Chapter 172 A Small Gambling Pleasure

? The Champions League quarter-finals are no longer like the quarter-finals, with two weeks between them. The first and second legs of the quarter-finals are back to back, with only one game between countries. league.

The time for rest and adjustment is less than that in the quarterfinals.

The physical requirements for players to fight continuously are also higher.

At this time, rotation is necessary.

If Dortmund insists on not rotating, then by this time, the team will basically collapse. Being eliminated in the previous two seasons has something to do with this.

From the beginning of this season, Klopp insisted on rotation. Even if the team's performance was unstable in the early stages of the league, he did not change his plan, so that by the end of the season, when the team was sprinting on two fronts, There is still energy left.

Returning to Germany, facing weekend league opponent Augsburg, Klopp adopted a rotation policy. Let most of the players who played in the midweek Champions League match rest, but there are a few people who cannot rest, such as goalkeeper Weidenfeller, center back Subotic, and Zhou Yi and Lewandowski.

The reason why they can't rest is not because their physical fitness is particularly good, but just to ensure the team's victory.

Weidenfeller and Subotic ensure the stability of the team's defense. Zhou Yi is an important figure who connects the past and the future. Lewandowski is the team's arrowhead in attacking the city. The team relies on him to score. .

Dortmund, who adopted a rotation, finally defeated Augsburg 4:2 at their home court. During the game, Augsburg once led Dortmund 2:1 and maintained it until the halftime break.

In the second half, Dortmund made an all-out counterattack, winning three games in a row, and finally came back to win 4:2.

Maintained the trend of continuing to catch up with Bayern Munich.

As for Bayern Munich, they defeated Frankfurt 1:0 in the away game. Although the win was not very convincing, they still won and got three points.

Their situation is better than Dortmund, leading the league standings. In the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals, they also defeated Juventus 2:0. Even if the second leg was an away game, Bayern Munich advanced. The hope is much greater than Juventus.

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After the game against Augsburg, everyone has set their sights on the second leg of the Champions League quarter-finals next week.

As their opponent, Atletico Madrid played 0:0 with Getafe in La Liga at the weekend.

Sun Pan didn't concede a goal again. In this game, we can clearly see Atletico Madrid's fatigue in dealing with two-front battles. Most of the players are out of shape. Of course, it can also be said that Atletico Madrid's team is not focused on this league, but on the next one. in the Champions League. Facing Getafe who was significantly weaker than them in the away game, Atletico Madrid failed to win. Thanks to Sun Pan's outstanding performance, they were able to escape from the opponent's Alfonso Stadium.

After finishing the league, Atletico Madrid took a day's rest at its training base and then flew directly to Germany, three days ahead of the game time.

During these three days, they will use Schalke 04's training base to carry out special training specifically for Dortmund.

Get used to the German weather, venues and food in advance.

Sun Pan could also reminisce about old friendship with Yang Muge, and they had dinner together. Of course, Zhou Yi was not invited to this meal, mainly to avoid suspicion.

Everyone is now a public figure, and before such an important game, every move they make will be the focus of media attention, so if they gather together for a meal in private, they will definitely be photographed by the media. Although everyone is friends off the court, and hostility on the court does not hinder friendship off the court, at such a sensitive time, it is best not to create extraneous matters.

We are all friends, so we don’t want to cause trouble to our friends.

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In the first round of the quarter-finals, Dortmund was the last team to appear, but in the second round, they became the first team to appear, which made them less than the first team to appear in the first round. Had a day off.

At 2:45 a.m. on April 10th, Beijing time, the second leg of the Champions League quarter-finals started. Real Madrid challenged Galatasaray away, and Dortmund faced Atletico Madrid at home.

In China, the match between Dortmund and Atletico Madrid was naturally listed as a match broadcast nationwide on free channels.

There were many excited Chinese fans who didn't sleep at all. They stayed up until 2:30 and turned on the TV.

Others have set alarm clocks to get up and watch the game.

Before the game started, everyone was discussing how the game would develop, and how Zhou Yi and Sun Pan would perform in their respective teams...

Fans supporting Sun Pan and supporting Zhou Yi fought with each other online, which was very lively.

It wasn't until an off-site signal came from the TV that the network became a little quieter.

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Zhou Yi and Sun Pan met again in the player tunnel. This time Sun Pan did not attack Zhou Yi. Instead, he walked directly in front of Zhou Yi and said to him: "This time, I won't let you score!"

Zhou Yi chuckled: "Haha, Panpan, do you still remember what I said before? If you don't allow one goal to be scored, then two or three goals will be scored."

