When PSV Eindhoven drew the second tier of Group B, the cameras were shown to the managers of Chelsea and PSV Eindhoven for the first time.

Mourinho's expression when he entered the field, not smiling, and the facial expression of captain Terry, who was captured by the camera at the same time, had a significant change, because he felt that drawing PSV Eindhoven was a good signing, which was much better than Porto, Roma, Lyon, Sevilla, the four second-tier teams, and it was much easier to play.

When the camera then cuts to PSV Eindhoven coach Koeman, there is a noticeable change in his facial expression, and his brow is furrowed, obviously a little dissatisfied with his team's draw in Group B, but when he thinks about which seeded team is about the same, he also becomes relieved.

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To be able to draw Chelsea and PSV Eindhoven in this season's Champions League group draw, in addition to the Chinese fans in front of the TV who were happy, that is, the Chinese reporters who came to record the draw scene, they hurriedly pointed their cameras at Ielloh, hoping to see a sense of difference in his calm expression.

But what disappointed them was that Ailo did not have any change in expression, and it could even be said that he looked at the big screen at the draw without squinting, at this moment he didn't think of any Champions League 'Chinese derby', and he was only slightly disappointed in the draw Eindhoven, because ...... The opponent is not strong.

If...... If the reporters on the scene knew what was on Arrow's mind, he would be in the headlines the next day.

Of course, this is only a hypothesis, unless Iroh voluntarily reveals it in an interview with a reporter.

However, this is not the main thing that Ailo is thinking about, he wants to focus on which opponent will be drawn to Valencia's Group H.

There was a small high point in Group E during the second round of the draw ceremony, and Lyon, who had appeared in the same group as Real Madrid for two consecutive seasons, was drawn from Barcelona's group.

The climax of Group E has not completely faded, and the next Group F where Manchester United is also drawn an intriguing opponent - last season's Champions League quarter-finals were kicked by Manchester United in the second leg of a 7:1 Red Wolves Roma!

Sevilla FC were drawn from Inter Milan's Group G with the only two remaining brackets, which means that defending champions Valencia drew the last team in Bracket 2 - Arsenal.

It's not so much about which opponent Valencia draws, but which team is drawn left, because they are the last group and therefore the last ...... Leaving Valencia is left, but to be honest, Arsenal is still a relatively good opponent!

Why is it relatively good? Because after the end of last season, Arsenal's king of guns Henry has transferred to Barcelona, and now the forward ability is obviously not as good as Henry's inclination at the time, from the beginning of this season's Premier League, it can be seen how much worse their attacking power is now, only 4 goals in three rounds with one less round, 1 less than Ello's goals in three league games, which is completely inconsistent with their status as a giant.

For Valencia, this signing ...... Not bad!

Of course, the two teams are also half-hearted, and they have both lost their star and the strongest offensive point.

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After all the teams in Pot 2 of the eight Champions League groups in the 2007-2008 season have been drawn, last season's awards ceremony continued.

The next round was the selection of the best defenders, with Albiol, Maldini and Rio Ferdinand going to the legendary Paolo Maldini, who stood out in last season's Champions League, playing in 11 of AC Milan's 13 Champions League games at the age of 39, scoring one goal and providing two assists.

This award is well deserved to him.

After the award for the best defender was awarded, it was the third draw for the Champions League group stage.

When the team in Pot 3 of Group A was drawn, Benitez's expression also became rich, because ...... They were drawn last season's Ligue 1 runners-up, Marseille, which, together with Porto, could form a small group of death.

The third-tier team in Group B is Schalke 04, which is not strong or weak, and it is a decent draw.

At the same time, Huang Jianxiang, who was sitting in the Beijing studio, widened his eyes in surprise, because the 'Chinese derby' of the Champions League either did not come, or came directly for two ......

Chelsea's Elo, PSV Eindhoven's Sun Xiang, Schalke 04's Hao Junmin.

However, compared to the Champions League 'Chinese derby' between Chelsea and PSV Eindhoven, Chelsea and Schalke 04 are more like the 'Chinese derby' of the Champions League, because Ailo and Hao Junmin are the absolute main force of their respective teams, while Sun Xiang is just a main substitute full-back, and only has the opportunity to play when the main full-back is injured or in poor condition.

When it was confirmed that it was Schalke 04, Iroh lowered his head and smiled and took out his mobile phone from his trouser pocket to send a text message to Hao Junmin, but his mobile phone vibrated first, it was a message sent by Hao Junmin, and he directly pressed the 'open' button: haha...... Brother Ai, wait for me to abuse you!

Iroh grinned and replied with two words: Sample!

