football's most handsome

Chapter 158

The situation on the court was unexpectedly fierce, and no one expected that Zaragoza would fight Deportivo to such an extent.

One is the overlord of the league this season, the overlord who dominates the standings; the other is the soy sauce party of La Liga, who usually has no sense of presence at all. Who would have thought that he would be calm and calm when facing Barcelona, ​​Real Madrid, and Valencia Deportivo, how could they be so helpless against Zaragoza?

"But I want to say, the feeling of this game in La Coruña is... a little helpless and pampered?" Frank was a little thoughtful, and Dean looked at him in horror: "What did you say?" ?!"

"Don't you think? The situation on the field is like a couple playing games. Zaragoza resists hysterically and makes a fuss. On the other side, Deportivo, the boyfriend, is very calm. Controlling while calming down, and making the battle look intense, so that the girlfriend won't be hysterical..."

Dean looked back at the situation on the field and felt that what Frank said made sense: "...but Deportivo have scored two goals at this moment."

"That's something you can't help, after all, your own strength is here..."

"... I'm too lazy to talk to you!"

When these two people are gagging here, the game on the field is still going on. After all, Zaragoza can be regarded as a stress response. However, this kind of resistance cannot last the entire game. After all, there is still a period of weakness. Coupled with the fact that Deportivo on the opposite side didn't seem to care about their offense at the moment, Zaragoza was a little depressed for a while.

And it was this moment of frustration that made their attack slow down. It was in this short buffer period that the Deportivo players quickly seized this two-level attack, and an attack took shape in an instant!

No.205 minutes, Riquelme sent a beautiful long pass in the transition of offense and defense. After Fernando Gago unloaded the ball from his chest, he still brought the ball to Zaragoza under the entanglement of Mobilia. In the restricted area, then shoot!

Although under the interference of Mobilia, this shot was not very powerful and was directly confiscated by Luis Garcia, but this time the attack seemed to be the clarion call for Deportivo to attack. They started Gradually take the initiative on the court and put pressure on Zaragoza.

No.207 minutes, Riquelme scored the ball in midfield, Riquelme cut in after receiving the ball, and then passed the ball to David Silva who inserted in, David Silva raised the ball Sending it into the penalty area, Diego Forlan shook his head and headed the ball high under the attack of the two central defenders.

No.301 minutes, after Riquelme received a cross from Jorge Valente, he took a shot at the front of the penalty area and the football flew to the far corner of the goal. Luis Garcia quickly made a Throwing sideways, throwing the ball straight out.

Zaragoza also quickly launched a counterattack. They lasted so long under the high pressure of Deportivo and finally found their chance - Xavi Moreno dribbled the ball from the side and was cleared by Capdevila. , Zaragoza's corner kick.

Oscar Gonzalez took a corner, and Capdevila was unable to clear the ball very far after being interfered by Mobilia, the ball was intercepted by Generello outside the penalty area and passed straight to Sapa Tell, who shot straight at the ball, Diego Lopez flew to press the ball under him.

This back and forth entanglement lasted until No.404 minutes. Seeing that there was less than 1 minute left in the first half of the game, Zaragoza finally began to gradually relax.

The first half is finally coming to an end.

...is it really over?

Juan and his Deportivo have something to say!

Diego Lopez delivered the goal kick and Capdevila sent a long pass from the back.

Pablo Ibáñez jumped up and gave the ball to Riquelme who was following up. Riquelme quickly crossed the ball after receiving the ball. After David Silva who quickly followed, David Silva directly and quickly passed the ball to Riquelme who was responding in the middle!

Deportivo's triangle offense!

Riquelme made a beautiful feint as he pretended to pass to Diego Forlán on the right, a move that caught the attention of Zaragoza defender Gabriel Milito, even the cameras Be deceived by him.

His feet are raised high, as if he is going to make a long pass!

However, when the camera panned and failed to catch the ball, they snapped back just in time to see Riquelme put the ball back to his feet beautifully before dribbling it past Gabriel Milito. over!

This breakthrough immediately set off a chain reaction!

Ricardo Quaresma comes out of the box to meet, Riquelme quickly transfers the ball to his feet, then chooses to go forward quickly, Ricardo Quaresma slightly stops the ball under his feet After a second or two, he quickly turned around and sent Riquelme a deadly pass with his feet raised!

