Another God-Tier Prediction! He Was a Brave Wind on the Pitch!

Sevilla took the lead in less than 20 minutes, and manager Emery was in high spirits.

"Heh, Serie A teams are nothing special. That's why they only have three UEFA Champions League spots."

In his view, Inter Milan's abandonment of their physical and tackling defensive foundation in favor of a possession-based style against Sevilla is tantamount to self-destruction!

Inter Milan's players are indeed technically excellent, ranking among the top in Serie A.

However, Serie A is not a league with a strong possession-based atmosphere, while Sevilla, being in La Liga, has a unique advantage due to being immersed in that atmosphere.

Especially during Guardiola's years at Barca, the other 19 teams in La Liga, including Real Madrid, were repeatedly ravaged by Barca's tiki-taka passing and possession style.

As the saying goes, "practice makes perfect," and "learn by doing," after years of learning and practice, the average passing and control level of the entire La Liga league has improved significantly.

Take that goal just now, for example.

Sevilla's midfield made 12 consecutive passes, and finally veteran Reyes suddenly accelerated the pace with a through ball, which, combined with Bacca's diagonal run down the wing, instantly tore a big hole in Inter Milan's seemingly impenetrable defense!

After that, Banega and Bacca, the two of them, with simple passes and runs, one pass and another run, one opportunity to face the goalkeeper one after another followed.

They have successfully tested such tactics many times in training and in regular La Liga matches.

A moment of brilliance on the field can be the key to deciding the outcome of a match;

However, the muscle memory and instinctive reactions developed through years of training and actual combat are the driving force behind a team's steady progress.

Now, all Sevilla needs to do is follow the established procedures and resolutely implement their usual tactical thinking.

If we keep playing like this, we can keep winning in the UEFA Europa League! -- That's what Emery is thinking.

"Boss, Dimarco doesn't seem to be playing well today. Should we substitute him at halftime?"

In the Inter Milan coaching area, Chivu anxiously spoke to Mancini.

Assistant coach Erilla did not travel with the team to Berlin for this match due to personal matters.

Chivu naturally stood next to Mancini, temporarily taking on the role of assistant coach for the match.

This is the position that this former Inter Milan treble-winning player has long wanted to stand in, and today he finally got his wish.

In fact, since the second half of the season began, Chivu's importance to the coaching staff has far surpassed that of the aging Herrera.

On many occasions, Mancini would skip Herrera and call Chivu into his office alone to discuss the tactical details of the match.

Before this UEFA Europa League final, Chivu and Mancini had a long discussion about the tactics for the match.

The two even got into an argument, and the sound of their argument echoed in the hallway outside, even through the door to the head coach's office.

Why Dimarco, and not Santon?

"Or, veteran D'Ambrosio would also work!"

Chivu believes that starting Dimarco in such an important match as the UEFA Europa League final is too risky!

This puts considerable pressure on both the team and the individual players, but Mancini insists on his own ideas.

Mancini's reasoning was that Dimarco's speed and crosses would greatly benefit the team's attack.

Of course, Mancini had one more thing he wanted to say, but he didn't say it aloud.

At 50 years old, he has a wealth of coaching experience and is well aware of all the cliques and factions that exist in the locker room.

Mancini was well aware that there was a small trio within Inter Milan consisting of Dimarco, Bonazzoli, and Tang Long.

All three started the match, which was Mancini's intention.

After all, Inter Milan has lost a reliable scoring option after losing Icardi.

To win the game, we need to rely more on the strength of the team.

"Don't rush, Christian, let's take another look," Mancini replied casually to Chivu.

Inter Milan started the season in ninth Serie A in Serie A, but climbed to third place by the end of the season, securing an UEFA Champions League spot and defeating the formidable Juventus to win the Coppa Italia.

The entire season was like a long, dramatic novel, leaving a lasting impression and a truly exhilarating experience!

The players' emotions were also on a rollercoaster ride.

Playing through such a winding season, isn't it a form of self-cultivation?

Every player in Inter Milan's squad has shown significant mental growth.

It's not that they haven't played games where they fell behind early on.

