coach legend

Chapter 273 European Champion

After finishing the second round of the Premier League, George, in the anticipation of all Blackburn fans, went to the European Super Cup.

Before European football, there were three major cups, commonly known as the three major European cups.They are the European Champions Cup, European Cup Winners' Cup and UEFA Cup.

The one with the highest gold content, or the first cup in Europe is the European Champions Cup.Because the UEFA Champions League is played by the league champions of each country's leagues.

The European Cup Winners' Cup is a competition for the cup winners of each country.

Among the three major cup competitions, the UEFA Cup has the lowest gold content.

Because they are all champions, you are also the champion of the European Cup, and I am also the champion of the European Cup.They are not convinced by each other, so what should we do?
Therefore, someone suggested that you let the champion of the European Cup be pulled out for a while.Let's see who is the true champion of Europe.So what was born was the UEFA Super Cup.

The UEFA Cup champion was kicked out because of his low gold content.Therefore, the UEFA Super Cup is produced between the champions of the UEFA Champions League and the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup.

However, since the UEFA Cup was reformed and the Cup Winners' Cup was merged into the UEFA Cup, there are now only two major European cups left.So the UEFA Super Cup is also a game between the Champions League winner and the UEFA Cup winner.

Blackburn won the UEFA Cup for the first time.But this time the opponent in the European Super Cup is Real Madrid, the world's number one giant.

Real Madrid is the greatest club in world football in the twentieth century.He has won 27 Spanish top league titles, [-] Spanish Copa del Rey titles and five Spanish Super Cup titles.Of course, if it is only a domestic champion, Real Madrid is also a giant in Spain.But the reason why Real Madrid is the world's No. [-] giant has a lot to do with their performance in Europe.

They have won eight Champions League titles and two UEFA Cup titles.Such astonishing achievements have also created the most brilliant giants in the [-]th century.

Now Real Madrid is in another heyday. In the Champions League final last season, they easily defeated Valencia with a score of [-]-[-].They have already won two Champions League titles in three years, and they were also La Liga champions last season.

With the reputation of Real Madrid and the strength of Real Madrid in the past few seasons, all the media are optimistic about Real Madrid in this game.And although it was a game between Real Madrid and Blackburn, the media was more about Real Madrid.

As soon as Real Madrid arrived in Monaco, countless media went to interview them.

Raul is facing the media, showing a very charming smile.He said very elegantly: "Blackburn? I know them. They also have a great defender like Blanco in their team. It should be very difficult to break through their defense."

During the interview with Savio, he revealed his nostalgia for Panucci. "Christian is one of the best right-backs I've ever seen. It should be very difficult to break through him. I really don't want to face him in the game."

Anyway, in the mouths of many Real Madrid players, Blanco and Panucci are the most mentioned.

But also, for the current Blackburn, Blanco and Panucci are the most famous.It is estimated that Blanco and Panucci are the two Real Madrid players who know the most about Blackburn.

It's like Blackburn players don't know their players when they face those teams such as the Czech First Division and the Swiss Super League.It is estimated that Real Madrid players are also very unfamiliar with Blackburn.Although Blackburn is also a Premier League team, but facing Real Madrid, it is automatically shorter.

Real Madrid can ask Blackburn from a high position.How many top league titles have you won?How many championships have you won?Have you achieved any success in Europe?Have you ever had some superstars in world football in your history?
Even now, do you have world-class players?
Real Madrid does have the qualifications to look down on Blackburn.Blackburn is now the most famous is Blanco and Panucci.It's a pity that Blanco is already a 35-year-old veteran, and Panucci is just a player on loan from Blackburn.

But what about Real Madrid?
Although the current Real Madrid is not as star-studded as the later Galacticos period.But it's still star-studded.

Among Real Madrid's strikers, there is currently the best striker in the world, who is also the prince of Madrid and the Spanish golden boy Raul.Unlike Raul who was in a sluggish state from 2004 to 2006, Raul is now in a hot state.Raul, who is only 23 years old, has been the main player in Real Madrid for five years.

And he is already the top scorer in the Spanish First Division and the top scorer in the Champions League once.Last year, he was named the best football player in the world by the International Federation of Football History and Statistics.

It can be said that Raul in 2000 is currently the best striker in world football.

Apart from Raul, Real Madrid captain Hierro is no less famous than Raul.From another perspective, Hierro is still the boss of Raul.It is the pinnacle of the Real Madrid defense.

In addition to Hierro and Raul, Real Madrid's left side is Savio.Is currently the best left midfielder in La Liga.Cooperate tacitly with Carlos, who is known as the world's number one left back.

