Chapter 237 Mobilization Before the Finals

When the Dortmund players walked out of the hotel and prepared to board the bus, there was a burst of cheers from the Dortmund fans surrounding them.

The flashlights of the reporters’ cameras lit up frequently.

Among these fans and reporters, there are also many Chinese faces. Chinese reporters are here to report Zhou Yi, this is their job, while Chinese fans are purely here to cheer Zhou Yi.

After both sides of the Champions League final were announced, it is said that some people with great business vision in China launched a European multi-day tour project of "watching the Champions League final live and cheering for Zhou Yi". It is said that the business is very booming.

But it is easy to travel to Europe, including air tickets and rooms, but it is difficult to buy tickets for the Champions League final.

So there are actually only a few people who can come to London's Wembley Stadium to watch the Champions League final.

But despite this, there are still many Chinese fans who are willing to spend a lot of money to come to London, even if they can only wait outside the hotel where the Dortmund team is staying, and take a look at Zhou Yi from a distance, even if they can only watch it in a London pub or hotel. Live TV...they're all for it.

This is the long-suppressed enthusiasm of Chinese fans.

In previous Champions League finals, it was not that there were no Chinese fans to watch the game live. That was when football was linked to national pride, and the energy that exploded was truly amazing.

This is the first time that Chinese players have appeared on the stage of the Champions League final. This alone is enough to make many Chinese fans excited.

In addition to fans and tourists from China, there are also many Chinese students studying in the UK and Europe, many of whom are also fans.

The other players came out of the lobby to cheers and, at best, a wave. After seeing those compatriots, Zhou Yi simply walked over and took a group photo with them.

Then he boarded the bus amidst everyone's friendly cheers.

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"Zhou Yi also ran to take a photo with the fans. He looked very relaxed and in a good mood. This is a good sign..." In the studio behind Beijing, the host had just finished watching the show from the front with the guests. Back with live coverage.

"But Zhou Yi has always been like this. I have never seen him get nervous..." said a guest.

“Sometimes it’s hard to believe that this is just a 22-year-old young man.

"Another guest, Bai Songyan, sighed. "Is there any domestic player of his age who has such a general demeanor? "

"Sun Pan and the others are not bad either..." the host said.

"Of course, of course." Bai Songyan nodded repeatedly, "But the feeling they give people is still different from the feeling Zhou Yi gives people. Zhou Yi really has a maturity beyond his age. He is only twenty-two years old, but he is already a member of Dortmund He is the core of the national team, and I think he will also be the core of the national team in the next ten years."

Bai Songyan had a high opinion of Zhou Yi, but it was no secret that he liked Zhou Yi very much. As a fan, he has participated in various football-related programs. In these programs, he has praised Zhouyi more than once.

Before, he even thought that if any Chinese player was most likely to win the Ballon d'Or, it would definitely be Zhou Yi.

This rating is quite high.

Now, looking at the development trajectory of Zhouyi, it seems that it really fits Bai Songyan's evaluation.

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When the players arrived at the stadium, there was already a sea of ​​people outside Wembley Stadium.

Looking around, there are all Dortmund fans in yellow and black and Bayern Munich fans in red and white.

Fans of both teams had already gathered in the square outside the stadium before they even entered the stadium.

This season, Dortmund and Bayern Munich have really been shaking for a whole season. Starting from the Super Cup at the beginning of the season, the direct competition between the two teams began. This competition is entirely a matter between the two of them, and other teams cannot get involved at all.

In the Super Cup and German Cup, Bayern Munich defeated Dortmund.

But in the most important league, Dortmund reversed course and won at the last moment, dealing a heavy blow to Bayern Munich.

Today's Champions League final just moves the domestic competition between the two teams in Germany to the big stage of Europe.

So much so that some media ridiculed European football in the 2012-2013 season, which was actually the competition record between Dortmund and Bayern Munich.

Some media are worried that the two teams have played against each other so many times in China and are too familiar with each other, which will make this Champions League final less suspenseful and not exciting enough.

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The players from both sides finished warming up and returned to their respective locker rooms.

The two head coaches will make final preparations for this game.

"Okay, guys, put down what you are doing and listen to me." In Dortmund's locker room, the last one to come in is always their head coach Klopp. He also closes the door and then He clapped his hands and said loudly.

All the busy Dortmund players stopped and then turned to look at him.

"There is no doubt that this is the most important game of our season, more important than any league game. Because this game determines who will become the king of Europe." Klopp began. "Some people outside are worried that after we win the league championship, we will lack a little motivation... But I know you, none of you are satisfied with just winning the league championship. In the past three seasons, every season They are all league champions, but so what? Our goal is to win the Champions League!"

Klopp spread his hands.

"To be honest, I'm only worried about one thing - we beat Bayern Munich in the league. Will it make us feel relaxed? Will it make us underestimate the opponent? I think it is very possible. Remember in the past week , have I reminded you more than once to forget the league? You know, the Champions League and the domestic league are two completely different events. Just because we can beat Bayern Munich in the league does not mean that we can also do the same in the Champions League. If it is not 100% If you invest, we will be the losers in the end!”

Klopp's tone became stern.

"Returning to this stage after sixteen years, are we just here for a 'tour'? No! Of course not! We have overcome so many difficulties just to win the runner-up position? No! Of course not! !" Klopp shook his fist vigorously, and his body language and impassioned tone infected the Dortmund players in the locker room. "This season, we came from behind in the league and won the championship. Now it's the last step. Don't leave any regrets for this wonderful season! In this way, a few years later, when you recall the 2012-2013 season, You will be proud that you did not squander your time, put in all your efforts, and reaped the rewards you deserve!"

At the same time, in the Bayern Munich dressing room, Heynckes was also mobilizing his players: "I know there is such a view outside - this is a battle of revenge. Because in the league , they defeated us and made us lose the league championship after a season's lead. I don't deny this point of view. In a sense, this is indeed revenge. But I have another view. I think It’s also a battle for redemption.”

The coach looked around at his players.

"This is our third Champions League final in four years starting from 2010. We are no strangers to this stage, but we always act as a foil for others. In 2010 it was Inter Milan and last year it was Chelsea. The defeat in two Champions League finals had a great impact on us. The runner-up seemed to be a huge stone weighing on all of us. No team has reached two Champions League finals in a short period of time and lost. I still have the courage to face the third challenge. But I am happy to accept such a challenge. In my opinion, Bayern Munich, which can reach three Champions League finals in four years, is very powerful. The only one who can beat us is itself. Today's final is not so much about fighting Dortmund as it is about fighting against who we were in the past and fighting against the shadow that hangs over our heads. If we fall for the third time, many people will say that this is our fate. But are you willing?"

There was no sound in the locker room, but Heynckes had already seen the flames of reluctance burning in the eyes of many players.

"There are many strong people in the world who can defeat countless opponents, but I think the real strong person is the one who can defeat himself. Today, you have such an opportunity to be a truly strong person. Thank God for giving this opportunity It’s been placed in front of you, please don’t let it slip away like this.”

Some players stood up excitedly and shouted: "We must win this time!"

"Victory belongs to us! To hell with the damn fate!" (To be continued)). If you like this work, you are welcome to vote at Qidian.com (). Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile phone users please go and read. )