Then he put his phone in his pocket and continued to focus on the draw ceremony.

But his grinning expression on the phone just now happened to be captured by the camera, so when this footage was transmitted to the Beijing studio, Huang Jianxiang smiled: "If I guessed correctly, Iroh should have received a text message from Hao Junmin just now, let's congratulate the two on meeting in the two-legged group stage, and also hope that they will contribute a classic game to the Chinese fans in front of the TV......"

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The results of the next draw became even more interesting, as the groups of E and F, who had previously had the potential to become the group of death, became the true group of death.

Last season's Bundesliga champions Stuttgart were drawn in the third tier of Group E with Barcelona and Lyon, while Sporting Lisbon were drawn in Group F with Manchester United and Roma.

Two groups of death were drawn in a row, and the lottery scene was in an uproar, and the shutter in the hands of reporters kept pressing, and the goal was all the head coaches of each team who drew into the group of death.

According to the CCAV-5 commentator Huang Jianxiang, who is commenting on the Champions League group draw ceremony, it is: "This season's Champions League is interesting......

It's really interesting, counting Group A, there have already been three groups of death in this season's Champions League, and by then...... Naturally, it is indispensable to fight for a place in the qualifiers.

Drawn in the third pot of Group H are the little-known fish belly team from Romania, Steaua Bucharest.

This opponent may be a little unfamiliar to many people on the scene, but it is still fresh for Iro, because this team is his opponent in the first European competition, when it was the second leg of the 1/8 final of the 2004-2005 UEFA Cup.

This sign is also good.

Next up was the best midfielder, with Albelda, Ballack and Kaka among the finalists.

If there is no suspense about the best goalkeeper, the last defender and the best striker who remains at the end, then the competition for the best midfielder is the fiercest.

Because the midfield duo of Albelda and Ballack contributed so much to Valencia's three titles last season, it is difficult to choose who will be the best midfielder in the Champions League last season, plus there is a striker who has scored more goals than the striker, making the competition for the best midfielder even more intense.

It's a difficult decision to give up anyone......

But after all, the best midfielder has to be chosen.

In the end, the award for the best midfielder went to Kaka.

In fact, many people on the scene were a little skeptical about Kaka's election as the best midfielder, or did not recognize, because he was more like a second striker than a striker in the AC Milan team last season, so Kaka's election as the best midfielder is a bit unjust, but if you imagine it at a deeper level, then there is nothing wrong with awarding the best midfielder to Kaka.

Because the best striker is definitely going to Iroh, he has scored a record 21 goals in 13 Champions League games, and the best player in the Champions League in the finale is definitely in Iroh's bag......

Therefore, last season, Kaka, who led AC Milan to the Champions League final with his individual ability, was undoubtedly the most suitable choice to award Kaka the best midfielder when he lost the title of best striker and best player.

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This was followed by the draw for the teams in Pot 4, and the results were soon in.

Group A: Liverpool, Porto, Marseille, Besiktas

Group B: Chelsea, PSV Eindhoven, Schalke 04, Rosenborg

Group C: Real Madrid, Werder Bremen, Lazio, Olympiacos

Group D: AC Milan, Benfica, Celtic, Shakhtar Donetsk

Group E: Barcelona, Lyon, Stuttgart, Glasgow Rangers

Group F: Manchester United, Roma, Sporting Lisbon, Dynamo Kyiv

Group G: Inter Milan, Sevilla, CSKA Moscow, Fenerbahce

Group H: Valencia, Arsenal, Steaua Bucharest, Slavia Prague

In fact, when Schalke 04 was drawn to Group B, it was no longer attractive to Chinese fans, they just didn't want to miss the next best striker and the best player in the finale, and continued to watch the draw of the fourth-tier team.

The 32 teams that qualified for the 2007-2008 Champions League season are divided into four tiers, divided into eight groups, with a total of 96 matches, and the top two teams in each group will advance to the knockout stage, which will produce 16 teams.

As time went on, Iroh became nervous as the next award was for him - Best Striker!

As for why he was nervous, it was because UEFA president Michel Platini, who had not yet taken office last season, once said: "The task of a striker is not only to score goals, but also to help his teammates score." ”

It wasn't until the award presenter for the best striker, Dutch star Bergkamp, walked up to the podium and there was a round of applause from the audience that Arlo came to his senses and looked up.

It just so happened that Bergkamp sorted out the microphone on the podium, he coughed lightly, and then smiled: "Actually, you don't have to wait for me to say this award, because everyone can accurately guess ......."

Suddenly, there was a burst of laughter from the scene.

"- Ai!" Bergkamp opened the sealed card in his hand and flipped it over.