you have to admit it, and you have to pretend to be a grandson.

Isn't there a saying?

Every grandfather starts with a grandson.

"Then ...... Guard? Juanma Lillo suggested.

Yang Hao nodded, "Guard, but you must not blindly defend it." ”

"Yes, drag Real Madrid into a war of attrition, and then use the physical advantage to kill them!" Juanma Lillo said with excitement.

In professional competition, every team and everyone is making the most of their own strengths to beat their opponents.

Real Madrid's players are so strong, Atletico Madrid itself is at a disadvantage.

Now that the schedule is dominant, Real Madrid continues to fight, giving Atletico a chance, Yang Hao still doesn't take the opportunity to stab him?

'It's important to pay attention to free-kicks, and judging from this final, Bosque has been practising set-pieces on a regular basis.

Juanma Lillo nodded in agreement.

"Isn't it the Champions League? Labor and management are the Champions League champions! Yang Hao's heart also burned.

……

After returning from France, Atletico began to put in the final preparations.

The whole of Mahada Hongda was completely closed to the outside world, all media reporters and fans were forbidden to visit, and even security guards were arranged to patrol the perimeter of the training base to prevent Real Madrid scouts from spying on the military.

Yang Hao was in the training base with Juanma Lillo, behind closed doors, training Atletico Madrid's players, and at the same time, he also took matters into his own hands to cut some of Real Madrid's game processes this season and broadcast them for the players to watch, so that they could better understand Real Madrid's offensive routines and when to press and press.

In Yang Hao's view, as long as the side of Real Madrid is suppressed, the offensive threat to the goal will be much smaller.

In addition, Yang Hao also repeatedly told Belleron and Baraja that they must pay attention to the suppression of the midfield and control the situation and the rhythm of the game.

"We have to play fast, use fast pace to wear down the opponent and drag down Real Madrid!" Yang Hao: This is a blatant conspiracy.

But at the same time, he also reminded his players that Real Madrid are likely to take the initiative this time because they can't afford to spend it.

Therefore, at the beginning, we must also be prepared to guard against death.

In the end, the team not only practiced the attack and defense of corners, free kicks, but even penalty kicks.

Yang Hao also specially counted and collected the habits and data of Real Madrid players taking penalty kicks, and handed them all over to Molina, so that he would be more confident when saving penalties.

At the same time, the data of Real Madrid goalkeeper Casillas's penalty kick is listed, in fact, there are not many, Casillas has just debuted, and he has not even entered the national team, but Yang Hao combined his impression of his previous life and revealed Casillas's weaknesses and shortcomings to the players.

All in all, in this game, he will do everything to kill Real Madrid!

"I want you to help me bring back the Copa del Rey title!"