The next day, the world reported on Cristiano Ronaldo defending the European Footballer of the Year.
Cristiano Ronaldo is super hot.
Well-known media around the world are reporting on Cristiano Ronaldo.
However, Cristiano Ronaldo didn't care about this, and Cristiano Ronaldo has now flew back to Leeds, England. Back in Leeds, England, Cristiano Ronaldo has a few days off and can take a good rest.
Leeds United's main players are all alive and on holiday.
But Zhong Cheng didn't have time to rest. Zhong Cheng flew directly to Greece, because the final round of the UEFA Champions League group stage is about to start this season, Leeds United away against Olympiacos.
Now Leeds United has been shocked to lock the first place in this group and the final round of the game, the result is really meaningless.
In this game, Zhong Cheng did not bring all the main players, and even transferred some people from the youth team and reserve team to participate in this game.
Therefore, Cristiano Ronaldo and others did not come to Greece, they all went back to Leeds United.
When Zhong Cheng reached Greece, he immediately joined the team.
During this time, Albertini has been leading the team.
When transitioning to Albertini, Zhong Cheng said, "How's it going? What's the status of the team?"
Albertini immediately said: "It's almost okay. There are some small problems, but the problems are not big and will not affect the next game."
Zhong Cheng slightly bowed his head and said, "The result of the next game is not important. We should have some young people and opportunities to let them feel the atmosphere of the Champions League, which will help them grow!"
Yes, only Zhong Cheng will do this, giving these young players so many opportunities.
In the last round of the UEFA Champions League, Zhong Cheng put some young players to play. This game is still like this, there are really few head coaches.
After all, other head coaches are different from Zhong Cheng. Zhong Cheng is not only the team's head coach, but also the chairman of the team. He must consider the long term of Leeds United.
Albertini immediately said, "Well, I see what you mean!"
Albertini also agreed with Zhong Cheng to do so, which is good for the future of Leeds United.
Zhong Cheng patted Albertini's shoulder, and then said, "Okay, let's take a rest, there are still heavy competition tasks tomorrow!"
After speaking, Zhong Cheng walked into the temporary office and began to get busy.
Zhong Cheng is to look at the information in his hand, to understand the current status of Leeds United, and to understand the situation of the opponent Olympiacos.
Julia Oliveira made a cup of strong tea for Zhong Cheng and turned away.
That night, Zhong Cheng stayed up until three or four in the morning.
In the evening of the next day, Zhong Cheng led the Leeds United team at the Carrezakis Stadium to face the host Olympiacos here.
Now the Olympiacos score is seven points, ranking second in the group, but they have not yet decided to advance to the next round. Because their rival Standard Liege now only has four points, they also have the opportunity to surpass Olympiacos.
As long as Standard Liege wins in the last round, and Olympiacos loses to Leeds United, Standard Liege has the opportunity to use the advantage of the goal difference to squeeze out Olympiacos and get the second place in the group to advance to the European Championship this season The top 16 in the league.
Because the relationship between the two teams is the same, Olympiacos defeated Standard Liege 2-1 at home, and Standard Liege defeated Olympiacos 2-1 at home.
Therefore, Olympiacos must secure at least one point in the final round.
Olympiacos will definitely not let Leeds win this game.
Olympiacos fans also know this. From the beginning of the game, they shouted frantically, threatening to disrupt the table with various noises, Leeds United, they hope that Olympiacos will win.
Today, the lineup arranged by Leeds United also allows Olympiacos to see hope of winning.
The starting list released by Zhong Cheng today is as follows:
Away team: Leeds United, head coach: Zhong Cheng, formation: 4-1-3-2
Goalkeeper: Simon Mignole
Four defenders [from left to right]: Danny Rose, Leonardo Bonucci, Matz Hummels and Kyle Walker
Single back: Paul Pogba
Three avant-garde [from left to right]: Eden Hazard, Tony Clos and Hulk
Double forwards: Diego Costa and Lukaku
This is the starting list of the Leeds United team today. Seeing that it is not, this is a full replacement lineup. It can be seen that Zhong Cheng's intention is not to win this game. Zhong Cheng is training the lineup and training these young players. .
No wonder the Olympiacos think their team will win this game. The lineup of Leeds United is really too young. Maybe this lineup will be very powerful after a few years, but now, this lineup is really not strong.
As soon as the game started, the Olympiacos club immediately launched a fierce attack.
Yes, seeing such a lineup, the Olympiacos club is naturally going to attack wildly. To be honest, they don't put this lineup in their eyes, they think they will win.
