"As I said half a year ago, it''s hard to say what''s going on in professional football."
At the press conference before the match at Old Trafford, AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti talked with the reporters in front of the house, and could not say that he was relaxed.
"I''m afraid at that time, no one would have thought that the two teams in the first group match would meet again in the Champions League final, but this is professional football."
Ancelotti''s words also really resonated with the live media.
In the first stage of the group stage, opponents met in the later stages, which is not rare in the history of the Champions League. The most recent is Real Madrid and Bayern Munich in 2000, and Bosque also led Real Madrid to complete the revenge.
But it''s very rare to meet in the final.
"In the past two years, we have had three matches. As you all know, we have lost all three games, including a UEFA Cup, but we are very familiar with each other
The reporters nodded again.
"But what I want to say is that this is a Champions League final, anything can happen, when we get this ticket, my players and I know very well that if we don''t want to repeat the regret of missing the UEFA Cup last season, we have to win at all costs."
"I believe this is the biggest consensus of the whole team so far."
There was a burst of applause.
Journalists with a good sense of smell can tell that Ancelotti is a bad comer.
"Carol, what do you think of Atletico Madrid, your opponent in the final Asked an Italian journalist.
Ancelotti smiles and nods: "this is a phenomenal team. There is no doubt that they are excellent. That''s why they haven''t failed in the past two years. They are not afraid of any team. They are aggressive in all games. They are the strongest team."
But at this point, Ancelotti''s words changed, "we all know that in professional football, no team can always win, every team will lose, maybe tomorrow."
"For us, it will be a very meaningful game, because we can use the same opponent to test our progress in the past period of time and the results of the team''s efforts in the past few days."
"AC Milan is a great club. The players are all great stars who have experienced many battles. Everyone of us is focusing on this game. We all know the meaning of this game and are looking forward to it
"I and my players are confident enough to do their best."
Ancelotti''s words, once again won the applause and applause of the house.
Although AC Milan have lost to Atletico Madrid three times in the past two years, it does not mean that they will still lose this final. On the contrary, what Ancelotti is good at is counter attack.
In everyone''s impression, his nickname is Wannian second, because his past record is always second place.
But few people know that he has another nickname, the immortal Ancelotti.
Because his coaching is the same as when he played football, perseverance and tenacity.
In his past coaching career, he has experienced many disastrous defeats, even some humiliating ones. If he put them on other coaches, he may not be able to recover. However, Ancelotti has survived one after another, and he has also completed his revenge.
This is very valuable in professional football!
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"It''s wonderful, Carol."
After the press conference, Ancelotti returned to the rest area and AC Milan general manager Adriano Galliani welcomed him.
As the general manager of the club, he is also invited to participate in some activities of UEFA tonight.
"Thank you, Adriano." Ancelotti nodded and laughed.
Galliani looked around, found no one close, immediately pulled Ancelotti to the side of the corner, it looks like a thief.
"Carol, tell me frankly, how sure are you about this game?" Galliani asked gravely.
Ancelotti replied without thinking: "I will try my best to win."
And baldness almost slapped me in the face, pretending to be in front of me?
"I know you''ve been practicing penalty kicks every day in training these past few days
Ancelotti nodded. "Yes, it''s part of the routine preparation."
"To be honest, Carol." Galliani can''t stand it any more.
“OK。” Ancelotti decided to confess, "Atletico Madrid is strong, you should not deny that?"
Galliani nodded, which is a fact universally acknowledged in Europe.
"If we play double forward, frankly, I''m not sure, but if we play single forward..." Ancelotti raised his eyebrows, but the meaning was obvious.
Playing double forwards is Berlusconi''s request. Big Inzaghi and Shevchenko are the arrow figures he focuses on, and neither of them wants to give up.
But what Ancelotti wants more is a single forward, four three two one formation.
"Sure?" Galliani asked, frowning.
Ancelotti smile, "I promise, they will make mistakes in the regular game time, even if not, I will definitely drag them into the penalty shoot out."
Galliani immediately understood why there was always a penalty shoot out in AC Milan''s training program in the past week.
"Well, I believe you!"
After that, Galliani buttoned his suit, took a deep look at Ancelotti, turned and left.
