Vol 2 Chapter 17: Champions League grouping: signing

　　 Two rounds of the Bundesliga opening stage, the German media and the Bundesliga experts around the world looked at this different from the previous year's situation in the standings, have speculated whether this season the Bundesliga really will change.
　　 The traditional start of Bayern Munich suffered two consecutive draws, creating the worst start in 11 years. Perhaps a large number of Bayern diehards believe that this is justifiable. The pre-season defending champion has just changed the coaching position, Heathfield resigned, Klinsmann took the coach, any team will experience pains during the coaching period, plus the first two opponents Hamburg and Dortmund are not soft. Persimmons and diehards are often critical of other teams, but for teams they support, they are as broad-minded as the ocean. And Bayern fans will be straightforward and ask the question: Which giant is not a slow type? How many times did the Bundesliga champion Bayern FC fall?
　　 But Bayern just didn't win anyway. Moreover, three goals have been lost in two rounds. Even in poor condition, with the overall strength of Bayern defenders, such a goal-loss data in the league is a bit unreasonable.
　　It is difficult to defend the country, Klinsmann also needs to slowly explore how to lead a super class team to consolidate his dominance.
　　Not just Bayern. Last season's runner-up Bremen started worse, with a 2:2 draw against Bielefeld and a 0:4 defeat to Schalke 04. The opening was a draw and a loss, and it directly slipped to the relegation zone. Although not many people believe that they will actually be relegated, but the championship and runner-up missed at the same time last season, this wonder is naturally very eye-catching. Of course, there are also a lot of miner fans rejoicing at the start of Schalke 04. If we infer from the previous season's competition pattern, after two rounds they have already led Bayern by four points and Bremen by five points. The starting basis is very good and it is maintained steadily. Perhaps there is really a chance this year.
　　 Of course, it’s just a paper game where fans and the media have nothing to do with the beginning. For the Schalke 04 team, they will temporarily put the league title aside, it is too early to worry about it, and now we must first qualify for the new season UEFA Champions League group stage.
After 　　 and Bremen, the team went directly to Madrid to prepare for the second round with Atletico Madrid. Slomka did not dare to carelessly, the total score was only 1:0 lead, as the Devil of Atletico Madrid, everything should be careful.
　　 holding a goal advantage to play away, Sloemka will naturally not seek the initiative of the game like the home. Under this overall situation, maintaining balance is the most important. Therefore, he directly abandoned the 4-3-3 formation and switched to another 4-4-2 formation with a diamond-shaped position, typically based on anti-reverse. Even Zhou Tiancheng's position was fixed. Sloemka requires that he must always maintain a parallel position with his midfield partner Kristaic. The offense only requires a long pass and is handed over to double forwards Altentop and Kuranyi to solve the problem.
　　Zhou Tiancheng is a little uncomfortable, in this case, it is difficult to score goals. However, he thought about it and honestly won this game. There are many opportunities for scoring in the group stage. He thought about it, or not to cross the border without permission, it is best to strictly implement the coaching arrangements.
Atletico showed their determination to make a comeback from the first minute with the shouts of home fans, but today Schalke is determined to fight hard. Zhou Tiancheng and Kristaic are far from the front line and close to the center defender. , Firmly build a barrier on the front, although Atletico’s three major attackers Aguero, Diego Fran and Luis Garcia are present at the same time, trying to break through Atletico’s defense directly from the middle is almost not. Possible thing. And Schalke's starting central defender combination Bolton and Westerman are strong points in the high-altitude ball, Atletico Madrid roundabout from the sidelines can not find any cheap.
During the game, the viewing is not strong, because both sides have their own clear goals, so physical confrontation is very frequent. The highlight of Zhou Tiancheng is not how much offensive and defensive skills he played, but the strength of his physical confrontation. Once again refreshed everyone's awareness. Raúl Garcia and Barnega, the two big midfielders of Atletico Madrid, are not bothered, but also let the former hit the yellow card hard, and the latter was directly injured and lifted off the field.
　　This fierce confrontation with low technical content finally reached Schalke's goal. With a 0:0 score, he withdrew from the away body and successfully advanced to the UEFA Champions League group stage.
　　 The next day, UEFA held a new season UEFA Champions League group draw in Monte Carlo, Monaco. Every time this season arrives, it is when the teams are worried, especially those who come from the second and third-tier leagues. They are most worried about being grouped with Barcelona's Real Madrid Bayern, such as the first-class giants. It won't look good. And second-tier teams like Schalke 04 actually care more about their opponents in third and fourth gear, because there are often hidden thunders in these gears. If you all get together, you have to build The group of death, it is not so easy to come out, there must be some shopping.
　　After a half-hour draw, the fate of each team was announced. Sloemka in front of the TV was relieved. Schalke 04 joined Group D with Liverpool, Marseille and Greek giant Olympiacos. This is considered signed. The qualifying is very big~EbookFREE.me~ Mike, it seems that God bless us. "Slomka turned his head and said to assistant Biskens.
　　He knew that the first team was not easy to play, Liverpool and Lyon are two weaker teams, so Schalke was lucky. At the same time, they avoided the Serie A giants Juventus in the third gear and Florence in the fourth gear. Which group the two teams fell into may be the group that died in the Champions League this year, but Schalke has the luck to avoid Open the hardest hit area. Next, the team can temporarily concentrate on the domestic arena and take advantage of the sprint before the Champions League game day in mid-September to avoid being dragged by the third-line battle.
Judging from the results of other groups, there is no particularly interesting death group this year. Apart from Schalke, Bremen scored with Inter Milan, Panathinaikos and Cyprus team Anothosis. To group B. If they play normally, it will not be difficult for them to work together with Inter.
　　 And Bayern’s team is more relaxed, Lyon, Florence and Romania team Bucharest stars are not a threat to the Bundesliga giants. For Bayern, the Bundesliga is already their back garden to a certain extent, and the Champions League has to reach the quarter-finals stage before the real challenge begins. The Champions League is their goal every season, which can also explain why Heathfield regained the league title last season, but was still forced to leave at the end of the season-they only ranked fourth in the Bundesliga the previous season, not even the Champions League. Hit! He failed to win the UEFA Cup, but defeated Zenit 0:4 in the second round of the semifinals. This is the most unbearable season in the Bundesliga's battle for European history, and even the underpants have been lost.
　　 So the biggest ambition in the Champions League this season is Bayern, who is coming for the championship.
　　 But the dramatic thing is that in the domestic arena, the backyard caught fire again...