Olympiacos did occupy the upper peak and besieged Leeds United.
However, Zhong Cheng sitting on the sidelines was not in a hurry, even he was sitting firmly on the Diaoyutai. Directly let Albertini direct this game, Zhong Cheng is happy.
Less than a last resort, Zhong Cheng will not shoot, and this game is given to Albertini.
Albertini was full of gratitude, and Zhong Cheng spared no effort in his training. Which head coach can have such a good opportunity?
No wonder his two brothers Brandon Rogers and Di Matteo are doing well now.
Albertini is very serious, this is also a very, very rare opportunity for him, he will not waste such an opportunity.
Albertini reminded the players of Leeds United to pay attention to the defense. Now they must stabilize, and then prepare to give the Olympiacos a fatal blow.
Yes, the Leeds are playing something they are very familiar with now, defensively fighting back.
The Olympiacos felt that their break from Leeds United's defense was just around the corner, and they strengthened their offense.
At this time, Leonardo Bonucci, in the middle of the penalty area, suddenly grabbed a precise card and cut off the football. Then he immediately pushed the football forward gently, and the football rolled under Paul Pogba's feet.
Paul Pogba didn't even turn his head to look, but instead took the opportunity when turning around, relying on his feelings, and swept the football directly to the frontcourt.
Because before catching the ball, he roughly glanced at him. He was informed of the situation in the whole court, and the Olympiacos was emptied behind, especially the two full-backs. The wing was very empty.
Paul Pogba immediately sent the football out, and the football immediately rolled to the foot of the wing Eden Azar. He immediately pulled the ball and turned around to make a rapid breakthrough.
Olympiacos were scared at the scene, and the fans were roaring very loudly, and the voice was very harsh.
The central defender of the Olympiacos club immediately panned and rushed up.
Eden Hazard scored the ball alone and missed the opponent. Even the chance of foul was not given to the other side, Eden Hazard was too flexible and too fast, like a sharp arrow.
Olympiacos's face collapsed in an instant, a mood was very bad, terrible.
Eden Hazard is catching up with football quickly and cutting inwardly.
The other central defender can't manage that much, only the front. Abandoned the defense behind him, leaving a lot of space, and rushed straight to intercept Eden Hazard.
At the foot of Eden Hazard, he swayed quickly and flexibly, and then swept the football very quickly, directly toward the huge empty space in the middle of the penalty area.
The Olympiacos centre-back, who had been laid up, was already highly concentrated and prevented Eden Hazard from making a cross, but the football rolled from his side and into the huge space behind him.
The face of the Olympiacos collapsed instantly.
Facing the football rolling over, Diego Costa pushed his football directly to the bottom right corner of the goal.
Olympiacos' goalkeeper rushed out, but nothing happened.
The football rolled directly into Olympiacos' goal, and Leeds United led by one to zero. Albertini is very happy, this ball played well, this group of young people is really very level.
Especially Eden Hazard on the side, isn't this guy the next Leo Messi?
At the scene, Leeds fans gave applause to Diego Costa, a young player. This is his first goal since joining Leeds United, and Diego Costa has just started.
After achieving this goal, Leeds United's game is getting better and better.
Leeds United has put on a defensive counterattack, waiting for Olympiacos to attack.
After losing a ball, it was even better for Olympiacos, because they have been pushed to the edge of the cliff. Now everyone is dead and must fight for their lives. At this time, they have no hesitation before. Everyone is crazy attacking.
Yes, the Olympiacos still had some inconsistent thoughts. Some people think that a draw can guarantee promotion. Why is it so radical? Some people think that the Leeds United lineup does not threaten them at all, and it is very easy to win a victory, so you must win!
Before they were a little hesitant, but now there are no more choices, they have only one way out, they must win.
So now Olympiacos is twisted into a rope.
Olympiacos has shown a very powerful energy, and it really cannot be underestimated by any team. When it comes to life and death, any small person can burst into super energy.
Now, Olympiacos' attack is very fierce.
Albertini was standing on the side of the court, staring closely at the court. He felt the change on the court. The Olympiacos were really out of the way, and unsuccessful they became benevolent.
Such a team is really difficult to deal with. Albertini only reminded Leeds United players to pay attention to defense on the sideline and must stand up.
At this time, the two centre-backs of Leeds United were reflected. They performed very well, with a very high appearance rate, completed a lot of interceptions and steals, and looked like a top-level center. Olympiacos was about to vomit blood.