In the past two or three years, Yang Yang has become accustomed to the life of road warfare.
Sometimes one week, sometimes two weeks, he has to play away.
Sleep and wake up in a strange hotel and strange environment.
If the game is at noon, he will wake up in the morning and properly perform some warm-up and stretching training; if in the afternoon, his training will increase; if at night, he will be the same as usual.
This is a habit he has developed over the past two or three years.
As long as you have a good night's sleep at noon, you will be full of energy when you wake up in the afternoon, and you will be in a state of explosion at night.
The game against Real Madrid was at night, at 20:45, and kicked in on time.
Yang Yang still went to the hotel's gym for training, and fitness coach Winston Bogarde will accompany him throughout the journey.
Sometimes, Yang Yang feels that he spends more time with Bogarde than anyone else.
They meet almost every morning and noon.
"You can't make a girlfriend like this, Winston." Yang Yang often teases him with such words.
Winston Bogard is used to it, always training him fiercely, critically criticizing his movements, and even occasionally secretly adding weight to his barbell to make him suffer a little.
However, during the one and a half years of training with Winston Bogard, Yang Yang's physical fitness has indeed improved a lot.
The height is 1.83 meters, the weight is always controlled at about 75 kilograms, all the data are very standard, meet the requirements of professional players, the posture is very symmetrical and beautiful, but the physical confrontation on the court is not weak.
Now even if it is something like Fermalen and Heitinga, it used to be that he could be regarded as a macho guy. It is not an easy thing to want to squeeze him out of the court.
Swimming is the key to Yang Yang's good shape. He swims almost every day, mostly after a nap.
Even in the cold and icy winter, he will go into the water and never stop.
His life seemed boring. Almost every game except the game was constantly repeated. It was very mechanical and tedious, but it was very fulfilling. All the projects were arranged very compactly.
Perhaps it was because he had more contacts that he was most talked about in Ajax, but this fitness coach.
Most of the daily training is two people alone, they will talk about many topics, including Real Madrid.
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"You look pretty good today." Winston Bogard laughed.
The quality of the situation can be roughly seen from the morning gym training.
Sometimes, he will adjust his training content throughout the day according to Yang Yang ’s training in the morning, so that he can meet the game with the best mental appearance.
But today it is obviously unnecessary, because he looks very excited.
"Two years ago, we returned here in disastrous defeat. Two years later, we lost a few core backbones, and then come back here, then there is only one goal, that is revenge!" Yang Yang said with certainty.
The war was imminent, he didn't seem to feel the pressure, but he was eager to try.
He is already used to such things as stress and will not show it easily.
"How do I feel that you are more eager to prove yourself?" Winston Bogard chuckled.
Yang Yang raised his eyebrows and did not deny, "This will be a highly anticipated game. Who doesn't want to prove himself in this game?"
Winston Bogard nodded, indeed.
As the saying goes, the thin dead camel is bigger than the horse. Although the Galaxy battleship is not as good as before. Although Real Madrid has sold Figo, Real Madrid is still Real Madrid. Such a star-studded game is also a key Champions League knockout , Is bound to attract the attention of fans all over the world.
It can be said that this is a key battle enough to make the unknown soldier famous in one battle.
For Yang Yang, this is also a game to prove his strength.
"Don't you say that Real Madrid wants to buy you?" Winston Bogard asked again strangely.
Yang Yang looked at him seriously, and nodded, "Yes, so, I want them to see my strength!"
Winston Bogard was dumbfounded, this logic ... no problem!
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In the evening, the lantern was on for the first time.
Castilla Avenue leading to the Bernabeu is full of Real Madrid fans wearing white jerseys, walking towards the Bernabeu in a song and dance, with a look of expectation on everyone's face.
Although Real Madrid ’s recent situation is not good, although everyone thinks that their team is close to twilight, they are still full of expectations, hoping that their team can play a victory at the Bernabeu Stadium and bring them unexpected surprises. .
This is the iron of Real Madrid!
Although they have encountered setbacks and disappointments again and again, although they were once humiliated by Barcelona at home three times, although this team is so weak that it can no longer be pinned more, although ...
But before each game, they are still full of expectations.
In case, the surprise really came?
If surprise comes, but they are not on the spot, it will be their greatest regret!
What's more, in the Champions League, Real Madrid has not lost at home for 40 months.
