Episode [477]: Josep, Welcome to Crown Stadium

April 1, 2010, the legendary April Fool's Day.

On this day, Leeds United ushered in a powerful opponent, Barcelona, ​​at their home court.

Yes, the first leg of this season's Champions League quarter-finals is here.

Leeds United will host Barcelona at their Crown Stadium.

This game is particularly crucial for Leeds United. Zhong Cheng has long blown the news that Leeds United will defend the UEFA Champions League title this season.

Therefore, in this game, Leeds United will definitely go all out and must win.

The Crown Stadium is now filled with fans, most of whom are Leeds United fans. Leeds United fans wear white jerseys and turn the place into a super white rose.

The fans of Leeds United uniformly sang the Leeds United team anthem and cheered for Leeds United. This song was very loud and resounded throughout the sky.

Leeds United fans are very eager for Leeds United to stand up, kill Leeds United, and then reach the final and defend the UEFA Champions League title.

The Leeds United fans at the scene also put up posters about Zhong Cheng. There were even posters with Zhong Cheng on the ceiling of the stadium. The Leeds United fans regarded Zhong Cheng as a god.

Leeds United fans believe that as long as Zhong Cheng is there, Leeds United will definitely win.

Leeds United fans are so confident and believe in Zhong Cheng.

The atmosphere at the scene was very hot, and the Leeds United fans could not wait for the game to start.

There are quite a lot of Barcelona fans coming to the away game today, more than everyone imagined.

Barcelona's expedition team still attaches great importance to this game. They lost to Leeds United last season. This season Barcelona must defeat Leeds United and complete their revenge.

Barcelona fans are ready and confident.

Barcelona fans are all dressed in uniform, just like a group of warriors about to fight, exuding a strong aura and momentum.

The fans of the Barcelona team sang the Barcelona team anthem in unison and cheered for Barcelona. Today they came to take away the victory in the away game. Barcelona is really excited and excited.

"Hello, viewers, fans, everyone! This is the BBC Sports Channel, and I am the commentator you are familiar with, Mark Lawrenson." Mark Lawrenson started directly.

This game was broadcast live by BBC Sports, and they took this game very seriously.

This game has attracted a lot of attention from around the world. Countless people have focused their attention here. Everyone wants to see what the final result of this game will be.

The two teams were already at odds last year. Will the process of last year be repeated this time?

"Hello everyone, you should all know who I am. As long as there is a Leeds United game, there is me Eddie Gray. Today I will join Mark to explain to you a quarter of this UEFA Champions League game. Final,” Eddie Gray said immediately.

"What do you think of this game? Mark!" Eddie Gray suddenly asked.

Mark Lawrenson was slightly stunned in reality, and he didn't even understand why it suddenly became like this? Is this a direct question without any prelude?

Mark Lawrenson glanced at Eddie Gray. He did not speak, but turned directly to look at Eddie Gray. After a while, he asked: "Eddie, what do you think about this game?" What’s your opinion?”

Eddie Gray said directly: "Of course I am optimistic about Leeds United, do I need to say that?"

Mark Lawrenson chuckled and said, "Then why is this?"

Eddie Gray rolled his eyes at Mark Lawrenson and said directly: "Don't you know? I am a die-hard Leeds United fan. I once made great contributions to the Leeds United Club. At this time, I don't Supporting Leeds United, who do I support?”

Mark Lawrenson smiled slightly, and there was nothing wrong with what he said.

Otherwise, why would the BBC hand over all Leeds United games to Eddie Gray?

Eddie Gray immediately said: "What do you think of this upcoming game? Now you can always tell it, instead of being secretive anymore!"

Mark Lawrenson glanced at Eddie Gray and said: "I am naturally optimistic about Barcelona in this game. Don't think that if you choose Leeds United, I will choose Barcelona. I am really optimistic about Barcelona. The current strength of the Barcelona team is very strong. After Guardiola’s integration, Barcelona’s current strength is super strong!”

Eddie Gray rolled his eyes at Mark Lawrenson, this guy is really cheating.

Mark Lawrenson continued: "What I think about this game is that although Leeds United is very strong and very good, they left a lot of main players at the beginning of the season. These later players It has indeed shown a very strong strength. However, crazy Loya thought a little too much, and he spread his stall too wide!"

Eddie Gray was slightly startled, somewhat understanding what Mark Lawrenson meant.

Mark Lawrenson continued: "If Leeds United only specializes in the Champions League, I think they still have hope. Their strength is indeed very strong, and the main players have enough rest and are not so tired. It’s really possible for them to reach the final! Or even win the Champions League!”

Eddie Gray curled his lips slightly. He felt that Mark Lawrenson still underestimated Leeds United and Zhong Cheng.

