Chapter 208 The king's ascension to the throne must be on the corpses of the losers!

Fans from all over the world, no matter their home team is Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea, Barcelona, ​​AC Milan, are now clenching their fists and waving them wildly.

Because the Manchester United players captured their hearts with their fighting spirit.

In their eyes, this is an atypical team, an idealistic team, and a team full of dreams.

They saw the light of disrupting the order shining in Manchester United.

When Lingard crawled out of the baseline in a mess, when Luke Shaw passed the ball comically with his head... every scene paved the way for the final equalizer.

Perhaps in the eyes of the world, football should be about the strong winning, the winners living and the weak dying!

But when a character shows a personality that is incompatible with the mainstream trend, people will suddenly realize that this is the purest form of football.

It's not that Real Madrid didn't deserve to win the game.

Instead, this game is a competition of skills and tactics, but more importantly, it is a competition of spirit, will, desire for glory, and faith in life.

C Ronaldo's axe header, Casemiro's long-range artillery, C Ronaldo's graceful dragon, which one is not brilliant ?

Chu Feng's hat trick was also so brilliant! Lingard chose to crawl out of the baseline after cramping, wouldn't Modric do the same? All the fans had the same answer in their hearts.

So whether it is Real Madrid or Manchester United, they have tried their best and deserve the final glory!

Olympic Stadium in Kyiv.

Everyone stood up and gave a warm round of applause because they all understood one thing.

Football is about love, not hate.

Support your favorite team no matter it is in its peak or trough.

Appreciate your strong opponent, you will become stronger because of his existence.

Real Madrid fans and Manchester United fans all have this kind of magnanimity.

After a simple celebration, Manchester United fans started their own carnival, waving their arms wildly.

They lost their best No. 7 and were deeply saddened by the loss.

Now they no longer think so.

Because God has given them an equally outstanding player, who turned the tide three times in today's game and interpreted the Manchester United spirit to the world with his tenacious fighting spirit and indomitable will.

They also didn't understand why a teenager who had just reached adulthood could be so tough, but that didn't stop them from falling deeply in love with the boy.

The camera shifts to the field again.

Chu Feng no longer had the energy to celebrate and lay limply on the cold grass, but his heart was burning with passion.

Because he knew that he did not disappoint those people.

The dazzling light above our heads seemed to have really turned into hope.

The Manchester United players rushed over frantically, pinned him down, and even spoke in their native dialect in desperation.

Pogba shouted proudly: "How was it? Was my final move cool? I passed Casemiro and Toni Kroos directly. This is not something that an ordinary midfielder can do! I don't think even Chu can do it easily!"

But there are very few French people in Manchester United, and Martial has been sold to Paris Saint-Germain. No one knows what Pogba is talking about and can only nod in agreement.

Pogba's smile became even more intense when he saw this.

Valencia kept wiping his face. He transferred to Manchester United in 2009, and Manchester United last won the Champions League in the 2007-08 season, which was a perfect miss.

So he always had regrets and thought there was no chance to make up for it.

But I didn't expect the situation to be like this today.

Regardless of whether he can lift the trophy in the end, he believes that this will be the proudest game in his career, no doubt about it!

Lingard on the bench wanted to crawl into the field, but was ruthlessly dragged back by Faria. He could only respond with a resentful look.

Faria laughed when he saw it, and stretched Lingard's calf hard, "How is it? Can you still play? There are still three minutes left in the game!"

“I feel like I can run another ten kilometers!”

After feeling it carefully, Lingard shouted excitedly.

Mourinho next to him also laughed heartily. He felt like he had lost his magic since that impossible penalty shootout.

What magic? It is the magic that can always turn the situation around at the critical moment and make the team stand out from the desperate situation.

However, his former magical powers have long been eclipsed by everyone. Even though he led Chelsea to win the Premier League title, he still couldn't break the curse of "Mourinho's three years".

If he was the high-spirited player ten years ago, what would he think when he was behind 2-1 or 3-2? He would probably be like the boy on the field, not caring about getting a bloody head, just to fight for that glimmer of hope.

That is a confidence that cannot be described in words.

The reason why people can explode when faced with despair and difficulties, in addition to a tenacious character, self-confidence is also an important reason.

