For Tottenham fans, this week may be the most wonderful week yet.
On Sunday, in the league, they defeated their archrival Arsenal 2-0. While winning, they also announced to the entire league that they are now the most powerful contenders for the league championship.
In the middle of the week, they defeated Fiorentina 2-1. Although Bell's zero-angle goal was successful and Cavani's overhead shot, the Tottenham players played a little more relaxedly, even because they were not allowed to play.
Note that they were also scored a goal by their opponent's forward Falcao, but it didn't matter because they defeated Fiorentina with a 5-1 victory in two rounds and advanced to the semi-finals of the Champions League.
If the celebrations of Tottenham fans were a little premature when they defeated Bayern 3-1, their excitement now couldn't be better. The league championship, the Champions League semi-finals, such results are just next door
Arsenal has never done this before, and Tottenham's results are enough to make Tottenham fans proud.
Moreover, in addition to the results, let alone the two wonderful goals in the game and the outstanding scenes of Tottenham in the game.
"In the match against Fiorentina, Tottenham officially showed its magnanimity. After experiencing the goalkeeper's injury, the defender's suspension, and the national team's recall of the main defensive midfielder, Tottenham has been struggling for a season, and finally at this time
Find out."
The media's evaluation may be very correct. After so long, Tottenham are now playing at a very high level on two fronts.
At least, it is the highest level in England.
No one expected that in the Champions League eight-to-four match, only Tottenham would win in the entire England. After two rounds of hard work, Manchester United lost to Inter Milan in overtime. Inter Milan has since
After 2003, they advanced to the semi-finals again. And Chelsea was in their own
was defeated by Barcelona at home. Terry, who was heavily influenced by rumors, made too many moves during the game and pulled Alves to the ground. Barcelona won a penalty kick. Barcelona successfully seized the opportunity and knocked down Chelsea.
, avenged an arrow, and successfully reached the semi-finals.
Four teams in the Premier League played in the Champions League. In the end, the three experienced teams all failed. However, Tottenham, who played in the Champions League for the first time, easily reached the semi-finals. This made most of the teams
, all lamenting the nonsense of this season.
Manchester United was rebuilt and Chelsea was in trouble. Unexpectedly, in the end, it would be Tottenham who saved the face of English football.
"However, from another aspect, this also makes it more difficult for Tottenham to win the championship in the league. There are still eight league games, but Tottenham still need to play at least two more Champions League games, which is very difficult for them.
It doesn’t seem to be an easy thing to say.”
Everything has a good side and a bad side. It has been brilliant in the Champions League, but in the league, it is very likely to face difficulties. Now when the media talks about this issue, they are also discussing whether Tottenham will
Because the Champions League matches have affected the league results.
Fans are also concerned about this issue. When Saturday's match day comes, Tottenham face Sunderland, there is another huge crowd. Now, every time Tottenham wins a game, it means that
As they are one step closer to the championship, the attitude of the fans has become almost crazy. It is impossible for them not to watch such a game.
"I guess when the season started, you definitely didn't expect that by the end of the season, we would be playing at this level."
Sitting on the edge of the court, watching the players playing football, Ledley King suddenly spoke to Raul next to him. Raul was watching the game intently, and when he heard Ledley King's words, he was stunned.
After a moment, he turned his head and said, "I really didn't expect that. What about you?"
"I didn't expect it either." Ledley King thought for a while and then told the truth, "But when the boss told me that we could win the championship, I believed it."
Raul said nothing and turned his head towards the court.
"You don't believe what I say? I'm not flattering you." Ledley King asked.
Raul shook his head, "I didn't mean that. We have played together for so long, how could I not believe you? I know you are an honest person. But, I did not expect that you would already
I believe it all. At least to me, until now, I still find it incredible. Compared with you, I feel a little ashamed."
Raul was sitting in the stands, watching the game with slight admiration. On the court, Tottenham had already led 1-0. Suarez successfully scored for Tottenham again, giving them a good start.
In this game, Raul sprained his foot before the game and was not even included in the squad. He could only sit in the stands and watch the game. However, the game was a bit boring. Tottenham's strength was obviously much stronger, and the game was completely controlled by
In their hands, Raul could see clearly.
This also made him admire slightly in his heart: When he first came here at the beginning of this season, these players were not so strong. At that time, he had to teach them step by step how to move, how to lead, and how to cooperate.
How to cooperate. However, now, they have become such good players, this progress has not even occurred to him.
No wonder such a team has such good results.
Originally he didn't have much time to chat, and he really wanted to finish watching the game, but Ledley King's conversation made him interested, "Why did you think we would win?"
