There is a dream called football

The schedule for Porto throughout December is very cruel, with a total of 4 games, 3 in the league, and one in the Champions League against Real Madrid.

Then comes the winter break. The winter break of the Portuguese Super League is different from that of the Bundesliga. It only lasts for two weeks. Of course, it is much better than the Premier League.

On December 5th, we played Maritimo in an away game. Since there was a Champions League match against Real Madrid in the middle of the week, Mourinho specially sent his main players to train.

However, he also told the main players to just use 50% of their strength, just like normal training. This is to use competition as training.

In this game, Li Qiao sat on the bench and watched the game. In the end, the team tied with the opponent 2-2.

Mourinho expressed that he was very satisfied with the results and that the training effect was achieved.

After this game, the entire Porto team rushed to Madrid non-stop. Li Qiao could not be included in the squad for this game, so he stayed in Porto.

Mourinho attaches great importance to this game. Many people don't understand because the group has already appeared, but Li Qiao understands because Mourinho wants to find the gap when competing with strong teams. He lost the European Super Cup this year against AC Milan.

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After the game, Mourinho gave the medal away, showing his arrogant side. He didn't want the runner-up, he just wanted the championship.

*****

Sosa took Li Qiao and Raven to a nearby bar to watch the game. In Europe, it is impossible for an individual to buy all the rights to watch football games at home, so most people go to a nearby bar to watch the game. (This is also the case in China now,

The era of free football viewing is over)

As soon as we entered the bar, it was full of people, some wearing Porto jerseys, and most of them were blue-collar workers who had finished their day's work and came to have a drink to relieve their fatigue and watch the game.

"Fortunately, we have already qualified. Otherwise, I would not dare to watch the game at the Bernabeu for fear of having a heart attack," said an uncle.

"Haha, this kind of game is exciting. I like football because I think it is exciting enough. It is more exciting than having sex with a woman."

"Ha ha."

Portugal is a football powerhouse, but its league is not one of the five major leagues. Although Benfica also created some miracles back then, which the Portuguese are proud of, in the past 20 years, the Portuguese Super League's status as Europe's second-tier league has become deeply entrenched.

The Portuguese are also accustomed to the fate of their team in the Champions League. They can occasionally become a stumbling block and influence the fate of strong teams, but they are often unable to change their own destiny until the rise of Porto under Jose Mourinho.

Everything has changed slightly.

There was a tacit understanding among the people in the bar, but they all looked forward to Porto overturning the Galacticos at the Bernabeu.

But the reality is cruel. In the 9th minute of the opening, Figo made a wonderful pass to the middle. Argentinian Solari hit the ground with a kick. The ball flew into the near corner of the goal, and Baea was unable to save it.

1 to 0.

In the first round, Porto lost 1-3 at home, which brought the Porto people back to reality from the clouds.

They also realize the huge gap between themselves and the nine-time Champions League winner, so they especially want to prove themselves this time.

After taking the lead, Real Madrid played very pragmatically. Queiroz's defensive counterattack tactics were equivalent to using Mourinho's best tactics to beat Mourinho.

Mourinho feels very sad. If the team only has this little ability, then talking about the Champions League championship is just a dream.

The game took a turn for the better in the 35th minute. Deco made a direct pass and the ball reached the feet of the unguarded Almeida. The latter was about to take off, but Raul Bravo stretched out his foot to block the ball. The two collided with each other.

, the referee decisively gave a penalty kick.

Mourinho's face was blank. Penalty kicks are a double-edged sword. It is the easiest way to score, and it may also be the most difficult.

The Porto fans in the bar were too nervous to watch any more. Before the penalty kick, there was a foot of heaven.

Brazilian Del Rey placed the ball on the penalty spot, then made a cross on his chest and took a few steps back.

Real Madrid sent substitute goalkeeper Sanchez for this game.

He was teetering on the goal line, trying to interfere with Del Rey's penalty kick.

approach,

Shoot.

The Brazilian flicked his ankle and pushed in the opposite direction.

1 to 1.

The bar was buzzing.

Everyone hugged together to celebrate, and the score was 1-1 in the first half. There was still a chance, and maybe we could witness the winning goal at the Bernabeu.

However, the final buzzer-beater did not appear, and the final score was 1-1. Real Madrid played very skillfully, and Mourinho had nothing to do.

Mourinho did not win against the strongest opponent in the group stage. This was a worry for him. Regarding the knockout rounds, Mourinho was also a little troubled. The road ahead was not easy.

*****

Returning to the league, in the home game against Beiramar, Li Qiao started the game. Porto, who was already focused, fired up their opponents and defeated their opponents 3-0 at home, locking in the half-time league championship in advance.

The last round of the first half of the match against Alvika will be held on December 22, which is very close to Christmas.

This game has nothing to do with the overall situation. Mourinho showed his super high emotional intelligence as a coach. He asked some players who did not play in the first half to form the starting lineup and let the main players rest. In this way, everyone can celebrate the holiday in advance.

Li Qiao was sitting on the sidelines wearing a Santa hat. On the left was Maniche, and on the right was Deco. In the first team, Li Qiao's best friend was Maniche, who had a carefree personality.

"Joe, where are you going to spend Christmas?"

"Maybe in Portugal."

Li Qiao thought that his father and mother were still in the cold war, and it would be embarrassing to go back at this time. He might as well spend the holidays in Portugal. Besides, it was only a short two weeks.

"What about you?" Maniche stepped over Li Qiao and asked Deco.

"Go back to Brazil."

"Take me with you. I heard that Brazilian girls are very passionate."

"Ha ha."

Deco laughed and said: "It's true that Brazilian girls are passionate, but Brazilian girls are not blind."

"Hahaha." Li Qiao laughed.

Maniche held down Li Qiao's neck, "Why are you laughing..."

"I'm not laughing at anything."

Maniche smiled and said: "You are not handsomer than me either."

Deco replied: "Really? Qiao, please comment."

"I think you both are quite handsome."

Unexpectedly, when these words came out, neither of them were satisfied, and Li Qiao felt uncomfortable being caught in the middle.

"By the way, do you Chinese have any festival customs?"

Li Qiao smiled and said: "We Chinese don't celebrate Christmas."

Maniche nodded.

Li Qiao originally wanted to invite him to Lorinda's house for the festival, but... he was afraid that Lorinda wouldn't be happy, so he decided not to do it.

Although they played with all substitutes, Porto's strength was obviously better. They won 2-1 in the away game, which also brought a successful end to 2003.

A bright moon hung in the sky. Li Qiao looked at it and suddenly felt a little dazed. This was his second 2003.

I hope I have no regrets in pursuing my dream this time.