Chapter 400: Now it's your turn
Camp Nou fell, and Real Madrid successfully defended their La Liga title at the home of their arch-rivals! As the curtain fell on the Derby of the Century, this news quickly swept across Spain and sparked a huge reaction in European football.
In fact, everyone could see that Villarreal's chances of a comeback to win the title were theoretical at best. But for the Galacticos to lock in the final victory at Camp Nou, besides the coincidence of the schedule and results, it was also quite ironic.
The fans and media in Catalonia immediately lamented, demanding accountability for this! Bar?a patriarch Cruyff listed three major charges against the helm of the team, Laporta, in his column.
Firstly, the club's management was chaotic. Under Laporta's policy of cronyism, there were many incompetent people in high positions at the club, while he wielded unchecked power, leading Barcelona into an irreversible abyss.
Secondly, he had poor judgment of people. Initially, he did not make every effort to pursue Wang Feng, instead allowing the rival Real Madrid to seize the opportunity to acquire this world superstar, directly leading to their losses in the past two years. Also, appointing the inexperienced Guardiola as head coach was one of the reasons for this year's poor performance.
Thirdly, his transfer policy was ineffective. Although he brought back the Arsenal ace Henry last summer, he did not integrate into the Bar?a system this season, performing significantly worse than before. Other signings also had no highlights, failing to strengthen the team.
This article, once published, was unanimously recognized by almost all Bar?a fans. They all aimed their criticism at Laporta, even though he currently held immense power in the club, he would still feel uneasy. A small wave of opponents led by Rosell would definitely not let this opportunity to cause trouble slip by.
While desperately trying to quell the situation, Laporta also found Guardiola to discuss plans for the next season. To some extent, he and the Spanish coach were on the same boat, sharing both glory and disgrace.
"Laporta, reality is definitely not as unfavorable as the outside world portrays it. This season, shortly after Ronaldinho left, Messi needed time to adapt to his new role, and Henry also needed time to integrate. Team cohesion is very necessary."
"I am confident that the team will be able to unleash tremendous energy next season and reclaim the glory of the league and the Champions League!"
Laporta took a deep breath and said slowly, "Josep, it's not that I don't trust you, but you must know that we don't have much time left!"
"Next season will be our last chance. Once we fail again, I think both you and I will be kicked out. So, be more attentive. I will fully support your transfer plans this summer."
Compared to the miserable Laporta, the helm of Real Madrid, Florentino, was riding high. Whether it was fans, media, or club executives, they all praised him, admiring his defiance of public opinion, willing to wait a year to bring in the legendary superstar Wang Feng.
Scoring 50 league goals in consecutive seasons! Such terrifying statistics were enough to match any praise. Marca wrote that Wang Feng was the sun of Camp Nou, overshadowing Messi, Eto'o, and Henry with his radiance.
"In the final moments of the match, many Bar?a fans shouted for Guardiola and Laporta to leave. The Chinese superstar is gradually evolving from a coach killer to a club leader killer!"
"Before the match, Barcelona kept making tough statements, absolutely not allowing Real Madrid to win the championship at their home ground. The first half of the match also went as they expected, with Messi and Henry scoring for the home team."
"But Wang Feng, worthy of being a football legend, unlike some other stars who can only play well when everything is going their way, once in an unfavorable situation, they collapse. The Chinese superstar is always a threat, and the final whistle is the moment when the battle ends and the winner is determined!"
In addition to the Spanish media, other European countries also reported on Real Madrid's championship. Sky Sports from England wrote that Manchester United must play with full determination when facing Real Madrid. They are a team capable of creating miracles.
"If the Galacticos really defeat Chelsea, Liverpool, and Manchester United consecutively and lift the Champions League trophy, then the Premier League will be embarrassed just like Barcelona, completely beaten by La Liga teams. What face do they have to claim to be the top league?"
Italy's Milan Sports reported Wang Feng's achievements at Inter Milan. In the once star-studded little World Cup, the Chinese led the Nerazzurri to win five league titles and three Champions League trophies, perhaps the team will never achieve such glory again in the future.
"After leaving Inter Milan, Wang Feng's performance has not declined but has become even more outstanding. He is a legendary player with a championship system of his own!"
Germany's Kicker focused on the situation of Chinese players, "With China's record-breaking fourth place in the World Cup in Germany, more and more Chinese players are landing in Europe and achieving impressive results."
Apart from Wang Feng, Dong Zhuo should be the most developed player. He has secured a regular place in Bayern Munich and is currently helping the team compete for the league title.
Zheng Zhi serves as the defensive pillar for Charlton Athletic in the Premier League, Chen Tao is an important substitute for Anderlecht in the Belgian Pro League, often having opportunities to play. And Sun Xiang is also treated similarly at Eintracht Frankfurt in the Eredivisie.
When Wang Feng repeatedly proved that Asian players were not inferior to European, American, and African players, many clubs also gradually eliminated discrimination and were willing to give Asian players more opportunities and patience.
On May 12th, in the 37th round of La Liga, Real Madrid welcomed Zaragoza at home. After winning the championship in advance, Schuster naturally would not burden the main players, arranging for substitutes to rotate onto the field.
Zaragoza was deeply mired in the relegation zone, and now every game was crucial for them, so the away team fought with a desperate attitude. However, the gap in strength was ultimately difficult to completely erase.
Soldado opened the scoring for the home team, and the away team only managed to equalize the score through center-back Da Silva in the final minutes, 1-1, and the match ended in a draw.
After the game, La Liga president Tebas, who had arrived early, presented the league championship trophy to the Galacticos and hugged and congratulated the players one by one, congratulating them on their successful defense.
After a brief ceremony and celebration, the club gave the team a two-day holiday, then regrouped to prepare for the final round of the league and the Champions League final.
However, Wang Feng did not go home. He first called Lu Yao to chat about family matters, then drove to the airport, ready to fly to Munich, Germany.
There, a crucial Bundesliga match was about to take place, with Bayern facing Hertha Berlin in the final round. Currently, the Bundesliga powerhouse led the table with 69 points, while Werder Bremen followed closely with 67 points.
So, as long as Bayern defeated their opponents, they could win the league title! This was an important moment for Dong Zhuo to lift the Bundesliga trophy as a key player, and Wang Feng wanted to witness it firsthand.
After experiencing being a substitute and feeling lost at the beginning of the season, the Chinese youngster tried to transform under Wang Feng's guidance. Although his performance was not outstanding, it was still commendable. So far, he has contributed 9 goals and 11 assists in the league, and also scored 3 goals and provided 5 assists in the league cup.
His efforts and achievements were recognized by the head coach, and in the high-level leagues, Dong Zhuo's strength was constantly being honed and improved, and he would continue to get better in the future.
Before boarding the plane, Wang Feng sent him a message: "I successfully defended the title, now it's your turn!"
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