Midfielder Ruler

Players from both sides went to the player tunnel one after another, leading to their respective locker rooms, making final preparations for the first round of the next UEFA Champions League semi-final.

Tang Zheng was the last one to walk towards the player tunnel. He looked around in place, feeling the deafening cheers and at the same time adjusted his emotions to make the state of excitement more intense.

"Taaaaaaaaaaaang—"

At this time, the Dortmund fans headed by the main stand took the lead in turning up the volume and collectively shouting Tang Zheng's surname.

Tang Zheng, who was walking towards the players' tunnel, paused. Hearing the chanting of the audience, he raised his arms high and responded with his thumbs. Then he clenched his right hand into a fist and slapped his left chest continuously.

German Sky TV received the live broadcast signal in advance, and the intoxicated voice of Marcel Leif, the commentator on the spot, was transmitted to the ears of every fan watching German Sky TV through the signal: "Listen... this is from Iduna Huge cheers at the Signal Park Stadium. Before the game, the fans at the scene called out the god in their hearts, the Great Wall of China! Don!! Last season, Dortmund was misjudged by the referee and missed the promotion. This season, the two teams drew together again , Which team will advance to the final? I think... the Dortmund fans at the scene already know it!"

All the players went to the locker room, and the stadium entered the stage of turf sprinkler maintenance. The fans in the stands were not idle. They actively adjusted their status or replenished their energy, making final preparations for the first round of the UEFA Champions League semi-final in half an hour.

The game is not just about the players, but also about the fans in the stands. They have to deter the players of the visiting team.

What is home field advantage?

Home field advantage is all about scaring away players!

As the last player Tang Zheng entered the locker room of the home team, assistant coach Zeliko Buvac closed the door of the locker room, and the noise from the scene stopped abruptly.

Klopp did not take the players to explain the game skills and tactics for the first time, he gave the time to the players themselves first.

Just after warming up, the players are sweaty and uncomfortable. Now it's time to enjoy a simple shower.

About ten minutes later, the players changed into a set of dry jerseys, then walked to the head coach Klopp, listening respectfully.

Klopp glanced at all the players present, the main players and the substitute players.

In fact, there is not much to say before the game. Before the game, there will be a detailed explanation of routine tactics every day.

The purpose is to let the players have a thorough understanding of tactics, and now it is more suitable to guide the players' mentality.

Captain Kyle missed all the remaining games of the season due to injury, and Pirlo also tore his right knee ligament in the second round of the Champions League quarter-finals and missed the rest of the season. It means that Dortmund now has to rely on young players...

The biggest advantage of young players is unlimited energy, but the disadvantage is also obvious.

This season's Champions League quarter-final second leg lacked an old player after the equalizer, so that the game fell into a long stalemate. If Tang Zheng hadn't turned the tide, it would be impossible for Dortmund to advance to the semi-finals of the Champions League.

This is what Klopp is very worried about, so he aimed at the spirit of the players before the game, that is to say, some inflammatory words.

Klopp is a head coach full of personality. He treats the players very well and is commensurate with the players' brothers. Everyone is convinced by him.

After some emotional speeches, the mental outlook of Dortmund players has changed significantly.

In the dressing room of the visiting team, Guardiola didn't say too many words of encouragement due to his personality. He was relatively well-behaved and repeated the tactical deployment that he had been urging for the past few days.

At the same time, the on-site commentator began to analyze the starting lineups of both sides of the game.

Compared with the quarter-finals of the Champions League, Dortmund's starting lineup has two position adjustments. Subotic, who returned from injury, replaced Santana, and Sven Bender replaced Pirlo, who missed the rest of the season due to injury.

There is only one position adjustment for Barcelona, ​​Bartra replaces Mascherano, and the other positions remain unchanged.

Goalkeeper Valdez, two full backs are Alba and Alves, central defenders are Pique and Bartra, three midfielders are Busquets, Xavi and Iniesta, Sanchez, Messi and Ped Luo Ding is at the forefront.

British Sky commentator Andy Gray noticed that Baltra replaced Mascherano. He laughed: "Obviously, Josep Guardiola is very concerned about the height advantage of Dortmund players. before your eyes."

