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Chapter 21 Champions League Awards

Winning the Spanish Super Cup is a revenge of Real Madrid against Barcelona. Such a result is of course worthy of hype by Madrid's media. However, Catalan media also have a way to fight back. They ridiculed Real Madrid for being so happy to take the Spanish Super Cup. It's so pitiful.

To put it bluntly, the Super Cup is just two warm-up matches with higher quality before the season, just like England's Charity Shield Cup. There was a saying that "a team that won the Charity Shield Cup cannot win the Premier League championship."

Although there is no such superstition in Spain, it is true that people do not really value the Spanish Super Cup.

Real Madrid won a trophy that was a useless trophy and was promoting it everywhere. It really seemed embarrassing. You know, they are the best team of the last century.

They are a century-old giant, and they won nine European Champions Leagues, but now they are happy and excited about the Spanish Super Cup.

"But we can understand that after all, this Real Madrid has not been sad for three years, any enough champion..." Catalonia's World Sports News mocked their opponents.

As Real Madrid's head coach, how could Mourinho endure such ridicule? Although it is true that Real Madrid has no championship in three years, Mourinho hopes that this special Spanish Super Cup can boost the morale of the team. He performed so well in two consecutive seasons, but he still cannot defeat Barcelona, ​​which has caused many Real Madrid players to have such an idea in their minds: "We cannot defeat them at the moment in Barcelona's current style." Although no one has said this publicly, they do think so in their hearts.

So Mourinho values ​​this Super Cup very much because his opponent is Barcelona. If he can defeat Barcelona and win the Super Cup, he can at least convey this attitude to his players: "Barcelona is not invincible."

He was almost going to succeed. After winning the Super Cup, he claimed in a high-profile manner at a press conference that he was very happy to be able to defeat Barcelona and win the championship. He also used this to tell his players how outstanding their performance was.

Unexpectedly, the Catalan media made me look petty and smug. The Super Cup was so smug, and it was just like celebrating for a long time... How could I swallow this tone?

※※※Before the training that day, Chu Zhongtian received a notice from the team's press officer, asking him to attend the regular press conference after the afternoon training.

Chu Zhongtian was a little surprised because he had been here for almost two months. In addition to his trip to China, it was his first time to attend a press conference at Real Madrid Sports City. The most attended press conference were several captains and the more influential players in the team. He was a newcomer and didn't want to compete for any say, so he was not concerned about it.

"Yes, you, Chu."

Chu Zhongtian asked: "Are there many Chinese journalists today?"

In fact, there are many Chinese journalists one day. Since Chu Zhongtian joined Real Madrid, many Chinese journalists have appeared in Real Madrid's Stadium and Bernabeu. They are stationed in Madrid, lingering at Real Madrid Stadium, Bernabeu and the newsstand... and do not miss any news related to Chu Zhongtian. Why linger in the newsstand? Because they have to translate, process and introduce all the reports about Chu Zhongtian in Spanish media to Chinese fans... The newsstand shook his head: "It's the same as usual..."

In fact, the person who called Chu Zhongtian to attend the press conference was Mourinho, and the press officer didn't know why. Anyway, he just had to be responsible for the notification.

In the end, Chu Zhongtian and Mourinho attended the press conference together.

Every Wednesday, there will be a regular press conference, with the head coach and a random player attending to answer reporters' questions, including the team's preparations during this period, the team's goals for the new season, the players' injuries and recovery, new players, various transfer rumors... and so on.

A reporter asked at the press conference about the Catalan media ridiculing Real Madrid's winning of the Spanish Super Cup a few days ago, and asked Mourinho what he thought about it.

Mourinho obviously had been holding on for a long time, and his answer was full of gunpowder: "I think this is strange. The loser who lost the championship laughed at the winner who won the championship. Will anyone in the world take this kind of thing for granted?"

This is the first time Chu Zhongtian has seen Mourinho slander people up close. He has seen it before, and he is the one who criticizes him, but after all, it is through the media, which is different from today. Moreover, Florentino promised to delegate power to Mourinho, but there is a condition to make Mourinho agree, that is, to less talk in front of the media, to less controversy, to lessen the enemy, and to less do things that are inconsistent with Real Madrid's image. Mourinho agreed, so he was almost very welcome to see him having a verbal battle with other media and head coaches in the second half of last season, and he became much more low-key.

However, in the face of Barcelona, ​​the chairman's ban is obviously invalid.

Schuster once took the initiative to show weakness before the game against Barcelona, ​​which caused dissatisfaction with the players and was eventually dismissed. Mourinho knew very well that in Real Madrid, he could be polite to anyone, but he couldn't be polite to Barcelona, ​​even if they are indeed the world's number one now.

Mourinho hasn't finished venting yet, and he still has something to say: "It's really a bad thing to have no championship in three years, so we're trying to change. Now we've won the Spanish Super Cup, which is proof. On the contrary, didn't they just lose the European Champions League? What a pity, I won't gloat about their failure, and I won't laugh at them when they win the league title. This is the biggest difference between me and them."

