Midfielder Ruler

Chapter 277 Super Death Group

The start of the 2012-2013 UEFA Champions League group draw and UEFA awards ceremony was no different from the past. First, the host Infantino introduced the process of the draw ceremony and the best European player awards to the audience.

Immediately afterwards, the on-site big screen reviewed the highlights of the 2011-2012 UEFA Champions League, from the fight in the group stage to the bloody battle in the knockout round, and then to the glorious moment when Chelsea beat Bayern Munich for the first time in the final.

Before the new season group draw, UEFA Secretary-General Infantino also introduced the relevant principles of this draw.

The process went quickly, and former Manchester United superstar Dennis Law was responsible for drawing out the specific groups of the eight first-tier teams.

Porto in Group A, Arsenal in Group B, AC Milan in Group C, Real Madrid in Group D, Chelsea in Group E, Bayern Munich in Group F, Barcelona in Group G, Manchester United in Group H.

After Denis Law's task was completed, it was the turn of 1995 European Footballer of the Year George Weah to draw the second team. The first team to be drawn was Shakhtar Donetsk, who were drawn into Group E where Chelsea were.

Immediately, the 2011-2012 Premier League champions Manchester City were drawn into Group D where Real Madrid is located, and the atmosphere on the scene became obviously tense.

There are three fierce third-tier teams in the Champions League this season-Dortmund, Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain.

If one of their teams draws to Group D, it will be an absolute group of death!

Valencia, which almost became the first-tier team, was drawn to Group F where Bayern Munich is located, and it also has the possibility of becoming the death group.

Soon, the grouping of the sixteen teams was determined, and the live director's shots were given to Klopp, Ancelotti and Conte.

Due to the avoidance rules of the same Football Association, it is impossible for Dortmund to draw Group B and Group F, which means that they may draw Group D with Real Madrid and Manchester City.

According to the nature of UEFA's past draws, it is also very possible to draw Barcelona and Benfica in Group G.

Of course, if given a choice, Klopp would never choose these two groups.

If two groups had to choose one group, he would rather go to Group G.

The group draw continued, and the tense atmosphere became more and more obvious.

The third team drawn first was Galatasaray, they were drawn to Group H, and then the third team drawn by Gullit was Lille, Olympiacos, Anderlecht.

Four relatively weak third-tier teams were drawn out, and the atmosphere was more tense than before...

The group draw has been carried out so far, and the groups that have drawn three teams are Group B, Group C, Group F and Group H.

The remaining four third-tier teams are Borussia Dortmund, Juventus, Paris Saint-Germain and Sparta Moscow.

Except for the limited strength of Sparta Moscow, which can be ignored, the other three teams cannot be underestimated, especially Dortmund and Paris Saint-Germain.

Dortmund double-beat AC Milan in the 1/8 finals of the Champions League last season, and almost eliminated Barcelona in the 1/4 finals.

In the new season, Paris Saint-Germain is ambitious and has bought powerful stars Ibrahimovic, Thiago Silva, Ravezzi and Lucas Jr., and their strength is terrifying.

Juventus also won the Serie A championship last season, with strong strength.

The head coaches of Group A, Group D, Group E, and Group G who did not draw the third-tier teams in the group were a little disturbed.

The best way to get out of the group is to avoid strong teams, so they all want to draw Sparta Moscow, the weakest team in the third tier.

Gullit randomly took out one of the remaining four small balls, unscrewed it, raised the corner of his mouth, and said with a smile: "Paris Saint-Germain!"

Immediately, the on-site director switched shots and gave Real Madrid coach Mourinho and Manchester City coach Mancini a close-up shot of their faces.

If Paris Saint-Germain draws Group D, it will be an absolute group of death!

But it was a false alarm, Paris Saint-Germain drew Porto and Dynamo Kyiv in Group A.

Meanwhile, Paris Saint-Germain coach Carlo Ancelotti let out a sigh of relief.

However, Real Madrid coach Mourinho and Manchester City coach Manic stared wide-eyed, and their faces were very ugly, because the team that Gullit drew next was Dortmund, the strongest in the third tier.

In terms of strength, Dortmund is stronger than the second-tier teams, and can even beat some first-tier teams.

Borussia Dortmund coach Klopp, players Tang Zheng, Hummels and Pirlo all looked down, worried about being drawn into Group D.

Central 5 commentator He Wei said: "Now there are still three groups that have not drawn the third-tier teams, which are Group D, Group E and Group G. The best result for Dortmund is undoubtedly to draw Chelsea and Shakhtar Donetsk. Group E..."

However, before the words fell, the guest Gullit had already unscrewed the group number ball.

Everyone's focus is on Gullit's hands, for fear of missing any moment.

Dortmund fans, Real Madrid fans and Manchester City fans sitting in front of the TV held their breath for fear of being drawn together.