As for the right side, needless to say, that is the famous Figo.

Any one of these Real Madrid players is a world football superstar.Looking down on Blackburn is also there.

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Because Blackburn has just finished playing the Premier League.

So it arrived one day later than Real Madrid.

The UEFA Super Cup is held at the Stade Louis II in Monaco.The Stade Louis II is the home stadium of the Monaco club.The Monaco club is a strong team in Ligue [-] and was also the Ligue [-] champion last season.

Because of the Monaco club, many fans have heard of Monaco.

But because the Monaco club participates in Ligue [-].Therefore, many Chinese fans will mistakenly think that Monaco is a French city. In fact, although Monaco has a very close relationship with France in history, it is not a French city.Monaco, where the Monaco Club is located, is the Principality of Monaco, which is an independent country.It is also the second smallest country in the world.

The Principality of Monaco is only a little bigger than the Vatican, and the whole country is only two square kilometers.

But regardless of the small size of the place, the per capita income of the Principality of Monaco is very high.And Monaco is a famous tourist attraction in Europe.

The Principality of Monaco is on the beautiful coast of the Mediterranean Sea. There are not only medieval-style streets and royal palaces, but also the famous Grand Casino and its surrounding luxury hotels to show you the long tradition and luxury of the "Belle Epoque", as well as tropical botanical gardens and oceans. Museums, the famous Open Tennis Tournament and the unrivaled Formula [-] car race in the city center all put this small country on the map of the world.

Although the lineup is famous, Blackburn is not as good as Real Madrid.But Blackburn's popularity among Monaco fans is no less than that of Real Madrid.

This is related to the current number of French players in Blackburn.The Principality of Monaco is indeed an independent country, but it is completely surrounded by France.Moreover, it was not clear with France in history. Now it is actually an independent country in name, but it is actually more like a city-state of France.

So they are naturally close to France.Most of the Monaco team are French players.

And Blackburn's left and right full-backs, Sagnol and Riise, are both from Monaco.And they are all very popular players in Monaco.

In addition to these two people, including Micoud and Pires, they are all very famous in Ligue [-].

Not to mention that Blanco, the second captain of the French national team, is now also in Blackburn.Monaco fans cheered as France won the World Cup and the European Cup.In their view, France's winning the World Cup and European Championships is the same as winning it themselves, and there is no difference.

So Blackburn came to Monaco, and Monaco fans are quite friendly to Blackburn.

"Blackburn?" Blanco was most welcome in Monaco.Many reporters are surrounding Blanco. "Blackburn is a very magical team. Blackburn just underwent a blood change two years ago, but the results in the past two years have been amazing. Last season, they won the Premier League No.4. Last season, they won the Premier League No. [-]. Two, the UEFA Cup champion. The upward trend is obvious, this is a very magical team. There are many young talents in it. I like Blackburn."

"Laurent, can you comment on Coach Levy?" A reporter who was familiar with Blanco stepped forward and asked Blanco.

"George." Blanco made a long voice.Unlike other Blackburn players, Blanco is now called directly by George's name.And George didn't object. "George is special. I've seen countless coaches, but George is the most special one."

"He is young, but he is very strong." Blanco paused, and continued: "He is full of confidence all over his body. His confidence affects the players around him all the time. Blackburn players, too. So very confident. They feel like they can beat any team in the world."

"Including Real Madrid?" a reporter interrupted.

"Of course. Blackburn is not afraid of any strong team in the world!" Blanco said with certainty.

"And George is very diligent. Regardless of any opponent, he will study for a long time. In order to study a game, George can even watch the opponent's recent game over and over again. I think hard work is the biggest reason for George's success at such a young age. "

The reporter who asked Blanco looked at Blanco in surprise.It was less than a month since Blanc went to Blackburn, but he praised George so much.

And George answered with a smile in front of the reporter.

"Real Madrid, that is the greatest team of the twentieth century. When I first became a coach, I thought it would be good to be able to play against Real Madrid. Real Madrid is the best team and the strongest in European football. A big team. Real Madrid is a great club with a glorious history and worthy of my respect." George admired Real Madrid very much.

"Raúl is the best striker in the world, he deserves the Player of the Year. Figo is the best right-winger in the world."

When the Spanish reporters heard George's words, they all took it for granted.Especially the pro-Real Madrid newspapers, in their view, any club in the world should have a pilgrimage attitude towards Real Madrid.

But fans familiar with George were surprised.When did George have such a good temper.

But before the reporter could react, George changed the subject. "But beating those so-called great teams and legendary clubs is the greatest joy of my life."

(End of this chapter)