Riquelme slanted (,) into the penalty area, Zaragoza defender Cesar Jimenez rushed over from one side, trying to block Riquelme's shot with his body, but a scene that made him desperate it's -

Riquelme did not choose to shoot.

At a place close to the goal, he flicked his ankle and chose to pass the football across!

At this moment, in the direction of his pass, Quaresma has quietly advanced into the penalty area and blocked Zaragoza defender Alan Zabal behind him. God Fran!

Facing the cross pass sent by Riquelme, Diego Forlán even had the leisure to adjust his posture, then swung his right foot and quickly raised his foot to volley!

Faced with this shot that was almost from the edge of the small penalty area, Luis Garcia raised his hand symbolically, and then the football rushed into the Zaragoza gate, stirring up waves on the white net Ordinary flowers.

"Goooooal!! Diego Forlan!! Beautiful goal, Deportivo's wonderful cooperation! They fully exploited their technical and passing advantages, and a series of passes have completely torn Zaragoza apart The defensive line... But I have to say that Zaragoza's defensive line has worked very hard, but it is a pity that Deportivo has directly torn their defense line from the middle..."

When he said this, Frank wanted to sigh a little, and soon he lifted his spirits and continued: "Riquelme's series of breakthroughs and passes are really wonderful. Deportivo has such a great center The core of the field can be said to be the luckiest thing! Jose Pekerman, have you seen?! What kind of player did you not bring?!!"

Jose Pekerman that Frank specifically mentioned was the head coach of the Argentine national team at the time, and it was he who announced Argentina's 23-man roster-again, without Riquelme.

As Riquelme's performance in La Coruña is getting better and better, the doubts about the 23-man roster in Argentina are getting louder and louder. Fans have spontaneously protested why Riquelme is not brought. The Argentine Football Association There was also a little movement. From being decisive at the beginning, the attitude gradually became unclear. No one knew what they were thinking at the moment.

In Frank's shout, Riquelme and Diego Forlan hugged each other tightly, while the Deportivo fans gave a huge cheer-even if this is not their home stadium, Deportivo There are still a lot of crowds coming, and they are simply ecstatic about Deportivo's performance this season.

Riquelme's organization, Quaresma's support, Diego Forlan's fatal blow, Deportivo have never let them down! !

Similarly, their little coach never let them down!

At the beginning of the season, everyone questioned his selection in the team.

Players who are too old, too slow, have no experience in major competitions, have never heard of them, and are young enough to play in the youth team...

It was these players who were suspected of all kinds at the beginning of the season, who created such a miracle!

And Juan Diaz, who gathered these people from all directions, has contributed a lot!

Juan applauded from the sidelines, his face relaxed. Deportivo played his own rhythm. It is actually very simple to win. For him now, the most important thing is not the result of the game, but the result of the game. In the game, can Deportivo learn anything important——

The reason why he can think so confidently is because Deportivo doesn't have to worry about the result of the game at all, nor does he need to worry about his ranking. The only thing they need now is to seek their own breakthrough.

Such a countdown kill in the first half made everyone watching the game excited for a long time. When the players of both teams returned to the locker room, and there were staff members and cheerleaders performing on the court, everyone was still Discussing the goal just now.

And the two commentators in Sky Sports finally had the opportunity to breathe a sigh of relief and chat with each other.

"Oh, it's really exciting...I never thought that Deportivo and Zaragoza would play to this level."

"Yeah... Speaking of which," Dean suddenly remembered something, "Frank, before the game started, did you say that you thought the game would be boring?"

"...Didn't you also agree, saying that you felt the same way?" Frank felt his face was burning hotly, but he still stuck his neck in disbelief.

"Then I didn't say 'Zaragoza has hit the base safely, don't need to work hard'?" Dean glanced at him, Zaragoza was going to be more desperate than anyone else in this game, everyone watched It can be seen that they almost used their full strength to fight desperately. "But at least one thing, the game is really much more exciting if it comes and goes, isn't it?"

"That's true!" Frank laughed loudly, "This first half was simply perfect!"

