Chapter 318 – Legend, Beyond (4)

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The long 37/38 season is also coming to an end.
Not only England, but all major leagues in Europe have long since ended their schedules. European football now had only one game left this season.

The stage of the stars, the final stage of the tournament called the stage of dreams.
Only the Champions League final.

“Hello viewers all over the country. We are now in Portugal for the 37/38 Champions League final.”

Among the broadcasters gathered from all over the world, three Koreans with faces flushed with excitement.

Excluding the World Cup, the world’s greatest football competition, the European Champions League final.
How long did it take for Koreans to step foot on the stage of this dream again?

“After Park Ji-sung, who was the first Korean to step on the stage of the Champions League final in the 08/09 season, Son Heung-min, who played for Tottenham in the 18/19 season, is the last player?”
“Yes. When Park Ji-sung played for Manchester United, he played in the finals of the 08/09 and 10/11 seasons, and Tottenham’s Son Heung-min played in the 18/19 season finals.”
“I saw first-hand how the two fighters went through the finals. I never thought it would take this long for a Korean player to stand here again.”

As one of the older commentators laughs bitterly, the caster in the center laughs lightly.

“Haha, this reveals the age of commentator Park Chun-bae? It has already been over 20 years.”
“Even Park Ji-sung’s match was 30 years ago.”

Although the face value is quite different, three people of similar ages exchanged jokes while a splendid fireworks show unfolded over the stadium.

A feast of fireworks that embroidered the air with a loud sound.
It was a fireworks show in broad daylight, but fortunately, thanks to the gloomy sky, the beauty of the fireworks scattered in all directions embroidered the air properly.

“It’s a fireworks show to celebrate the finals. This is Estadio do Dragang located in Porto, Portugal.”

Estádio do Dragão.
This stadium, which means “Dragon stadium,” Was built to replace the existing Estádio das Antas, which opened in 1952 as the home stadium of Portugal’s prestigious FC Porto.

Designed by Manuel Salgado, it was completed in November 2003 with an investment of 100 million euros, and its size is the second largest in Portugal.

This stadium, which boasts the size second only to Estadio La Luz, the home stadium of SL Benfica, is an all-seater stadium that provides seats for all over 50,000 spectators, and was also designated as a 4th grade, the highest level in the UEFA accredited category.

The reason why this stadium, commonly called ‘Do Dragang’ rather than its long full name, is famous is not only because it is the home stadium of Portugal’s prestigious FC Porto.

The place where the 20/21 season Champions League final was held is also here.
And the team that won the trophy here at the time visited again today.

“The game is about to start. Commentator Park Chun-bae. What is the point of observation today?”
“Uh hmm. If it’s the point of watching today’s match… Maybe Hong Min-joon’s performance? I’m not saying this because I’m Korean, but since the core of Newcastle is Hong Min-jun, who is recognized by others, how well can I stop Hong Min-jun? I think this might be the key point in the game.”
“Above all, isn’t today’s opponent an opponent? Recently, there is a feeling that the light is fading, but since Lorenzo Federico’s Chelsea, who is called the Newcastle killer, is the opponent, the point is what kind of strategy they have developed to block Hong Min-jun today.”

Right away in the 20/21 season, the team that won the championship by beating Man City in the Champions League final held in ‘Two Dragang’.

Chelsea once again traveled to the Estadio do Dragao for the Champions League final.

* * *

Directors fall into several categories.
There are virtuosos, like Carlo Angelotti, who value personal relationships with players, and on the contrary, there are types like Rafael Benitez, who strictly draw a line on personal relationships with players.

“It’s the final.”

Among these, the word that best describes Lorenzo Federico is definitely ‘Kijang’.
But ahead of the start of the final, coach Lorenzo Federico devoted his limited precious time to conversation.

“This is the stage to decorate the finale following last year. Last year was a bit disappointing. Yes?”

The players, who had been hardened by the delightful smiles on the middle-aged faces, burst into laughter.

