Luzhniki Stadium is located in the city of Moscow, Russia. It is the largest stadium in Russia with a total of 84,745 seats. Luzhniki Stadium, rated a five-star stadium by UEFA, is home to two Russian Premier League teams, Torpedo Moscow and Spartak Moscow.

It is also one of the few notable stadiums in Europe to use artificial turf since 2002, when FIFA allowed the use of artificial turf in all competitions. Since it is not a professional football stadium, there is a running track between the spectator seats and the field.

The Luzhniki Stadium, which was the main venue for the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, had a capacity of 103,000 spectators and held athletics, football finals and equestrian competitions. In addition, the stadium hosted the 1957 World Ice Hockey Championship Final, which was held between the Soviet Union and Sweden with a crowd of 55,000, setting a world record for attendance at the event.

The rectangular shape of the Luzhniki Stadium was the first Eastern European venue to host the Champions League final. On May 21, it became the focus of attention of fans throughout Europe and even the whole world. At eight o'clock in the evening, fans from all over the world have begun to enter the stadium one after another.

The Champions League final is scheduled for 10:45 p.m. Moscow time, so that more European fans can see this annual football feast in prime time.

At nine o'clock in the evening, buses from both sides of the war slowly drove into the stadium. The arrival of players from both sides means that the final has entered the countdown. Countless media reporters rushed in. Jose Mourinho gave the players a gag order, so the reporters didn't get any news from them.

Schuster also gave the player a gag order, mainly due to the fact that the team has been surrounded by negative news in recent times. "Defeating the opponent in 90 minutes" has already aroused criticism from the British media, and Tang Jue has challenged the sensitive nerves of French fans and has become the target of public criticism.

The media looked at the Real Madrid players who walked straight towards the dressing room, looking quite helpless. Tang Jue made a triumphant gesture to the media reporters, ignored them, and walked to the locker room with his teammates.

An ESPN reporter said to the camera: "The atmosphere of the pre-match preparations between the two sides was very solemn, after coming to the stadium. None of them were interviewed by the media. This is completely different from last year's final. After Tang stepped off the bus in last year's Champions League final, he gave an interview to the media and made a bold statement that they would win the last victory. Because they have done so many miracles. ”

"This game has special meaning for both sides. If Real Madrid wins. They will be the first club to reach double figures in the number of Champions League titles; If Chelsea win the title, they will make history and win the Champions League for the first time. Probably that's why. The pressure on both sides was heavy, and neither was willing to be interviewed. ”

"The biggest suspense in Europe this season is about to be revealed, will Real Madrid complete the treble or Chelsea will make history? Fans and friends, let's wait and see! ”

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Madrid TV interviewed fans outside the stadium, and a fan in his twenties shouted into the microphone: "We'll solve the opponent in 90 minutes!" The Big Ears Cup belongs to the great Real Madrid! ”

The reporter was about to pick up the microphone to comment, when he suddenly spotted a familiar figure, a well-known figure among Real Madrid fans. The person the reporter saw was none other than Diani, the leader of UltrasSur. Diani wore a Real Madrid silver-and-white jersey, a backpack and a ticket in his hand.

The reporter immediately took a few steps forward to Diani and asked: "What do you think of tonight's game?" Also, do you think Don will have a good performance tonight? ”

Diani is a diehard Real Madrid loyalist, and in order to let Tang Jue focus on training and games, he took the initiative to stand up and hold a press conference to publicly apologize to Tang Jue. The former racist actually bowed his head and admitted his mistakes, which surprised many people. The Madrid press was very happy about this, but the anti-Don coalition was rather disappointed.

Diani affirmed: "We will definitely get the best win because Don has said that he will bring us the Champions League trophy and I am sure he will fulfill his promise. Some thought he would be in a slump after scoring eight goals three days ago. He said, 'Even if I'm in a slump, I'm going to lead the team to victory because I'm the best player in football today!' ”

"I like it very much when he says this, domineering, and self-serving. Of course, I also like him very much, he is equally strong on and off the field, bringing us too much enjoyment and glory, and he is the only one in my mind! ”

Shock appeared on the reporter's face, and if it had been said by someone else, it might have been easy to accept. But before he arrived at the Bernabeu, he shouted, "Real Madrid don't need him!" In his opening match at the Bernabeu, the man unfurled a racist banner on the sidelines.

It was in that match that the two sides had a grudge and attacked each other. Tang Jue's lawsuit with TVE is also because TVE broadcast his racist remarks. Now the demeanor and content of Diani's words are in stark contrast to before, as if there is no problem between them.

