Thirty-two minutes into the game, the score was still 0-0, but Forest fans were confident in the outcome of the game, because the situation on the pitch was completely controlled by Nottingham Forest. On his home turf, Tony Donn didn't let Espanyol dominate!

Villarreal have already adjusted their tactics automatically during the game, and the ball rarely passes back after seeing Riquelme blocked by Wood. Because the Argentines couldn't organize a decent attack because of the pass.

Senna rushed up and took on the responsibility of organizing the team's attack. But although he is Brazilian, he is really not offensive material. This time, he was cut off by Arteta when he dribbled forward, and then Forest attacked directly from near the center circle, Arteta passed the ball to Ribery who retreated to help defend, and compared with Sorin all the way, Villarreal's right wing-back was not strong, and Forest also seized this point to make a big fuss, putting the team's main attack direction on their left and the opponent's right. Ashley Young, on the right side of the Forest team, is tasked with pinning down and suppressing Sorin.

Ribery received the ball and turned around and forced a break through the Ecuadorian player Valencia. Franck Ribery's sharp break down the flank was one of Forest fans' favourite sights last season, with the stands chanting the Frenchman's nickname – the Blade Warrior whenever Ribery forced a breakthrough.

Ribery did this, like a sharp blade, cut through Villarreal's wide defence.

"Oh my God! Ribery's degree is so fast! He was playing a ball on smooth ice with his skates...... This is a quick comeback from Nottingham Forest! ”

That's right, it was a quick comeback from Forest. Senna attacked with the ball, which was supposed to be an attacking opportunity for Villarreal, but he didn't expect the ball to be cut off after passing through the midfield...... The whole team of yellow submarines had to panic and retreat.

But how can their return defense be faster than the Forest's counterattack?

Last season, the Forest team spent their meals on the side in England. In the new season, this fine tradition cannot be lost.

Franck Ribery broke down the left and Ashley Young echoed on the right – just as fast and resolute as he did. Hold Thorin firmly. Don't let him go to the middle to support. At the same time, Viduka and Bendtner went in front and back, and they hit the penalty area at a very high level. After passing the ball, Arteta also rushed forward and the Forest team switched from defence to attack with five men.

This is the result of the usual training of the Forest team. Donn wants his team to maintain that mobility, attacking and defending. Ever since he started coaching this team, he has instilled this mindset in training and games. Now. Finally put it in the blood of the Forest team.

He no longer needs to wave his arms on the sidelines and roar like a madman: "Go up!" Go up! Attack it! Or "Come back!" Come back! Withdraw it! ”

The players themselves know what to do in these situations.

Offensive!

The goal is close at hand!

Ribery flicked past Dutch defender Kronkamp who came up to intercept him, and then glanced up at the penalty area, where he saw the tall Bendtner and the muscular Viduka, and no longer hesitated to cross!

Villarreal have just two defenders in front of goal and their attention is still on football.

Viduka stabbed in the slash. Rushing forward, he drew all the attention of Villarreal's defence. But he jumped up and shrunk his neck, allowing the ball to pass over his head!

Both Villarreal defenders, including the goalkeeper, were shaken off by Viduka, and Sorin was even more attracted to Ashley Young. There is nothing to be done about the moment of lightning in front of the door.

Bendtner slaps the horse and kills!

"Nicholas Bendtner!! and_gooooo■■■

The city stadium shook violently with this roar.

"This is Nottingham Forest's Champions League goal in 24 years! This is the second time in 24 years that the City Stadium has shouted for a Champions League goal! The British commentator excitedly announced the statistic, "The cameras are shaking, I'm sorry we can't see the picture after the goal in the first place, but I don't think we need to watch this scene." Just thinking about it in your head is enough to understand! The Nottingham Forest, which once shocked Europe, is finally back! ”

Regardless of the usual disagreements on the domestic stage, patriotism prevails in such European events, not to mention the proud British, who are always accustomed to thinking that everything in Britain is good and excellent. At this moment, it's not Forest fans. The commentator, who has never liked Forest, cheered for Forest's Bendtner's goal.

Don got down on his knees and raised his arms high. Look up at the sky. He waited two years for this moment!

The pain of losing a friend in failure, the dormancy of frustration, the ridicule of others, the insults of others, and the moments that make you overly nervous...... Now, the phoenix has attained nirvana.

It was surrounded by cheering people, the coaching staff, the substitutes, the fans in the stands behind them...... He was still on his knees, his hands pointing to the sky.

Thank God that sending me here was the right decision for you!

The forest bar has become a sea of beer, and golden droplets are splattered in the air and splashed on everyone's body and face. Laughter, singing, shouting, long since drowned out the sound coming from the TV.

Anyway, the TV must be full of cheers from the city stadium, the same cheers as them, just don't listen.

Bar owner Kenny Burns didn't join the cheering crowd, he just stared at the TV screen and watched the sea of red at the city stadium there.

How familiar......

The cheers around me changed, a little bit older, and the voices on the TV changed, a little less clear.

Kenny Burns...... Nice assist! …… Nottingham Forest are one of the strongest teams of this era, with Brian Clough's side defending their Champions League title! He has accomplished great feats that no one else dared to think of before! The red wave is sweeping Europe! Red is the only color of European football in this era! ”

Boss, did you see that?

That Forest team is still there, and has come out of the fog of time. Twenty-four years later, the red color is still vibrant.