Super Marshal

That night, the Louis II Stadium in Monaco was brightly lit, as bright as day.

Although there were only nearly 20,000 fans in the stands, it still made a huge noise, making everyone who walked into the stadium feel the tense atmosphere of the Super Bowl.

Barcelona faces Bayern Munich and Guardiola challenges Gao Han. This is undoubtedly the most attractive aspect of European football today.

Before the game, both teams kept a low profile, especially Barcelona, ​​which has won three Champions League crowns.

Guardiola said in an interview with the media before the game that he did not care too much about the outcome of this game. He just regarded this game as a test and he hoped to hand in an excellent answer sheet during the game. .

Gao Han even said that Barcelona is better than he imagined. Bayern Munich's probability of winning is only 50%, and he needs every player to go all out.

"Everyone is looking forward to the mentoring meeting between Gao Han and Guardiola."

"But what is a bit surprising is that just now, when the two teams entered the stadium for training, the two mentors and apprentices who have deep feelings of friendship just shook hands and hugged enthusiastically at the exit of the player tunnel. Just separated.”

"Obviously, both Gao Han and Guardiola knew that fans all over the world would be watching them, so they deliberately kept a certain distance before the game because they did not want to expose their friendship to the media too much.

"Now we have the starting lineups for both teams."

"First, let's look at the Barcelona side."

"The goalkeeper is Valdes, the left side of the defense is Abidal, the right side is Daniel Alves, Puyol and Pique partner as central defenders, Busquets is behind, Xavi and Iniesta are up front, three players Form an inverted midfield triangle.”

"The front three is Henry on the left, Eto'o in the middle, and Messi on the right."

"It should be said that Guardiola sent out all his main players to play, and this game also showed his determination. He must deliver a satisfactory answer in front of teacher Gao Han."

"Let's look at Bayern Munich's side."

"Gao Han also used all his main players in this game. The goalkeeper is Neuer, and the defense from left to right is Marcelo, Hummels, Lucio and Lahm."

"The three players in the midfield are Vidal, Schweinsteiger and Modric, and the front trident is Ribery, Aguero and Robben. It should be said that Bayern Munich players are not as famous as Barcelona, ​​but from the beginning Judging from last season’s performance, our strength is not inferior to that of La Liga giants.”

"So, we have absolutely reason to believe that this will be a wonderful fight between dragons and tigers."

"This master-disciple showdown has also attracted the attention of fans around the world early on. We will broadcast it live in more than 160 countries. This has also set a record for the highest ratings in the history of the European Super Cup."

"Both teams have now returned to the locker room to prepare, and the game is about to start."

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It was noisy outside, but in the home team's dressing room at the Stade Louis II, every Barcelona player felt like they were facing an enemy.

The players were divided into two rows and each sat in front of the wardrobe. Guardiola stood among them with a solemn look on his face.

"I believe that I don't need to say more. Everyone knows that the opponent in this game is the strongest team we have encountered in the past year. Their players all have outstanding personal abilities, and their head coach They are the premier team in football today and they have maintained a winning streak over the past year."

The last time Barcelona lost was in April. At that time, they had already won the league title in advance, so Guardiola joined the second team. As a result, they lost an upset away game, and they have not lost again since then.

In the past season, Barcelona was unstoppable whether in La Liga or the Champions League. Even Ferguson's Manchester United failed to snipe them in the Champions League final. This also made every player full of confidence.

Each of them firmly believes that, as the outside media said, if there is a team in today's football that can defeat Gao Han and his Bayern Munich, it must be Guardiola and his Barcelona.

"Let me remind everyone that our advantage is possession of the ball. Ensuring possession is the first thing we have to do. I know Gao Han very well, and I know that he will definitely try every means to destroy our possession of the ball."

"But we must not be in a hurry. You must believe that Gao Han and his Barcelona are not invincible. Like all teams, they have serious flaws, but they are very good at using their advantages to cover up during the game. We have flaws, and what we have to do is tear apart their disguise and expose their flaws.”

Guardiola said this and looked at Busquets.

Just now, he got Bayern Munich's starting lineup and he saw Vidal.

Based on his understanding of Gao Han and Bayern Munich's lineup last season, he can judge that Gao Han's purpose of using Vidal is to force Busquets.

Busquets is the lifeblood of Barcelona. Guardiola knows it, and Gao Han knows it even better.

The player himself obviously understood this, so he raised his head and looked at Guardiola with questions asking for help. He hoped that the coach could tell him what he should do.

Guardiola wanted to remind him, but in the end he said nothing and just nodded towards Busquets.

"You performed well last season, Sergio, just go out and play like you normally do and I'm sure you can do it."

When the competition reaches this level, there are really not many bells and whistles anymore, it is completely a competition of pure strength.

Then there is the concept.

Guardiola's Barcelona wants to control the ball and is good at controlling the ball. As long as they can control the ball, Bayern Munich is doomed.