"...Maybe Zaragoza doesn't think so." Dean glanced at him, "In the first half, Zaragoza was already behind by two goals, and there are still four and ten minutes to play. They It's 10:1 at home to Deportivo, if you are surrounded by Zaragoza, can you still laugh?"

"..." Frank's smile stuck in his throat, and he didn't smile, and he didn't smile, and he replied after a long while: "I am surrounded by La Coruña!"

During the intermission, Juan directly praised the team's performance and encouraged all of them to make persistent efforts in the second half. The score of 3:1 was nothing. After all, they also scored big scores in the first two games, so this Not afraid of anything at all for a while.

"If you can score a goal, go for it, and if you can break through, just go for it. We have already given Zaragoza a face, and there is no need to worry too much."

The movements of the players' hands paused, and then they raised their heads to look at their calm young coach in a very complicated manner.

Boss, the "giving face" you mentioned wouldn't be the goal that was sent when everyone was not in the mood at the beginning, right?

Is that for saving face?That was obviously Deportivo's own mistake, hey!

After Juan finished talking about the points to pay attention to in the second half, he left. Several people looked at each other, and Quaresma coughed lightly.

"So Juan is still thinking about that goal...?"

"Just know it, don't say it..."

"Oh……"

In the second half, in order to implement the words of their young coach, Deportivo all showed super-level performances. They directly used a devastating attack to sieve Zaragoza's defense. It was very fun to practice various offensive routines. He even looked at the situation on the field, directly replaced Andrade and Valente, and put Thiago Silva and Portillo on. Doesn't mean any concern about the defense.

Poor Zaragoza would have liked to have continued to show their indomitable spirit, but seriously, they showed enough in the first half...

Deportivo is willing to play with them for 45 minutes in the first half, but it doesn't mean they have the patience to continue playing the 45 minutes in the second half...

"Ah, oh..." Frank made a gloating voice, "What I want to say is that Zaragoza's attitude of dying seems to have angered Deportivo, and those players are a little bit unhappy no matter how they look at it Kindness?"

"Are you thinking too much?" Dean was a little surprised, why his partner's inner emotions can be so rich, and his imagination can be so full...

"How could I be overthinking!! Don't you think that the current development is particularly like a paid channel?!" Frank became excited, "At the beginning, couples played games, and they were ready to have sex. As a result, the girlfriend was still acting like a baby and refused to let the man touch her in the game just now, and then the man got angry and #%&&*$^%[email protected]#What are you doing covering my mouth?!"

"...Frank, we are not the hosts of late-night paid shows, so don't make this kind of thing too clear." Dean felt very tired. Did his partner watch Playboy too much?

"Hey hey, it doesn't matter if they're all men!"

"Do you think there are no female spectators in football? If you are complained, I can't control you... In the 47th minute, Quaresma made a breakthrough cross from the side, and Portillo grabbed a powerful shot from the center! Goooooal! Javier Portillo!!"

"Just 2 minutes into the game, Portillo showed his quality as a top striker, helping Deportivo to another victory!" Frank shouted subconsciously, and then he glanced at the score in the upper left corner, Sighed. "I want to say that although this game was very exciting, Deportivo is already 4:1 at this moment..."

"There is no suspense in the game, but at least the scene on the court is still very good." Dean comforted, "Although there is no excitement in the game without suspense, winning all the time is also a kind of stability, right? ?”

"probably……"

Zaragoza still did not give up. They still want to use the space behind Deportivo to counterattack. The last team to do this is now almost catching up with Quaresma's goals. up.

However, just 5 minutes later, Zaragoza, who wanted to fight Deportivo's defensive counterattack, was caught by Deportivo and came up with a beautiful counterattack.

While they were attacking, Thiago Silva directly cut off the football, and then made a long pass from the backcourt to the frontcourt. After receiving the ball, Riquelme broke through with the ball alone, facing the attacking Walter Ford's goalkeeper, he still had the time to circle the opponent and hit the goal. The football rolled into the empty goal without any suspense.

"1:5..." Frank sighed, "This goal completely destroyed Zaragoza's fighting spirit. They conceded two goals in 5 minutes. They seem to have completely lost their confidence in equalizing the score."