"Mario Gotze is the shortest player in Dortmund, 1.76 meters, other players are over 1.8 meters, and there are several players over 1.85 meters. Maybe Barcelona can rely on their good Tiki-Taka to sling Real Madrid, but facing Dortmund, who are also good at pressing high, Barcelona doesn't have many options..."

Martin Taylor went on to say: "In the final analysis, the Dortmund player that Guardiola is most worried about is Don. In the Champions League quarter-finals last season, Don almost directed Dortmund's away game reversal. This game is played at the Signal Iduna Park Stadium. Don's performance is crucial, and if I'm not mistaken, the first task of Barcelona's away trip is to limit Don."

He Wei, the central 5 commentator who was also in the live commentary, was also connecting with colleagues in the domestic live broadcast room to discuss the pre-match preparations between the two sides, the possible strong dialogue during the game, and whether Tang Zheng can continue his 100% defensive Mei West's success rate and other topics.

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"Barcelona's recent record is indeed not ideal, but don't forget that they are already 14 points ahead of the second-placed Real Madrid in the domestic league. Any opponent should not be underestimated. The thrilling 3-2 victory over Malaga in stoppage time is unique. Miracle……"

When Klopp said this, assistant coach Zeliko Buvac whispered beside him: "Jurgen, there are still ten minutes."

Immediately, Klopp's voice changed: "Leave the rest of the time to everyone here, and organize your image. This is a game, and it is also a stage for you to show your best self. My goals have never been high. You guys know."

"Win beautiful!"

The players responded tacitly.

Cheerful laughter sounded in the locker room of the home team, and the tense atmosphere also changed.

As the captain, Tang Zheng also took the lead in arranging the hairstyle.

Except for Weidenfeller in 1980 and Piszczek in 1985, the Dortmund players are all in the 1980s and 1980s, and there are even post-90s like Gundogan and Gotze.

Since they are all young people, it is normal to care about personal image.

As Klopp said, this is a game, and it is also a stage to show the most perfect self.

Even Weidenfeller, a veteran over 30 years old, put hairspray on his head.

What about other young people?

Not long after, the hairstyles of the starting players were finished, and the UEFA staff also knocked on the door of the locker room of the home team, reminding them that they should go to the player tunnel and prepare to play.

At this moment, Tang Zheng suddenly called out to No. 2 goalkeepers Yan Junling and Shaxin who walked out of the locker room door in German: "Yan Junling, Nuri."

Yan Junling and Shaxin turned their heads to look at the same time, a little puzzled.

Tang Zheng clapped his palms and said loudly: "Brothers, come here, let's cheer together."

After all, he stretched out his right hand first, palm down.

Hummels and Lewandowski who were standing next to each other understood immediately, and quickly folded them on the backs of Tang Zheng's hands.

The other teammates imitated the example until Shaheen, who was farthest away, was stacked on top of him. Tang Zheng said loudly again: "Bayern, which we have beaten many times, can beat Real Madrid 4:1, do you have the confidence to beat Barcelona with the same big score? To report the shame of last season?"

Everyone was taken aback, and then looked at Tang Zheng tacitly.

Tang Zheng coughed lightly in embarrassment, and while repeating it, he secretly kicked Hummels: "Are you confident that you can beat Barcelona by a big score?"

It took a while for Hummels to react, and shouted in cooperation: "Of course I have confidence!!"

"What about you?" Tang Zheng looked at the other teammates.

"Of course, it must!!"

The other teammates blurted out without hesitation.

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The players left the locker room one by one. Klopp and his assistants Zeliko Buvac and Peter Kravitz smiled at each other, and they had greater confidence in the upcoming semi-finals of the Champions League!

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When players from both sides appeared in the player channel one after another, all TV stations with the rights to broadcast the UEFA Champions League also received the broadcast signal, which means that fans around the world watching the UEFA Champions League semi-finals through live TV can clearly see everything in the player channel.

Barcelona is dominated by Spanish domestic players and has no intersection with Dortmund players.

On the contrary, captain Tang Zheng and Sanchez had a relationship, they walked towards each other tacitly after seeing each other.

Tang Zheng spread his arms, hugged Sanchez, patted his back, and habitually complained: "Alexis, you're finally on the starting lineup, congratulations."

"You guy." Sanchez responded angrily.

"This is my home field, be honest with me, and be careful that I break your leg!"

Tang Zheng let go of Sanchez and said viciously.

