Heroes of the Restricted Zone

Chapter 1385 The venue of the final

Chen Yingxiong practiced hard in the dungeon, improved himself, maintained his state, and prepared to surprise his "old friend" Barcelona.

At the same time, the number of goals he scored is still being hyped by the media around the world, and all doubts about him before have become insignificant-he was able to score 62 goals at a young age, and he scored [-] goals in a single season. One hundred and two goals, so why is it incredible to score [-] league goals in a season?

He really has this strength, and it's definitely not because he took some banned drugs.Otherwise...he has to eat every day for this season, and his body has already collapsed. Do all anti-doping agencies eat shit?Can't find out even one case of abnormal urine sample in the past ten years?
So there is only one explanation, that is, Chen Yingxiong has never taken any banned drugs at all, just like what he himself said.

He is innocent.

It's not just an English anti-doping board that proves it, Italy, Russia, UEFA...all prove it.

In the face of such a huge achievement, no one made any discordant voices anymore.

Even if there are still people who are dissatisfied and hate Chen Yingxiong to the bone, they have learned to be smart. At this time, they will not come out to confront Chen Yingxiong head-on, but avoid him.If you have to jump out and question Chen Yingxiong, Richard Gill's fate is still in front of everyone.

And those journalists and media who were brought to court by Chen Yingxiong, they will all face long and tormenting lawsuits, as well as huge amounts of compensation...

Chen Yingxiong has never been a gentleman. If you beat him, he will definitely beat you, and beat you harder.If you scold him...he will still beat you, and he won't show mercy at all.

So at this time, don't come out to provoke Chen Yingxiong.

Rarely, Chen Yingxiong enjoyed the first comfortable space provided by the media.There is no criticism, no controversy, no slander, only praise, overwhelming praise and flattery.

Chen Yingxiong didn't think there was anything wrong with these flattery and praise, he just liked to hear others praise him, he just didn't like others to criticize him.He will never say hypocritically, "Your criticism is also the driving force for my progress"... Shit!If anyone criticizes him, he will be upset, and if he is upset, someone will be unlucky.On the contrary, if you praise him, even if it's flattery, he can happily accept it with a cheeky face.

Who doesn't like to hear good things?

This is human nature, and it is definitely not the characteristic of Chen Yingxiong alone.

Everyone is praising him, he is in a good mood, and the efficiency of preparing for the battle is higher.

Martin O'Neill is also very happy.

Leading the team to the UEFA Champions League final for the first time, judging by Chen Yingxiong's state, there is still hope to break the wrist with Barcelona...

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While the media praised Chen Yingxiong, they did not forget that on May 22, there will be the most important match in European football this season, a decisive battle to decide who is the real European king.

UEFA Champions League final.

This year's Champions League final will be held in the far north, Russia's northern capital, St. Petersburg.

The host stadium is the new home stadium of Zenit St. Petersburg, which has been built for less than two years - the Gazprom Arena.

For Chen Yingxiong, this year's final is of extraordinary significance.Because he will return to the place where he made his debut and the starting point of his career.

In St. Petersburg, there are still many Zenit fans remembering and talking about Chen Yingxiong.Every achievement Chen Yingxiong has achieved will be conveyed to St. Petersburg fans through the media in St. Petersburg, so everyone can continue to pay attention to Chen Yingxiong.

This time when Liverpool defeated AC Milan in the semi-finals and reached the final, the happiest people were the St. Petersburg fans besides Liverpool fans and Chinese fans.

Because after six years, they can finally see Chen Yingxiong play football at their doorstep.The last time when Chen Yingxiong was in Naples, he represented Naples to St. Petersburg to play away in the UEFA Champions League group match. At that time, Naples and Zenit St. Petersburg were divided into a group.

The difference from last time is that Zenit fans don't have to make painful choices this time. They can wholeheartedly support Chen Yingxiong, and by the way, also support Liverpool.It won't be like last time, I hope Chen Yingxiong will perform well, but I don't want Zenit to lose the game...

So when tickets for the Champions League final went on sale online, nearly [-] tickets reserved for local fans were sold out.

These people are all fans of Zenit St. Petersburg, and they all came to support Chen Yingxiong.

At that time in St. Petersburg, Barcelona will face a very difficult situation. They will find that even the neutral fans in the usual sense are cheering for Chen Yingxiong. away from...

Who made Chen Yingxiong have a high status in the minds of Zenit fans?

Chen Yingxiong himself is very clear about it, so after leading the team past AC Milan, he said in an interview that he is eager to return to St. Petersburg to play, and he is not an enemy of Zenit. go back.

Because he especially misses the days when he played at Zenit St. Petersburg, where he has many good friends and many fans who support him.

His speech resonated with Zenit fans, and they also expressed their welcome to Chen Yingxiong's home, and they will become the strong backing of Chen Yingxiong and Liverpool in the game.

