I'm a striker

Chapter 468 The Unexpected Semifinal
The semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League in the [-]-[-] season began with much anticipation.

Bayern hosts Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund hosts Arsenal.

The four teams performed outstandingly both in the group stage and in the previous rounds of [-] and [-].

And more importantly, these four teams still have the possibility of becoming the triple crown this season.

The triple crown is regarded as the highest glory of European football.

In the past ten years, very few teams have achieved this.

However, the teams that do this will surely be remembered by history.

In [-], Celtic defeated Inter Milan [-]-[-] in the final of the Soviet Super League and became the first team to win the Triple Crown of domestic league, cup and European championships.

In [-], under the leadership of Johan Cruyff, Ajax from the Eredivisie defeated Inter Milan [-]-[-] in the final and became the second team to win the Triple Crown. The second time becomes the background.

In [-], it was another team from the Eredivisie, but this time it was PSV Eindhoven. They defeated Benfica from Portugal [-]-[-] in a penalty shootout in the final and became the third team to win the Triple Crown. .

In 3, this was a period of history that all Bayern Munich fans were reluctant to recall. Relying on the Jedi reversal in the last [-] minutes, Alex Ferguson's team won consecutive championships in a few weeks, becoming the European champion, the Football Association It is the first team to win the Premier League Triple Crown with the Cup and Premier League titles, and the first team to win the Triple Crown in England's top league so far. (It is not the only one in the UK. Note that Scotland is part of the UK, so Celtic is the first team in the UK to win the Triple Crown.)
Ten years later, in [-], Guardiola's dream three Barcelona defeated the defending champion Manchester United [-]-[-] in the final and became the fifth European team to win the Triple Crown.

And only one year later, Inter Milan, which has become the background of the two Triple Crowns, completed the Treble Crown under the leadership of Jose Mourinho. (Note: The Portuguese Super Cup won by Porto’s Triple Crown is not the highest-level cup in Portugal, so Porto is not officially recognized as the Triple Crown. The reason why Manchester United’s Triple Crown was recognized in 1999 is because The FA Cup is the highest level of competition in England)

So far, there are six teams in Europe that have won the Triple Crown.

And this season, will the seventh Triple Crown team be born?

All of Europe is looking to Germany.

Because the first two matches of the semi-finals will be held in Germany.

However, perhaps this is the result that the whole world did not expect...

"It's unbelievable... it's really unbelievable... For the past few years, we've been talking about how to play against Barcelona, ​​but now, maybe we have to say, in the future, against Barcelona How should we play in Bayern Munich. The combination of Robery is too unsolvable. Heynckes' tactics are to constantly put pressure on the opponent, and then use the smoothest fast break to sanction you. Vilanova's team Learned a painful lesson tonight!"

Four to zero!
In the first round, Bayern Munich almost told the world loudly at the Allianz Arena that they have locked a ticket to Wembley in London!
After the invincible Cosmos Barcelona suffered a disastrous defeat at the Allianz Arena, Heynckes' team officially replaced Barcelona in a shocking way and became the new Cosmos!
After the game, "World Sports" threw the pot to Vilanova, "The once invincible Messi seemed to have turned into a rabbit under the leadership of Vilanova. At the Allianz Stadium, we did not make any progress. The same is true when playing Paris, such a Barcelona cannot win the European championship."

On Bayern's side, the whole of Germany was shocked.

Before the game, some people may have thought that Bayern Munich would advance, but the victory at Allianz has still become the hottest topic among German netizens.

"Kicker" said: Bayern Munich defeated the invincible Barcelona in an incredible way, and Heynckes' team will have a 90.00% chance of entering the Champions League final for two consecutive years!

"Munich Sports Zeitung" said: Heynckes' team played a game that couldn't be added. This game was perfect, shocking and shocking.

The victory of Bayern's first game has not yet passed...

The Ruhr area a day later.

The disastrous defeat of Arsenal, the Premier League's top team, in Westphalia made people realize the all-round rise of German football.

In the never-ending Westfalenstadion, Klopp's hornet stings Premier League leader Arsenal all over the body!
The amazing Chinese boy Song Rentou undoubtedly became the background of this night.

Arsenal lost to Borussia Dortmund [-]-[-] at Westphalia.

Lewandowski, the Polish striker, skyrocketed in value by 2000 million overnight. His big four when he played West against Arsenal completely overshadowed Song Rentou's brilliance.

"Kicker" magazine knocked out the exclamation mark for two consecutive days.

"Lewandowski proved himself with a great game, and Song's goal at the last moment saved Arsenal's hope of promotion, but Arsenal can do what Deportivo has done. Has it ever been reversed? Dortmund is telling Bayern Munich with a big victory that they want to win the Triple Crown? It's too early."

The whole of Britain did not think that Arsenal and Barcelona would lose so completely.

