Everyone doesn't know if Hoffenheim eliminates Chelsea or not. In theory, Chelsea's strength is stronger than Hoffenheim, which can be proved by the number of stars in their team. Apart from Chu Zhongtian being the world-class, Hoffenheim is at most considered first-class in the Bundesliga, but the level of the Bundesliga is nothing compared to the entire Europe.

In addition, this is Hoffenheim's second time participating in the Champions League, so it is really surprising that they were able to enter the semi-finals.

Major media don’t know what to call this team.

Dark horse?

The performance of this dark horse is not like a dark horse that has always been a newborn calf and is not afraid of a tiger. It is more like a strong team that has been through many battles. A prominent feature of a dark horse is that it is not stable enough. It is easy to perform abnormally when facing a strong team, but will lose inexplicably when facing a team that is almost the same as their strength. Now, Hoffenheim performs very stably, whether facing a strong team or a weak team. They have some competitions in the face of a strong team, and they can easily win against a weak team.

But if it is not a dark horse, it is a strong team, and I always feel that Hoffenheim is almost... After all, even if it is a strong team after entering the semi-finals, there are too many strong teams in this world.

There is no such trouble in the Chinese media. They just want to blow it hard. Hoffenheim broke into the semi-finals and gave them a collective climax. After the game, all kinds of stingy praising articles were released, including 99% of the articles praising Chu Zhongtian, and the remaining one% were shared by Rangnick, Hope and other teammates.

Although everyone hates this kind of flattery in Chinese media, as long as it is related to Chu Zhongtian, everyone agrees. Chu Zhongtian deserves these flattery in the current player with the highest achievements and highest level in Chinese football.

Let’s take a look at his performance in the two rounds of matches with Chelsea. Two goals and one assist in two games, now ranks first in the Champions League Scorer List and first in the assist list. Such a result is not to mention Chinese players, how many people in the world can achieve such results? It is easy to be the first in the assist list, and it is not difficult to be the first in the scorer list, but what about the first in the assist list and the scorer list? Such results are rare in the entire Champions League history.

Chinese media have reason to flatter and praise Chu Zhongtian because he really deserves such praise.

At the same time in Germany, Rangnick and his team were also unanimously praised by the media, because they increased the number of German teams to the semi-finals to two, and Bayern Munich is no longer alone.

Like the Chinese media, the protagonist is still Chu Zhongtian, and his excellent performance has made everyone's evaluation of him soar. Unlike the Chinese media, Rangnick is not a complete supporting role, and other players have also received considerable attention and reports. For example, the German Photo Newspaper focuses on how Hoffenheim changes under Rangnick's careful coaching.

As the boss of this team, Hope worked hard for more than 20 years and finally got the current situation. He was also very excited when he was interviewed.

This is a result that made the whole of Sinsheim excited. They were able to enter the Champions League semi-finals, which they had never thought about before.

However, Chu Zhongtian said in an exclusive interview with UEFA official website that the semi-finals are not his last step. He said that the team will go further in the Champions League this season and has not yet reached the finish line.

The reporter asked him: "So where is your end?"

Chu Zhongtian once again threw a bombshell to the media: "Wembley."

To reach the finals! The team that participated in the Champions League for the second time vowed to reach the finals!

What surprised the media even more was that the team had obviously reached a consensus on this issue. When a reporter ran to ask other Hoffenheim players with Chu Zhongtian's answer, they all laughed and said, "Yes, we have this idea."

UEFA reporter asked Chu Zhongtian why he set this goal. Chu Zhongtian's answer was very interesting. He said: "Since we have reached the quarterfinals, why not try harder to reach the quarterfinals? Since we have reached the quarterfinals, what reason is there to be satisfied with the quarterfinals and not to attack the quarterfinals? Now we have reached the quarterfinals and there are only two games left to Wembley, so... why not?" He spread his hands and said.

Finally, UEFA reporter wrote at the end of the interview: "I saw an ambitious person from this interview. I think even if Hoffenheim really made it to the final, according to his personality, he would say: 'Since we have reached the final, why not pursue the championship and be willing to get a runner-up?'. Yes, he is such a person. He once said that he played football not to lose, but to win. I think his actions prove this very well."

※※After the match between Hoffenheim and Chelsea, the other quarter-finals second leg matches also ended.

Bayern Munich defeated Schalke 04 with a total score of 3:1. In the first round, Bayern Munich basically established the victory - 2:0, and went to the away game to play 1:1, Bayern Munich easily advanced to the semi-finals.

There is no suspense between Rome and Barcelona. Rome lost with a total score of 2:5. Barcelona showed their strong attack power, convinced the Romans' loss. After the game, Rome's captain Toti had a high evaluation of Messi and coach Guardiola, saying that they performed well and deserved to win.