Captain Ranocchia was the first to calm down and immediately communicated with the defense about their positioning and covering positions, giving special instructions to Dimarco on his runs.

Tang Long, as Inter Milan's midfield core and playmaker, is also actively communicating with Guarin and Medel, the two South America defensive midfielders.

The brief feeling of disappointment was fleeting, like a moth drawn to a flame.

They once again threw themselves into the game with renewed vigor.

In other words, even Juventus, the Juventus of Serie A, can't beat us. How can Sevilla, a second-tier team in La Liga, possibly turn the tide?

"ForzaInter!"

"ForzaInter!"

"ForzaInter!"

At that moment, cheers erupted from Inter Milan fans at the Olympiastadion Berlin.

All 75,000 tickets for this match sold out!

UEFA allocated approximately 60,000 tickets to the fans of both teams.

Of these 60,000 tickets, 40,000 were won by Inter Milan fans.

As Berni said, Germany football and Inter Milan have a deep connection because of the "three musketeers".

Meanwhile, Podolski, the Prince of Cologne beloved by Germany fans and who has made over 100 appearances for the Germany National Team, is also a starting right-back for Inter Milan.

So, inside the stadium for this final, it was clear that the cheers from Inter Milan fans were louder than those from Sevilla!

"Relax, adjust your mindset, brothers, this is our home turf!"

Encouraged by Tang Long, Dimarco made his first effective forward run of the match.

After receiving the through ball, he crossed from the right wing without stopping the ball at a 45-degree angle!

The cross was powerful and fast, striking Bonazzoli's forehead like a cannonball.

Unfortunately, Bonazzoli was a bit too far from the goal. Despite his best effort to jump and swing his head, he was ultimately tipped over the Regan by the opposing goalkeeper, Regan.

Inter Milan won their first corner kick of the game!

In football matches, the number of corner kicks can largely reflect a team's attacking firepower.

Inter Milan won their first corner kick of the game, signaling the start of their counter-attack.

Tang Long faced the fans on one side of the stands, raising his hands repeatedly and shouting something, clearly signaling to the fans to make more noise!

Encouraged by Tang Long, the Inter Milan fans in the stands once again roared with tremendous cheers.

This scene also deeply moved Zhang Lu in the studio!

"He Wei, judging from the current situation, Tang Long's status in Inter Milan is quite significant!"

"He is no longer just the team's attacking core, but also someone who helps Inter Milan win on the field."

"Off the field, he has become a pillar of support for many Inter Milan fans."

"Look at his body language! The moment Tang Long raised his hand, the Inter Milan fans in the stadium erupted!"

"That's absolutely right!" He Wei nodded excitedly. "Tang Long is undoubtedly Inter Milan's star player right now!"

Dimarco walked to the corner flag, looked at the complex crowd in the penalty area in the distance, raised one arm and clenched it into a fist.

Fans often see this gesture during television broadcasts.

The player taking the corner kick sometimes extends one arm with fingers raised, sometimes makes a fist, sometimes extends the left hand, and sometimes extends the right hand.

These moves are incomprehensible to the fans, and not only the fans, but also the opposing players on the field.

Dimarco raised his right fist, a hand signal given to them by the team's set-piece coach, Bissack, indicating that the ball would be sent towards the near post.

The meaning behind this code is only understood by the 11 Inter Milan players on the field; the others cannot decipher it.

The purpose of this is to allow the player taking the corner kick to inform his teammates in advance where the ball will land, facilitating subsequent movement and positioning.

Dimarco excels at set pieces, and his footwork is beyond question. In particular, set pieces lying quietly on the grass are his stage to showcase his skills.

After giving his teammates the signal, he calmly adjusted his steps and footwork. With his final step, the inside of his left foot lashed out like a whip, striking the bottom of the ball hard!

With a "thud," the ball traced a rapid arc through the air, rushing to the near post of the penalty area, before suddenly plummeting downwards.

This crucial location has historically been Icardi's territory.