In the Champions League semi-finals, it is rare for such a collapse to occur in the first round of the semi-finals.

Although Arsenal, who returned to London, still got the support of Arsenal fans, the "Times" still said: "Wenger's team still lacks a player who can stand up in the midfield. This fiasco is also a wake-up call. People, the ten-year plan of the Germans is not empty words..."

The rise of the two new universe teams caused people to be knocked twice in two consecutive days.

Just when the sunspots from all walks of life were dispatched, and the whole world was discussing the Allianz victory and the Westphalian victory...

United Kingdom, Manchester.

Manchester United's Carrington training base.

"What do you think?" Sir Alex Ferguson looked at the assistant coaches in front of him and asked.

Several assistant coaches kept shaking their heads looking at the post-match reports of Arsenal and Dortmund on the table.

"Hey." Ferguson shook his head worriedly, what a pity, what a pity, such a big Manchester United dynasty, if I really retire in the future, who will replace me?
It's not that Ferguson never thought of training a deputy to replace Manchester United, but it's a pity that Queiroz, his favorite over the years, has also proved that being an assistant coach is fine, but being a head coach is not the same thing at all.

As for these contemporary marshals?Hmph, Jose Mourinho will definitely return to the Premier League next season. As for where?Although the matter between him and Abu has never come to the fore, is it still necessary to talk about it?

As for Josep Guardiola?This gentle Spain can command a good, gorgeous team, but what is Manchester United?
During the 20 years of Ferguson's coaching, Manchester United has been built as an iron army.

Guardiola can't take this Manchester United team.

The most regrettable thing in Ferguson's life is that he did not handle a few things well in the latter part of his coaching career.

For example, Rooney has been making troubles in the past two seasons...

If it was changed before, it would be enough to just sweep the floor and go out. Isn't it the same for Cantona, Beckham, and Keane?
But it's different now. Ferguson is about to retire. He knows the level of the Manchester United group. Once he retires, Ferguson knows the true strength of this team.

He is here, and the players of Manchester United will definitely try their best to win any game every game, but if another person is replaced?
So he has to leave something for his successors. Although Rooney's strength is not as good as those of the real superstars, he still has the strength, and more importantly, Rooney has a household registration.

Hey, if I retire, who will be in charge of the Red Devils?

"It's a pity." Ferguson shook his head and sighed.

"BOSS, Arsenal's defeat may not be a good thing for us, at least their spirit has been beaten down." A Manchester United assistant coach said.

Ferguson smiled lightly, and just shook his head slightly, "It's true, Harrison, your judgment has some reason and basis, but this season's Arsenal is not the previous Arsenal, and the fiasco in the Champions League will only make them lose their What they vented was vented in the league. In Westphalia, they fell into Klopp's trap, and they were tightly trapped, and they didn't play their true level."

"So boss, wouldn't it be better for us if Arsenal won Dortmund?" said another Manchester United assistant.

"No, that situation is not good, Horry, because you must know that if Arsenal go too well in the Champions League, their guns will be turned around immediately." Ferguson shook his head again and said lightly.

"Then boss, it doesn't matter how the situation develops..."

Hey, what a pity, these guys all have their own ideas about tactics, but none of them can see the long-term strategy.

Tactics are very important for a head coach, but in the Premier League, the most important thing is the long-term strategy of leading the team. This cannot be solved by a few simple on-the-spot responses.

Why did that old Arsene Wenger fight me for so many years in the Premier League?His tactics may not be very strong, the key is strategy, the league is long-term, without a strategic goal, it is easy for a team to suffer defeat in the league.

What's more, the Premier League is grasped by the military and political power?
In this Manchester United conference hall, the assistant coaches of Manchester United did not know Ferguson's evaluation of himself in his heart.

Ferguson said indifferently: "Originally, the best situation is that Arsenal and Dortmund fight to the death. Then their state will be affected in at least three league games this weekend and next weekend! We are not far behind, and we can do our best." Concentrating the league, as long as Arsenal has a problem, we can immediately reverse. However, now, it depends on what Wenger thinks. In fact, if Arsenal returns to the Chiefs to fight to the death, it may not be impossible to reverse and qualify. But in that way, There will be problems in the league again. We have no right to speak, and we can only look at Arsenal's face."

Thinking about if I didn't win the championship this season when I retired...

Will not.

Absolutely not.

When Ferguson was thinking this in his heart, he couldn't help thinking of Wenger, Arsene, do you have the courage to eat the cake of the Triple Crown?
You should be very clear that the situation of reversal is difficult, but the double crown...maybe if it becomes the double Asian king...

And once you give up the Champions League at this time, it may have a greater impact on morale, right?
Thinking of Wenger's sad face now, Ferguson became happy.

In fact, Ferguson was right, because Wenger is very worried now!

(End of this chapter)