Episode 107: Going Away to Calderon

March 22, Madrid, Spain, Calderon Stadium.

The wind is sunny, the weather is cool, and the climate is pleasant.

The Calderon Stadium is now full of people, and the fans of the Sheets Legion are very excited and cheering, singing their team song, and cheering for the team.

Atletico Madrid's results this season are still very good!

However, Atletico Madrid fans are not satisfied with the team's head coach Aguirre.

Aguirre is a Mexican. He was a well-known Mexican player during his playing days and represented Mexico in the World Cup. After retiring, he took over the coaching staff of the Mexican national team in 2001 and became the head coach of the Mexican national team. However, after losing to the United States team in the quarter-finals of the 2002 World Cup in South Korea and Japan, he resigned sadly.

After the 2002 World Cup in Korea and Japan, Aguirre quickly found a job and came to Spain to coach the civilian team Osasuna. From 2002 to 2006, Aguirre successfully built a super civilian team.

During the 2005-2006 season, he led the team to a halfway runner-up finish and finished fourth in the league at the end of the season, successfully qualifying for the UEFA Champions League.

Aguirre's success at Osasuna attracted many people, including Atletico Madrid. Atletico Madrid finally invited Aguirre to take over the team in 2006.

After coming to Atletico Madrid, Aguirre received strong support from the club. In the summer of that year, they were crazy about buying people. They were for Mista, Aguero, Setaridis and Costinha. It cost nearly 50 million euros, and then when the transfer market door was about to close, Portuguese midfielder Maniche was signed at the buzzer for 9 million euros.

Atletico Madrid's performance that season was also very good. Last season, they qualified for the UEFA Cup again after ten years. This season Atletico Madrid also returned to the Champions League after more than ten years, which shows that Aguirre's coaching results are very good.

However, Aguirre's football style is relatively simple, his defensive tactics lack passion, and his employment is also very conservative. Atletico Madrid fans dislike him very much.

Although Atletico Madrid's current results are very good, there are already a lot of fans calling for Aguirre to be dismissed.

Because it’s not interesting for them to watch Atletico Madrid games right now.

The more important thing is that Aguirre has no charisma and no super control. He has not conquered the players of Atletico Madrid, and there are still problems in the locker room.

The most direct thing is the [Maniche incident].

Maniche was introduced by Atletico Madrid in the summer when Aguirre came to Atletico Madrid, and he was introduced when the transfer door was about to close.

At that time, Atletico Madrid also spent 9 million euros.

It is said that Aguirre made the decision at the time, claiming: "He is the player I need, the absolute main player!"

Perhaps because of this, Maniche finally chose Atletico Madrid.

But after coming to Atletico Madrid, for some unknown reason, Maniche barely got any playing opportunities under Aguirre.

Maniche was once very angry and claimed in front of reporters: "He is a liar. Before I came to Atletico Madrid, there were countless teams chasing me, including Inter Milan, Porto, Valencia, etc. Waiting for the team, he said, Atletico Madrid needs me, I am the absolute main force of Atletico Madrid, and he gave me a promise. But now you see, after I came to Atletico Madrid, I was nothing, and I had no chance to play. No! He is just a liar, a disgusting liar!"

After saying these words, Maniche and Aguirre completely fell out.

In the winter transfer of that year, Maniche left Atletico Madrid and chose to loan to Leeds United, who was under Zhong Cheng.

Under Zhong Cheng, Maniche performed very well and had a very dazzling performance. When Leeds United won the league championship and so on, his glory was in it, which also shows that Maniche is very strong.

Had Maniche not been seriously injured at the last moment, Leeds United would have been prepared to buy out Maniche.

Later, Leeds United gave up the injured Maniche. However, Maniche also claimed at that time: "I will never go back on Atletico Madrid, even if there is no ball to play!"

The conflict between Maniche and Aguirre was irreconcilable, and ultimately Atletico Madrid and Maniche chose to terminate their contract.

Since this incident, Atletico Madrid fans have not liked Aguirre very much.

However, Aguirre is really very capable, has achieved very good results in leading the team, and has made history one after another, so Atletico Madrid did not attack him, but continued to support him.

However, Atletico Madrid fans are tired of Aguirre's football, which has no passion at all. It is a completely different style of football from La Liga, which makes them very happy to watch.

This is just like the problem with Real Madrid. Not only do you have to lead the team well, but you also have to play gorgeous offensive football and beautiful football, otherwise you have to get out.

This is what Atletico Madrid fans look like right now!

Therefore, Aguirre's life at Atletico Madrid is not easy now.

Zhong Cheng sympathizes with Aguirre anyway. Aguirre's results are very good, but his tactics are relatively conservative. Is this necessary?