Chu Zhongtian suddenly understood why Mourinho took him to the press conference. This was a naked slap in the face. He defeated Barcelona and helped Hoffenheim win the Champions League championship, so he wanted to remind the Catalan media not to be proud. It has not been long since Barcelona lost to a German country bumpkin team in the Champions League. Before the Champions League final, it was the pro-Barcelona Catalonian media "World Sports" ridiculed Hoffenheim as a "landscape team". As a result, their invincible team lost to the country bumpkin team. World Sports News was equivalent to shooting itself in the foot.

Sure enough, when Mourinho said that Barcelona had lost the Champions League championship, a reporter turned his attention to Chu Zhongtian, and he sat next to Mourinho with a calm expression on his face.

A reporter threw similar questions to Chu Zhongtian. If you want to say that in the Real Madrid formation, the only ones that Barcelona hate the most are Mourinho and Chu Zhongtian. The conversations about Barcelona after Chu Zhongtian joined Real Madrid have angered many Barcelona supporters.

"I respect Barcelona because they are very strong opponents, and I like strong opponents." Chu Zhongtian replied. "But I'm sorry, the champion belongs to us."

A Chinese reporter laughed below. Because Chu Zhongtian's answer reminded them of his provocative answer to the Catalan media after the Champions League final. It was exactly the same as today.

The laughter of Chinese journalists made the few Catalan journalists present feel a little uncomfortable in their faces, and they all looked very unhappy. But they couldn't find any way to fight back except for being unhappy. Mourinho is sharp-tongued and never suffers in words. He has no chance of winning when quarreling with him. But what about Chu Zhongtian? He did win Barcelona, ​​and he won twice in a row, one in the Champions League final and the other in the Spanish Super Cup.

This reality is even more crazy than Mourinho's verbal skills.

Mourinho has stopped talking about Barcelona and is not going to continue: "We are winners, there is no need to pay attention to a loser. Do you have any other questions? As long as it is not related to Barcelona, ​​I am happy to answer."

After the press conference, Chu Zhongtian and Mourinho said goodbye, they left the sports city training base, while Mourinho returned to his office and he met Zidane in the corridor.

"Did Chu's performance disappoint you, Jose?" Zidane asked.

"It's OK, he seems to understand the reasons for my actions." Mourinho replied.

"So can you feel at ease to hand over this team to him now?"

Mourinho shook his head: "Observe again..." and said as he shook his head, he opened the door of his office. "Do you want to come in and sit down, Qi Zu?" he asked Zidane.

Zidane smiled and waved his hand: "No need, I'm going home too."

"So goodbye, Zidane." Mourinho waved to Zidane in a daze, then walked into the office first, and then closed the door.

Zidane did not leave immediately. He stood in front of Mourinho's office door and stared at the door thoughtfully for a while before shook his head and left.

※※※The war of words between Real Madrid and Barcelona gradually disappeared due to the deliberate low-keyness of both sides. Both media turned their attention to the teams they supported, not the other party.

Barcelona then regained the game in the Gamborg Cup.

Real Madrid also easily won the Bernabeu Cup.

Chu Zhongtian was still a substitute and did not appear until the 67th minute. However, Real Madrid had already secured the victory 3:0 at that time, and both sides were constantly changing players, which was a completely warm-up match.

Chu Zhongtian did not continue his good form of scoring a goal by just taking the bench. His performance in this game was average, not good, and he could not be said to be excellent. The Chinese media had nothing to report on, so he could only make a fuss about the number of championships. He claimed that this was Chu Zhongtian's second championship in Real Madrid. However, the Bernabeu Cup was basically monopolized by Real Madrid, which was even worse than the Spanish Super Cup. It was a bit too "unscrupulous" to use this to make up the numbers... However, Chinese media didn't have to be disappointed for too long, and soon something could be used by them to write a lot.

The draw ceremony of the new UEFA Champions League and the award ceremony of each UEFA Champions League last season will be held at the UEFA headquarters. Since the Champions League final, Chinese media and Chinese fans have been looking forward to this award ceremony. They want to see how many awards Chu Zhongtian can win this time.

Generally speaking, teams that won the Champions League last season can often become the biggest winners, but this time Chu Zhongtian is the biggest winner.

The media already knew the shortlist in advance, and Chu Zhongtian was shortlisted in the selection of Best Midfielder and Best Player. This made Chinese media and fans very excited. You should know that this is the historical moment for Chinese players.

So they have long been looking forward to the announcement of the awards results.

※※ On the morning of August 28, 2011, Chu Zhongtian and his teammates Casillas, C. Ronaldo and head coach Mourinho left the Spanish capital Madrid by plane. Although Real Madrid entered the Champions League semi-finals last season, not many people were selected for the shortlist of each award, only Casillas and C. Ronaldo. Casillas was selected for the shortlist of the best goalkeeper, while C. Ronaldo was the candidate for the best striker.