For Barcelona, ​​this is not good news.

However, when UEFA arranged the final venue, it did not expect that Liverpool would definitely reach the final, and it did not expect that after Chen Yingxiong left the team for seven years, Zenit fans still love him so much...

Isn't he very popular?
This stadium may be more beneficial to Liverpool at that time. Barcelona has no objection to this, because this matter is actually very common.For example, those teams whose home field is the host venue of the final, and then they reached the final.That's a real home game. Can the opponent ask UEFA to change the venue for the final?
Guardiola's answer shows the confidence that Barcelona should have as a giant.

"I don't care about the relationship between the final venue and him. Our opponent is Liverpool, not a certain person or a certain stadium."

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With four days to go until the final, the Liverpool squad left their home base and flew to St. Petersburg.

Because of the relationship between Chen Yingxiong and Skrtel, the Liverpool Club contacted Zenit St. Petersburg and asked them to rent Zenit's training base for pre-match preparations.

In fact, Barcelona also made this request.

But use your ass to know which proposal Zenit will agree to.

They rejected Barcelona's request, agreed to Liverpool, and did not charge a penny, and loaned it to Liverpool for free.

Originally, the two sides did not have such a good relationship, but it was only because of Skrtel and Chen Yingxiong, two players who had gone out of Zenit, especially because of Chen Yingxiong's face.

In this way, Liverpool can come to St. Fort four days in advance to adapt to the local weather and climate, as well as the venue.

Barcelona hit a wall on loan at Zenit St. Petersburg, but they don't have to wait until the day before the game.

They quickly contacted the CSKA Moscow club.

In fact, it was not they who contacted, but CSKA Moscow took the initiative to contact them.

The grievances between CSKA Moscow and Zenit still exist after Chen Yingxiong left, and they are deeply rooted.

Now that Liverpool and Zenit are getting closer, as Zenit's opponents, they will naturally help Liverpool's opponents.What's more, their hatred for Chen Yingxiong is still there. As Barcelona is Chen Yingxiong's sworn enemy, they will naturally do their best to help Barcelona.If Barcelona can beat Liverpool and Chen Yingxiong in the Champions League final, and win the Champions League trophy, they will be as happy as if they won the championship.

If Chen Yingxiong knew what they were thinking, Chen Yingxiong would not be angry, but he would probably say with disdain that CSKA Moscow is only so promising...

In this way, CSKA Moscow offered to lend the training base to Barcelona for free.

Although it is not St. Petersburg, Moscow and St. Petersburg are both in Russia, so there are always many things in common.What's more, the distance between Moscow and St. Petersburg is not far. It is better to start from Moscow to St. Petersburg than to fly from Barcelona to St. Petersburg when you are in front of you. At least you can minimize the impact of the fatigue of the journey on the team.

Barcelona readily agreed.

Therefore, the grievances between the two domestic giants in Russia continue to be interpreted through this form.

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On arrival in St. Petersburg, the Liverpool team received a warm welcome at the airport.

Because there are still four days before the Champions League final, it is impossible for any Liverpool fans to come to the airport to pick them up at this time. They have to wait until the day of the game or come one day in advance.

So almost all those who welcome them here are Zenit St. Petersburg fans.

They say they are here to welcome Liverpool, but in fact they are more here to welcome Chen Yingxiong and Skrtel, and then welcome Liverpool along the way...

They lined up in several lines at the exit of the airport, holding posters of Chen Yingxiong—these posters are quite old, because they still show what Chen Yingxiong looked like when he played for Zenit.

There are also many fans who came to the airport wearing Chen Yingxiong's jersey when he was in Zenit.

If it weren't for them holding Liverpool scarves and banners welcoming Liverpool, some people would think they were welcoming Zenit players.

Chen Yingxiong and Skrtel walked at the front of the team. Seeing the two of them coming out, the Zenit fans cheered like a tsunami.

Chen Yingxiong just raised his hand, and before he waved it, the cheers suddenly increased.

"hero!!"

"Heroes! Welcome back to St. Petersburg! This will always be your home!"

"Hero! No matter where you are, we will always support you!"

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The Russian nation is a very xenophobic nation, so racial discrimination in this country is very serious, especially on the football field.Even world superstars like Roberto Carlos and Eto'o have suffered racial discrimination.

But Chen Yingxiong can be loved and welcomed by so many Russian fans from the heart. It has to be said that he is indeed different.

Chen Yingxiong finally waved his hand, and the cheers grew louder, almost tearing off the roof of the tall airport terminal.

With a bright smile on Chen Yingxiong's face, he turned to head coach Martin O'Neal who was walking beside him and said, "Boss, are you still worried that we won't be able to beat Barcelona?"

Martin O'Neill, who had seen Chen Yingxiong's popularity here, smiled and shook his head helplessly. He really had nothing to say.

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PS, in fact, like a hero, I like praise!

(End of this chapter)