Because people like them believe that their efforts will not be in vain.

Mourinho listened to the thunderous cheers around him.

He felt that the lost magic power had returned again. His formerly slightly hunched back straightened instantly, and the smile on the corner of his mouth became more arrogant.

Not far away.

The Real Madrid players seemed to have not yet come to their senses, staring at the football in the goal with dull expressions. They could not imagine that three goals would be scored by one person.

And they were all equalizers! They also experienced the feelings of the Manchester United players, and an idea came to their minds.

Is it true that every time we score a goal, Manchester United's No. 7 can score a goal back? That kind of indescribable confusion enveloped my heart, giving me a strong sense of powerlessness.

Navas even began to doubt his life. How many people have scored a hat trick in the history of the Champions League final?

The answer is three.

1959-1960 season, Di Sfatino of Real Madrid.

Puskas of Real Madrid in the 1959-1960 and 1961-62 seasons.

Prati of AC Milan in the 1968-69 season.

Yes, two of them are Real Madrid players, but now the history of the Champions League has been rewritten and one more person's name has to be added.

Navas also won an honor, that is, a hat trick in the Champions League final.

If this game ends in failure, let alone becoming the most suitable player for Real Madrid, he will probably be forever engraved on the pillar of shame.

Modric took off his headband and said self-reproachfully: "My problem is that I should have gone for the ball directly. It was unwise to confront him physically."

"Don't say so much, the game isn't over yet, they only have 10 players on the field, I don't want to decide the outcome through a penalty shootout!"

Ronaldo wiped the sweat from his forehead and said seriously and solemnly.

Benzema nodded vigorously in agreement: "That's right, try harder and score another one. I don't believe Manchester United can equalize."

When Ronaldo leaves next season, he will be the only true god and he doesn’t want to fall in the final.

Ramos on the bench was pulling his hair in regret, his face hidden in his jersey full of regret.

The foul in the 20th minute of the game was his way of pursuing victory, but he didn't expect that the pain would eventually come back upon him.

If his wrist had not been injured and his competitive state had not declined seriously, it would have been difficult for Manchester United to score the second goal.

If he had not left the field after 90 minutes, Real Madrid's air defense capability would not have become weak, allowing Manchester United to seize Nacho's height disadvantage and frequently create threats with high balls.

The equalizer in extra time is the best illustration.

If he was still on the court, even if he couldn't snatch the ball from Ibrahimovic, he could still interfere with the opponent and make him make a pass error, and Chu Feng would have no chance to receive the ball and shoot at all.

Regret was like a thick smoke, constantly swirling in his mind, making him feel deeply suffocated.

After the carnival, the game resumed! Real Madrid players did not lose their fighting spirit easily and tried to attack.

But with the score at 3-3 and about to go into a penalty shootout, not everyone had the courage to take the risk.

If the attack fails to produce results, it will be counterattacked by Manchester United's defense.

They were really afraid that Chu Feng would score another goal.

Therefore, Real Madrid's offensive intensity was not high. After Lingard returned to the field, Manchester United retreated to their own half and defended with all their strength.

For the fans.

The short three minutes seemed like a year, and when the shrill and loud whistle sounded, they all breathed a sigh of relief at the same time.

But then my heartstrings tightened again.

Because the most exciting part is coming up, the penalty shootout!!!

There are no cowards before twelve yards, and everyone is a hero above zero yards.

Only when you choose to stand there can you feel the pressure of the tide, which can really make a person collapse.

For football fans, there is always a penalty kick that lingers in their youth.

Baggio, Southgate, Grosso, Drogba Most of the tragic heroes in football also come from penalties.

It was Baggio at the Rose Bowl, Terry on a rainy night in Moscow, Trezeguet in Berlin, and Beckham in Saint-Etienne. Blatter, the former president of FIFA, proposed abolishing penalty shootouts. His reasons are as follows.

"Penalty shootouts always lead to tragedy. Football is a team sport, but penalty shootouts are one-on-one, which goes against the rules and philosophy of football."

Beckenbauer disagreed: "Penalty shootouts should not be cancelled. They are very exciting and add a lot of highlights to the game. This is better than a coin toss to decide the winner."

