When the Spanish media and even the European media were reporting on the fierce battle between Real Madrid and the defending Champions League champion AC Milan at the Bernabéu, Qin Xiong was completely oblivious to what was happening outside. He first took Sylvia to the hospital for another comprehensive check-up and sincerely asked the doctor for advice on how to take care of a pregnant woman. He even took a notebook to write down a lot of important things.
Sylvia saw Qin Xiong's attitude in the hospital. She didn't know whether to laugh or cry, but she felt sweet in her heart.
The news that Qin Xiong accompanied his wife to the hospital for a check-up spread like wildfire. Soon, the news of Sylvia's pregnancy became news and spread.
Qin Xiong's fans from all over the world sent Qin Xiong their blessings.
Qin Xiong declined all activities outside of work. He would still train step by step and prepare for the game. But outside of work, he would definitely go home to accompany Sylvia.
On April 6, in the 31st round of La Liga, Real Madrid challenged Mallorca.
Bosque sensibly gave Qin Xiong a leave of absence.
Qin Xiong would definitely not be in the starting lineup because of the visit to San Siro three days later. But generally, the players who were rotated would sit on the bench. Bosque learned that Qin Xiong's wife was pregnant, so he simply exempted Qin Xiong from traveling to the away game to "watch" the game.
Qin Xiong and Sylvia watched the game between Mallorca and Real Madrid live on television at home.
Mallorca's performance this season was good. At the end of the league tournament, they were still in the upper middle of the standings. They were expected to qualify for next season's UEFA Europa League. The home team's desire to snatch points was strong.
Real Madrid sent most of their substitutes. It was not a bad result to be able to get one point from Mallorca.
However, compared to Real Madrid's unstoppable winning streak in the first half of the league tournament, there were too many draws in the second half of the league season. It did give the media something to nitpick.
Fortunately, Real Madrid was always more than 10 points ahead of the second place team in the standings. The media did not dare to be too picky.
Two days later, Real Madrid parachuted into Milan!
The second leg of the UEFA Champions League 14 finals was about to begin.
The Italian media was pessimistic about AC Milan's comeback at home.
Using the pre-match headline of La Gazzetta dello Sport: AC Milan may not be able to keep their Champions League spot in the league. What can they use to reverse Real Madrid's three goals?
The Spanish media was not worried that Real Madrid would fail miserably.
In the quarter-finals, Real Madrid shifted all their focus to the Champions League. They did not care about what happened in the league.
But what about the Champions League?
The tenth Champions League title that Real Madrid had been looking forward to for so many years!
That would make Real Madrid, after being the best team in the last century, the most successful team in the new millennium. Winning the Champions League twice in 2000 and 2002 was the same as AC Milan winning the Champions League twice in 2003 and last year. If Real Madrid could reach the top of Europe this year, then Real Madrid, who had won the Champions League three times, would undoubtedly be the most successful team in the modern era!
It was indisputable!
The day before the game, Ancelotti said that AC Milan would try to reverse Real Madrid at all costs.
But when asked by the reporters how to contain Real Madrid, Ancelotti refused to reveal it on the grounds that it was a team secret.
Bosque put on a very low-key posture to show his respect for AC Milan and that he would be careful of AC Milan's strong fighting power in San Siro.
But the Italian reporters still made things difficult for him in an attempt to provoke the old manager.
"Will Real Madrid become very conservative and utilitarian in tomorrow's game because of their three-goal lead?"
"Will they use boring possession to kill time in the game?"
"Will they abandon Real Madrid's style of attacking football?"
Bosque did not get angry. Instead, he said calmly, "You'll know when the game starts."
Compared to AC Milan, who still had to struggle to get a place in the Champions League next season, Real Madrid was a guest in the game, but most of the main players did not play in the league last weekend and were able to conserve their energy.
Real Madrid, full of energy, stepped into the San Siro stadium on the night of April 9.
The flag of the Rossoneri fluttered in the stands of San Siro. Although the fans of the Rossoneri were aware that the team could not complete the reversal of Real Madrid, they still actively entered the stadium to watch the game and support their beloved team.
They were the defending champions of the Champions League. How could they give up so easily?
When the players of Real Madrid and AC Milan walked onto the field, the stands erupted in enthusiastic cheers.
The noisy San Siro did not neglect this round of the game just because AC Milan was behind by three goals.
"Welcome to the San Siro stadium. The second leg of this season's Champions League quarterfinals between AC Milan and Real Madrid is about to begin. A week ago, AC Milan visited the Bernabéu and was defeated by Real Madrid by three goals. AC Milan, who is behind by a total score of 0: 3, still has 90 minutes to rewrite their fate.
Although the outside media unanimously agreed that Real Madrid had locked in the tickets to this season's Champions League semi-finals, we cannot deny that football itself is unreasonable. Why can't AC Milan create a miracle at home?
They have the capital!
So, we can look forward to the trend of this game and what the final result will be.
Let's introduce the starting lineup of both sides.
AC Milan starting lineup: 4321.
Goalkeeper: Kalac.
Defenders: Oddo, Nesta, Maldini, Kalac.
Midfielders: Seedorf, Gattuso, Pirlo, Ambrosini, Kaka.
Striker: Inzaghi.
Real Madrid starting lineup: 4231.
Goalkeeper: Casillas.
Defenders: Ramos, Pepe, Cannavaro, Heinze.
Midfielders: Robben, Diarra, Qin Xiong, Guti, Snede.
Striker: Raúl.
The game is about to start, accompanied by the enthusiastic cheers of the San Siro. Let's see if AC Milan can make a comeback at home against Real Madrid! "
Today, AC Milan took the risk of using Inzaghi, who had not recovered from his injury. He replaced Pato, who was in the starting lineup in the last game.
Ancelotti was praying before the game started!
If the Premier League teams were emotional teams, sometimes they won earth-shattering victories, sometimes they lost, and sometimes they were in a mess.
Then, the two heroes of La Liga also had their own shackles, and that was their obsession with attacking football!
Whether it was Barcelona or Real Madrid, they were the kind of powerhouses whose ideals were higher than reality.
They both hoped to play beautiful football and then consider whether they could win the championship on the basis of beautiful football.
Because of this, Ancelotti prayed that Real Madrid had better fight for their ideals and persevere in holding the banner of attacking football high!
In that case, AC Milan might really have a chance to make a shocking comeback at home!
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