Chapter 202: Before the Champions League Final
For the last 10 minutes, Stamford Bridge was spent in silence. Chelsea fans don't seem to be able to move on from such a blow right away, and this season Chelsea's performance has been satisfying. Under Claudio Ranieri's leadership, Chelsea are not only below Arsenal in the Premier League, but also in the Champions League, reaching the last four. With no league title hope, Chelsea fans are all focused on the Champions League. They hope that the team can continue to improve and reach the Champions League final for the first time after reaching the last four of the Champions League for the first time, and even the first Big Ears Cup.
But the reality was that they were beaten the batter. At this time, the hard work of the players on the pitch could not attract them, and the Chelsea anthem dissipated into the air. At this time, Ranieri also sat in his manager's seat, staring blankly at the stadium, no one knew what he was thinking. He knew that his Chelsea career was over, and the Russian boss's dislike of him was felt even by the sluggishness of him. This frustration of the manager and the fans is also the mentality of the Chelsea players on the pitch.
At this time, their hard work on the field is more like a useless struggle in the death struggle. In the final stretch of the game, they gave the Porto players a lot of good chances because of that mentality. If it weren't for the fact that the Porto players were now relaxed because the overall situation had been decided, the score would have been expanded long ago. In the 86th minute of the second half, although Crespo took advantage of a distraction in the Porto backline and scored in front of goal. But this goal came too late, and it was already useless in the big picture.
Wait until the referee's whistle blows. Stamford Bridge was the place of celebration for Porto, who managed to win against the hosts. The whole Chelsea squad. They all left the pitch in disgrace and didn't want to see Porto celebrate on their home turf. Soon Stamford Bridge was left with only a handful of Porto fans and the entire Porto squad remaining. Rising from his seat, Ferguson gave Mourinho and Porto a deep look in his eyes with a hint of jealousy and excitement in his eyes before leaving with his assistant.
Porto's steady strength makes him feel tricky. I felt the fighting spirit boiling again. Unyielding fighting spirit is the last thing this old Scottish man lacks, otherwise, he would not be able to say the classic phrase, "My greatest achievement is not what is happening now, my greatest achievement is to kick Liverpool off the fucking throne." You can wait for him to come out. These are the words of Ferguson when Manchester United won the league title in '02.
However, the meeting between the two teams will not start until three weeks later. It's too early to say that. Jose Mourinho, Lao Lei and other Porto players naturally did not know that they had caused the jealousy of a big man. But even if they knew, they probably wouldn't care. It's time for them to celebrate. How can they be in the mood to care about their opponents in 3 weeks' time. They secured a ticket to the Champions League final, something that most Porto players would never have imagined before. Now they have enough good reason to be hysterical. Go crazy to your heart's content.
It took a while for the Porto players to return from the pitch to the dressing room. And if it weren't for Mourinho's dissuasion. I guess they can continue to celebrate like this. As the last Champions League semi-final match before the final, this pizza attracted enough journalists from all over the world to the scene. At a press conference. Mourinho and Lao Lei, who were on the winning side, accepted the bombardment of the media. However, as the home of England journalists, they naturally will not let Lao Lei and Mourinho, who have just eliminated Chelsea, have a good time.
Journalists, the focus is on the final Champions League final. The English reporter asked, almost in an arrogant tone, "Are you confident that you can win the last big-eared cup?" You know you're facing the great Sir Alex Ferguson and the great Red Devils Manchester United. Looking at the reporter's arrogant expression, Lao Lei and Mourinho glanced at each other, and the corners of each other's mouths pulled out a disdainful smile.
Next, the master and apprentice each gave a surprise to the English journalists, to the honor of the Portuguese journalists, and to the excitement of all the reporters. Mourinho said in his own cold voice: "I don't think that's something we should think about, you should ask Manchester United and Sir Alex Ferguson. 'Do you have the confidence to win the last big ear cup?' Mourinho repeated the question of the English journalist just now, and his words revealed great confidence.
At this time, an English journalist couldn't help but shout, "Who do you think you are? That's the great Alex Ferguson and Manchester United. Hearing this, Lao Lei couldn't help but reply, saying: "No one denies this. But they will face the great Jose Mourinho, and the great Porto that he leads. I think they'd better think about it. Looking at the English reporters below, who were so shocked by Lao Lei and Mourinho's master and apprentice that they temporarily lost their prophecy, the two masters and apprentices looked at each other and smiled, and then they both got up and left the scene of the press conference, leaving behind the reporters who were buzzing and discussing and the depressed Ranieri.