Of course, in the eyes of fans all over the world, penalty shootouts are necessary.

Because it has the simplest rules, yet carries the most complex emotions.

The tension before taking the penalty, the relief after scoring, the regret when missing the penalty, the excitement after saving the shot... the ups and downs often happen in a moment.

This also makes football more attractive and touches the hearts of countless people.

Players from both teams quickly walked to the sidelines and formed a circle to discuss the order.

Mourinho did not designate a player to take the penalty, but said something irrelevant: "Life may not be as good as you think, but it will not be as bad as you think."

“There are always areas in life that are beyond your capabilities, but if you have done your best within the scope of your capabilities, then there will be no regrets!”

“No matter what the final result is, I hope you can hold your head high, face the difficulties in life, bravely overcome them, and constantly surpass yourself.”

"Okay, who's first?"

Ibrahimovic said arrogantly: "When I first walked into Ajax, guess what I said?"

The Manchester United players shook their heads.

"I'm Zlatan, who are you?"

"Hahaha!"

After saying this, Ibrahimovic laughed to himself. Cantona once said something to him.

"There will only be one king at Manchester United and that's me. If you want to be, you can only be the prince of Manchester United."

And how did Ibrahimovic respond?

"I'm not going to be the king of Manchester United, I'm the f**king God of Manchester United."

Today he has the opportunity to fulfill his big words before leaving.

Ibrahimovic looked around and said seriously: "Next, watch with your eyes wide open and cheer for me!"

Then Pogba stretched out his right hand, "Then I'll do the second one!"

He has a lot of experience in penalty kicks, especially the small steps he has been practicing recently, and he is confident that he can score the goal.

"I'm the third one. The captain can't hide behind me, right? If Carrick knew, he would probably scold me again."

Valencia tightened his captain's armband and smiled for the first time in a long time.

You know, he is known as Mr. Unhappy. Whether he wins or loses, his expression rarely changes.

Domestic fans also enthusiastically gave him a nickname - the Never-Smiling King Wa Jingyun!

This actually eased the nervous mood of the Manchester United players a lot.

The next to step up was Matic.

This reliable and loyal player, like a tough warrior, guards Manchester United's midfield and backcourt.

As for the fifth player who took the penalty?

Everyone looked at Chu Feng tacitly, as if expecting something.

Chu Feng did not disappoint, and said with a smile: "Boss, I actually want to be the first to be punished."

Although we always say that we should do our best, who can face failure calmly? Especially in a penalty shootout, if a player makes a mistake at the most critical moment, he will be in great pain and even have psychological problems.

He wants to shoulder the biggest burden and pressure, and he wants to leave the most glorious moments to his teammates.

Chu Feng truly believed that if he made a mistake, he would definitely be able to handle it.

Because he had a more tragic past.

Of course, maybe the reason is not so bright and great.

Maybe he just didn't want to wait alone and helplessly until the end, didn't want to fail before it was his turn, he just wanted to take his destiny into his own hands.

Ibrahimovic suddenly smiled happily. He saw Chu Feng clearly, but Chu Feng did not see him clearly.

He has his own pride, which is a man's responsibility and dignity.

He smiled and said, "I'll take the first penalty kick, don't refuse again!"

Chu Feng was silent for a moment, and finally nodded.

Mourinho stared at the Manchester United players.

He had already thought of what he would say after losing the game, and told the media that he was the one who decided the penalty and that the responsibility lay with him, not the players.

"If you don't know which way to kick it, kick it through the middle because goalkeepers don't stand still and that makes them look like idiots!" De Gea said as he sprayed adhesive on his gloves.

Chu Feng shook his head.

He has his own ideas and he is firm in them.

Then the Manchester United players discussed the remaining order. After all, if the five rounds of penalty shootouts could not determine the winner, the more cruel sudden elimination method would be used.

If one side scores a penalty and the other side misses, the game will end immediately.

Real Madrid also discussed the result.

The top five are: Benzema, Bale, Modric, Toni Kroos and Ronaldo.

In the Champions League final two years ago, Real Madrid played against Atletico Madrid. In the final penalty shootout, Real Madrid scored all five penalties, while Atletico Madrid lost the Champions League title due to Juanfran's missed penalty.