The last time, Bernabeu lost in the Champions League, that was October 30, 2002, Real Madrid vs. Roma in the UEFA Champions League group stage, in the 27th minute, Totti scored a goal to help Roma away from zero Beat Real Madrid.
Since then, Real Madrid has never lost a European war in the Bernabeu.
I believe I will not lose tonight!
When Ajax's bus drove on Castilla Avenue, all the way south, many Real Madrid fans shouted at the bus, and many fans also carried offensive words.
Obviously, they will be the most unpopular people in the Bernabeu Stadium tonight!
The closer to Santiago Bernabéu, the more Real Madrid fans, and was even blocked in the middle of the road.
Fortunately, the Madrid police maintained order along the way, ensuring that the Ajax bus could arrive at the Bernabeu stadium on time.
But here, the Ajax players are welcomed by more Real Madrid fans.
Civilized fans shush at them, or sing Real Madrid's team song, but there are also a small number of more radical fans who utter insults at Ajax players.
"Get out of Madrid!"
"Get out of here!"
"Don't you want to leave here alive tonight!"
But these people were soon dissuaded by the police at the scene.
Yang Yang remembers that Florentino told him that he has been maintaining the viewing experience at the Bernabeu Stadium over the years, and he hopes to create the image of Real Madrid from top to bottom, from the stadium to the stands to the outside of the stadium. The world's top noble gentleman.
"Now, I can proudly tell you that Bernabéu of Real Madrid is the most forgiving stadium in the world. There are no extreme fans in us. They are all restricted to the stadium."
This was in Zurich in December, Florentino personally told Yang Yang.
In fact, the way Real Madrid fans greet them is indeed very good.
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"To be honest, I'm a little nervous."
When changing clothes in the dressing room and preparing for the warm-up training, Yaya Touré approached Yang Yang and rubbed his hands and said.
"Normal, the first time you come here, you will be nervous." Yang Yang said with a smile.
"How about you?" Yaya Touré asked.
Yang Yang smiled. "It's a little nervous now, but I won't be able to wait."
Yaya Toure thought about it and immediately understood what Yang Yang meant.
On the football field, that is a fight between you and your life, tension will only make you die faster and worse.
Real Madrid superstars gather, as long as give them a little chance, they can give you a fatal blow.
For this, Yang Yang has a deep experience.
"The boss's tactics are right. As long as we firmly implement them, we can suppress Real Madrid's offensive. As long as the midfield suppresses and the backcourt defends, the frontcourt offensive will be given to me!" Yang Yang assured his chest.
He is the most important weapon of Ajax in this game. It can even be said that the entire offensive revolved around Yang Yang, because even Charlie Steas won this game.
Yaya Touré and other teammates nodded in unison.
After two years, they all believed in Yang Yang.
It can be said that in the past two years, Yang Yang's performance has never disappointed them.
I believe it must be the same tonight!
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Among the overwhelming boos, Yang Yang led his teammates into the Bernabeu Stadium.
There are people everywhere in the grandstand, which is unspeakable and spectacular.
Sound waves swept the entire stadium, a little timid, it is estimated that his legs will be soft.
Yang Yang guessed that Real Madrid fans who went to the airport to pick up the airport should also be in the stands, but tonight they will madly boo Yang Yang and Ajax because this is a game and has nothing to do with the transfer signing this summer. .
"Welcome to the Bernabeu!" Real Madrid's captain Guti walked out of the player channel and saw Yang Yang and greeted him.
"Thank you, Guti!"
"Hopefully it will be a wonderful game tonight." Guti didn't say much.
"me too."
After shaking hands, Guti took his teammates to another venue to warm up.
When Ronaldo, Zidane and Beckham and other players passed by near Yang Yang, they nodded their heads or walked over to say hello, but none of them seemed interested.
This is also related to Real Madrid's poor condition.
Yang Yang also has no extra interest to care about other people's moods, he can only manage himself and his teammates.
This game is very important for Ajax. He hopes that all teammates can stabilize their emotions and orderly execute the strategy and tactics of head coach Ronald Coman. Then this game still has to be played. .
But in any case, we can no longer repeat the same mistakes two years ago, and we can no longer leave the slightest space for Real Madrid.
This requires him to be sober and calm at all times.
Whether it is for yourself or for Ajax, this game must be won as much as possible!