Sun Pan also laughed: "What a fool, everyone saw your performance in the last game. Let alone two or three. If you can score one, you are considered capable."

"Then let's make a bet, Panpan."

"Just bet!" People from the Northeast were offended the most, and Sun Pan agreed simply.

"If we score three of your goals, you have to post 140 words of 'woof' on Weibo!" Zhou Yi said with a smile.

"Damn, are you naive? Are you learning how to bark like a dog online?" Sun Pan rolled his eyes.

"Just tell me whether you want to bark or not?" Zhou Yi looked at Sun Pan with a smile.

"Damn it, what are you afraid of? But if you don't score three goals... no, if you don't score one goal, you have to bark like a dog on the Internet!" Sun Pan said.

"I won't bully you, Panpan. As long as we don't score three goals, even if we score two goals, I will yell an extra 140 words." Zhou Yi waved his hand and said.

"Okay, this is what you said! I didn't force you!" Sun Pan pointed at Zhou Yi and said. "Don't be a coward then!"

Zhou Yi said with a smile: "A gentleman's words are hard to catch up with, and besides, I may not lose."

"Then we'll see!" Sun Pan clenched his fists and cracked his knuckles. "This game is more interesting, hey!"

After saying that, he shook his head and walked away.

As soon as he left, Royce, who had been beside him, came over and said, "Hey, Zhou Yi, what were you talking about with him?"

Zhou Yi and Sun Pan communicated in Chinese, which Royce couldn't understand at all.

Zhou Yi smiled and told Royce the bet he and Sun Pan had just made, and explained to him what "weibo" was.

Royce opened his mouth wide: "Score him three goals? This..."

He thought about the scene in his last game when Sun Pan saved the ball directly from his feet. Could Zhou Yi be a little overconfident?

It would be difficult for Sun Pan to score even one goal, let alone three goals... And even if Sun Pan were not the goalkeeper, it would not be easy to score three goals against any team. matter. Now that it is said from Zhou Yi's mouth, why does it feel so relaxed?

However, Royce did not express his worries to Zhou Yi, but secretly encouraged himself in his heart - Zhou Yi must not be allowed to imitate a dog barking in front of so many people, what a shame that would be! I must not miss this opportunity again in this game! Not to mention scoring three yuan alone, at least he has to score a goal. Scoring a goal can be regarded as helping Zhou Yi complete one-third of his promise...

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On the other side, Sun Pan took a little longer to greet Zhou Yi this time, so when he came back, everyone was curious about what he said to Zhou Yi. Everyone usually knows that Sun Pan and Zhou Yi are good friends. When Dortmund came to Madrid to challenge Real Madrid in the group stage, Sun Pan even invited him to dinner. He was photographed and posted on the Internet, causing a minor incident. Troubles.

Now that the two are enemies, what will they talk about?

"Nothing, he made a bet with me."

"Bet?" Everyone got excited when they heard about the bet, and wanted to hear what kind of bet they made.

"Well, he said they can score three goals against us in this game. If not, he will bark like a dog online." Sun Pan said briefly.

"Three balls?!" Turan was surprised and thought he heard wrongly.

"God, is he too crazy?" Falcao also widened his eyes.

Although Godin, the team's captain and central defender, did not say a word, it could be seen from his expression that Zhou Yi's "wild words" made him unhappy.

Atletico Madrid's defense is also very good in La Liga. This is not only due to goalkeeper Sun Pan, but also to all defensive players including Godin.

Zhou Yi actually said he would score three goals against them?

Isn't this outright contempt?

Another central defender, Miranda, patted Sun Pan on the shoulder: "Don't worry, Sun, we will definitely help you win this bet!"

Apparently, it wasn't just Godin who was outraged. All Atlético Madrid defenders share the same hatred.

Of course, there are also Atletico Madrid players who feel strange. For example, Gabi was very confused: "Does what Zhou Yi said do them any good? Can Dortmund benefit by irritating their opponents before the game?"

He couldn't figure it out, and his teammates probably couldn't figure it out either, but there was no need to figure it out at this time.

"No matter what his purpose is, I am happy to defeat the arrogant Dortmund!" said the young Atletico Madrid midfielder Koke. His words were echoed by most Atletico Madrid players. Everyone has this idea, regardless of Zhou Yi What is the purpose of making this bet with their goalkeeper Sun Pan? Since he dares to say that he will score three goals against Atletico Madrid, he must be prepared to bear the wrath of Atletico Madrid. (To be continued.)