Among the top five players, Benzema made 32 of 37 shots, with a hit rate of 86%; Ronaldo made 79 of 92 shots, with a hit rate of 85%.

The only difference from the last game roster is that Vazquez and Ramos are on the bench.

Ramos made 22 of 23 shots, with a hit rate of 95%, and has only missed one free throw so far.

But Modric and Toni Kroos are also the national team's top penalty takers, and their penalty kick level should not be underestimated.

Soon the game entered the final battle.

"The captains of both teams toss a coin, and they will choose the direction of the goal and the order of the penalty shots based on the result."

"Valencia was lucky and guessed the direction of the coin, so Manchester United took the first penalty kick!"

"The only people who miss a penalty are those who have the courage to take it. I still want to say something to everyone: don't be too harsh on the players!"

"I hope Xiao Chu can give himself a satisfactory ending!"

The camera then turned to the green field, where players from both teams lined up in the center circle, staring at Ibrahimovic's slowly leaving back with either nervousness or determination.

In front of them, the small area between the 12-yard spot and the goal now seemed like the boundary between hell and heaven.

Too many ridiculous or unforgettable scenes were born there.

Beep! With a whistle, Ibrahimovic moved!

Ibrahimovic decisively kicked the ball to the right side of the goal! The next second.

Deafening cheers pierced the silent night sky, and the stadium was filled with cheers and applause.

There is no mistake in the poem, post, content, and read the book on 6, 9, and bar!

"Ibrahimovic, run-up, shoot, the ball goes in!"

"pretty!"

"He set a good example for Manchester United and relieved the psychological pressure on his teammates!"

"But I still want to say that other people's joys and sorrows are after the fact, while the players face the whole process!"

"I hope everyone can give applause to Ibrahimovic, the first person to step onto the penalty spot!"

"Now the outcome of this Champions League final depends on his teammates!"

Ibrahimovic clenched his fists and waved them, then quickly walked back to the center circle, shoulder to shoulder with his teammates.

Everyone was silent and looked at Benzema quietly.

At the age of 7, he was still a goalkeeper. Because he swept his teammates in the shooting game, he was arranged to the front line by the coach.

At the age of 18, he scored 31 goals in all competitions and won the French Ligue 1 Most Valuable Player and Golden Boot awards.

At the age of 31, he became the first scapegoat in football. The protagonist is Ronaldo and the hero is Bale. He can only live under their shadows.

Today, he was the unnoticed supporting role and took the first penalty for Real Madrid.

Release the ball, run up, and shoot! There is no hesitation in the action, pushing the ball to the lower right corner of the goal.

Even though De Gea judged the direction correctly, he still did not change the trajectory of the ball and could only watch the ball go into the net.

"Benzema scored the penalty!"

"He has protected the glory of Madridistas and is no longer the Benzemao in Mourinho's mouth!"

"The second penalty for Manchester United was taken by Pogba!"

"What method will he choose?"

Under the nervous gaze of fans from both sides.

Pogba deliberately prolonged his run-up time and kept changing the rhythm of his small steps.

Not only did it cause Navas psychological torture, it also made it difficult for him to judge the timing of his shot.

In the end, Navas judged the wrong direction!

The Manchester United players cheered with joy.

Next up is Bale, who is also a big-scene man.

His hat trick against Inter Milan made him famous and turned the world's best full-back Maicon into McDull.

He then became a feared winger in the Premier League.

Finally he reached the other side of his dream. He told the world in Real Madrid that the distance between two points is the shortest.

He is not afraid of being despised and comes to create a legend!

Bell noticed his daughter's adorable smile in the stands, and the corners of his mouth inadvertently raised slightly.

No surprises!

He sent the ball into the top right corner of the goal, scoring a crucial penalty for Real Madrid.

It was the turn of Manchester United's third player to take the penalty.

Valencia tightened his captain's armband and squinted at the dazzling lights.

Many memories came to his mind.

From a little boy picking up water bottles on the streets of Ecuador to the captain of the Red Devils playing in front of 75,000 people at the Theatre of Dreams.

His life story is unique and one of the most inspiring.

Manchester United fans also recalled the past, about the man on the field.