The Argentina striker has a majestic tiger tattooed on his chest. His headers at the near post are like that tiger descending the mountain. Even in the narrowest angles, he can turn his body and flick his head to send the ball flying towards the goal like a cannonball.

But today, it is Bonazzoli who stands here.

His core strength may not be as formidable as Icardi's, but he has his own unique talent—longer hang time!

Knowing his strengths, the young man jumped without hesitation, ahead of center- Cardiso, 0.5 seconds earlier than expected.

This 0.5-second lead time is crucial and plays a decisive role!

With a flick of his head, he got there first and flicked the ball towards the middle!

Even before Bonazzoli had jumped into the air and the ball had arrived...

To let his Inter Milan teammates behind him know where he was coming, he shouted "Middle!"

Inter Milan's players surged towards the center, preparing to contest for the second ball.

The Sevilla players heard Bonazzoli's shouts and noticed the Inter Milan players' movement.

For a time, the central area of the penalty area was overcrowded.

However, Bonazzoli's heading accuracy is not as good as Icardi's, and he also tilted his body to the side and flicked the ball backwards, accidentally making the ball go too far.

He was originally calling for "middle", but with this flick of his head, the ball flew to the far post.

"Damn! That's a huge mistake!"

Bonazzoli, still airborne and not yet on the ground, watched the ball fly towards the empty far post, feeling a pang of frustration.

What a great opportunity!

They finally won the point, and a potentially great assist was just gone.

However, just as Bonazzoli was still frustrated by the goal, a blue-black figure suddenly flashed past in his line of sight—

Bonazzoli knew that figure and that running style all too well!

"Tang!"

Bonazzoli couldn't help but shout.

Inside Sevilla's small penalty area, both teams' players had their own anticipation.

Inter Milan players anticipated the ball would fly towards the center, a tip from Bonazzoli;

Sevilla's defenders also heard Bonazzoli's shout and saw Inter Milan players moving towards the center, which was their anticipation.

Tang Long also had his own predictions, but his predictions were completely different from those of the other 21 people on the field.

Even as Bonazzoli leaped high and shouted "Middle!", Tang Long began moving from the back post towards the middle.

However, just as the ball was about to touch Bonazzoli's forehead, Tang Long suddenly pushed off backward, flashed back to the far post!

In that one second of back and forth, he instantly left his right-back Aleix Vidal, who was marking him, more than two meters behind!

In Tang Long's mind, he had already accurately predicted the ball's next trajectory.

The ball will fly to the far post!

Dimarco's pass was like an arrow released from a bow, with astonishing speed; and Bonazzoli's gentle touch injected even more acceleration into the ball, instantly increasing its speed by 50%!

The football, like a shooting star, showed no sign of falling and was about to flash straight past Tang Long's eyes.

"It's too late, charge!"

Just as the football was about to fly past him, Tang Long decisively went to meet it!

He leaned his weight forward sharply, pressing it onto his chest, and instantly became parallel to the ground in mid-air.

Using the powerful momentum of pushing off the ground, his body, like the thick horizontal beam of the large bowl used to strike a temple bell, hurtled forward recklessly!

"Daung!"

A deafening roar ripped through the air!

The soccer ball was violently deformed by the impact, and its trajectory suddenly changed 90 degrees, hurtling towards the goal!

Goalkeeper Regan suddenly felt a wave of dizziness.

A flash of white light passed by my ear, followed by a cool sensation that made the fine hairs on my ear flutter!

Turning around again, I saw the net ropes trembling as the soccer ball hit them!

The clock at the Olympiastadion Berlin shows exactly 30 minutes!

Tang Long scored a header to equalize the score!

Only at this moment did Tang Long swoop down and fall heavily.

Despite the good quality of the grass, the intense friction still caused a burning pain in his chin.

When his body slammed to the ground, the immense inertia even sent up a cloud of grass and dust around him.

Bonazzoli went from joy to sorrow, and then back to joy again—that flick-on was perfect, the ball went in, and I was the one who provided the assist!

The experience had already driven the 18-year-old assist provider to madness.

"My God, it's unbelievable, how did you get in that position!"

Bonazzoli charged at Tang Long like a madman...