German Sky commentator Marcel Leif joked: "Dortmund advocates offense, so it shouldn't be drawn..."

Halfway through saying this, his face froze and his eyes widened.

In the live broadcast, Gullit turned the group number slip in his hand and said seriously: "D!"

"Wow—"

Suddenly, the Grimaldi Conference and Cultural Center was in an uproar, and they all looked at Mourinho, Mancini and Klopp.

"Unbelievable!" Central 5 commentator He Wei's tone was very exaggerated: "Dortmund is actually drawn in Group D. They will be in the same group as Real Madrid and Manchester City boys! The group of death in this season's Champions League group stage has been born!"

"I once thought that Dortmund would draw Barcelona and Benfica in Group G, but the result was unexpected. Dortmund was in Group D!" German Sky commentator Marcel Leif seemed to be comforting himself: "In front of the TV Dortmund fans don’t have to worry, last season Dortmund drew with Arsenal at home and away, and almost eliminated Barcelona in the quarter-finals of the Champions League, so it may not be without the power to fight..."

The La Liga champions, the Premier League champions and the Bundesliga champions were drawn in the same group, which reminded many on-site commentators of the UEFA Champions League group draw in the 1998-1999 season, when Barcelona, ​​Manchester United and Bayern Munich were drawn in the same group.

During the speech, Spartak Moscow was drawn to Group G, and the last remaining Juventus naturally fell into the arms of Group E.

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Although a total of 24 teams from the three classes were all drawn, the last eight fourth-class teams also received attention. After all, the fourth class still hides the 2011-2012 Eredivisie champion Ajax.

If Ajax is drawn into a relatively balanced group, a new group of death can also be formed.

If Ajax draws Group D, it will be fun, four league titles, unprecedented excitement.

British Sky commentator Andy Gray took advantage of the legendary Italian central defender Cannavaro to walk towards the draw. He turned to his partner Martin Taylor and said: "Which group do you think the rest of Ajax will draw?"

"To be honest, at this moment, I would rather hope that Ajax will be drawn into Group D," Martin Taylor said.

"Why?" Andy Gray didn't understand: "Aren't you already a Dortmund fan? Why do you want to add chaos to Group D?"

"This is not to add chaos, it is to make the game more beautiful!"

Two minutes later, Andy Gray looked at Martin Taylor meaningfully: "Your suggestion is approved by God!"

At the Grimaldi Conference and Cultural Center, Mourinho, Mancini, and Klopp were already powerless to complain. It’s fine if they draw each other, and you’ll have a team of Eredivisie champions Ajax.

Is it fun?

The four teams drawn in Group D may not be very happy, but the media reporters are very excited because they have enough news to write next.

Last season's UEFA Champions League group draw, both Manchester City and Dortmund were drawn into the death group, and only Dortmund stood out from the group.

This season's Champions League group draw will draw the four league champions into one group. It is really exciting to think about it.

The Bernabéu, Westphalia, Etihad and Amsterdam, these are the devil's home stadiums resounding throughout Europe, and now every game in Group D this season will be a good show, how can you not be excited?

The expressions of Pirlo and Hummels are almost the same as Klopp's, which are relatively low.

On the contrary, there were two more emotions in Tang Zheng's eyes - excitement and anticipation.

The 2012-2013 UEFA Champions League group draws are all over. Many people are still pondering over the drawing of the Super Death Group. The host Infantino has introduced the process into the announcement of the best players in Europe.

After the first round of voting by journalists from 53 European countries, Iniesta, Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo entered the top three.

Tang Zheng, who helped Dortmund win two consecutive league titles, was behind Cristiano Ronaldo by three points.

Tang Zheng's failure to enter the final top three made the Chinese media somewhat regretful, but 2012 was the year of the competition, and Iniesta's outstanding performance helped Spain win the European Cup.

Barcelona only won the King's Cup last season, but Messi scored 14 goals in the Champions League last season, tying AC Milan's famous Altafini's single-season scoring record in the Champions League.

Cristiano Ronaldo helped Real Madrid snatch the league title from Barcelona, ​​and entered the semi-finals of the Champions League. He also performed well in the European Cup. There is no controversy about entering the top three.

Therefore, there is no dispute that Iniesta, Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo entered the top three in the selection of the best players in Europe. Only the Chinese media, fans and Dortmund fans feel sorry.

In the end, UEFA President Michel Platini and European Sports Magazine Union Chairman Hao Zishu were invited to the stage. Platini announced that Iniesta had won the title of European Player of the Year in 2012, and European Sports Magazine Union Chairman Hao Tsushu Responsible for awards.

The 2012-2013 UEFA Champions League group draw and the UEFA awards ceremony came to an end, which is really joyful and sad...

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