Fengba Greenery

Chapter 205 Can't Wait
Chapter 52 can't wait

"Barcelona is ready!"

The headline on the front page of the World Sports Class reads like this, and below the headline is a large photo of Messi.This is the darling of the whole city of Barcelona and even Catalonia.

And the headline of the daily sports newspaper is - "Barcelona goal - Champions League champion!"

In recent years, Barcelona's performance in the Champions League has been very strong, which also gave them sufficient confidence.

When the Atlético de Madrid players were taking the bus to the Camp Nou, they could see Barcelona fans wearing red and blue uniforms holding Catalan flags on the sidewalks on both sides of the road. The Lone Star flag gathers at Camp Nou.

"Hmph, these independents!" Gabi said angrily.As a Madrid native, he naturally couldn't understand the Lone Star Flag.

In Catalonia, the Catalan regional flag differs from the Lone Star flag only in the presence or absence of the star.

The official regional flag of Catalonia is a red and yellow striped flag, and the Lone Star flag has a star added to the red and yellow sword.

Don't underestimate this star - in Catalonia, there is a big difference between the red and yellow "Catalan flag" having a star or not.Generally speaking, no stars signify submission to the Madrid central government and "Spanish collective identity", while stars signify political demands for Catalan independence or greater autonomy and commitment to "Catalan independent cultural identity". "Acknowledgment.

Due to historical reasons, the Catalan independence movement has a long history.Catalonia is one of the seventeen regions of Spain, and its capital is the cosmopolitan city of Barcelona.In the 30s, Catalanism was launched in Catalonia. At first, it was only a cultural movement aimed at maintaining the special historical culture of Catalonia.But as Catalanism developed, so did political independence movements, which continue to this day.

In recent years, as Spain's overall economy has continued to decline, calls for Catalonia's independence have grown louder.

Especially in the Nou Camp Stadium, it is almost a reserved program for Barcelona fans to enter the stadium with the Lone Star flag.Especially in the Champions League.

Although UEFA has issued multiple warnings to Barcelona and issued more than one ticket, Barcelona fans insist on bringing the "Lone Star Flag" into the Champions League.And the Barcelona club also ignored UEFA's warning.In fact, the Barcelona club itself has the tendency of the Catalan independence movement.

The slogan of FC Barcelona is: More than a club.And it can be perceived from the changes in Barcelona's jerseys in recent seasons. In recent years, the Catalan elements on Barcelona's jerseys have become more and more prominent, which fully demonstrates Barcelona's attitude.

Of course, the Spanish government is firmly opposed to the independence of Catalonia. Because of the huge influence of the Barcelona club in Catalonia, this team can affect 30%-40% of votes. Therefore, the Spanish government hopes that Barcelona Do not get involved in the Catalan independence movement.

However, the hope of the Spanish government is more like wishful thinking. In the past, Barcelona coach Guardiola supported independence, and former Barcelona chairman Laporte did the same with Guardiola.

The Spanish government once warned the Barcelona club that if Catalonia became independent, then Barcelona would lose its qualification to play in La Liga.Because according to Spanish law, teams from other countries cannot participate in the Spanish league. Therefore, once Catalonia becomes independent, the two Catalan teams, Barcelona and Espanyol, will not be able to participate in La Liga.

It's just that Barcelona has long been prepared for this.Spanish media once reported that as early as two years ago, Barcelona began to hold secret talks with the French Football Association. Once Catalonia became independent, Barcelona would join the Ligue [-].The French Football Association also welcomes Barcelona to join Ligue [-], and it is not a problem in terms of laws and regulations-in Ligue [-], Monaco is also participating in Ligue [-] as an independent country, and Barcelona in Catalonia can also follow suit.

Political topics are still very sensitive, and political differences can turn brothers against each other and father and son against each other, so everyone was smart enough not to answer Gabi's words.

"Camp Nou is here!" Assistant coach Bistano clapped his hands at the front of the car and said, reminding Atletico Madrid's players to get off the car.

Li Qingshan got off the bus one by one behind his teammates.He looked curiously at the majestic stadium in front of him.This is his first time playing at this stadium.

Other Atletico Madrid players are not as curious as he is. After all, they have to come to this stadium at least once every season, and they have long been tired of watching it.

After the stadium was remodeled in 109815, it can accommodate [-] spectators.

When Li Qingshan walked into this stadium, he couldn't help sighing, it really is magnificent.

The [-] fans created a crazy atmosphere, which made the players in it get goosebumps.

Although Li Qingshan has been to the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, the Bernabeu Stadium is not inferior to the Nou Camp in terms of architectural scale, but he feels that the Bernabeu fans are too "gentle".Real Madrid fans are like gentlemen, wearing Real Madrid scarves and sitting on their seats. The home atmosphere created is far worse than that of other giants.
Is the team an aristocrat, are the fans also aristocrats?
Li Qingshan doesn't know much about Spanish football culture, but relatively speaking, he still prefers the current fan atmosphere at Camp Nou.

Although surrounded by hostile fans of Atletico Madrid, most people might feel weak under the booing of 10 people, but Li Qingshan felt that the louder the booing, the more motivated he would be.When Atletico Madrid entered the field to warm up, the fans booed loudly, but Li Qingshan enjoyed it as if he heard the sound of nature. His hot blood quickly accelerated, and his muscles trembled with excitement.

If the Barcelona fans knew that their booing had infused Li Qingshan with a stronger fighting spirit, I don't know what they would think at the moment.

"In this game, Barcelona will definitely come out! This is their home field! So we must do a good job in the defense of the backcourt and seize the opportunity to counterattack."

Before the start of the game, Simeone was busy making the final mobilization for the team.

"In this game, our most important goal is to score an away goal without losing. I don't even accept a zero-to-zero score. We must score, as long as we get an away goal, in the second The round will be in our favor!"

"Don't press on the back line easily, and don't leave the gap behind you to the opponent. After stealing the ball, play simpler, and pass directly to the frontcourt."

In this game, Simeone's tactic was to defend and counterattack away.

At Camp Nou, Barcelona must attack.If they can't win at home, they will be in trouble at the Calderon Stadium.

When Barcelona presses the attack, Atletico Madrid's opportunity will come.

What Simeone's Atletico Madrid is best at is to give up possession of the ball and fight back through midfield oppression and tough defense.

Stick to the midfield and counterattack quickly.Create set pieces and corner kicks.

This is Simeone's principle in dealing with this game.

To some extent, Simeone is the new representative of utilitarian football.He doesn't pursue how beautiful the process is, he just wants a good result.

When Simeone, wearing a black suit, black shirt, and black tie, walked into the stadium like a gangster brother.

His players lined up in the tunnel at the Nou Camp.

Li Qingshan stood at the back of the queue, looking at the front exit without looking sideways.

He can't wait for the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals!

(End of this chapter)