"Let's lose less and win more, and Zaragoza is no longer threatened with relegation. At most, this game can be regarded as experience or something. Learn a little more..." Dean felt very comforted when he said this. powerless.

Munoz had already had a wry smile on his face at the beginning of the second half, but he adjusted quickly and his mentality was also good, so after the game, he took the lead in going to the away coach lounge to shake hands with Juan. I was stunned.

... After all, how to say it?He hasn't been treated so politely in La Liga for a long time...

However, his face did not show at all, and he still shook hands with the other party very calmly.

"Mr. Dias, after this round of competition, I really convinced you." Muñoz said with emotion, "In the beginning, no one convinced you, thinking why a 20-year-old Baby and us coach such a high-level competition as La Liga? But after more than half a season, everyone is convinced by you!"

Juan was taken aback again: "Uh, you are welcome..."

"But let me tell you, I really didn't expect the second goal. At the beginning, my assistant coach and I didn't realize what happened...until the goal was scored." Muñoz hehe With a smile, "I have learned this method. Although I don't think it will be used in the short term, there will still be opportunities in the future."

"..." Juan felt speechless for a moment.

Muñoz looked at him and couldn't help laughing.

"I found that although you are very good at dealing with accusations and abuse, you seem to be a little overwhelmed when you are praised."

"It's not at a loss," Juan sighed. "I've heard too many negative news this season, and I'm not used to hearing a positive compliment all at once."

"Oh, a young man like you will definitely accomplish a lot in the future!" Muñoz laughed, "I'm serious, there will be countless people flocking to you in the future..."

Speaking of this, the head coach of Zaragoza smiled: "Actually, you have attracted the attention of many people now, but I think you don't want to go to other places except Deportivo and Real Madrid." .”

Juan just laughed and said nothing.

Actually, Muñoz was only half right—

Apart from Deportivo, he has no idea about other teams, including Real Madrid.

Even if there are other teams that give him the same or even better treatment, but only Deportivo, when he has nothing, they are willing to bet everything on him and bet with him with the future of the entire club ...

Who else but Deportivo?

At the post-match press conference, Juan and Munoz were simply not too polite. The two praised each other for their excellence and hard work, and praised each other in various ways, which directly shocked most of the reporters present. .

Munoz can also be said to be outspoken. Their team is so soy. When facing the media, the head coach is not so so soy at all. Anyway, the reporters are looking at Munho who has been poured five goals. Si was raving about Juan's formation and ideas.

Juan was also a little helpless, but he still maintained the most basic calm and self-restraint, and fell into a strange cycle of mutual praise with Muñoz...

This game was very strange from the very beginning, whether it was a lightning goal, a foul goal, the shortest pitched goal or the two pairs of head coaches boasting each other after the game, there was an inexplicable and amazing harmony.

"Speaking of which, Juan, do you think you are popular with the fans?"

Regarding such a question, Juan froze for a moment. Munoz, who asked the question, was looking at him very seriously. Juan hesitated for a while, a little uncertain: "It should be okay? I don't think there should be a team. Wouldn't like a winning manager."

"It makes sense... No wonder the Zaragoza fans don't like me very much." Muñoz's words made everyone present start laughing.

"Speaking of which, Deportivo has almost secured the league championship in advance, right?"

When there was harmony on and off the stage, a reporter suddenly asked a question, and the scene became quiet all of a sudden, everyone raised their heads to look at Juan.

"Okay?" Juan smiled. "After all, there are still six rounds in the league. No one knows what will happen, right?"

"Unless you lose all six games..."

"That's not impossible."

Juan was smiling on the stage. The people below looked at each other and changed the subject consciously.

Juan is very talkative, but it is still difficult to ask what he doesn't want to say.

"About Diego Forlán, he's had a good game and now there's a lot of talk about his transfer..."

"I know." Juan nodded and smiled: "As long as there is a team willing to offer a price that satisfies the club, it will not be a problem."

"real??"

The people in the audience started to commotion, and Juan smiled: "Yes, as long as there is a price you like, anyone can take it away, that's not a problem."

"Anyone can take it away?!"

"Yes, as long as the player has that willingness and the price is reasonable, there is no problem at all."

The audience suddenly boiled up. Does Juan Diaz mean that the La Coruña supermarket will open as usual this season? !