Zhong Cheng walked towards Aguirre and extended his right hand to the Mexican man: "Hello, Mr. Aguirre, nice to meet you!"

Aguirre held Zhong Cheng's right hand tightly and said: "Hello Mr. Loya, welcome to Calderon!"

Zhong Cheng and Aguirre exchanged pleasantries, then turned and returned to their coaching bench.

To be honest, Zhong Cheng really can't understand these Atletico Madrid fans. Although Atletico Madrid is playing defensive counterattack tactics this season, their games are not ugly. Although some games are won by the forward's long shots, their offense is still relatively sharp during the counterattack. of.

Leeds United's tactics are also based on counterattacks, and are even defined by many as dirty garbage football. Because Leeds United's defense is very tough, the movements are big, the pressure is strong, and there are many fouls. In many people's eyes, it is very dirty football.

However, Leeds United's counterattack was very fast and gorgeous, and Leeds United are not staunch guardians of one-to-zero doctrine.

But Leeds United's tactics and Atletico Madrid's tactics are really similar.

Therefore, Zhong Cheng has some sympathy for Aguirre.

Of course, in Zhong Cheng's view, Aguirre's tactics also have many problems. In terms of defense, there is a lot of difference between him and Leeds United, but their frontcourt players are really talented. The forward combination of Diego Forlan and Aguero is really the envy of many wealthy teams. Woolen cloth.

"Okay, audience friends, fans, hello! I am Mark Lawrenson!" BBC Sports broadcast this game live, and Mark Lawrenson is now at the Calderon Stadium Inside.

"Hello, I am the Eddie Gray you are familiar with!" Eddie Gray is also greeting everyone.

"What we bring to you today is a match in the third round of Group D of the UEFA Champions League in the 2008-2009 season. Atletico Madrid from Spain plays against Leeds United from England at home!" Mark Lawrenson said immediately.

"Now these two teams have won two consecutive games in the previous games, and now their goal difference is the same. However, Atletico Madrid has one more goal than Leeds United. Now Atletico Madrid The team is ranked first in the group, Leeds United is ranked second in the group, the result of this game will redefine the ranking of this group!" Eddie Gray said immediately.

"Okay, now the players from both sides have appeared on the court, and now we use this time to introduce to you the starting lineups of both sides today!" Mark Lawrenson said immediately.

"Okay, first let me introduce to you the starting list of today's home team Atletico Madrid. The list is as follows..." Eddie Gray said.

Home team: Atletico Madrid, head coach: Aguirre, formation: 4-4-2

Goalkeeper: Arango

Back four [from left to right]: Antonio Lopez, Ujfalusi, Perea and Setaridis

Midfield four [from left to right]: Simao, Camacho, Paulo Assuncao and Luis Garcia

Double forward: Pongler and Diego Forlan

This lineup has obviously changed a lot. It is different from their main lineup. Aguirre still rotated.

First of all, Miguel, the full back on the defense line, did not appear in the starting list, and then the Dutchman Heitinga, who played at the center back position, also did not appear in the starting list. He sat on the bench and waited for his opportunity. I wonder what considerations Aguirre had?

Then in midfield, Raul Garcia did not appear in the starting list. He sat on the bench and let the young Camacho start. This was a bit surprising.

Of course, the most surprising thing is Atletico Madrid's striker. Comrade Aguero on the striker is sitting on the bench today, and his replacement is Pangler. It is obvious that Aguirre has saved a hand and is preparing to strike later.

"Okay, this is the starting list of the home team Atletico Madrid. Next, let me introduce to you the starting list of today's visiting team Leeds United. The list is as follows:..." Mark Lawrenson said immediately.

Away team: Leeds United, head coach: Zhong Cheng, formation: 4-1-3-2

Goalkeeper: Zhong Zheng

Back four [from left to right]: Patrick Evra, Gary Cahill, Mats Hummels and Lichtsteiner

Single midfielder: Yaya Toure

Midfield three [from left to right]: Gareth Bale, Luka Modric and Marco Reus

Double forward: Diego Milito and Alexander Pato

This is the starting lineup of Leeds United today. This starting lineup is completely different from the last league game. In the league last week, all young players and substitute players of Leeds United played, allowing these players to rest. .

Of course, Mats Hummels started the league last weekend and his performance was very good. He also appeared in the starting lineup for this game. David Luiz was slightly injured. Ivanovic was supposed to take over, but Ivanovic appeared on the bench today.

Yaya Toure started at the center back midfielder position. Yaya Toure has grown very fast this season and seems to be pushing Seydou Keita to the bench. Today he started.

The forward line is a combination of all the main players, and the same is true for the forward line. After all, Edinson Cavani is injured. However, Alexander Pato has performed well during this period. After Edinson Cavani recovers from injury, he may not be able to regain his main position.

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