On the plane, C. Ronaldo and Casillas were still making jokes about Chu Zhongtian, saying that UEFA's selection criteria were unreasonable, and why the player who scored the most goals in the Champions League failed to be the best striker's selection.

At the draw ceremony, Chu Zhongtian met his old teammates. He hugged and greeted coach Rangnick from Hoffenheim and chatted with Hoffenheim's teammates Ibissevic, Nyema and Serner. This was the first time he met Hoffenheim's teammates since he transferred to Real Madrid.

Chu Zhongtian cared about the team's performance. Rangnick told Chu Zhongtian that he had modified his tactics and the team needed an adaptation period. "It is definitely impossible to win the championship. We can still participate in the Champions League this season. Our goal this season is to enter the Europa League next season..." Rangnick felt a little disappointed when he said this. After all, a team that participated in the Champions League every year and won the championship suddenly became a team that could only compete for the second-level Europa League, which would not be acceptable for anyone.

"But." Rangnik changed his tone. "We will not be relegated. No matter what, Hoffenheim has become a stalemate in the Bundesliga. If Hoffenheim, who had only been able to hang out in the amateur league, is now very successful. Perhaps in more than ten years, Hoffenheim can become a real giant..."

Chu Zhongtian heard the pride in Rangnick's tone. He smiled and said to Rangnick: "I believe it will definitely be possible."

Hoffenheim is currently preparing for the European Super Cup, so there are only three players this time. Ibissevic is selected as the shortlist for the best forward, Ser was selected as the shortlist for the best defender, and Nyema was selected as the shortlist for the best goalkeeper. However, Nyema knew that he would definitely have no chance, because Hoffenheim conceded a lot of goals, and it was all due to Hoffenheim's strong attack power that he could reach the final and win the Champions League.

"Actually, I'm very strange about something, Chu." Enyema said to Chu Zhongtian.

"What's the matter?" Chu Zhongtian asked.

"Why are you not on the shortlist of the best goalkeeper?" Nyema asked seriously.

Ibisevic and Shrna next to him burst into laughter, attracting the attention of others.

Chu Zhongtian was amused and crying.

"If you said you could guard the goal, we would let you guard the goal. Every game we played ten defenders, blocked the goal, and then dragged it to the penalty kick... You know, Chu, so we will win!" Enyema continued to say seriously, making it impossible to tell whether he was joking or telling the truth.

Ibissevic stood up and said to Nyema: "What about the league? All draws are only one point, so we won't win the league championship."

Nyema looked at Ibisekic and said in a little contemptuous way: "Stupid, I'm here. Otherwise, what do you think I'm doing? I'll deal with my opponent in the league and let Chu play in his midfield."

Chu Zhongtian spread his hands: "You guys..."

At this time, Enyema laughed: "Good Chu, you have earned us a lot of face! I wish you good luck in Real Madrid! Defeat Barcelona again!"

Ibisekic nodded, "Now you are in Real Madrid, your teammates are better than us, so I think you shouldn't have the chance to perform the goalkeeper's save skills."

"That's a pity. Actually, I like you guard the gate more, Chu." Serna said from the side, and Nyema glared at him.

Facing such a teammate, what else can Chu Zhongtian say? He stepped forward and hugged three people. Although he made some friends at Real Madrid, his abilities are a wealthy family after all, and the communication between people is still different from others. Unlike when he was in Hoffenheim, because he was a small team, and everyone was not very famous at that time. Everyone passed through hard days, and their relationship was extraordinary, and there was a kind of friendship between brothers and brothers in it. Everyone can joke unscrupulously, regardless of how much you are worth.

Such friendship is the most cherished.

"How are the others?" After the hug, Chu Zhongtian asked them.

"Seyad still can't forgive you for leaving Hoffenheim." Ibisevic smiled, "but don't worry about him, he's just awkward. Anyway, everyone except him thinks that's your freedom and your business."

"The new training base was a little uncomfortable at the beginning, and often went wrong... Ha!" Serna smiled, Ibisevic and Nyema smiled, and it seemed that they were the same.

"We are preparing for the Super Cup!" said Enyema, "I'm envious, Chu! Do you have the Super Cup to play!"

Chu Zhongtian smiled and pointed at Ibisevic: "Ask him, he and I have already won the European Super Cup."

Ibisevic nodded: "Yes, he defeated European Champions League winner AC Milan as the UEFA Cup champion."

Nyema launched a counterattack against the laughter of the two: "Okay, but you definitely can't participate in the Club World Cup, Chu!"

Chu Zhongtian said casually: "If you win the Champions League this season, can you go?"

Nyema was stunned for a moment, then widened her eyes and asked him: "Do you still want to win the Champions League in a row?"

Chu Zhongtian nodded: "Yes, why not if you have the ability? You should know that Real Madrid has not won the Champions League in ten years. This team has a very strong desire to win the cup."

Ibissevic nodded and said to Nyema and Serner: "Look, that's why we can only stay in Hoffenheim and Chu plays in Real Madrid. He is more eager for championships and victory than all of us."
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