It was the iron-blooded man who returned to action just six months after breaking his leg, the diligent man who made all-out sprints on the right side, the hardworking man who switched to full-back without hesitation when the team needed him, and the loyalty he showed for Manchester United even after firing his agent. He took several deep breaths in succession and looked ahead with burning eyes.

After the referee blew the whistle, he actually kicked the ball towards the middle.

Navas had completely given up his center of gravity and threw himself to the left with all his strength, because he knew Valencia could not use his left foot.

Football once again passed him by.

Manchester United scored three goals and put pressure on Real Madrid! Modric adjusted his hair and put on his headband again, his eyes were calm.

It seemed like just an ordinary penalty.

In fact, there is not much pressure on him.

He has been staring into the eyes of wolves since childhood, been baptized by war, made a living as a shepherd, and grew up in a refugee camp.

God didn't seem to like him, an ordinary man with ordinary looks and lack of talent.

So he could only move forward step by step with diligence, low-key, tenacity and calmness, and eventually complete his counterattack.

Without too much thinking, he decisively shot into the far corner!

The football flew out like an arrow, brushing past De Gea's fingertips and into the goal!

De Gea punched the grass in frustration. If he had fallen to the ground faster, he would have definitely pushed the ball out of the goal! But unfortunately, there is no if in the world.

The penalty shootout reached the fourth round, and a tall figure walked out from the center circle. His name was Matic.

He joined Chelsea in 2009 and was sent to Benfica for 5 million euros as a bonus to David Luiz in 2011.

It was a great shame for him to return home with nothing from the top five leagues.

But Mourinho, who returned to the club for the second time, defied all odds and spent a high price to sign him back.

He has the opportunity to prove himself again in the place where he was once kicked out. It is no exaggeration to say that Mourinho is very kind to him, so he wants to repay Mourinho with everything he has.

Next year he will donate a stadium in his hometown, and its name will be the Mourinho Stadium.

As for this year?

He wants to win the Champions League trophy for Mourinho.

The man who defended Yaya Toure at his peak alone had a big heart. He chose to push the ball to the lower left corner of the goal! Navas still didn't judge the direction correctly. To be honest, his mentality was a little unbalanced.

After all, Real Madrid's overall strength is stronger. Being forced into a penalty shootout is embarrassing enough, and it would be even more embarrassing if they lost the game in the end.

The nerves of the players on both sides have been stretched to the extreme.

Toni Kroos slowly walked into the penalty area, lowered his head and kissed the football, then put the ball on the penalty spot.

There is a "95% rule" in him.

That is, he passes the ball 95% of the time on the court, and his pass success rate is as high as 95%.

What about penalty kicks? He also has a unique skill, that is, shooting accuracy, and he can often kick the football to the position he wants.

Faced with De Gea's tight defense, he chose to kick towards the lower right corner.

Bang! The football left with a dull sound, and then a crisp sound echoed, as if it was a death knell for someone.

De Gea excitedly pumped his fist on the spot.

Navas, who was kneeling beside him, covered his head with his hands, seemingly unable to accept the scene in front of him.

Toni Kroos opened his mouth slightly, his eyes full of helplessness and despair.

He was not defeated by De Gea, but by himself, as if the whole world collapsed in front of him.

He focused too much on the angle and ended up hitting the goal post.

He understood the problem instantly, but there was no point in talking about it. He walked back to the center circle in a daze, automatically blocking out the sounds around him.

Real Madrid players inside and outside the field felt the depressing and desperate atmosphere, and the air around them seemed to become heavy and cold.

They hope that goddess of luck will be on Real Madrid's side.

now.

Four hundred million viewers around the world and 67,136 fans at the Olympic Stadium in Kiev all focused their eyes on that red figure.

He is the last villain standing in the way of Real Madrid's legendary three consecutive Champions League titles.

His name is Chu Feng.

When the summer breeze blows into my ears carrying noisy noises.

He bent down silently, put the ball on the penalty spot, slowly raised his body and stepped on the surrounding grass.

His eyes were fixed on the football, and he ignored Navas who was moving around constantly.

He stood on the penalty area line and took a deep breath.

He knew that as long as he could get the ball into the goal, he would end Real Madrid's dream and create a miracle for Manchester United.

He is now standing at the center of this turbulent era.