Barcelona beat their opponent 2:1 in the first away game, and half of their body was in the semi-finals. After returning to home, they defeated their opponents with a score of 3:1. In both games, they showed their advantage in controlling the ball, and Roma lost without any suspense.

The most thrilling game was between Real Madrid and Manchester United. Ferguson, who was almost seventy years old, is basically about to retire, but he still wants to level up for more Champions League trophys. Liverpool's head coach Bob Passley won three Champions League trophys, and Ferguson only has two. He doesn't want to lose to the head coach of his arch-rival club, although he is already the most successful and greatest of the UK's active coaches.

Ferguson attaches great importance to this game. But Mourinho values ​​it more. Real Madrid has been nine years away from their highest honor, and they are eager to reach the top of Europe again. It can be said that Real Madrid club chairman Florentino has hired Mourinho at a high price, not to make him dominate the domestic league. There is only one purpose to let him lead Real Madrid to the European Champions League. Real Madrid has a glorious tradition in the Champions League. They have won the championship nine times now. As long as they have once again, they can achieve an unprecedented "ten champion".

The competition between these two teams is very fierce. In the first leg, Manchester United won Real Madrid 2:1 at home, but Ferguson couldn't laugh because Real Madrid got a away goal, and the two sides were only one goal apart. Back at his home leg, Mourinho launched a psychological attack in advance. He talked about Rooney on many occasions, saying that he was optimistic about Rooney. If Ferguson wanted to sell, remember to call him.

His psychological warfare played a role.

At the Bernabeu Stadium, Real Madrid and Manchester United after 90 minutes of inspiring battle, they defeated their opponents 1:0, and finally got the ticket to the semi-finals with that away goal.

In this way, all the semi-finals were released, two from Spain and two from Germany. This division surprised everyone. Before, everyone thought that La Liga and the Premier League would be big winners, and the last semi-finals were likely to be evenly divided between the Premier League and La Liga. Unexpectedly, all the Premier League teams in the world's No. 1 League were eliminated. Instead, the Bundesliga, which came from the "Fourth European League", became a dark horse, and two teams entered the semi-finals.

German media are already reminding UEFA that it is time to reassign the UEFA Champions League qualification. The Bundesliga has been operating healthy for a long time, but can only get three UEFA Champions League qualifications. Why can the declining Serie A still have four places? Look at the Champions League semi-finals this time, there is not one Serie A! There is only one in the quarterfinals, and the most is the Bundesliga, with three. Can't even get four places with such performance?

The English media said a lot of grief. This time, the Champions League semi-finals have no show.

※※※After the semifinals were released, UEFA quickly held a draw ceremony for the semifinals.

The lottery result surprised everyone - two derbys in the same country!

Hoffenheim and Bayern Munich were drawn together, and the "Bayern nemesis" met Bayern. These two games were interesting.

But what is even more interesting is the semi-finals between Barcelona and Real Madrid.

The two La Liga champions have always had a feud. In the first leg of the national derby in the domestic league, Barcelona swept Real Madrid 5-0 at their home court, shocking the world. The second leg of the national derby in the league has not yet begun, but Mourinho's team can already take revenge.

Madrid's media quickly brought out historical information to prove that this was actually a good sign. In the season when Real Madrid won the ninth championship, they defeated Barcelona in the semi-finals, and were close to the Champions League final in Glasgow, and finally defeated Leverkusen 2-1 in the game, giving the club's best gift to the centenary celebration.

The total score of Real Madrid in two rounds was 3:1.

But not everyone thinks this is a good sign. After all, Real Madrid, Barcelona, ​​and Real Madrid nine years ago, are not the same team. Among the players who participated in those two games nine years ago, there is only one person in the two teams, that is Barcelona's captain Puyol.

Although Casillas is a veteran of Real Madrid, his main position was snatched away by old goalkeeper Cesar that season. Because of his lack of stable performance, he kept sitting on the bench. What really surprised him all over the world was the save in the last three minutes of the Champions League final. With a score of 2:1, he saved the team and also brought the ninth Champions League trophy to Real Madrid.

The memory of the semi-finals is obviously Puyol is more profound.

As soon as the draw result came out, Puyol welcomed him in an interview: "This result is very good. Being able to defeat the arch-enemy in the semi-finals and go to Wembley, I think it is of great significance to our final win."

Real Madrid's captain Casillas is not to be outdone: "Now we have a chance to take revenge!"

Major media in the world are hotly discussing the semi-finals between Real Madrid and Barcelona. Every collision between them is the focus of the world's attention. The last national derby attracted the attention and broadcast of the whole world. This time, as the heavier Champions League semi-final, it is naturally even more amazing. As soon as the draw results of the whole world came out, the world was looking forward to the collision between the top laurel giants.

