[Football Fans] Glory

Thursday 6 June, King Baudouin Stadium, Brussels

In the first game of the European Cup semi-finals in 2000, the match between Portugal and Spain is about to start.

The opening game of this European Cup was held in this stadium, and the first game of the semi-finals will also be staged today.

Unlike the other stadiums that hosted Euro 2000, the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels has long been home to the Belgian national team rather than a domestic team, and was built on the site of the Heysel Stadium Yes, after the 1985 Champions Cup final 39 fans were killed in Heysel, the stadium was used only to host athletics events for many years.It was not until 1996 that Belgium spent 1250 million pounds to renovate the old site into the current new stadium, and at the same time gave a new name, which is also to make people forget the infamous Heysel tragedy.

Today is the semi-final of the European Cup, the fans came to the scene a few hours ago, they sang and danced to each other, cheering for the players of their own country, this moment is full of laughter.

At this point in the game, there is nothing to hide about the formation tactics of both sides, so the two teams directly released their strongest lineups before the game.

Portugal starting lineup:

Goalkeeper: Baia No. 1

Defender: No. 14 Xavier No. 2 George Costa No. 5 Coto No. 13 Dimas Teixeira

中场：7号菲戈11号康西卡奥4号维迪加尔10号鲁伊-科斯塔15号科斯蒂尼亚

Forward: No. 21 Gomez

Spain starting lineup:

Goalkeeper: No. 1 Canizares

后卫：2号萨尔加多4号瓜迪奥拉5号阿韦拉多6号耶罗19恩里克

Midfielder: No. 8 Forlan, No. 14 Guti, No. 16 Mendieta, No. 21 Belleron

Forward: No. 10 Raul

"The two lineups today are 541, with five defenders, four midfielders and a single forward. It seems that they are quite cautious against today's opponents..."

On-site commentators and guests discussed and put forward their views on the starting list released by the two teams.

In the player channel, the two players are already in their positions, waiting for the start of the game.

Teammates from the same club also greeted each other and chatted a few words.

However, Guti noticed that although Figo was talking to his club teammates, the sternness in his eyes could feel his pressure.

"For some reason, I feel a little pitiful for him."

Raul rested his chin on Guti's shoulder and whispered.

"No way, this is the best opportunity for Portugal in the European Cup in so many years. Figo will not be easy as the captain."

"It's not easy being a captain."

Raul sighed.

His sigh was exchanged for Guti's involuntary sideways glance.

Raul, who was noticed by Guti with strange eyes, was stunned, "Why do you look at me like that?"

"……nothing!"

Guti smiled softly, "I just remembered the news of the past two days."

"news?"

Raul froze for a moment, "You mean Didier Deschamps of the French team!"

"Well, he made great contributions to the French team. It turned out that he was criticized and attacked by so many people after such a failure. Those people are really shameless."

After being eliminated from the French team, Deschamps, as the captain, was attacked by many people in the country. When Michel Platini, the symbol of French football, publicly declared that he was no longer a great player, the 31-year-old Didier Deschamps Shang just kept silent without any counterattack.

"I used to think Platini was okay, but this time, I really hated his speech."

Raul pouted.

Guti sneered twice, "He may be a great player, but he is not a great person..."

Because now he is just a brazen politician.

In a few years, when he became UEFA president, what he did was even more disgusting.

While Didier Deschamps was never widely admired for his footballing prowess, it was never disputed that he was a vital figure in the French team.

Perhaps his performance was not particularly outstanding, but his role on the field was the cornerstone of the French team's smooth attack.

Careful, prudent, tolerant and upright, sometimes you feel that he is the kind of player you hardly notice, but you can only feel his importance when you are playing on the court. Calm down, that's what he exists for.

"Jose, if you become the captain in the future, will we be attacked like that if we lose?"

Raul asked.

Guti lowered his eyes, shook his head after thinking about it, "Maybe!"

"I hate that kind of thing."

Raul rubbed his head against Guti's neck.

"Do not be silly."

Patting him backhand, Guti's raised eyes happened to meet Figo's black eyes.

The two looked at each other for two seconds, then moved away at the same time.

The Portuguese team got the home lottery, so wearing their home jersey in red and green trousers, Figo with a handsome and stern face looks a bit old and stubbled, according to the media reports that Guti has seen in the past few days However, when Portugal is unanimously optimistic about the national team, Figo, as the captain, bears too much pressure that should not be there.

In this European Cup, the Portuguese team was unanimously recognized as the most entertaining team.

However, because of this, after reaching the semi-finals, they seem to lack some confidence and determination to win.

"It's impossible for them to win like this."

As an opponent, Guti still has an indescribable feeling of pity and sympathy for such Portugal or Figo.

Indeed, the Portuguese, who are under great pressure, create pressure on the anticipation of the game, so that their players walk onto the field with worries. Sometimes the so-called beautiful football is actually a double-edged sword. When stabbing others, it hurts the most. Own.

"...the result of pursuing perfection too much is going astray..."

About 20 minutes into the game, some commentators commented on the performance of the Portuguese team in this way.

"The strong midfield force made them misunderstand and perform misplaced. They didn't release their attack power, only simple defense..."

"Co-conductor of what should have been a wonderful Portuguese orchestra, Figo and Rui Costa didn't have a single useful touch in the first 20 minutes of the game, too bad..."

"The Spaniard completely controlled the situation on the pitch."

"Yes, especially their young people..."

"The midfielder named Belleron is full of aura... It's still Guti, he played as a midfielder when he first debuted, but I heard that he always played as a striker when he was in the youth team. I really didn't expect him to enter the first line The back of the team turned into a midfielder, and later he played as a midfielder..."

"He played as a midfielder for most of the club's time. I remember that when he was first selected for the national team, he also came in as a midfielder. This year he has turned into a midfielder. No matter where he is, his performance is quite outstanding. ..."

The various broadcasts are a bit boring because of the complete control on the field, so I can only find some other content to talk about.

Guti became the one who commented the most in their mouths.

Morientes, who was sitting on the bench, looked up from time to time to listen carefully, and then turned his head to look at Guti who was playing on the field.

From the time he got acquainted with Raul, the name Guti has always existed between him and Raul.

Sometimes Morun felt that Guti, who was only one year older than Raul, treated Raul as if he was raising a son.

This kind of Guti looks at himself like a father whose daughter has a boyfriend, and sometimes he really feels a little scary...

“Wow Jose Jose~~~”

The sudden yelling of his teammates made Morun regain his distracted thoughts. He stood up with his teammates and watched the situation on the field nervously.

"Guti, Guti!!!!"

The host of the Spanish TV broadcast yelled crazily.

At the same time, Guti's name was being called in broadcasts everywhere.

Guti on the field is stretching his arms, proudly showing his existence, and his flying blond hair is so dazzling in the sun.

At this moment, he is the center of attention.

At this time, I am the king!

The author has something to say: PS: I can’t write a game~~