"Then is it convenient to reveal the price you can accept?!"

"How much is the price?" Juan thought for a while, then nodded as it should, "It depends on my mood."

"..."

The reporters in the audience looked at him with especially speechless expressions.

This is the first time they have heard that the price of player transfers is at the discretion of the head coach!

After being speechless for a while, a reporter suddenly stood up at the scene: "Juan, do you know the situation of Real Madrid and Barcelona?"

"Huh?" Juan was taken aback, "I don't know, what's wrong?"

——In fact, what he wants to ask most is why he needs to know the situation between Real Madrid and Barcelona?

But soon he understood, the reporter said: "Real Madrid and Barcelona were tied by Athletic Bilbao and Osasuna in this round... As long as Deportivo win three more games, they will be able to win. We can win the league championship.”

Everyone was excited for a moment, and then began to applaud. Juan was stunned for a moment, and then began to smile wryly.

tie.

He couldn't believe the news.

The two teams, Real Madrid and Barcelona, ​​are chasing very closely, and the gap has always been around five to eight points. If Juan hadn't scored three points against Deportivo, I don't know what would have happened now Woolen cloth.

These two teams are super brutal. Last season's league champion Valencia was able to keep up with them at the beginning, but now they are a bit weak.

——Deportivo has the task of the Champions League.

At this moment, it made the hearts of several clubs a little more complicated.

"draw?"

"That's right, a draw! Both teams are in a big rotation. Barcelona drew 1-1 away at Osasuna, and Real Madrid ended 0-0 at home..."

After getting the exact answer, Juan couldn't help frowning.

This is already the last critical moment of the league. If these two teams are not busy sprinting, why are they still in rotation?

At first he thought it was good news, but now he didn't think so.

——Deportivo and Real Madrid still have a league game, No.30 six rounds.

There is also Barcelona, ​​if the match between Deportivo and Valencia is won, it is very likely that they will compete with their opponents for the championship. He simply cannot imagine what the scene will be like.

Now Deportivo has indeed been forced into a certain situation. When it comes to a critical moment, they are facing almost all powerful players, and they themselves have a Champions League task. Is it really okay now?

Juan has started to have some headaches.

But when you think about it, it's not a big deal.

After the victory in this game, Barcelona and Real Madrid are nine points and eleven points away from Deportivo. According to this situation, Juan can roughly come on the bench in the next few rounds and let the main players rest. Fully prepare for the Champions League.

On the return bus, the players were very excited. They were singing loudly, as if the league championship had already been won, especially the young players. Deportivo's lead in the league was too obvious at this moment Now, and the club may have to compete for the first Champions League trophy in history, as well as the Copa del Rey.

There are still many games to play, the first team cannot play every game, they still have many opportunities to play!

This is simply the most exciting moment! !

At this time, whether it is the club's top management, the coaching staff or the players themselves, they are all extremely excited.

Only Juan sat there quietly watching, frowning.

Alan looked at his appearance, and was about to lean forward to say something, when Juan's cell phone vibrated twice, he took out his cell phone from his pocket, took a look, and then answered the call with a sigh.

"Igor?"

"Juan..." The person on the opposite side seemed a little depressed, but he quickly lifted his spirits, "Congratulations, another big victory tonight, it seems that Deportivo's league championship has been eight (, ) Nine is close to ten."

"Don't say that." Juan smiled wryly.

"Why can't you say that, do you know the latest game results?"

Of course Juan knew what his sweetheart wanted to say, he tried to lower his volume so as not to be noticed by other people in the car, Alan also saw him answering the phone and turned to talk to another teaching assistant: "I know , Real Madrid and Barcelona were drawn."

"Hey, we and the neighbors are not working hard today, otherwise, you La Coruña wouldn't be so cheap."

"I want to say, even if you win this game, the difference between Real Madrid and Deportivo is still..."

"Stop! I don't want to hear it!"

"Okay, okay, let's talk about other things, for example, you beat your opponent with a clean sheet today?"

"..."

"?"

"I have no clean sheets against opponents."

"...Huh? Isn't your score 0-0?"

"Yes...but the opposite goal was ruled offside, and our goal here was ruled invalid, so you understand."