"I said, I'm not sure we're going to win," Ledley King said, "It's just that Lee said so, and I just choose to believe him."
"Is there a difference?"
"For myself? Actually no..." Ledley King's answer made Raul a little angry, but he immediately explained, "Because whether I believe that we can win or I believe in Li's words,
The result is that I don't have much chance to play. So, there is actually no difference. No.
But if I can play, then it will be another matter. I think, for Li, I may not work as hard as for my own dream. Fortunately, Li did not reuse me this season, otherwise
, If I don’t get good grades because I’m not willing to work hard, I will regret it for the rest of my life.”
"That was really a wrong decision." Raul opened his mouth and after saying something, he also raised a question that he has had for a long time, "Ledley, I have never understood: you are the captain of this team.
, right?”
"Yes, technically I am the first captain of the team."
"But, your chances this season are very few."
"Because my strength is poor, isn't it normal that I don't have a chance?"
"But, haven't you ever thought about it, wouldn't it be fair to you? Don't get me wrong, I don't mean to provoke, I just think..."
"You just think that you won't do such a thing, right?" Ledley King asked, "You think my situation is very similar to the conditions Real Madrid gave you at the beginning of the season, right?"
"I never thought of you as a mascot."
"But you have never been a respectable captain for me. Don't deny it, I don't think I am the captain anymore. When you were at Real Madrid, people said you were a ball tyrant. As a ball tyrant, you must
You won’t look down on a captain like me.”
"I have nothing to deny. What happened back then is in the past." Raul was stunned for a moment, wanting to defend himself, but he smiled after all. After nearly a year of getting along, he knew that Ledley King had no ill intentions.
"And there was indeed something wrong with me back then."
"Raul, you don't understand my thoughts because you have never had an experience like mine." Ledley King felt that he had made a mistake and patted Raul, "I am not a star, so I also know very well that personal honors
It's impossible for me to get it. I don't ask for as much as you do. If the team can win, I can do anything. Raul, you are a star, a big star, and everyone you know is also a star. You are here
When talking, I might be comparing it to the golden ball.
Award ranking, but the people I know compare themselves with whether they can play professional football. For you, honor is easily available, so you desire more things. But, I am different. I have never had any decent honors in my life.
, last year’s FA Cup was the first time in my life that I touched a real championship trophy. For me, I am satisfied if I can get a trophy, why do I need to ask for so much? You may not understand this.
understand……"
"I understand... maybe we are different, but I understand this. Since 2002, I have dreamed of winning the Champions League. I know how you feel."
"Actually, I have played in the Champions League in my life, and I am very satisfied..." Ledley King said with a wry smile, "I have very low requirements, so I chose to trust him when Li was able to bring me what I wanted.
. He asked me to be a substitute, and I obeyed him. He asked me to train new people, and I obeyed. It was no big deal, because it was what I wanted.
There are very few things in the world. As long as there is a championship, I will be satisfied. You left Real Madrid because you refused to be the team’s mascot, right? In fact, I just chose a different path from you. Because I think that being a mascot
There’s nothing wrong with being a mascot. What’s wrong with being a mascot for a strong team and sharing the joy of victory with your teammates?”
Raul stopped talking. Many times, he found that as a star, he was not as clear-eyed as these people on some issues. If it was back then, when he was still high-spirited at Real Madrid, he might have responded to this situation.
He would say a few words of comfort to show his generosity, but now, he no longer has such thoughts.
This kind of thinking is also the thinking of some people. You are not nobler than others, and you should not laugh at others.
He has never thought about what it would be like to be a mascot. If he was given a choice, he still would not choose to be a mascot that does not play. However, for the person next to him who is willing to be a mascot and share the team's
He is a happy player, but he no longer has some of his previous prejudices.
He also suddenly understood why Li Bin would use both of them at the same time: Raul represents dissatisfaction, and Ledley King represents stability. The temperament of these two people is what Tottenham needs. Raul let
The players are improving, and Ledley King is reassuring the players. Both of them play a role.
"So are you satisfied now?"
"Of course, I'm about to win the championship..." Ledley King smiled, "I'm not you. In my generation, I have never had the dream of playing in a big stadium like the Bernabeu. I'm not Owen, nor
Not Woodgate, I know my situation myself."
"Ledley, you don't have a chance." Raul said softly.
"What chance?"
"The opportunity to play at the Bernabeu." Raul said with a smile, "This year's final will be played at the Bernabeu."
"That's the Champions League final. Can we really get there successfully?"
"Why don't you try? How will you know if you don't try?" Raul asked, "Ledley, believe me, this Tottenham team has the potential to win the Champions League. As long as you work hard, nothing is impossible!"