Chapter 295: Intensive schedule

Points tied Real Madrid. Although Valencia still ranked second due to goal difference, it made Valencia full of great confidence. The result of this confidence is that in the next Champions League group stage, they won a brilliant victory!

Originally, because of the words that Tiger had said lightly in an interview before, Austria's Graz played this game with the mentality of fighting for a breath, not to mention that their situation is not bad now. If they can beat Valencia, the hope of qualifying will increase a lot - at least in the last round, they only need to get one point from Manchester United, which may qualify in advance, and then they can qualify from this group...

Graz, who had this hope, showed a very outstanding state in the first half, but in front of Valencia, whose state and momentum had begun to reach its peak, this resistance seemed so insignificant.

Just five minutes into the game, Tiger created a corner kick through a breakthrough. Mendieta took the corner kick, and Ayala, who inserted the ball headed the ball to score, opening the first record for the team!

In the following game, every breakthrough of Tiger made Graz's defenders feel miserable. Although they did not concede the ball for the rest of the first half, Tiger's breakthrough in the 35th minute basically lost hope of victory.

After being beautifully removed by Tiger, Graz's defender Park Lirasnigra defeated Tiger, who was already in a one-on-one position. Although this move prevented Graz from losing another goal, it allowed them to fight one less person on the court.

Graz, who was beaten up in full, completely collapsed shortly after the start of the second half. In the 50th minute, Villa received a straight pass from Alberda and shot directly and was saved by the opponent's goalkeeper. Tiger appeared in front of the ball at the first time. What he had to do next was just a light push, and Valencia immediately expanded the score to 2-0.

Ten minutes later, Tiger made a straight pass from the middle, and Kili made a diagonal pass to score, three to zero.

Villa, who had been running tirelessly before the end of the game, finally scored two goals. In the 88th minute and the third minute of stoppage time, he received assists from Vicente and Tiger, who came on the bench, scored. The five-to-zero score made Graz's home fans silent and also allowed Valencia to qualify in advance. In another game, Manchester United was tied 1-1 by Panasinacos, and with the same nine points, the goal difference was four less than Valencia. At the same time, in terms of win-loss relationship, he also lagged behind Valencia because of the 1-1 home and 0-0 away away games, giving up the first place in the group. Valencia led Graz to three-pointers and defeated Graz twice at the same time. Even if they lost to Panasinacos in the last round, they could not beat Valencia and entered the quarterfinals one round ahead of the round.

"Although we qualify one round ahead of schedule, we will still strive for victory in the last game. Being the first in the group will give us a more favorable schedule in the knockout round."

After the game, Cooper said with great enthusiasm that the recent continuous victory in the league and the Champions League has also increased the reputation of the Argentine coach again!

Last season, Cooper basically set a strategy to attack the Champions League from the middle of the season, and maintained the top four in the league. However, this season, Cooper, who has a Champions League bottom, is no longer satisfied with rushing to the championship on a certain front, and at the same time, he is trying to get what he wants now.

What's more, even if Valencia is not better than last season in the main lineup this season, her overall strength is much stronger and she has the strength to attack on both fronts. Although it may lead to unpleasantness between the two ends, it is a kind of confidence in herself and the team!

Which giants will give up the Champions League or the league to compete for another honor? There are many teams that do this, but they are definitely not considered giants. Cooper gave up the league to a certain extent last season and won the Champions League, and he naturally won't do such things again this season. If he does it again, it will also be a blow to his own reputation.

If you want to be a famous coach, you naturally need to have your own courage. This kind of courage is a bit boring, but it really has its meaning.

Although the rotation in the first half of the season brought certain ups and downs to Valencia's performance, it naturally has its benefits, that is, Valencia's main players have not consumed much physical fitness. Now it is less than three months before the end of the season, and there are only about twenty games to play. Even if the main players keep playing, as long as there is no injury, the main players can persist until the end. Even if someone is injured, outstanding substitutes such as Vicente, Alberda, and Karu can still stand up.

"Next, we will launch an attack on the Champions League and the league champions! Now we are the same as Real Madrid and have already qualified in the Champions League in advance. Compared with any opponent, we are on the same starting line. As long as we can do the best than all our opponents, we will win the final victory! Before that, I need your whole heart to do, adjust your state, and create a great season together!"