The pressure as surging as a wave swept over him, and the blood in his body seemed to solidify, but then it became even more boiling.

Because this is exactly what he was looking forward to!

Mourinho stood proudly on the sidelines.

Six years ago, he knelt on the sidelines, not as rebellious as he was before with the attitude of "my destiny is in my own hands", because he was looking forward to that victory too much.

The first time he bowed his head to God, he failed to win the favor of fate.

From then on, there was more melancholy in his eyes and his face gradually became older.

But today! He will not pray to the great goddess of luck again. No matter how fate teases him, he will not fall again! He wants to take back the lost magic with his own hands! Marius in the stands closed his eyes tightly, not daring to watch what was about to happen next.

Guardiola's lips moved as he said something.

Maria stood with her hands clasped together, her golden hair draped over her shoulders, her eyes like bright stars, sparkling with hope.

Under the red tide.

The girl's heart was full of hope. She prayed that the thing she feared would never happen, prayed that God would be a good person for one minute, and prayed that good things would come to her smoothly.

Pray that the future will be what she wishes for.

Beep! The piercing whistle attracted everyone's attention, and everyone's tense heartstrings suddenly broke at this moment! Chu Feng seemed to transform all his honors, dreams, and responsibilities into the power of shooting.

At the moment when countless people were watching, the ball rolled out and time seemed to stop at this moment.

Navas stood there like a fool, feeling the unreachable distance between him and football, and a deep despair suddenly surged in his heart.

His previous tricks didn't work at all, the power and angle of Chu Feng's free throws were still so tricky.

Even if he judged the direction correctly, it was difficult to save the ball.

The moment he knelt on one knee on the grass, the Kyiv Olympic Stadium suddenly became boiling, forming a surging red wave!

Chu Feng lay quietly on the grass.

Everything was finally over and he could finally rest assured.

No need to worry about conceding goals to Real Madrid, no need to think about how to move, no need to engage in fierce confrontation. At this moment, he became the hero of the Red Devils Manchester United.

This goal was not just a penalty, but also a perfect reflection of his love for football, his desire for victory and his responsibility to the team.

Most of the Manchester United players rushed over frantically, while a small number of them fell to the ground and cried bitterly.

When the string in their hearts breaks, they can no longer control their emotions and can vent them without restraint.

The Real Madrid players knelt on the ground weakly, like a deflated balloon, having lost their former vitality.

They couldn't imagine that Real Madrid would lose the game, and their dream of winning three consecutive championships was shattered.

The new king's ascension to the throne must inevitably be based on the corpses of losers, except that this time they became the losers.

Toni Kroos, who missed the penalty, did not get dejected or cry. He just stood there dejectedly.

He seemed to hear a lot of cursing, something he was used to.

At this moment he understood a truth: life is like a penalty kick.

Ronaldo's eyes were blank and a trace of regret surged in his heart.

In the 2007-08 Champions League final and the 2011-12 Champions League semi-final, he experienced the psychological trauma of missing free throws.

He didn't want to feel that suffocating despair again, so he chose to be the fifth to take the penalty kick.

So is he a player who wants to be a hero in the spotlight, who can be on the cover of the media, who has a certain amount of courage, but is a little bit timid in nature? Maybe there is part of the reason, but he should not be blamed.

Because every player who played in the penalty shootout was very brave.

Right now.

In London, Liverpool, Manchester and in the pubs along the Thames, there must be countless Manchester United fans who are cheering for it.

In Madrid, at the Bernabeu and at Puerta del Sol, there must be countless Real Madrid fans who are heartbroken.

Of course, in faraway China, a storm also broke out.

In Bincheng in May, the sea breeze blows away the heat but cannot blow away the passion in people's hearts.

They are at home, at night markets, in bars, at school, no matter which team they are fans of.

The endless emotions that had been accumulated for a long time and hidden deep in the heart erupted like volcanic magma, celebrating all this excitedly.

Someone asked before whether Chinese football could be saved, but no one could give a clear answer.

When Chu Feng entered Manchester United's first team, every game he won would have an impact, even if it was only a small amount.

But when they come together bit by bit and merge with the Chinese people who love football, they will form endless power and an unstoppable wave.

(End of this chapter)