The media was very noisy. On the one hand, they began to criticize Real Madrid. The Copa del Rey title that was thought to be an easy win was snatched away by Sporting de Gijón. Real Madrid was destined to have nothing in all four categories this season. This was simply unimaginable for such a super powerhouse. On the other hand, the media was very interested in the matter of Zidane being on top of Carlos. They wanted to find out what exactly happened between Carlos and Zidane that caused the French superstar to lose control of his emotions and make such a sensational move.
Originally, the Spanish media were the main ones who paid attention to the Copa del Rey. However, this time, the media in other European countries, such as Germany's Kicker, England's The Times, France's L 'Equipe, Italy's Milan Gazzetta dello Sport, and Turin Sport, also paid attention to this game.
Whether it was Real Madrid's unexpected loss to a Segunda División team in the Copa del Rey final, their lack of all four categories this season, or Zidane's opponent being sent off, it could be said to be a major event that ignited the football world.
Kicker evaluated the game from a professional point of view. "… Sporting de Gijón, from the Segunda División, had a sharp counterattack. Their tight defensive tactics cut Real Madrid's star players apart, making it difficult for the Galácticos to organize an effective attack. Looking at the whole game, Real Madrid's three goals were mostly a reflection of the individual ability of the star players. On the other hand, Sporting de Gijón, a Spanish second-tier team, had very effective tactics. Their offensive speed was quite fast, and the interception and blockade in the midfield made Real Madrid very uncomfortable … Finally, their manager is a Chinese, and this Chinese manager is only 28 years old. This is the most surprising thing."
The Times: "… In Spanish football, there is such a Chinese manager. He coached a Segunda División team and took only three months to get a team that was on the verge of relegation out of the relegation zone. They even reached the final of the Copa del Rey and defeated Real Madrid 4-3 at the Bernabéu stadium. This Chinese man and his team created a miracle, and this manager threatened to beat Real Madrid before the game, which caused a huge uproar. Then, after the Copa del Rey game, those who scolded him had to shut up because he was the winner! He really beat Real Madrid, and the Galácticos had to end the season with their lack of all four categories … It is worth mentioning that this Chinese manager, Li, used to be the manager of Real Madrid's youth team. Later, he was kicked out for some unknown reasons. Now, this man is staging a good show of revenge … "
The French newspaper L 'Equipe was concerned about Zidane's red card. "… Zidane's red card was an important reason why Real Madrid lost the final of the Copa del Rey. Obviously, the opponent used despicable means to provoke Zidane. So far, we have not heard any news from Zidane's mouth. Zidane refused to be interviewed about this matter. Here, we can only hope that this will not affect Zidane's mood, and that it will not affect the UEFA European Championship this summer …"
Italy's Turin Sport also focused on Zidane. The Juventus fans were still thinking about the former star player of Juventus. "… Real Madrid's lack of all four categories, 'Galácticos' has suffered a major blow, and Zidane is also in trouble on the field. We can completely guess that Zidane has suffered an unbearable provocation, which is why he reacted so violently. The Chinese manager of Sporting de Gijón's conspiracy has succeeded. We completely believe that this must be a premeditated trick. The Chinese people are always so cunning …"
Milan Gazzetta dello Sport: "… A Segunda División team defeated Real Madrid at the Bernabéu and picked up this season's Copa del Rey. This is an incredible achievement. The Chinese manager of Sporting de Gijón led this Spanish port team to create history … The game went from 1: 0 to 1: 3 to 4: 3. We can totally imagine the magnificence of the game. There was a red card, an upset, and a killer. This game has all the elements of a classic game … Also, the manager of this team is from China, which is the most strange thing. A Chinese man leading a Segunda División team to defeat Real Madrid in the final of a mainstream European league. This is really a fairytale story. "
It could be said that, by virtue of Sporting de Gijón's victory over Real Madrid to pick up the Copa del Rey title, giving Real Madrid a bleak season where all four categories were empty, and the shocking news of Zidane's opponent being sent off, Li Ang and his Sporting de Gijón began to appear on the important pages of mainstream European media for the first time. Some people who were paying attention to this matter were surprised to find out that their manager was actually from China, and he was so young …
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In Gijón, Sporting de Gijón was naturally only praise, praise, and praise!
"This is the first championship trophy in the history of the club. We will always remember every minute of this game. This day, this day, we will engrave it forever. This is Gijón's festival! We cheer for it, this is our festival! "
The reporter, Mitra, published a passionate article in the Voice of Gijón the next morning. He wrote, "… The championship is so beautiful, the championship halo is so dazzling. From today onwards, we don't have to live in the memory of the past, because we have a new pride — Manager Li Ang and his Sporting de Gijón! Although we may not be strong enough now, we have done our best. This is our first championship trophy, and we have reason to believe that it will definitely not be the last … "
Almost all the local media in Gijón — except for the Gijón Post, which had an old grudge with Li Ang — reported on the grand occasion after Sporting de Gijón's championship on the front page. For Sporting de Gijón, who had been on the brink of collapse three months ago, the fans had gone from the bottom of the valley to the top of the mountain. This feeling of going from hell to heaven was simply amazing. Everyone was happy.
Of course, except for the Gijón Post, which had a complete falling out with Li Ang, was banned by Li Ang, and was then named as unwelcome by Sporting de Gijón. At this moment, their hearts were broken. When they fell out with Li Ang, the most important reason was that they did not think highly of Li Ang. They thought that Li Ang would be fired sooner or later, and offending such a Chinese person was not a problem at all. But now, the soft persimmon that they did not think highly of, and thought that they could bully at will, had become the savior of Sporting de Gijón, the savior of this city. This was really a sad story …
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