"...Then your referee is also very good."

"Yeah, that's right - and our next game is Clasico, alas."

Speaking of this, Casillas and Juan both sighed.

"In that case, the schedules of our three sides are not very easy."

Real Madrid and Barcelona have each other's national derby, Barcelona has the Copa del Rey against Atletico Madrid, Real Madrid has the No.30 six-round league against Deportivo, and the same is true for Deportivo, as well as Valencia and the Champions League in the Copa del Rey Unknown opponent for the next round.

...If you think about it this way, everyone is a team that has to grit their teeth and live their lives at the end.

"Every time the season gets to the end it's going to be really exciting, Juan, what are your thoughts now?"

Facing Casillas' question, Juan was very calm.

"Have."

"what?"

"League champion."

"..." Juan seemed to hear the voice of the little Spanish goalkeeper gnashing his teeth on the other end of the phone, "What else?"

"Also... it's nothing, the Copa del Rey and the Champions League are surprises, eh."

"Oh," Casillas on the phone sighed, a little weak, "I mean, after such a wonderful season, you don't have anything else to do?"

"Yes," Juan thought for a while, "Jorge told me that he has found me a lot of commercial endorsements waiting for me to shoot, as well as the team's signings and the formation of the next season. And... hello? Igor?"

Hearing that the other party seemed to really hang up the phone just like that, Juan shook his head with a helpless smile: "So careless..."

As he said that, he raised his head and looked at the people behind him. Everyone was talking about the three games tonight with great interest. At the moment, everyone was very excited, and everyone was elated, as if they saw themselves killing all directions on the court. scene.

Juan shook his head with a helpless smile. After sending a few text messages to his sweetheart, he put away his phone. Allen, who had been waiting for a long time, finally came over.

"Juan, we may have a league championship!"

"I know." Juan nodded.

"...You don't seem to be in a high mood?"

"It's okay. After all, I made it step by step. I know it well, so I'm not surprised at all." Juan sighed, "The Copa del Rey and the Champions League are really worthy of attention."

"But to be honest, most of us are still looking forward to the league championship. Everything else is a bit illusory, but the league championship is almost in sight."

Compared with the UEFA Champions League and the Copa del Rey with the elimination system, the league with the points system has a lot more sense of reality. After all, all the points are scored by yourself one by one, but what about the elimination system?

If this game is lost, the performance of participating in this season will be completely cleared, and there will be nothing but the championship, it is so cruel-don't talk about silver medals and bronze medals, who cares about that?

Allen obviously knew this truth, and he hurriedly asked: "Then you don't want the King's Cup and the Champions League?"

"Of course I want to, I dream about it." Juan sighed softly, "I already had two Champions League trophies when I was a player, and now it would be more perfect to have another one as a coach... But the current schedule has really made me think about it." Are you going to give up one thing?"

"I thought you would promise to win all the championships..." Allen said half-jokingly, and Juan glanced at the assistant coach beside him angrily: "Am I so arrogant?"

"..." The members of the coaching staff looked at each other, and finally the rehabilitation teacher from La Coruña mustered up the courage to say something.

"I don't have arrogance, but you usually have a lot of self-confidence, so we are surprised when you say such things..."

"What's there to be surprised about?" Juan sighed. "We are so far ahead. In fact, we may not even have a league title... Who will be the opponents of Barcelona and Real Madrid in the next three rounds?"

"I'll check." Allen immediately lowered his head, and he was actually very concerned about this matter.

"First of all, the next round is the national derby between the two teams, and then... eh?"

"What's wrong?" Everyone looked at Allen, and now he had a weird expression on his face, and he didn't know if he was holding back a smile or something.

"La Liga No.30 second round, Barcelona vs. Real Madrid at home, 33rd round against Espanyol, 34th round against Valencia..."

Everyone froze for a moment, Juan realized something, and frowned: "What about Real Madrid?"

Allen looked down at his phone and coughed lightly.

"Real Madrid...away to Barcelona, ​​home to Atletico Madrid, away to Real Sociedad..."

"…………"

Several members of the coaching staff looked at each other, feeling inexplicably speechless.

This is the rhythm that God will help Deportivo win the championship? !