Mark Lawrenson continued: "Now Leeds United wants to advance in the FA Cup, Premier League and UEFA Champions League at the same time. This is simply a fantasy, so I think the winner this time must be Barcelona!" "

Eddie Gray looked at Mark Lawrenson and said: "Although what you said makes sense, what I want to say is that the winner of this game must be Leeds United. I believe that our Leeds United team Team. Who said that our Leeds United team can’t advance on three lines? You still underestimate our Leeds United team too much.”

Mark Lawrenson smiled bitterly and did not argue.

Mark Lawrenson also knew that at this time, no matter how he argued, there was no way to convince Eddie Gray. Instead of wasting that time, it was better to say something else.

Now the stadium is full of people, and the atmosphere is gradually heating up. This game is really about to start.

Fans from both sides are now waiting for Zhong Cheng, waiting for the players from both sides to appear, and waiting for the game to start.

At this time, the media reporters on the scene were also discussing this game. They were all guessing who would win this game.

To be honest, at this time, everyone thought this game was a 50-50 draw.

No one is guaranteed to win the game. The two teams are of equal strength. Who can win depends on luck.

Fans from both sides are now waiting for the game to start.

At this moment, Zhong Cheng, wearing a white suit, walked out of the players' tunnel, and a burst of thunderous applause immediately erupted from the scene.

Nowhere could the applause be greater than at the Crown Stadium. The Leeds United players all applauded Zhong Cheng from the bottom of their hearts, and their voices were like thunder. Many people's palms turned red, and they still clapped wildly without stopping.

The Leeds United players at the scene still shouted excitedly and chanted Zhong Cheng's name neatly. The posture of worshiping made the Barcelona fans stunned.

Barcelona fans thought Zhong Cheng was the Pope in the hearts of Leeds United fans. Otherwise, how could Zhong Cheng be so loved?

Yes, Barcelona fans once thought that Leeds United was about to become a religious team.

These Leeds United fans really went too far. This show was really too much, too exaggerated. Barcelona fans even felt a little bit disgusted, really disgusting.

Leeds United fans are so hungry.

The Barcelona fans couldn't stand the behavior of the Leeds United fans, and immediately used boos and boos to madly criticize the Leeds United fans, and even criticized Zhong Cheng. They think Zhong Cheng is a show-off, a complete show-off.

As Guardiola emerged from the tunnel, Barcelona fans applauded mildly. They didn't even shout Guardiola's name, they were so rational and fresh.

Barcelona has enough reason to despise Leeds United fans, they are indeed an upstart.

Zhong Cheng in the stadium naturally didn't know this. As the owner of the place, Zhong Cheng immediately got up and quickly walked towards Barcelona's head coach Guardiola.

Zhong Cheng is naturally very familiar with Guardiola.

Zhong Cheng and Guardiola have had a lot of contact, and there are many stories between the two. This meeting was quite emotional.

Zhong Cheng smiled and extended his right hand to Zhong Cheng and said: "Welcome to the Crown Arena, Josep!"

Although it was not his first time to visit the Crown Stadium, Guardiola was still shocked by the luxury of this stadium. Zhong Cheng is really a legendary figure. Not only did he take Leeds United from a relegated team to a Premier League champion and a Champions League champion as a coach, but he also built Leeds United into a league as a head coach. A wealthy family, this is really amazing.

Zhong Cheng is really the only one in this football world.

Zhong Cheng is really amazing, and Guardiola also appreciates it very much. Guardiola immediately reached out, took Zhong Cheng's right hand, and said: "Thank you, thank you, thank you very much for your welcome. It's really great here. I like it here very much!"

Zhong Cheng immediately said: "As long as you like it here, maybe you will be a part of it in the future."

Guardiola was slightly startled, what did Zhong Cheng mean? Is he trying to poach me?

Guardiola then shook his head slightly, this is impossible. After all, Zhong Cheng is still very young and he can do it on his own, so why should he poach himself?

Moreover, I am doing very well in Barcelona and have not thought about leaving yet. So, it's impossible, it's a joke.

Guardiola laughed and said: "Mr. Loya, you are really joking."

Zhong Cheng smiled slightly and said, "Everything in the world is unpredictable. Maybe it will be like this in the future? Do you think so?"

Guardiola was slightly startled. Did Zhong Cheng really mean this? But I am still here and don’t want to leave Barcelona.

Suddenly, Zhong Cheng patted Guardiola on the shoulder and said calmly: "I will not show mercy in this game. You have to pay attention."

Guardiola glanced at Zhong Cheng and then said: "Don't worry, our Barcelona club will not show mercy. We want to advance to the final and win the Champions League trophy!"