Coaching legend

After the second round of the Premier League, George went to the European Super Cup amid the expectations of all Blackburn fans.

In the past, there were three major cups in European football, which are commonly known as the three major European cups. They are the European Champions Cup, the European Cup Winners Cup, and the UEFA Cup.

The most valuable one among them, or the first European cup, is the European Champions Cup. Because the European Champions Cup is attended by the league champions of various leagues.

The European Cup Winners Cup is a competition attended by the cup champions of various countries.

Among the three major cups, the UEFA Cup has the lowest gold content.

Because they are all champions, you are also the champion of the European Cup, and I am also the champion of the European Cup. What should we do if we are not convinced of each other?

Therefore, someone suggested that the champions of your European Cup be pulled out for a stroll. Let's see who is the real champion of Europe. So the European Super Cup was born.

The UEFA Cup champion was kicked out because of its low gold content. Therefore, the European Super Cup is produced between the champions of the Champions League and the champions of the European Cup Winners Cup.

However, since the reform of the UEFA Cup and the merger of the Cup Winners' Cup into the UEFA Cup, there are only two cups left among the three major European cups. So the European Super Cup is a match between the Champions League champion and the UEFA Cup champion.

Blackburn won the UEFA Cup for the first time. But this time the opponent of the European Super Cup is the world's top giant Real Madrid.

Real Madrid is the greatest club in world football in the 20th century. It has won 27 Spanish top league titles, 17 Spanish King's Cup titles, and five Spanish Super Cup titles. Of course, if it is just a domestic championship, Real Madrid is also a domestic giant in Spain. But the reason why Real Madrid is the world's top giant has a lot to do with their performance in Europe.

They have won eight Champions League titles and two UEFA Cup titles. Such amazing results have also created the most glorious giants in the 20th century.

Real Madrid is now in its heyday again. In the Champions League final last season, they easily defeated Valencia with a score of 3-0. They have won two Champions League titles in three years, and the La Liga champions the season before last.

With the fame of Real Madrid and the strength of Real Madrid in the past few seasons, all media are optimistic about Real Madrid in this game. And although it is a game between Real Madrid and Blackburn, the media is more focused on Real Madrid.

As soon as Real Madrid arrived in Monaco, countless media went to interview them.

Raul showed a very charming smile in front of the media. He said very elegantly: "Blackburn? I know them. They have a great defender like Blanco in their team. It should be very difficult to break their defense."

Savio showed his nostalgia for Panucci during the interview. "Christian is one of the best right-backs I have ever seen. It should be very difficult to break his defense. I really don't want to face him in the game."

In any case, among many Real Madrid players, Blanco and Panucci are the most mentioned.

But it is also true that for Blackburn now, Blanco and Panucci are the most famous. It is estimated that the players of Real Madrid know Blanco and Panucci the most about Blackburn.

Just like Blackburn players don't know their players when facing teams like the Czech First Division and the Swedish Super League. Real Madrid players are probably not familiar with Blackburn. Although Blackburn is also a Premier League team, it is automatically inferior to Real Madrid.

Real Madrid can ask Blackburn from a high position. How many top league titles have you won? How many cup championships have you won? What achievements have you made in Europe? Have you ever had some superstars who are famous in the world of football in your history?

Even now, do you have world-class stars?

Real Madrid does have the qualifications to look down on Blackburn. The most famous players in Blackburn now are Blanco and Panucci. Unfortunately, Blanco is already a 35-year-old veteran, and Panucci is just a player loaned by Blackburn.

But what about Real Madrid?

Although the current Real Madrid is not as star-studded as the later Galacticos period. But it is still full of star flavor.

Real Madrid's forward line includes the best striker in the world, the Prince of Madrid and the Spanish Golden Boy Raul. Unlike Raul who was in a slump from 2004 to 2006, Raul is in hot form now. Raul, who is only 23 years old, has been a main player in Real Madrid for five years.

He has been the top scorer of the Spanish La Liga and the top scorer of the Champions League once. Last year, he was named the world's best football player by the International Federation of Football History and Statistics.

It can be said that Raul in 2000 is the best striker in the world football.

In addition to Raul, Real Madrid captain Hierro is no less famous than Raul. From another perspective, Hierro is still Raul's boss. He is the mainstay of Real Madrid's defense.

In addition to Hierro and Raul, Real Madrid's left side is Savio. He is currently the best left midfielder in La Liga. He cooperates well with Carlos, who is known as the world's number one left back.

