400 Visit the Bernabéu Again!

Chairman Hoffman of Hamburg will naturally not be able to attend the team's guest game at the Bernabeu. The semi-finals of the Champions League will definitely be the focus of global attention!

Real Madrid chairman Florentino invited Hoffman into the chairman's box to watch the game together, whether it was out of courtesy or because he wanted to build a good relationship with Hamburg so that he could introduce talented stars from Hamburg in the future.

It's just that the two of them sitting together felt a little awkward. Florentinola looked like she was worried, while Hoffman looked around with a relaxed face like a curious baby.

Hoffman doesn't have any ideological burden. As the Hamburg coach, he can watch his team play in the Champions League semi-finals at the Bernabeu. This is already a very glorious moment.

He is very contented, Hamburg has just completed defending the league title, and now it is rushing to enter the Champions League final. Even if it falls to Real Madrid, he has no regrets.

In particular, the club has saved a lot of money in the past two years, and the investors' money can't be spent. Not only are they living comfortably, but they are also highly respected. To put it bluntly, the owner or chairman of any club in European football will give He divided the thin noodles for nothing else, just to build a good relationship with Hamburg so that he can do some business in the future.

As for whether Florentino has a thorn in his heart, there is no way to know. It has been almost three years since he entered Real Madrid for the second time. The honor the team has won is nothing more than a Copa del Rey. The monopoly of the league can be regarded as an achievement that can barely be explained to the fans.

Under the leadership of Mourinho last year, the UEFA Champions League ended the embarrassing record of 16 players in the UEFA Champions League for many years. Unfortunately, it stopped in the semi-finals. This year, it reached the semi-finals again, which can be regarded as allowing Real Madrid to restore the image of a top team in the European war. .

It is not necessary to win the championship to be regarded as a top team. Just like 10 years ago, people always said that the Premier League is strong, because for many consecutive years the Premier League teams have been able to occupy at least two places in the top four and at least three in the top eight. In fact, the only Premier League teams that can win the championship are Manchester United and Liverpool in 2005.

Real Madrid's emergence from the shadow of the last 16 of the Champions League is a good sign.

What bothered Florentino was that Situ Yunbing punctured the emperor's new clothes. The Real Madrid team under Mourinho was really not his ideal. Just as Abramovich's expectation for Chelsea was beautiful football from the beginning, But almost ten years have passed, and Chelsea is still more than iron and blood, but not gorgeous enough.

Real Madrid's aristocratic demeanor has been greatly reduced compared with the heyday of the past, which has almost become Florentino's heart disease, but for Real Madrid, which needs record most and image second, Mourinho is currently The team's best choice, because there is no coach in European football who dares to make a guarantee. It can be gorgeous and defeat Barcelona. To put it bluntly, compared to the strength of offensive football, who can do better than Barcelona Woolen cloth?

Competing in a similar style, no one is Barcelona's opponent.

When the players of the two teams entered the field, Hoffman finally stopped looking left and right, straightened his suit and sat down looking down at the field.

Florentino scanned Hamburg's starting lineup, not to mention, he likes at least half of the players.

There are many Hamburgers who meet the requirements of Real Madrid's team building in terms of image and temperament, and there may be fewer who meet the standards in terms of ability, but the advantage is that they are young and can be polished slowly.

He already thought about having a good talk with Hoffman after the game.

When the starting players of the two teams lined up on the court for the kick-off ceremony,

Situ Yunbing kept staring at Real Madrid's starting player Pepe. When the opponent noticed him, Situ Yunbing showed him a disdainful smile.

Pepe suddenly burst into anger, but was suppressed by himself.

Perhaps after experiencing too many provocations like fans, the players have become numb and can be calm, but it is rare to face the provocation of the opponent's coach.

Especially when the other party publicly criticizes you as worthless.

Mourinho didn't notice this detail, and waited for the start of the game with a serious expression.

"Good evening, audience friends, and welcome to the focus of the first round of the UEFA Champions League semi-finals in the 2011-2012 season. Real Madrid sits at the Bernabéu Stadium at home to face Hamburg from the Bundesliga!

Four days ago, Hamburg had just announced that they had successfully defended their title three rounds ahead of schedule in the league, and they could devote themselves to the Champions League.

On the other hand, Real Madrid has no room for slack in multi-line battles this season. Although their opponent Barcelona, ​​as the defending champion, performed slightly worse than last season, it also brought huge pressure to Real Madrid.

As of the end of the 34th round of La Liga, Real Madrid has scored a terrifying 88 points, but only 4 points ahead of Barcelona!

With 4 rounds left in La Liga, whether Real Madrid can break Barcelona's dominance of the league is still full of suspense.

In this context, they met Hamburg in the semi-finals of the Champions League. From the perspective of pressure, Hamburg must have a certain advantage.

