There is a belief called football

Chapter 401 Barcelona is Coming
In the 2013 UEFA Champions League semi-finals, a game that was originally predicted to be evenly matched by the outside world had an incredible score. Bayern Munich beat "Barcelona" 7-0 in two rounds. After that game, Bayern Munich was also known as the "New Cosmos Team".

After the game, many professional football media satirized Bayern for playing football like volleyball, because during the game, Bayern played high and high, and often used the back-row smash tactics in volleyball games, allowing tall players to ambush in the middle of the penalty area and rush to the top when they set the ball.

But in fact, this statement is too exaggerated. The tactics used by Bayern at that time were not only not innovative, but retro!Yes, in fact, that was the way German football was played in the 90s and 94s. If you look at the highlights of the 94 World Cup, you will understand that German football was played like this at that time, especially in the group stage of the [-] World Cup, when Germany played against South Korea.

Klopp, who was born and bred in Germany, is of course well versed in the history of German football. Regardless of the fine skills of the current German players, they have cultivated players like Gotze, Müller, and Ozil.

In fact, football is the same as everything else, and they are all in circulation. For example, in the fashion industry, the most popular concept is retro. In today’s football, where technology is becoming more and more sophisticated, it may be effective to go retro occasionally and return to the German football style of the year. I think this is also the main reason for Bayern Munich’s victory over Barcelona in 2013.

When Klopp told the players what he thought, most of them didn't understand. Is this German football?When I was young in the youth training, the coach emphasized the skills of the feet. This is normal. Hummels, born in 1988, and "Sbender" born in 1989, both participated in the youth training in the new millennium. At that time, the German team, which had experienced the defeat of France in the 98 World Cup, had already begun to reform.

So when Klopp instilled German football in the 90s, everyone seemed very incomprehensible. There was nothing Klopp could do. It was impossible and necessary for him to change the football thinking formed by the players over the past decade. In the end, Uncle Zha said: "If you don't understand, go and watch the two rounds of Bayern's 10-7 victory over "Barcelona" several times."

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When the entire "Barcelona" team airborne "Dortmund", even the Germans with a rather boring personality were a little crazy, especially when MSN appeared at the airport, thousands of people from the city of "Dortmund" went to the airport to pick them up.

The introverted "Messi" and "Suarez" both passed by in a hurry and did not accept the fan's request for autographs and photos, but when "Neymar" passed by, he had a more lively personality and took photos with several female fans and signed autographs for several fans.

But because the scene was too hot, the airport security still escorted the "Barcelona" players to leave the airport quickly.

When the "Barcelona" team arrived at the hotel by bus, there were a large number of fans outside the hotel, not only from Germany, but also from Belgium and the Netherlands. In order to ensure safety, the "Dortmund" city government specially strengthened security and deployed 500 police officers to protect the hotel where "Barcelona" stayed.

At a regular press conference the day before the game, "Barcelona" coach "Enrique" was asked by reporters about the starting lineup.

Enrique did not answer directly. Although everyone knows that "Barcelona"'s starting lineup is known to everyone on earth, but according to the rules, Enrique is still preparing to submit the starting lineup before the game.

"May I ask what is the goal of "Barcelona" in the Champions League this season?"
"A team like Barcelona's level always has only one goal," Enrique replied.

"Ever wondered what you would do if "Dortmund" faced "Barcelona" like Bayern Munich did two years ago"?
"Of course I thought about it, but the current "Barcelona" is not the Barcelona two years ago. We are stronger and have introduced more excellent players, so what I want to say is that everything is different",
"Can you predict the score of this game?"
Enrique smiled, "That's the job of a football commentator, not the head coach. You can go online and see for yourself. I think it's more exciting than I predicted."

After answering the last question, Enrique left the press conference.

When it was Klopp's press conference, the on-site press officer first reminded the reporter that it is best not to ask about rumors about transfers.

But there is one problem that cannot be escaped, and that is the semi-final of the Champions League two years ago. It was the most glorious time in German football. Two Bundesliga teams eliminated two La Liga teams and finally met in the final.

"Yes, great memories," Klopp said with a smile.