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"Barcelona must never be allowed to control the ball smoothly, and I want you to remember this at all times."

In the visiting team's locker room, Gao Han reminded the players in a very serious tone.

"If Barcelona controls the ball and we lose the ball, there is only one outcome and that is death!"

The eleven starting Bayern Munich players all nodded heavily as if facing a formidable opponent.

They are indeed good at passing and controlling, but if they want to play with the ball, they can't even catch up with Barcelona.

This team has played possession for decades and all the players are built for it.

"Barcelona's Achilles' heel is Busquets. This player is very young, just 20 years old. He has been the main player for one season and his stability has yet to be tested. So, Arturo, your task is to keep an eye on him."

Vidal nodded heavily, "Understood."

Bayern Munich's defensive weakness is on the left side. Marcelo and Hummels are both too young, while Barcelona's opposing Barcelona has Messi and Alves on the right side, which is exactly the offensive channel of the La Liga giants, so the test is very severe.

It should be said that both teams have their own weaknesses and hidden dangers. It depends on who catches the opponent's weakness first and who scores the goal first.

"Bastian and Luca, you need to be closer in this game. Xavi and Iniesta will be left to you to defend. Especially you, Bastian, be sure to return to defense at any time."

Schweinsteiger and Modric both nodded heavily.

"The combination of Marcelo, Messi and Alves is very complementary, just like what we have been practicing from last season to now, don't make a move easily, follow the opponent, keep communicating with your teammates, and control their wings. Cross the ball, cut inside and leave it to your teammates.”

Marcelo also nodded solemnly.

He knows very well that his side will definitely be the target of the opponent's attack. If he is not handled well, he may become the number one sinner of the team's loss.

"Remember, this game will be very difficult. There is no skill at all. Barcelona will definitely control the ball. They will desperately control the ball. We must focus on the whole team and use the overall coordination to restrain their passing and control. , once he gets the ball, he quickly moves to the frontcourt as soon as possible.”

"After the frontcourt players get the ball, the first principle is not to lose the ball. After getting the ball, they organize the offense. They must not be anxious or chaotic."

When Gao Han said this, he looked at every player present with an extremely confident look.

"You have to believe me. As long as you play according to the way we arranged and practiced before the game and don't take the initiative to make mistakes, the opponent will not get the slightest chance, and the final victory will belong to us."

Gao Han's words excited everyone present.

In the minds of all Bayern Munich players, he is the undoubted king.

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"The two teams entered the stadium one after another under the leadership of the referee."

"Just before this game, Barcelona announced that the team's number one superstar Ronaldinho would transfer to AC Milan, and Atletico Madrid's superstar David Villa, who was originally selected by Guardiola, also failed. Joining, this means that Guardiola can only arrange Henry to start in this game."

"As for Bayern Munich, Van Bommel also moved to AC Milan and was replaced by Vidal."

"Now let's see how both teams perform."

"The first to kick off is Bayern Munich."

With the referee's whistle, the much-anticipated European Super Cup finally kicked off.

Standing in the center circle, Aguero quickly kicked the ball to Robben, who passed it directly back to the defense. Lucio was not in a hurry after getting the ball, but stopped at his feet and waited for Barcelona's striker. After Eto'o grabbed the ball, he passed it to the right and handed it to Lahm.

Lahm dribbled the ball forward along the right, but Henry came to defend immediately and had no chance. With a dunk, he passed it back to Modric, then to Bastian Schweinsteiger, and then moved to the left. .

But Marcelo was pressed by Messi and passed back to Hummels immediately.

"Bayern Munich obviously didn't want to give up possession from the beginning, and now Barcelona is pressing higher."

"Hummels took the ball, moved it to the right again, and handed it to Lahm."

"Lahm stopped the ball well, took it forward, passed the center line, and passed it to Robben."

"Robben took the ball with his back, had no chance, and then passed it back to Lahm."

"Bayern Munich was very active on the right after the opening, but Barcelona's pressing was also very fierce."

"Ram didn't have a chance, so he passed the ball back to the defense."

"Lucio... Schweinsteiger, a long pass to the right."

"Robben, stop the ball, make a beautiful smash, start cutting inside, and pass the ball into the penalty area with your left foot."

"Have the opportunity!"

"Oh, Puyol reacted very quickly. He blocked Ribery and got stuck in position to head the ball to clear the ball."

"Bayern Munich's attack is still very threatening. Robben has been very active this season. After stopping the ball with a fake move, he deceived Abidal and then spiked the ball inside. Then he passed the ball to the right of the goal with his left foot. Side, the whole process is done in one go.”

"Corner kick for Bayern Munich."

"This is also an offensive weapon that the Bundesliga giants are very good at, and Ribery takes the penalty."

"Let's take a look at this corner kick attack, take it out and land it in the penalty area..."

"Later point...danger...Lucio..."