Chapter 796: Volume Six, Crimson, A Naked Conspiracy

They beat Everton with the Christmas tree formation, but in the following league, the Forest team continued to use this formation but drew 1:1 with Manchester City at their home court.

This will not shake Twain's thinking and confidence, but it will allow Nottingham Forest's coaching staff to find out where the problem lies. After all, it is a new tactic and needs to be adjusted.

A draw isn't a bad result, he didn't lose after all. It also didn't let those who were waiting to see the joke get what they wanted. Bendtner was full of fighting spirit in the game as always, like an angry bull. But there was no media hype about this matter anymore, Tang En was in no mood to argue with a transitional coach. There are more important things waiting for him.

Paris, France, UEFA Champions League knockout stage draw ceremony.

The sixteen teams that have qualified for the knockout round will be brought together by the hands of fate to fight against each other.

Among the 16 qualifying teams, the Premier League, which has been strong in recent years, has continued this momentum. There are four teams, the most among all participating countries. They are Nottingham Forest, Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool.

The once small World Cup Serie A and La Liga followed with three teams each. Italy is represented by Juventus, AC Milan and Inter Milan, while Spain is represented by Barcelona, ​​Real Madrid and Valencia.

The Bundesliga, one of the four major leagues, is the most pitiful. Only the big brother Bayern Munich ranks among the top sixteen. This is something that makes all German fans feel very helpless-the Bundesliga can only rely on Bayern Munich to support the scene, but in fact, due to Bayern Munich's dominance for a long time, the Bundesliga is not competitive enough, and the Bundesliga is gradually declining in other European leagues But it is an irrefutable fact. Bayern Munich is not only the savior of the Bundesliga, but also the chief culprit of the Bundesliga's gradual decline...

This time, even the Ligue 1 and the Eredivisie have two teams entering the top 16 respectively. Comparing them, one can imagine how embarrassing the Bundesliga's current status is.

The two teams representing France are Paris Saint-Germain and Lyon, while Ajax and PSV Eindhoven represent the Netherlands.

The Portuguese Super League has a representative, Porto, who currently ranks second in the domestic league.

Defending champion Barcelona is naturally the most watched team. They won all six games in the group stage, scored 18 goals and conceded only four. Already considered the number one favorite for the Champions League this season.

Another high-profile team is Nottingham Forest. As a team that returned to the Champions League after missing a season, their performance in the group stage was amazing. The two wins against Juventus are not achieved by luck. In addition, Nottingham Forest also won the group stage, but their goals are much less than Barcelona.

Everyone still remembers that at the beginning of this season, when Twain talked about the Champions League group draw, he said, "Come and rule me!" He was fined by UEFA. Regardless of whether it was under Johansson's rule or under Platini's chairmanship, UEFA has always declared that they are transparent and fair. This point is absolutely not allowed to be questioned by outsiders. I touched UEFA's reverse scale at one point, so one after another, the fines flew like snowflakes. The two sides seem to have tied the knot since the 2006 final.

In fact, it doesn't matter that Twain insists on going against UEFA, it's really because UEFA sometimes does things that can't help people think in a wrong way. For example this time...

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The stage was decorated in the style of the Champions Cup, and the five-star logo of the European Champions Cup was everywhere, on the big screen, on the background wall, on the draw box, and even on the back of the seat. The genuine silver European Champions Cup reappeared before the eyes of the world. It was placed in the center of the stage, attracting everyone's attention. That is the common goal of everyone, no matter what their strength is, they always have the right to dream.

The famous former Italian bald referee Collina, who was invited to be the guest of the lottery, stood in front of the first glass box, and just took out a colorful ping pong ball from the box with his right hand. He opened it, glanced at it, showed the note to the audience, and read: "Barcelona."

Barcelona's name appeared on the big screen behind it, the first team to be drawn.

Draw another team next

As another special guest, Zidane stepped forward to draw lots.

He fumbled in the box for a while, and pulled out a small ball. After unfolding, he said blankly: "Nottingham Forest."

He on the stage had no expression on his face, while the others in the audience laughed together.

Everyone knows what this draw means.

Since Barcelona and Nottingham Forest are the first places in their respective groups, according to the UEFA Champions League draw rules, the groups will not meet in the first round. Therefore, it is absolutely impossible to hope that Barcelona and Nottingham Forest will hit the earth in the first round. But UEFA did not say that Nottingham Forest and Barcelona would not meet under any circumstances.

then……

Barcelona's first game, Nottingham Forest's second game, if they can beat their respective opponents, they can meet in the quarter-finals.

This is really against all odds, and to overcome the restrictions of the rules, the two teams must be drawn together!

The coaches sitting around Tang En were all turning their heads to laugh at him, and Tang En was also laughing - this was the result he hoped to see. Playing against teams like Eindhoven, Ajax, Porto, and Paris Saint-Germain, he might not be able to cheer himself up.

The Chinese commentator who relayed the draw ceremony to the Chinese audience said with a smile: "There is a saying in China: It's not that enemies don't get together. Nottingham Forest and Barcelona seem to be on the same page."

A British commentator said: "The draw of the first two teams resulted in the same result as sparks hitting the earth. Such a Champions League will definitely have many exciting games."

Spanish commentary: "How many times have they met?"

It seems that everyone thinks that these two teams are not a problem at all through the quarter-finals. Even without knowing their opponents, they began to discuss the situation after the two teams met.

In case of an upset or something, the faces of these people will be so wonderful.

The TV broadcast gave Dunn and Guardiola each a close-up shot. Guardiola was expressionless, even a little serious, while Tang En smiled like a flower.

People have to lament that Tang En is really a "slut". Everyone hopes that the weaker the opponent, the better, but he likes to take the initiative to provoke those big bosses.