After the press conference, Lao Lei and the whole Porto team flew back to Porto overnight, not wanting to stay until tomorrow morning to be chased and intercepted by English reporters. And they rushed back to Porto overnight, and they also received surprise gifts from Porto fans at the airport. After knowing the news that the whole Porto team had returned overnight, the fans spontaneously came to the airport to greet their heroes and give them the greatest courtesy. In addition, the streets of Porto late at night are still bustling with excitement of Porto fans singing and dancing, enjoying the joy of the team's victory. In a word, no one slept in Porto tonight.
When Lao Lei returned home, Xiantia and the others didn't sleep, and they wanted to send their blessings at the first moment when Lao Lei returned home. Look at the kind-eyed Centia. Joseph, whose eyes were filled with tears, and his eyes narrowed with a sigh of relief. Xiao Ji, who was strong in spirit, the fatigue on Lao Lei's body suddenly disappeared cleanly. He greeted him happily. picked up Xiao Ji and left a mouthful of saliva on her pink little face. In the complaint of Xiao Ji Buyi, Lao Lei's family ushered in a happy night. "Reima! Let me go!! Ah, it's dirty! β
The next day's newspapers were full of coverage of the match between Porto and Chelsea. Lao Lei and his Porto have become the focus of everyone's praise. Porto's series of achievements this season have amazed the world of football. Today, when the four major leagues dominate the Champions League, there are teams from other leagues that can reach the final of the Champions League. This amazed everyone. And with this wind, Lao Lei used his beautiful watch to once again make his worth rise to a higher level.
However, with the exception of English journalists, most of whom focused their coverage on the post-match remarks between Ray and Mourinho. In the description of an English journalist, the two became "arrogant rednecks because of a victory." In the report, it even added fuel to the vinegar to express the "disrespect" of Lao Lei and Mourinho to Manchester United and Ferguson. Lao Lei's "old man" "The Sun" even described it like this: "These two masters and apprentices are like natives who have been lucky enough to dig a gold mine and pretend to break into the banquet of high society in a gorgeous manner." Not even the basic etiquette of holding a fork and a knife. "After this round of English media coverage, the old Ray and Mourinho have managed to make a not-so-friendly first impression in England's mind.
However, Lao Lei and Mourinho simply ignored these things, and today they were both resting. In order to relieve the fatigue of the whole Porto team, Mourinho returned to Porto on the same night. It was announced that the team would have a 3-day holiday. Now it is estimated that the two of them are spending their rare free time with their families and enjoying rare family time.
There is still one final round of the Portuguese Super League this season. Even Jose Mourinho was not interested in attending this chicken rib match. Citing illness, Mourinho had Brito in the dugout for the first time in his life. Although in the end only a draw was achieved. But who cares. In the next few days, the major leagues have come to an end. Arsenal won 2-1 at home to Leicester in the final round. The success was to complete the unbeaten record, winning the Premier League title in the 03-04 season, and becoming the focus of media attention all over the world. However, the craze soon died down, and all eyes began to look at Schalke's proud Schalke stadium in Germany, where the 03-04 Champions League final was held.
Everything about both teams will be the focus of all the media attention during this time, and thus appear in the newspapers. When it comes to speculating on the outcome of the game, Porto and Manchester United also have their own supporters. Although Manchester United have the upper hand in terms of support, they are basically flat and there is no significant difference. Some people seem to think that Ferguson used his veteran experience to win his second Big Ears Cup, and some people are optimistic that Porto can go all the way and knock the giant Manchester United down. The English media and the Portuguese media, this time is like a feud, fighting a war of words with each other. Waiting for Cheng dΓΉ fiercely can almost make people who don't know think that they are the two sides of the game.
At such a point in time, Sir Alex Ferguson took the lead and came up with his own psychological tactics.
"Remayr, is a wonderful young man. There is no doubt that he has stood out among all his peers. For now, he is definitely the first of the younger generation. At the age of 22, it is unbelievable to lead the team to the Champions League final. Bring him in? Why not, I don't think Manchester United will turn down such a good young man. β
For a while, Manchester United saw the news of Lao Lei.
At this time in Porto, Porto 13 was looking with a mocking gaze at the news in the newspaper with the headline "Godzilla Arrives at Old Trafford".
After shaking his head disdainfully, he threw the newspaper into the trash can on the side.
"Rayma, come on, I'm going to eat ice cream. I want strawberry flavor!! β
"Okay, come on."
"Why did you shake your head just now?"
"Because I saw a cunning old man!" (To be continued......)