After returning to Valencia from Austria, Cooper immediately summoned all the players and announced their next game policy to them - this kind of move is very necessary, at least the goals are consistent, and the players will not be distracted!

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The goal is consistent, there are no wounded, and they work together - Valencia, who has all this, immediately went hand in hand in the league and the Champions League - Like last season, the Spanish Cup of Dec was abandoned by Cooper, and their goals are now only two, that is, the Champions League and the Spanish Super League.

In the 26th round of the league, Valencia welcomed Osasuna at home. Although the players were a little out of shape just after returning from Austria, they won the victory in the most labor-saving method - Mendieta instigated in the middle, Tiger made a wonderful pass at the front of the penalty area, Villa in the penalty area pushed the ball to score - 1-0, Valencia defeated Osasuna at home, and continued to score with Real Madrid, who beat his opponent four-zero in this round.

Three days later, in the last round of the second stage of the Champions League group stage, Valencia only had to defeat Panasinacos to win the first place in the group, and they did this. Although they were tied by their opponents in the game, Tiger's sixth goal in the Champions League this season defeated Panasinacos 2-1 at home and won the first place in the group. Manchester United advanced to the same point after defeating Graz three-to-zero.

The benefits of winning the first place in the Champions League group stage were soon revealed. Valencia met with the second place in another group Arsenal - although this is also a strong opponent, this season Arsenal entered the knockout stage for the first time after returning to the Champions League game. In terms of experience in this regard, they are far inferior to Valencia, who won the Champions League before. Manchester United, who ranked second in the group, was more unlucky. They met with a strong opponent and an opponent who was determined to revenge, Bayern Munich.

Spain occupied three seats in the quarterfinals of this Champions League. Although Barcelona was rushed to the League Cup in the first stage of the group stage, La Coruna and Real Madrid both qualified. Their opponents are Galatasaray and Leeds United. It is worth mentioning that the Serie A team that has been the most competitive in the Champions League was wiped out in the group stage this time. Inter Milan was unexpectedly eliminated by Helsingborg of Sweden in the qualifiers. Juventus was drowned in the first stage of the group stage. AC Milan and Lazio returned in the second stage of the group stage. The tragic situation of the annihilation also made La Liga gloat - are you embarrassed to say that you are the world's number one league? Now the world's number one league is our La Liga!

Cooper was in a good mood after returning from the draw. Although Arsenal is not the weakest in the quarterfinals, it is definitely not the strongest. Valencia, who has no background, can draw such a bad draw. Moreover, they are in the second half. After passing Arsenal, they will face the winner between La Coruña and Leeds United. Compared with the top half of Real Madrid, Manchester United and Bayern, which is still acceptable.

However, four days later, Cooper's good mood was immediately wiped out - Valencia lost to Celta unexpectedly 2-3 away. In this game, Valencia's players performed poorly, but their luck was too bad. Three must-scoring goals were either hit on the goal frame or saved by the opponent's goalkeeper. Although Tiger and Mendita scored two goals, they were still defeated by Celta who was crazy!

Fortunately, the game was held in advance - amid the prayers of countless Valencia fans, Mallorca bravely defeated Real Madrid 1-0 at home. Luke's header in the first half scored three-pointers for Mallorca at home. In the first round of the game, Real Madrid also lost to Mallorca at home. This team that Cooper trained successfully helped the old coach and made him infinitely close to the fourth place.

The points are still the same. Valencia ranked second because of goal difference and 1-1 away loss to Real Madrid in the first round. The collision between the two sides will determine the trend of the entire season!

This game will be held between the two rounds of the Champions League knockout round, which also means that the period starting in April will be an extremely difficult process for both Valencia and Real Madrid.

On April 1st, Valencia will welcome Espanyol at home, and the away game against Arsenal will be in four days. However, at this time, Cooper no longer intends to retain any strength. He will win this opponent and then calmly welcome the next intensive schedule!

However, for Tiger, the difficult test during this period is simply not inferior to the European Championship.

After playing against Celta on March 18, Tiger flew back to London to prepare for the national team's match - on March 24 and March 28, England faced Finland at home and Albania away, and then on April 1, he would face Espanyol at home in Valencia, and then on April 5, away against Arsenal, followed by April 8, away against Vallecano, April 14, home against Real Madrid in the league, and on April 18, home against Arsenal at the Champions League...