But the more sensational scenes didn't end there.

After the first round of draws, the opponents of the eight teams began to be drawn.

Barcelona drew Eindhoven, which is a top draw. It can even be said that the signing is so good that it can't be better... Some people in the venue even made a sound of envy.

A very subtle smile finally appeared on Guardiola's face. In any case, meeting PSV in the first round is better than meeting those giants in the first round.

The next opponent to draw Nottingham Forest is still Zidane. What he pulled out this time was——

"Inter Milan."

Excitement and booing booed everywhere.

"Tonight's draw ceremony is full of conspiracy!" The British commentator shouted, he was a little dissatisfied. This is simply trying to kill Nottingham Forest. One lock is not enough, and two locks are used for double insurance.

If it was Nottingham Forest two seasons ago, facing such a battle, they would not be afraid at all. Others will not worry about anything. But the current strength of Nottingham Forest is greatly reduced, obviously not as good as when they defended the Champions League. The strength of Barcelona and Inter Milan is at its peak. Even if they were lucky enough to pass Inter Milan in the first round, how could Tony Twain guarantee that his team was unharmed? No one accumulating yellow cards, no one getting injured or anything?

At that time, we will face the defending champion who is waiting for work...

The future is really dark.

The TV broadcast gave Tang En a ten-second close-up shot this time. He is still laughing! The last time I laughed like Hua'er, this time I just laughed like Hua'er.

What did he say after last season?

"Mourinho, you are responsible for eliminating my team, we will settle it next season!"

God has eyes!

Mourinho, do you think that by escaping from England, you can escape the fate of being invincible? useless! A man as cool as you, even if he fled to the ends of the earth, he would not be able to escape from my grasp. This time, you are dead!

Mourinho was sitting diagonally across from Twain, with ten people between them. When the result came out, Mourinho did not look back to Tang En, and there was no eye contact between the two of them. He just lowered his head and was talking to his partner, not caring what the people around him thought of the lottery result.

Tang En didn't look at Mourinho either, he just looked up at the lottery results on the big screen and couldn't stop laughing. It seems that he is the onlookers watching the excitement, not one of the parties...

Even Platini thought this scene was too interesting, so he explained with a smile: "I guarantee that this result was absolutely not manipulated..."

There was another burst of laughter from the audience.

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After the lottery ceremony, the final results will be announced.

Barcelona and Eindhoven played first, and Nottingham Forest played away to Inter Milan on the same day.

Then Paris Saint-Germain played against AC Milan at home.

Bayern Munich vs Juventus.

Arsenal play Valencia away.

Real Madrid vs. Liverpool.

Manchester United play away at Lyon.

The match between Porto and Ajax is probably the least-watched one.

Highlights of the round of 16 include Nottingham Forest vs. Inter Milan, Bayern Munich vs. Juventus and Real Madrid vs. Liverpool.

After the lottery draw, Tang En was surrounded by a large group of reporters. Everyone wanted to hear how he commented on the result of the lottery draw. For example, whether he will scold UEFA for being shady, many people are looking forward to hearing him say the classic "Come on, come and rule me!"

But this time Tang En let them down. Facing the expectant eyes of many reporters, he said with a smile: "I am very satisfied with the result of this draw. I couldn't be more satisfied. Thanks to UEFA for the draw, I have drawn the opponent I most want to meet."

This answer really disappointed the reporters who feared the world would not be chaotic.

So a reporter asked blatantly: "Are you worried about being fined by UEFA again?"

Tang En glared at him: "Stop joking, Mr. Reporter. I don't need that little money. I think you guys are too bastards, you don't believe me when I tell the truth, and you spread it around when I tell lies. I am very satisfied with this result. Before the season, I said that Barcelona's Champions League gold content is not enough, and some people criticized me for having pink eye disease. Now I can prove to those people who has the problem with eyes. As for Inter Milan, since more than a season ago Since he eliminated Nottingham Forest, I have been thinking about how to get revenge. I was even worried that I would have no chance... You all know that drawing lots is a small probability event..." Speaking of this, Tang En laughed, "So I Of course, I am very grateful to UEFA, which solved my two problems at once. This saves me trouble, and I don’t have to wait until next season, next season, next season..."

"But, Mr. Tang En. Inter Milan is very strong, do you have the confidence to win?"

"Nonsense. If you don't have confidence, why am I playing in the Champions League? If you don't have confidence, I and Nottingham Forest are still taking the elevator between the Championship and League One. If you don't have confidence, I won't defend the Champions League. My men Nottingham Forest has won two European Champions Cups and one Premier League title, neither of which was picked up cheaply. My champion is genuine and of good quality. You think every team that enters the Champions League round of 16 has the good luck of Barcelona , can we draw a weak team in the first round?" He still didn't forget to laugh at Barcelona, ​​provoking psychological warfare several rounds in advance.

"Mr. Dunn, I heard that your relationship with Mourinho is not very good..."

"You're right!" Tang En didn't deny it this time, and agreed with the reporter very straightforwardly, without hiding it on the surface at all. "He and I are enemies. If you ask him, you will probably get such an answer. In fact, I am very looking forward to and confident in the game against Inter Milan. Playing against them, Nottingham Forest has a psychological advantage."

Twain did not forget to bring Inter Milan into the battle group of psychological warfare. If you want to play, you can play big ones. It's better to have fun alone than to have fun with others. It's a pity that there are three missing one...

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The next day, newspapers, TV, and the Internet reported the results of the draw for the knockout stage of the European Champions Cup. Photos of Tony Twain, Mourinho, and Guardiola, the three young marshals at the lottery scene were placed prominently. The expressions of the three were different and meaningful.

When the vast majority of fans saw this result, their first thought was——

"Conspiracy! Naked conspiracy!"