Chapter 125
Chapter 125
The words announced by Atletico Madrid coach Simeone and the team's star player Fran at the pre-match press conference quickly caused a carnival among the major Spanish media.
What they like and are best at is to intensify the conflicts of ordinary past events.
Originally, Simeone and Fran's speeches were just to boost the morale of the team, reassure the fans, and make them willing to support the home team, without any contempt for the opponent.
However, what those media reporters like and are best at is to use exaggerated reports to make readers and fans feel that the two teams are currently in a state of conflict.
It is best to attach very sharp language to make the home team fans believe that the opponent is famous but weak, so as to find an outlet for negative emotions and belittle it in various ways.
Among them, Aston, a local sports newspaper in Madrid, "accuses" Manchester United more fiercely in order to stand out from the fierce competition:
"Manchester United coached by Sir Alex Ferguson had better be mentally prepared for the imminent defeat at the Metropolitan Stadium before going to Madrid."
"You know, the current Atletico Madrid team can be said to have the competitiveness to win the championship in both La Liga and the Champions League in the past twelve years!"
"Their league points ranking is behind Real Madrid and Barcelona because Real Madrid has Cristiano Ronaldo, Benzema, Higuain, Casillas, Pepe and Ramos."
"Barcelona has Messi, Xavi, Iniesta, Pique, Puyol and other La Masia youth training players." "The two teams are slightly higher than Atletico Madrid in terms of competitive level and commercial value, so they are naturally ranked slightly higher, but who can Manchester United do now?" "Giggs, Ferdinand, Nani and Owen, who came out of the Carrington Youth Training Camp, have become more and more vulnerable to weak explosiveness and slow reaction as they age." "Rooney, the only star player, seems to have lost himself after the 2010 World Cup. He is willing to be a supporting role to Sufan in various competitions, which is really difficult to shoulder." "The weakest Manchester United in the past ten years is bound to be "rubbed" fiercely by the bullfighters in Madrid with their iron hooves!" As soon as this report came out, it was immediately snapped up by local fans in Madrid. In this European capital of art and fashion. The charm of football can also make hundreds of fans crazy at any time. Seeing this, other Spanish sports newspapers quickly followed and published related reports. Daily Mail: "After 12 games, Manchester United still insists on using Sofan as a single center forward. While there is no innovation, it will only reduce the depth of the lineup!"
"Sir Ferguson will have to pay a heavy price for his stubborn behavior in Madrid!!"
Marca: "Facing the forward combination of Falcao, Aguero, Fran and Suarez, and the efficient counterattack style, Manchester United's midfield and backcourt are likely to become a pile of loose sand and face collapse at any time."
"Atletico Madrid is likely to win more than three goals at home!"
In addition to these highly emotional words.
Reporters and editors make fans feel credible.
They also use a lot of obscure professional terms and compare the strength of the two teams with data. The result is that Manchester United's substitutes and the depth of the midfield and backcourt are completely useless.
Many crazy fans saw these sports newspapers and magazines, and the wording was full of promises, and they really thought that the home team was about to stage a one-sided "massacre".
So, they rushed to buy tickets, looking forward to witnessing the "tragedy" of Manchester United, the invincible giant in the Premier League, being defeated by a big score in Madrid! !
Soon, the time came to the first match day of the Champions League elimination stage.
The stands of the Metropolitan Stadium were full.
Most of the home fans were eager to see the home team easily win the game with a big score and beat Manchester United hard! !
There were still 3 minutes before the game officially started.
Under the attention of the public, the players on both sides lined up to walk out of the player tunnel and came to the stadium.
As soon as they saw Manchester United led by Su Fan appear on the field, many radical home fans immediately shouted wildly:
"4 to 1!"
"4 to 1!"
Rooney and Ferdinand and other players on the bench heard the score and immediately glared at the audience, their faces full of anger and unwillingness.
This was the result of England being eliminated by a big score when they met Germany in the quarter-finals in the South Africa World Cup not long ago! !
"Okay, don't get excited yet."
Su Fan noticed that Rooney was about to get angry, and then he pressed his shoulder with a serious face:
"If you feel unhappy, play harder on the court later.""There's no need to get emotional and have a verbal battle with the audience."
After saying that, he smiled faintly: "When the game starts, immediately implement the tactics we have practiced in advance and give them a heavy slap in the face with our strength!"
When Rooney heard this, his anger immediately dissipated: "Okay, Captain!"
"I will definitely put more energy into the game next time."
Just then, Fran came over with a bright smile, first glanced at Rooney, his expression was full of pride, and he almost wrote "loser" on his face.
Then, Fran looked at Su Fan again: "Hello, young man from China."
While speaking, his smile was full of playfulness: "I didn't expect that Sir Alex Ferguson really trusted you. In such a crucial knockout match, he also let you and Park Ji-sung, two Asian faces, start."
"Should I say you are bold? Or are you asking for trouble?"
"Manchester United, a Premier League giant, really can't find a decent striker combination?"
His words immediately made Park Ji-sung and others dissatisfied.
The Manchester United players immediately surrounded him, cursing and trying to confront Fran.
"Okay, get ready to kick off. Don't let the home fans laugh at us. After the game, they mocked us Manchester United for being ungentlemanly. We're going to argue with each other again."
Su Fan looked calm, and he revealed Fran's intentions: "In addition, his words are mocking on the surface, but he is actually afraid."
Fran sneered: "I am the winner of the World Cup Golden Ball Award. What do you think I am afraid of?"
Su Fan's mouth curled up slightly: "You are afraid that the rapid growth of our young players will make you withdraw from the top European leagues faster."
He didn't give Fran any face at all: "You are afraid that Falcao, who was introduced by the team for 40 million euros, will seriously threaten your position in Atletico Madrid."
"So, you want to take shortcuts. You think that we are young and energetic, so you try to disrupt our minds, make us unwilling to play, and play a game of making a profit without any investment."
Fran couldn't help trembling when he heard this, and then snorted coldly: "You dare to speculate about me maliciously, you little brat!"
"Wait!"
" This is the home of Atletico Madrid, not Old Trafford, where you are praised to the sky! "
"Soon, I will make you pay a heavy price for your arrogance."
After saying this, Fran turned around and left with an unhappy look on his face.
Seeing this, the Manchester United players looked at each other, smiled without saying anything, and gave a thumbs up to the captain Su Fan.
"Very good, the development of the situation is smoother than we expected."
Su Fan smiled: "As soon as they serve the ball, the corresponding plan will be implemented immediately!"
When the Manchester United players heard this, the smiles on their faces immediately turned playful.
Then they nodded:
"Okay, Captain!"
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