Chelsea, who advanced to the Champions League final last year, had to stay in the runner-up, losing to Manchester City. Most of the Chelsea players here have experienced defeat in the final last year.

Director Lorenzo laughed humorously while recalling memories full of wounds that he did not want to recall.

“But this year will be different. Wasn’t it harder to come up this year than last year? Is not it? Captain, who did we beat in the round of 16?”
“This is Barcelona.”
“Okay. Beaten by the Newcastle kid and in bad shape, but still Barcelona. But we won easily. Vice-captain, who was our quarterfinalist?”
“It’s the PSG of oil money!”
“Haha, right! What was the result?”

The squad shouted at Lorenzo’s delightful question.

“5—2!!”
“Four rivers!”
“Munich! Germany’s Munich!!”
“John, what was the result?”
“We won 3-2.”
“It wasn’t easy like the German guys, but we won. Friends. Now there is only one castle left in front of us. The castle is tall, hard, and very powerful. But-“

Bang!
Manager Lorenzo, who stamped his feet roughly, exclaimed.

“We are conquerors. Is a destroyer Bad guys who are born to tear down walls and destroy fortresses!”

Even last year, when Newcastle overwhelmingly dominated the league, and this year, when they confirmed consecutive early wins, Chelsea was considered Newcastle’s only opponent.

Chelsea was called ‘Newcastle’s only match’, but Hong Min-joon, who was a disaster that could not be stopped before, had eaten something wrong, and at some point he grew rapidly ‘again’ and now he couldn’t even stop. Has fallen to a pitiable state.

In particular, their recent opponent record was so one-sided that it would be embarrassing to even call them a good match.
So Lorenzo Federico prepared a reverse idea for today.

“We have only forward, forward. Today, our goal is to score more goals than our opponents. Keep in mind that only more goals result in victory.”

Just a melee.

“Let’s go, victors.”

* * *

I looked around as I laced up my boots again.

“Hey, could you turn up the song? Is this good?”
“Yo, Bro. Let’s go to our hometown together after the season. I said it before, remember?”

A bustling locker room.
I looked at the director with a frown in the air as if I had already won,

“Hey, Luke! Don’t forget my name when talking about your feelings! Haha.”

Even director Botman was intoxicated with the atmosphere.

This man has been obsessed with the desire for honor since sometime.
Anyway, is this atmosphere okay?

‘Chelsea… Our recent opponent record is overwhelming, but…’

Maybe you’ve won all your last three matches?

Even Chelsea, who was a tricky opponent, had no choice but to kneel in front of my genius growth.

‘It’s not possible for me, who is protected by King Taechang.’

Despite Lorenzo’s asshole show, Chelsea were no longer difficult opponents.

Whether it’s regional defense or interpersonal marking, even if I come up with a strange plan, I’m bound to break through in front of my overwhelming skills.

Even if the atmosphere is a bit high right now, the players’ heads are not a flower garden, and they will not show really stupid play in the Champions League final.

In the first place, didn’t the current atmosphere continue into the second half?
This could be the driving force behind a good performance, and there is no need to worry about the good atmosphere right now.

‘What… I hope it’s okay.’

Beep-!
With the whistle, the moment the referee’s hand points to the center line, a sigh erupts.

“Oh shit— I hit two goals as soon as I started.”

Time to announce the 13th minute of the first half over the scoreboard changing from 1:1 to 1:2.

What kind of final match is 3 goals scored in 13 minutes?

I thought ‘these guys are out of their minds’ at the poor defense density felt at the start, but I never thought our team would get out of their minds!

I was excited to think it was someone else’s house on fire, but I feel like my house is on fire too.

‘But these… After all this time, why is the defense like this even after scoring two goals?’

Why do defenders jump out like this without thinking about defending… Huh? Are you thinking of defending?

‘Look at them?’

Would you dare skip me?
It must have been an intention to go to a nanta fight… If you want to counter fire with an attack, not a defense, it is natural to accept it.

You can’t ignore it when you’re helping your opponent set a goal scoring record in the final.

‘Ah, I can’t stand this.’

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