"Cut!" Sanchez shrugged his shoulders disapprovingly: "Be careful I shake you so that you can't find the north."

"I hope you don't let me down." Tang Zheng still had that expression that made people see that he couldn't help punching him twice.

"We'll see."

Sanchez raised his right fist and held his head high.

"it is good."

Tang Zheng and Sanchez tacitly picked up their fists and lightly hit each other's fists, then returned to their respective camps, ready to go out.

Central 5 commentator He Wei saw this, and he gave popular science knowledge to the fans in front of the TV: "I think the fans in front of the TV must be very curious about Tang Zheng's excellent foot skills, which has something to do with Sanchez who played for Barcelona. It has a lot to do with it. According to Tang Zheng, when he played for River Plate, it was Sanchez who taught him how to master rhythm and dribbling skills, which means that Sanchez can be regarded as Tang Zheng's teacher..."

Many Chinese fans know about Tang Zheng after Tang Zheng played for Dortmund, and they don't know anything about his deeds in River Plate, so in this short period of time, He Wei also gave some fake fans some knowledge.

The core players of this game are also within the scope of the on-site director to capture wonderful shots, Messi, Xavi, Iniesta, Pedro, Lewandowski, Royce, Gotze, etc...

Tang Zheng and Messi are the core figures of both sides of the competition, and they are the key targets of the on-site director.

What was surprising was that Tang Zheng and Messi didn't have any communication in the player tunnel, not even a glance.

Not long after, the referee Kassai from Hungary stepped forward with his arms around the football.

Players from both sides followed their respective captains to the pitch, and the UEFA Champions League theme song "-League" sounded on the broadcaster at the Westfalun Stadium

At the same time, a huge poster slowly rose from the south stand of the Westphalon Stadium.

This huge poster is not a Dortmund cartoon fan holding a binoculars overlooking the Champions League trophy, but an animated version of Tang Zheng with a heroic image. He holds the Champions League trophy high with both arms, and steps on the animated Barcelona No. 10 Lionel Messi with his right foot.

There is a letter below, the general meaning in Chinese is: We have Tang who is omnipotent, but it is useless if you have Messi!

Players from both sides slowly walked towards the referee group, and each stood in half of the field. Tang Zheng and Messi also saw the huge TIFO show in the South Stand during the process of walking.

No one in this world can ignore things related to themselves, especially this Champions League semi-final.

Tang Zheng felt the excitement from the bottom of his heart, which was in stark contrast to that of the other party, Messi, who was very angry!

Central 5 commentator He Wei said with a smile: "Dortmund fans are really well-intentioned. They took the lead and gave the visiting Messi a blow! I don't know if Messi's mentality will be affected in the future. I personally hope that he can play the best. Level……"

Immediately, there was a handshake session between the two sides and the captain guessing the ball.

Tang Zheng lost the right to pick a side and automatically won the right to kick off.

The referee Kassai indicated that Harvey, who won the right to pick a side, chose a side. Harvey looked at the south and north stands, and the Dortmund fans on both sides showed a strong sense of presence, so he shook his head and smiled wryly.

Harvey didn't deliberately choose sides, but chose according to the half-court where his teammates stood.

Dortmund sits in front of the South Stand and Barcelona sits in front of the North Stand.

As the game approached, the frenzy at Westfalenstadion declined, but this did not mean that the home fans' mood declined. On the contrary, it could mean that they were gathering energy and waiting for the moment when the game started to explode.

"beep~"

At this moment, the referee Kassai blew his whistle, announcing the start of Dortmund's 2012-2013 UEFA Champions League semi-final against Barcelona at home.

"Aww-"

Lewandowski just kicked the football to Royce, and there was a deafening cheer at the Westfalen Stadium.

It was so loud that fans who didn't turn it down were taken aback.

The players on the field were not affected. Sanchez, Messi and Pedro pierced Dortmund's defensive half like three sharp swords, trying to steal the ball and counterattack immediately.

Royce didn't give them a chance, he handed the football to Tang Zheng strictly according to Klopp's tactical requirements.

Tang Zheng stepped on the football with his right foot and paused until Pedro stepped forward and tried to steal it before handing the ball to Gundogan.

Dortmund's overall formation gradually unfolded, using team strength to deal with Barcelona's pressure in the first round.