This is Tiger's itinerary in this month. I won't talk about playing seven games in a month, but see where he wants to play games - on March 18th he was at Celta, on March 24th at Liverpool, on March 28th at Albania, on April 1st at Valencia, on April 5th at London, on April 8th at Madrid to play Valencia, and on April 14th at Valencia - at this time he was really settled and played two consecutive games in Valencia...

Not to mention that he will start in these games. Just looking at this schedule is enough to make everyone breathe a breath and then scold: "Fuck!"

But Tiger himself didn't care much about this.

On March 19, after landing at Liverpool's Renon International Airport, reporters who had been waiting for a long time flocked to him and began to ask him various questions.

"The national team had two draws and one loss before. Do you have any ideas about this?"

"We didn't play well in those two games, especially in the last game at Wembley. We were both tired at the time and lost to Germany... But I think we are now very different from that time," Tiger replied.

"The next game against Finland will be the first official game directed by the new head coach Eriksen, and it is also the first time in the history of the English national team that was directed by a foreign coach... What do you think about this?"

"Eriksen is a very outstanding coach. I played against him when he was in Valencia... No matter what nationality the coach is, we will play our own game." Tiger didn't say much about this question. Although those two games were definitely not a pleasant memory for Eriksen. Lazio, whom he led, was beaten by Valencia on the road, Tiger didn't think that this coach would make any trip to him in a petty way - he was always strong and no one would come to do anything against him.

"This game is the first time since 1962 that England has arranged the home court of the official game outside Wembley Stadium... Do you have any ideas?"

"I don't have any ideas... After all, I don't play many games with the national team, but I'm also familiar with Anfield Stadium. Although Wembley Stadium is being built, we will also perform better when playing games in other places."

"The next time you will play seven games in a month and fly around in many places at the same time. Are you under pressure?"

"It's certain that we are tired, but professional players always encounter these things... Are there many games in seven games a month? I hope we can play seven games in the World Cup a year later, and it doesn't matter how tired it is." Tiger replied with a smile.

After answering countless questions, Tiger escaped from the reporters. Although he is now used to being surrounded by reporters, it also makes him sweat.

"It's so tiring." Tiger sighed after he kept getting into the car sent by the national team.

Although the next game was very intensive, Tiger really didn't care too much. His position was determined and he wouldn't look very tired on the court, because he was a player who basically didn't return to defense and just focused on the offense, which allowed him to better allocate his physical fitness on the court, and his performance in offense also allowed all coaches to tolerate this, so in fact, the intensive schedule did not cause him too much trouble.

On the contrary, flying back and forth makes him feel a little tired. Although there will be no problem with jet lag, those who are used to running back and forth know that there will always be a little unacceptable to the local environment. Even though Tiger is used to this kind of life, it will still have a certain impact.

However, Tiger is not afraid or tired now, because since the beginning of this year, there has been a fire burning in his heart. He wants to win all the games, win all the championships, suppress all the players with his performance, and use his performance to let those who did not make him elected as the World Football Master to see if he is worthy of the World Football Master!

Zidane, one day, I will use my performance on the court to let you know that in the face-to-face competition, you are not as good as me, and I am the best player in the world now!

The only regret is that Juventus has been eliminated in the Champions League, and he has no chance to play against Zidane for the time being...

During this period, Tiger even had an idea - should he transfer to Serie A? In Serie A, he used his performance to overwhelm Zidane and prove that he was the best one!

Of course, he just thought about it. At least at this time, he would not affect his performance on the court for such a reason - whether he is the best player in the world, kicked with his feet, not with his mouth.

The next intensive schedule and one strong opponent after another are certainly a challenge, but it is also a way for him to prove himself!

Whether in the national team, in the club, whether in the league, Real Madrid, or Arsenal, I have to prove to everyone with my performance that I am the best one.

How to prove it? It's very simple! Defeat them! Lead the entire team to defeat them!

Yes, the next step is to play very intensive games, but before the national team competition starts on March 24, I still have a week of rest, enough to give myself a good rest, and then welcome all the next opponents in the best condition.

Not only the next seven games, Tiger will not think about any rest until the end of the season. Only when the season ends will it be his real rest.

ps: In the slow adjustment... Lao Guo wants to beat himself.
Chapter completed!