Behind him, Carlo Ancelotti''s eyes flashed a stern look.
The opportunity for revenge has finally come!
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"I''m very happy that the team''s condition has been well adjusted. Fortunately, all of us are able to participate in the game, which is very important for us. At least, I don''t have any trouble in the selection of the team."
After Ancelotti''s press conference, it was Alpine''s turn to hold a pre match press conference and announce the list of 18 people''s Congress.
In the face of the reporter''s inquiry, Gao first introduced the current situation of the team.
"Yes, as you all know, I brought all the players who have played in the first team this season to Manchester. We are an integral whole, but unfortunately, only eighteen people can be on the pitch."
"As for the starting line-up, I have an idea. I will not change ourselves because of AC Milan''s lineup and playing style, because I know that our most powerful weapon comes from our confidence in ourselves
"There is no doubt that coaching Atletico Madrid is definitely a dream journey for me. Here, I met a group of the best players, the most lovely fans and the management who trusted me most. Everything is the most perfect for me, and the only thing I want to do now is to lead the team to do the best."
"Unlike the UEFA Cup, the atmosphere in the Champions League final is more intense. It''s pressure, but it''s also motivation."
"As a member of professional football, we are always on the pitch with pressure and responsibility, and the only thing we want and need to do now is to do our best and win the opponent."
However, Gao also mentioned that it is not easy to beat AC Milan.
"We have played three games in the past two years, they are familiar with us, but we are a little unfamiliar with them now, which may bring us some trouble, but I believe we can overcome these disadvantages well."
This analysis of Alpine has also been recognized by many media reporters.
Atletico Madrid has won repeatedly in the past. Its impressive record has also attracted the trust of many media reporters and fans. They believe unconditionally that Atletico Madrid will win.
"Mr. Gao, according to the Italian media, AC Milan have repeatedly practiced penalty kicks every day in the past week, but as far as we know, Atletico Madrid does not seem to have such arrangements."
Gao Han patiently listened to the reporter''s questions and nodded: "yes, we didn''t want to drag the game into the penalty shoot out. We are determined and confident to end the game in the regular game time, so we don''t need to practice the penalty kick tactics."
Hundreds of media reporters at the scene have captured the strong self-confidence of the high cold.
In fact, everyone knows that when it comes to penalty kicks, Atletico Madrid has no advantage.
As Ancelotti said at the last press conference, AC Milan are all experienced stars. Everyone is mature and steady, with stronger psychological quality. This is the disadvantage of Atletico Madrid.
Really into the penalty shoot out, this disadvantage will be exposed more obvious.
"Mr. Gao Han, I''m a Chinese journalist. Do you have anything you want to share with domestic fans about this Champions League final Another reporter stood up.
Gao Han knew him and was a well-known reporter of the domestic authoritative sports newspaper. They nodded and laughed tacitly.
"I''m not a professional player, but like all professional players, the Champions League has always been my dream. Winning the championship is something I didn''t even dream about before."
"I come from China, where the football level is not high. Last year was the first time for our motherland to enter the World Cup finals, but the result disappointed many fans who love him. Coupled with various factors and problems, many fans chose to abandon or even hate because of love."
"I can fully understand the heartache of these fans and their feelings of hating iron but I don''t agree with them, because I know it will not help to improve the level of Chinese football."
"I still remember clearly that in the season of Atletico Madrid''s demotion, the fans were also very sad and disappointed, but they did not abandon the team, nor did they hate the team. On the contrary, more fans bought season tickets than before. They chose to continue to support the team unconditionally, even if they just paid attention to it in obscurity."
"Today, Atletico Madrid can go to today and enter the stadium of the Champions League final, which is the best affirmation for these fans. I also firmly believe that as long as there are a group of fans who continue to support Chinese football, even if they are very insignificant, just standing aside in obscurity, I firmly believe that Atletico Madrid today is the Chinese football of tomorrow!"
"I don''t know what the result will be tomorrow night, but I''m sure we will try our best to fight until the last minute. As long as the whistle doesn''t ring, we will never give up!"
As soon as the voice of the cold weather fell, thunderous applause broke out at the press conference（ (to be continued.)