As for the right side, needless to say, that is the famous Figo.

Any of these Real Madrid players are world football superstars. Some people look down on Blackburn.

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Because Blackburn had just finished the Premier League.

So they arrived one day later than Real Madrid.

The European Super Cup is held at the Stade Louis II in Monaco. Stade Louis II is the home stadium of AS Monaco. AS Monaco is a strong team in Ligue 1 and was the champion of Ligue 1 last season.

Because of AS Monaco, many fans have heard of Monaco.

But because AS Monaco participates in Ligue 1. So many Chinese fans mistakenly believe that Monaco is a French city. In fact, although Monaco has a very close relationship with France in history, it is not a French city. Monaco, where AS Monaco is located, is the Principality of Monaco, which is an independent country. It is also the second smallest country in the world.

The Principality of Monaco is only slightly larger than the Vatican, with an area of ​​only two square kilometers.

But don't look at the small place, the per capita income of the Principality of Monaco is very high. And Monaco is a famous tourist attraction in Europe.

The Principality of Monaco is located on the beautiful Mediterranean coast. It has medieval streets and palaces, as well as the famous Grand Casino and its surrounding luxury hotels that show you the long tradition and luxury of the "Belle Époque". There are also tropical botanical gardens and ocean museums. The famous tennis open and the unparalleled Formula One car race held in the city center have made this small country a hot spot of world attention.

Although Blackburn is not as famous as Real Madrid in terms of lineup, Blackburn is as popular among Monaco fans as Real Madrid.

This is related to the fact that Blackburn currently has many French players. The Principality of Monaco is indeed an independent country, but it is completely surrounded by France. Moreover, it has unclear historical ties with France. Now it is actually an independent country in name, but it is actually more like a city-state in France.

Therefore, they are naturally close to France. Most of the players in the Monaco team are French.

Moreover, Blackburn's left and right full-backs, Sagnol and Riise, are both from Monaco. And they are both very popular players in Monaco.

In addition to these two people, Micoud and Pires are all very famous people in Ligue 1.

Not to mention Blanc, the second captain of the French national team, who is also in Blackburn now. When France won the World Cup and the European Cup, Monaco fans also cheered. In their view, France's winning the World Cup and the European Cup is the same as their own, there is no difference.

Therefore, Blackburn came to Monaco, and Monaco fans are quite friendly to Blackburn.

"Blackburn?" Blanc received the greatest welcome in Monaco. Many reporters are around Blanc. "Blackburn is a very magical team. Blackburn just had a blood transfusion two years ago, but the results in the past two years are amazing. Last season, it won the fourth place in the Premier League, and last season it won the second place in the Premier League and the League Cup. The upward momentum is obvious. This is a magical team. There are many young talented players in it. I like Blackburn."

"Laurent, can you evaluate Coach Levy?" The reporter who is familiar with Blanc came forward and asked Blanc.

"George." Blanc stretched the sound. Unlike other Blackburn players, Blanco now calls George by his name. And George did not object. "George is special. I have seen countless coaches, but George is the most special one."

"He is young, but he is very strong." Blanco paused and continued: "He is full of confidence. His confidence affects the players around him all the time. Blackburn players are also very confident. They think they can beat any team in the world."

"Including Real Madrid?" A reporter interrupted.

"Of course. Blackburn is not afraid of any strong team in the world!" Blanco said with certainty.

"And George is very hardworking. No matter what opponent, he will study for a long time. In order to study a game, George can even watch the opponent's recent games over and over again. I think hard work is the biggest reason why George is so successful at such a young age."

The reporter who asked Blanco the question looked at Blanco in surprise. Blanco had been in Blackburn for less than a month, but he praised George so much.

And George smiled and answered the reporter.

"Real Madrid is the greatest team of the 20th century. When I first became a coach, I just wanted to play a game against Real Madrid. Real Madrid is the best team and the strongest team in European football. Real Madrid is a great club with a glorious history and worthy of my respect." George highly praised Real Madrid.

"Raul is the best striker in the world and he should win the Footballer of the Year. Figo is the best right winger in the world."

Spanish reporters took it for granted when they heard George's words. Especially the pro-Real Madrid newspapers, in their view, any club in the world should have a pilgrimage attitude towards Real Madrid.

But fans who are familiar with George were surprised. When did George have such a good temper?

But before the reporter could react, George changed the subject. "But defeating those so-called great teams and legendary clubs is the greatest pleasure of my life."