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Chapter 313 The Weak

In fact, Momo’s feeling is not wrong. Monaco is actually at a disadvantage psychologically. First of all, Monaco cannot be recognized by the French people (I won’t go into details). After all, Monaco does not belong to France in the strict sense. A tax haven.

And Deschamps, in fact, to be honest, he was very surprised to be able to get to this point in the Champions League. When he recalled this step in later generations, Deschamps couldn't help sighing, never thought he could get to that step.

Just like some people say that the Chinese team is afraid of South Korea, in fact Monaco also has such problems, fear of power and lack of self-confidence.

In the original history, before the final of the 03-04 season, the suspense was lost before the game. Gambling and fans were overwhelmingly optimistic about Porto. Coach Didier Deschamps himself admitted that Monaco's strength is not at the same level as Porto.

[ Deschamps: The opponent is indeed far stronger and we have a feeling of defeat called convincing. Perhaps the Monaco people who lost three goals are in such an emotion. At least in the eyes of Deschamps, proudly going to Schalke staged a game Complete failure. "Porto and Monaco are not on the same level. Although the result of the game disappointed me, I still have to say that, the opponent's victory is reasonable."] Almost no one was optimistic about Monaco's upset before the game, and finally lost 0-3 (The most disparity in the finals in the past ten years) It really is a cutscene.

Even after Monaco lost in later generations, how did the French media report the game?It stands to reason that they should regret that Monaco cannot become the second French team to win the Champions League trophy, but in fact?

French "L'Equipe": Porto is relentless
Realistic Porto beat Monaco 3-0 today, goals from Alberto, Deko and Alenichev helped the Portuguese club to their second UEFA Champions League title The only three chances given.After Marseille, Monaco lost the opportunity to win the Champions League again for France.

France Sport: Monaco dreams shattered
Monaco could not become the second French team to win the Champions League.After captain Juli left the field, the principality's team was overshadowed by the quality of the opponent's performance (solid defense, excellent attack), resulting in a 3-0 victory for Porto in the final.This is the second time Porto has won the Champions League since 1987. Mourinho has proved his coaching level with the game.For Monaco, the defeat declared that they will encounter many difficulties next season.

Radio Luxembourg: Porto is stronger than Monaco

The better team wins the UEFA Champions League: Porto.Tenacious defense and sharp counterattacks allowed Porto to beat Monaco by three goals in the Champions League final, so that after Marseille won the Champions League in 1993, the French club still missed the title of European major competition.Porto, who won the title in 1987, became the first team since Liverpool (1976 and 1977) to win the UEFA Cup in the previous year, followed by the UEFA Champions League.

France [-]: Monaco is empty-handed

Monaco were out of the Champions League title this season after a 0-3 defeat to Porto in the UEFA Champions League final in Gelsenkirchen, Germany.After Giuly left the field, facing the opponent's impenetrable defense, Monaco was still unable to break through the opponent's gate. In the end, they missed the last championship of the season.Porto has won the Champions League trophy again since 1987.

Monaco is famous, Momo is sure, but it is definitely not a good reputation, but as a shame, Deschamps once tried to smoke in the original history.

"The Champions League finals are often lacking in entertainment." Monaco coach Didier Deschamps, who has participated in the Champions Cup finals as a player five times, is well aware of this.But this year's Champions League is different.Although Porto had just lost to Benfica in the Portuguese Cup, they brought fans a wonderful offensive and defensive battle in the Champions League final on May 5. They beat Monaco 5-26 and won the championship for the second time after 3. cup.

Like Valencia, they won the league and European championships, and became the team that won the UEFA Cup and Champions League for two consecutive years after Liverpool in 1976 and 1977.

In order to concentrate on preparing for the game, after the league match with Bordeaux on the 21st, the Monaco team went to Germany.Monaco and its players ushered in more than just It is a Champions League final, because, for most of the team's main players, this is likely to be their last partnership.As Deschamps' departure becomes more and more clear, major players such as Giuly, Roten and Roundup have all started transfer negotiations. "This is the game of my life!" defender Givee said frankly.

In Porto's starting lineup, nine players participated in last year's UEFA Cup final, with Mendes and Alberto replacing Capsu and Alenichev.One player from each side played for the other: Ibarra was loaned to Monaco from Porto, and Costinha played for Monaco before landing in Portugal in 9.

Giuly's two jumps in the 2nd and 3rd minutes sounded the horn of Monaco's attack.But in the first 20 minutes, neither side had any good offensive opportunities as a whole.In the 23rd minute, Giuly was off due to injury and Purshaw was replaced. Deschamps' established tactics were completely disrupted.Without Giuly, the Porto midfielder's defensive focus can be completely concentrated on Roten, who is active.In the 29th minute, Porto defender Valente was shown a yellow card for a shovel foul, which ended the cautious trial of both sides.In the next 2 minutes, the Porto people won two corner kicks in a row, but neither of them posed a threat.

In the 39th minute, Porto made a 45-degree cross from the right. Carlos Alberto failed to stop the ball under the marking of two Monaco defenders, but the ball was blocked by Monaco defender Zikos and returned to his control. Alberto Right-footed volley, the ball flew into the left side of the goal.After scoring his first goal in the Champions Cup, the 19-year-old Alberto became the third youngest goal scorer in the history of the Champions Cup final.The excited Alberto took off his clothes to celebrate and was shown a yellow card.Alberto only moved to Porto from Brazil's Fluminense in January this year.

At half time, Monaco had a slight advantage of 52% of the ball possession time, but the two sides only had 3 shots in the first half.

At the beginning of the second half, Monaco played against Porto for a long time, but did not pose a substantial threat.In the 74th minute, Deco counterattacked and dribbled the ball to the frontcourt, and distributed it to Alenichev on the left. Alenichev took two steps and passed back to Deco, who was unguarded in the middle. After taking two steps, he shot with his right foot and the ball went straight into the lower right corner of the goal.

In the 75th minute, Dellei dribbled the ball from the left with his right instep and passed it. The ball hit Squillac and bounced to Alenichev's feet. The score was rewritten to 3-0.In last year's UEFA Cup final, Alenichev also scored 1 goal.The desperate Monaco began to move.In the 79th minute, Baya was injured by Squillage and fell to the ground, the game was interrupted.In the 83rd minute, Baya was kicked in the knee again by Ibarra and fell to the ground during the attack.

Throughout the game, the Monaco had a clear advantage in possession time, but the Porto was far superior in efficiency.Deschamps' dream of becoming the youngest coach to win the Champions League was shattered.Monaco defender Evra almost had tears in his eyes: "Too cruel, this is unacceptable, this is simply unbearable."

When Porto captain Baya received the championship trophy from UEFA President Johnson and began to celebrate the victory, Mourinho walked off the podium alone, took the medal from his neck and put it in his arms, and went straight into the lounge ...perhaps for the weak? ? ?

(End of this chapter)