Real Madrid's journey to the Champions League this season has been smooth, and Hamburg's record is the same, but Hamburg has suffered greater challenges. As a team in the fourth tier, Hamburg had two conversations with the defending champion Barcelona in the group stage. They were unexpected A record of one win and one tie was achieved, thus laying the foundation for qualifying at the top of the group.

In the knockout round, Hamburg won four consecutive victories, double-beating Monaco and Bayern Munich at home and away, which can be said to be the best performing team among the top four teams.

But to say that they are the favorites to win the championship, we may have to see if they can get past Real Madrid!

It is worth mentioning that the coaches of the two teams, Situ Yunbing and Mourinho, had a confrontation in the Champions League final two years ago. That final was also held at the Bernabeu today. In the end, Monaco beat Inter Milan 2:1. With the UEFA Champions League trophy, Situ Yunbing also became a recognized top coach in European football after that game!

Two years later, when they played against each other again, the two seemed to have no joy of reunion, only a sudden increase in conflict and hatred. Situ Yunbing took the initiative to make a series of negative comments on Real Madrid before the game, while Mourinho made a contemptuous gesture. hit back!

In this battle of masters, I don't know who will win!

Let's introduce the starting lineup of both sides.

Real Madrid, sitting at home, started today 433.

Goalkeeper: Iker Casillas.

Defenders: Arbeloa, Ramos, Pepe, Coentrao.

Midfield: Khedira, Ozil, Alonso.

Forwards: Di Maria, Benzema, Ronaldo.

Due to Marcelo's injury, Mourinho had to use Coentrao in this game. In addition, Real Madrid's formation was basically not unexpected.

Hamburg started 442 away today.

Goalkeeper: Keylor Navas.

Defenders: Azpilicueta, Van Dijk, Boateng, Matuidi.

Midfield: De Bruyne, Demel, Kante, Rakitic.

Forwards: Griezmann, Reus.

Hamburg still maintains a rigorous style in the Champions League, attaching great importance to defense and midfield control.

Since Real Madrid scored a very high proportion of defensive counterattacks this season, Hamburg also used defensive counterattacks a lot in the Champions League. Perhaps today both teams will use defensive counterattacks to contain each other!

In that case, maybe the game will become a bit boring.

If only that were not the case!

Well, the pre-match kick-off ceremony has been completed, let us look forward to the two teams being able to dedicate a classic battle to all audiences! "

With the whistle of the referee, the game officially kicked off.

At the beginning of the game, Hamburg put on a tight defensive posture, let's see what choice Real Madrid makes!

Real Madrid played a defensive counterattack for a season, almost invincible!

But it may not be so easy and simple to break the fortress of Hamburg in the tough battle.

And at the level of the Champions League semi-finals, will Mourinho allow the team to lower their defense and take the initiative to attack?

Situ Yunbing still intends to use static to fight back.

Real Madrid's offensive investment in positional warfare is not large, there are only three forwards plus a midfield engine Ozil.

C Ronaldo fell into the pincer attack of De Bruyne and Azpilicueta after receiving from the left side of the front court. He beautifully CHOP knocked the ball behind him and turned to complete a cross-cut to get rid of it, but after seeing Kanter, he decisively made it The ball was knocked back to Ozil obliquely, and the latter made a diagonal pass to divert the attack to the right side of the front field.

Di Maria turned to the inside track and pulled the ball back as soon as he stopped the ball. After adjusting on the spot, he hoisted the ball into the penalty area.

Benzema lost the fight for the high-altitude ball to Boateng, who cleared with an easy header.

Rakitic controls the ball in the backcourt close to the middle, Real Madrid's defense is tight and neat, Alonso and Khedira maintain a tight defense, Ozil, Di Maria, C Ronaldo, Benzema four The offensive players also quickly retreated to participate in the counter-robbery!

Seeing that this group of big-name stars are all participating in the defense, willing to put down their bodies to do the dirty work, such Real Madrid, it is very difficult not to think of results!

As an ordinary team, there is really nothing they can do about them, but Hamburg has experienced strong winds and waves after all, and they also have strong strength.

When Rakitic picked the ball directly to the right side of the frontcourt, Griezmann knocked the ball back to De Bruyne, who was in the back, under the pressure of Coentrao, and then quickly turned and moved forward. insert.

When Griezmann advanced, he and Royce completed a cross exchange. When De Bruyne sent the ball to the right side of the penalty area, Alonso's return defense was not in place. Before that, it was a positional battle. Offensive, of course the midfielder cannot be dragged behind, it is bound to need to go forward to support.

And Hamburg's counterattack is equally as fast as lightning!

After Royce stopped the ball and made adjustments, he took a long shot three meters in front of Pepe without waiting for Pepe to grab it!

The ball was played positively. After Casillas moved a step, he lowered his center of gravity and hugged the ball. Real Madrid's goal was not tested.

It's just that Pepe is unwilling, he wants to give the Hamburg players a little color, as if he wants to vent his hatred for Situ Yunbing on the Hamburg players!