Chapter 75
Joe Carlos Pereira, head coach of the University of Coimbra: "The lads played very well today. We drew with Porto and won against Benfica this season. A team like this, I think they deserve it. Stay in the ranks of the Portuguese Super League! The Black Army will surely succeed!"

Benfica coach Trapattoni: "The team has encountered unprecedented difficulties. Since mid-January, we have suffered from injuries one after another. It is almost a loss of an important player in one game! Personally, it is very Painful, especially the kick by Morelense who injured our important striker for no reason! It is still fresh in the memory of all Red Eagles Benfica. We should condemn the violence on the pitch, especially those who intentionally hurt people!"

"Of course, I believe that the Portuguese Football Association will handle it impartially as to how to punish those who maliciously injure others."

"Now, please give us the greatest tolerance from the fans of Benfica. Benfica will definitely try their best to recover the lost points. We not only have the league, but also the Europa League."

What does Italian coach Trapattoni mean?
He said "not only the league, but also the Europa League", this is a very bad signal!

The next league opponent of Benfica is the Braga Sporting Team. Now, Braga is also in a difficult period. They lost to Porto and Guimaraes in the last two rounds in a row, which made them slip from the first camp. Has been overtaken by Maltimer in sixth place.

If Braga ends up dropping the top five, what are the consequences?That is, they may lose their qualification for the Europa League next season!

Portugal's place in the European competition will be substantially improved this season. Because of Porto's super performance in the Europa League and Champions League in the first two seasons, Portugal has already surpassed Switzerland to become the sixth largest league in Europe. UEFA has not officially announced, but next season the number of Portuguese teams participating in the Champions League will definitely increase from 2 to 3. However, the number of Champions League places has increased by one, and the number of Europa League places has decreased by one, from 4 to 3. [-] of them.

A total of 6 places in the European competition, that is, the top 4, and the Portuguese Cup champion, because the Portuguese Cup championship is often won by the top four teams. In fact, the top five in the league can generally play in the European League next season. Therefore, fifth and The benefits of sixth are worlds apart, and no team will be willing to get No.6.

In the next match between Benfica and Braga, Benfica has 37 points and Braga has 33 points. Both teams have to work hard!

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For Benfica, the situation is especially difficult!The most devilish schedule is about to begin!

Two games a week, consecutive encounters with strong opponents, even if you don’t count the Portuguese Cup in March, the game in February is unbearable. You need to play 3 games in 2 days, including two Europa League games, three league games, and league opponents Not weak: Braga, Guimaraes, Porto!

Why did Trapattoni say "not only the league, but also the Europa League"?It is very likely that the old Italian coach already has the heart to retreat and wants to give up the league!

This is by no means alarmist. If Benfica loses two of the next three league games, it may be 11 points behind Porto. This is an astronomical figure, and Benfica will not be able to catch up anyway.

Instead of trying to please both sides, it is better to concentrate on fighting for the Europa League. This is something that many people can think of.

If Benfica is lucky enough to win the Europa League, then everyone is happy. Even if Benfica loses in the league, it doesn’t matter, because UEFA has regulations. If the last Europa League champion did not win To qualify for the European War, a special application can be made to allow UEFA to add an additional quota for the competition. In this way, Benfica can still participate in the Europa League next season.

If you change the head coach, you probably don't dare to have such extravagant hopes. After all, Benfica is still affected by the "Gutman Curse". The 100 years of that curse have only passed for more than 40 years.
However, others dare not, does not mean Trapattoni dare not!

The Italian old man has already won 7 European championships. He definitely dares to try and see if he can break the curse.

However, if Ronando were to say it, he would curse angrily: "Why? The Europa League is important, but the league is not important? There are only a few games in the Europa League? What I want now is in the game Excellent performance, not only the Europa League, but also the league!"

The number of games played is very important to Ronaldo now. For a young player like him, training is on the one hand, and on the other hand, he needs constant training in actual combat.

If Trapattoni no longer attaches importance to league results, then Ronando, who has become one of the main players of the team, will inevitably have fewer opportunities to play. It will also be much less.

Another point is that Ronan wants to win the championship. His honor book is empty, and any championship is very attractive to him.

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"Mr. Ronaldo, Ms. Patrocinho was selected as the most popular children's program host by the three major Portuguese TV stations. Do you have anything to say?"