Ignoring the surprised reporters, Diani continued: "If Don leads the team to win this match and goes back to Madrid, I will invite him for a drink!" ”

The reporter asked in surprise: "Will he agree?" ”

Diani nodded affirmatively: "When someone else makes this request, I don't know if he will agree, but if I put it forward, he will definitely agree!" ”

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At half past ten in the evening, TVE football commentator Antonini sat in the broadcast box and said: "Now there are only fifteen minutes until the game, and the air in the Luzhniki stadium is slowly getting tense. Tonight, a total of 187 TV stations from all over the world broadcast live, creating a record high! ”

"There were a lot of remarks unfavorable to Real Madrid and Tang before the game, and the three major European gambling companies were also not optimistic about Jima winning the championship, which cast a shadow on the hearts of Jima fans. We hope that the Real Madrid players will make new history tonight and surprise the fans! ”

"Now we're going to give you an overview of the starting line-ups for both sides. Real Madrid's formation is four-four-two, goalkeeper, Casias; four defenders, Ramos, Cannavaro, Pepe, Drenthe; Four midfielders, Ribery, Guti, Yaya Toure, Sneijder; Two strikers, Don and Henry.

Sneijder and Yaya Toure, who had a cold two days ago, all played, showing that they are not as serious as some media say. Schuster lined up a balanced 442 formation.

Chelsea's line-up is four-three-three, goalkeeper, Cech; The back four, Essien, Carvalho, Terry, Ashley. Cole; Four midfielders, Claude Makelele, Ballack, Frank Lampard; Three strikers, Malouda, Joe. Cole, Drogba.

From the perspective of the lineup, Mourinho changed his usual conservatism and discharged a rather aggressive four-three-three formation. It seems that he is determined to win the final.

From the lineup, we can see the gap between the two sides in terms of overall strength. Chelsea have a strong midfield at the back, with a large number of world-class players, and a powerful centre-forward Drogba in the forward line. Anelka, who made unfavorable remarks about Don before the game, did not appear in the starting lineup.

Don will have a tough night tonight, with Chelsea having the Claude Makelele squad he knows all too well, the former Real Madrid outcast who is already a solid stalwart at the back. In addition to Don having to deal with Makelle, he also has to look for opportunities under the siege of Ballack and Frank Lampard, which is difficult, really difficult. ”

Almost all the media agree that Chelsea are stronger than Real Madrid overall, and everything is clear if you look at this starting line-up.

Antonini's voice suddenly raised several degrees: "Players from both sides are starting to enter the field!" ”

At the entrance of the players' passage, players from both sides held ball boys and walked to the court under the leadership of the referee. The stadium burst into thunderous applause!

The Big Ears Cup was placed right at the exit of the players' tunnel, and the Chelsea players' eyes were full of eagerness, and Ballack shot a wolf-like look. In the 01-02 season, Ballack led Bayer Leverkusen to defeat many strong teams all the way to the final, but unfortunately in the final, he was beaten by Zidane and lost 1-2 to La Liga giants Real Madrid.

That year, Ballack only finished three runners-up. Sad, he transferred to the Bundesliga giants Bayern and finally won the coveted Bundesliga title. During his four years at Bayern, Ballack played a total of 154 games and scored 58 goals, becoming an indispensable core member of the Bayern Munich team, and his status was tied with the veteran Kahn. However, the team often loses in the European Champions League, resulting in Ballack not being able to qualify for the European Champions League.

In 2006, Ballack's contract with Bayern Munich was about to expire, but when it came to a contract extension, it was repeatedly rumored that negotiations failed, and he was involved with some overseas clubs, such as Premier League champions Manchester United and La Liga giants Real Madrid. In 2006, English Premier League side Chelsea won the Premier League for the second time in a row, and Chelsea wanted to recruit Ballack to strengthen their competition for the European Cup. Ballack decided to leave Bayern Munich and join Chelsea before the start of the 2006 World Cup.

In the 06-07 season, Ballack made 45 appearances for Chelsea in all competitions, scoring eight goals, including five goals in 26 league games; Ballack has scored nine goals in 30 appearances for Chelsea in all competitions this season, including seven in 18 league appearances.

Looking at the Big Ears Cup at hand, Ballack couldn't contain the desperate desire in his heart, and he came to Chelsea for the trophy as well.

"You're mine! Certain! Barak drew a cross on his chest and said, "God! I am your devout people, please give me strength and wisdom tonight to fulfill my long-cherished wish! ”

Along with Ballack's eyes, Real Madrid's Thierry Henry and Cannavaro are perhaps the last time they have ever stood in a Champions League final and the last time they have won the trophy.

Tang Jue patted Henry on the shoulder and said in his ear, "Don't look at it like that, it won't be long before it's ours!" ”

Henry exhaled a long breath and said, "Then I'll hold it and drink!" (To be continued......)