But Klopp immediately changed the subject, "But many things have changed, "Barcelona" has become stronger, and we lost Gotze and Lewandowski, so history can only be remembered for us, and has no practical significance."

"Will "Dortmund" stick to this game"?
"We will definitely not fight against "Barcelona", that is suicide, but I can't tell you the specific tactics yet",
"Can Li Qiao play, we saw that he entered the 18-man squad in the last game",
"Li Qiao has an 80% chance of playing," Klopp smiled slyly after he finished speaking.

The reporters understood that the meaning of this answer was no, but as long as Klopp didn’t say anything to death, and didn’t say [-]%, then the coaching staff of “Barcelona” had to make arrangements for Li Qiao, which invisibly consumed the energy of “Barcelona”.

The next question is very vulgar, but I have to ask, "What is the goal of "Dortmund" this season in the Champions League?"
Klopp chuckled and thought: "Of course he is the champion."

But Klopp said about him, "Our goal is to win the league. We have achieved the goal of the Champions League, which is to reach the top 4."

But the team that reached the semi-finals said that they didn't want to win the championship. Even a fool would not believe this, but the reporters could only laugh inwardly.

"If the team enters the final, will the team get a bonus?"
"I hope there is, but it's up to Zorc, you know, he's the one who manages the money."

After answering this question, Klopp also left the press conference. The two press conferences had no explosive points, but the reporters believed that the upcoming game would not be so boring.

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The game attracted the attention of the entire European media. The mainstream media in various countries sent people to "Dortmund", and the reporting team of "Gazzetta dello Sport" was no exception. Diana also came to "Dortmund" with the group.

Because of work, Li Qiao did not meet with Diana. Diana sent a message to Li Qiao, "I wish Li Qiao a quick recovery, and I wish "Dortmund" good luck."

In this game, Li Qiao entered the 18-man squad. It seems that Klopp is going to confuse his opponents to the end.

During the warm-up before the game, Li Qiao met Sandro on the court. Now Sandro has been called the "son of the new style" of Argentina and has completely taken over Caniggia's mantle.

In the Argentine national team, the most popular player was Maradona, but even Maradona himself said that without Caniggia by his side, maybe he would not have achieved such good results in the national team.

Now, after 20 years, Argentina not only has a new Maradona-Messi, but also a new Caniggia-Sandro. This is the blessing of the fans and the blessing of Argentine football.

As soon as they met, the two hugged each other. Both of them still remembered the time when they were in Guangzhou Tianbao Youth Training, "Are you still in contact with Qi Bing and Qi Rate?"Sandro asked.

"Not much, contact online",
"Then give me their phone numbers later," Sandro said.

"it is good",
"I won't be polite on the pitch," Sandro said.

Li Qiao laughed, and told Sandro the truth, "Hehe, that's it, don't worry, I won't tell Enrique."

Li Qiao was very happy to see Sandro, but the only regret was that "Prahimi" did not come. Xiaohei accumulated two yellow cards in the previous game and was suspended for this game, so he did not come to "Dortmund" with the team.

"Actually, I'm looking forward to competing with you, you boy has improved a lot," Sandro said.

"I also think, maybe there will be a chance in the next round",
Li Qiao is straight-tempered. When he saw Sandro, he forgot everything and told Klopp's tactical secrets. Of course, Sandro would not make small reports.

After half an hour of warm-up, the players from both sides returned to the locker room, took off their jackets, put on shin guards, and wrapped protective tape around their ankles. The time for entering the field was approaching, and the battle was about to start.

The fans at the scene seemed to be impatient for the rain after a long drought. Although the season is very long, within a season, the fans can be excited. There are only one or two unforgettable games. For this game, the fans can wait for a long time.

The huge "TiFo" in the stadium rose again. The shocking giant painting and the shouts of the fans created a warm atmosphere for the game. When the players of the two teams lined up in the player channel and waited to play, the battle-tested "Barcelona" players were still shocked by the sight in front of them.

The camera swept over Messi, Neymar, and Suarez. Their faces were calm, but their expectations for the game could be seen from their eyes.

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