"Ronaldo, how is your injury recovery? Will you be able to play in the next match between Benfica and Braga?"

"Miss Patrocinio's meticulous care, has it promoted your recovery? Is it the power of love that made you recover quickly?"

Benfica's open training sessions every Tuesday and Thursday allow reporters to enter the field to watch and interview players after the training. This move can shorten the distance between the team and the media. The two parties are actually a common dependent relationship.

When Thursday's training session ended, Ronando, who was jogging and dribbling alone on the training ground, was immediately surrounded by reporters.

More than half of these reporters' questions will have something to do with Carolina!
In fact, Carolina is definitely not a girl who can take care of others, but a girl who needs to be coaxed by others. Fortunately, the relationship between Ronando and her is somewhat special. When the two are together, they often bicker Just for fun, as they gradually became familiar with each other, Ronando slowly found some feelings and spoke more fluently, which was the biggest gain.

As for whether there is love between Ronando and Carolina, this question is really difficult to answer.

Although Carolina often said "I love you" and Ronando looked at this little girl very comfortably and seductively, but the two of them were alone in the room, and they never even hugged or kissed. A peck on the cheek represents intimacy, and Ronando tried his best not to touch his hands... A 15-year-old budding flower bone always makes people feel a sense of guilt.

Keep it up, the future will last forever, Huaguduo will grow up one day...

"Carolina won the award? I am very happy for her. She is always very hard at work. She is still a middle school student, and she can hold two jobs, which is very good."

"Whether I can play in the next game or not must be decided by the manager and the team doctor. However, I think Benfica will have a satisfactory season. The difficulties are only temporary. Nothing can stop the determination of the Red Eagles to pursue glory. .10 years is too long for our fans."

Ronando said it implicitly, but what he said faintly made people feel that something was wrong.

where is wrong?
There are obvious differences between Ronaldo's foothold and coach Trapattoni!

The Italian coach has often mentioned the famous "Gutman Curse" these days, vowing to break the curse this season and restore Benfica to the glory of the 60s.

However, Ronaldo mentioned the word "10 years". On the contrary, this word will not be mentioned in the mouth of the head coach and other players, as if it is a forbidden word, and no one wants to touch it, because, This word represents that Benfica has not won the league championship for 10 years, and they should go all out to compete for the league championship.

If Ronando is really just an inconspicuous role in the team, the press will laugh it off, but today is different from the past. Today Ronando is a star and the third general of Benfica!

Anytime there is a disagreement between a team's manager and key players, it's news, and that's especially true for a team like Benfica.

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"C Ronaldo, don't you go to your little girlfriend to vent your anger when you are too busy? What did you say to those reporters for 10 years?"

"What's the matter? Captain, it's not like you don't know, that little girl Carolina, if I touch her, she will fight me desperately, she is a little hot pepper..."

"Who is joking with you! Read what these newspapers say, the old man is angry!"

On Friday, the day before the 21st round of the league, captain Simao quietly pulled Ronando aside and handed him a newspaper with a serious expression.

"Benfica internal strife? The head coach vowed to strive for the European championship, and the striker is aiming at the league championship."

Infighting?Ronando and Trapattoni?Is there anything funnier than this?

If Ronando is replaced by Simão, it can barely be said, but it is only barely. The combination of Simao and Nuno Gomez can at most influence Trappa to a certain extent. Tony's thinking, but can't force the Italian old man to do it. He is the Lafayette invited by the club. Who dares to fight against him?

Ronando's cold sweat came down.

"Conspiracy! It's a fucking conspiracy! This newspaper is killing me!"

"Shut up! Of course I know this newspaper is hurting you! This newspaper is pro-Sporting Lisbon, they must want to sow discord, but, I know what to do! The old man doesn't think so, he must I thought your wings were stiff, and you dared to contradict him!"

"Wow cool! I just said it casually for 10 years, trying to cheer up the team, who knew the newspaper would write like this?"

If Trapattoni had a flaw, it was stubbornness, stubbornness!
This Italian old man with white hair will spoil you no matter what if he finds someone pleasing to his eyes, but on the other hand, once he sees you not pleasing to his eyes, he will also be very firm.

In the 21st round of the league, Ronando was resolutely kicked out of the 18-man roster. He didn't even have the three spare places. He could only stay in the club with Nuno Gomez. Relatively silent, sighing.

(End of this chapter)

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