The match between Bayern Munich and Hoffenheim is no longer concerned. It is not right to say that no one is concerned, but it is just that there are very few people who are paying attention. Only people are paying attention in Germany and China. If it weren't for Hoffenheim having Chu Zhongtian, I'm afraid that China will also be rushing to pay attention to the century-long battle between Real Madrid and Barcelona.

"This is great, we can train with peace of mind." Chu Zhongtian didn't think that this kind of low attention was nothing. He didn't care about being a star with high exposure in the media. What he wanted to do was to be an absolute superstar on the court.

Speaking of the match against Bayern Munich, Chu Zhongtian saw it in front of the TV as soon as the draw came out. He immediately called Ribery and teased his old friend.

He and Ribery have played against each other in the Bundesliga many times, but have never played in the Champions League, let alone a match that is so important as the semi-finals.

Ribery did not give in at all and said that she would give Chu Zhongtian a look in the semi-finals.

Two good friends of Metz back then, one is now the core of Hoffenheim and the Chinese national team, and the other is the core of Bayern Munich and the French national team. They are both successful in football.

But none of them won the Champions League.

Bayern Munich reached the final last season, but Ribery was suspended by UEFA for three games because he received a red card in the first leg of the semi-finals. It can be said that his absence has a great impact on Bayern Munich. If he can play, it is hard to say whether Inter Milan can become the triple-champion.

He was troubled by injuries in the first half of the new season and did not perform well. After his return in the second half of the season, Bayern Munich's performance also rose all the way, which is inseparable from him.

This time he wants to make up for the regrets of last season, help Bayern Munich reach the final, and win the Champions League trophy.

Of course, he had to pass Chu Zhongtian's level first.

"I'll tell you, Chu. When it comes to the competition, I don't care whether you are my friend or not. I can do anything for victory!" Ribery said to Chu Zhongtian on the phone.

"You snatched my lines, Frank. That's exactly what I'm going to tell you."

※※※After the draw results came out, Sinsheim's media were excited because they were at least very familiar with this opponent when they played against teams in the same league. Hoffenheim's coaching staff did not need to focus too much on collecting opponent information.

And another reason is that in the Bundesliga, Hoffenheim has the nickname of "Bayern nemesis". They are very excited every time they play against Bayern Munich. This is true in the league, so won't it be even more exciting in the Champions League?

Hoffenheim has a psychological advantage in playing Bayern Munich. And the schedule is also beneficial to them. In the two-leg semi-finals, Hoffenheim plays away first and then home. He gave Hoffenheim the opportunity to correct his mistakes first.

So as soon as this result came out, the media in Sinsheim were full of very optimistic, believing that Hoffenheim's trip to Wembley was basically no problem.

In fact, Hoffenheim players basically think so.

When it comes to playing with Bayern Munich, many people think, "What's the difference between this and the league?" Although they lost to Bayern Munich 1:3 in the league, that was because they gave up. In order to prepare for the Champions League quarterfinals, Chu Zhongtian only played in that game at the last minute. The score was already 1:3. The whole Hoffenheim team had no intention of playing, and Chu Zhongtian was unable to play alone and did not play any role.

But this time it was different. This time we were full of fighting spirit and desire to fight. We would never preserve our strength, nor would we be in Cao's camp and be in Han.

It is much better to play Bayern Munich than to meet Real Madrid or Barcelona. Hoffenheim has not won so far, and Barcelona has never played at all. But looking at Barcelona's infinite glory now, you can know what the result is without having to fight.

The opponent in the semi-finals is Bayern Munich, which increases their chances of breaking into Wembley. Who can not be excited when he thinks of a great possibility of participating in the Champions League final?

There was no movement, no verbal battles, no psychological warfare. There was nothing, they were just training and competitions.

Before the Champions League semi-finals, everyone still has the task of the domestic league.

Currently, Bayern Munich ranks fourth, closely tied to Hoffenheim. If they cannot get the top three of the season, then they have a high chance of losing their qualification to participate in the Champions League next season. Although the German media is calling on UEFA to give four places to the Bundesliga, who knows what UEFA thinks?

They not only want to defeat Hoffenheim in the Champions League semi-finals, but also want to pull Hoffenheim down in the league. If they can complete the ranking overtake during the semi-finals, it will be a huge blow to the morale of Hoffenheim.

The first leg of the semi-finals will be held on April 26, and there will be two league rounds to be played before this.

Hoffenheim's opponents are Frankfurt and Leverkusen, among which Leverkusen is ranked ahead of them and leads them by two points. If Hoffenheim wins in this game, they will pull Leverkusen down and take the second place in the league. But if they lose, they are likely to be eaten by Bayern Munich, who is eyeing him in the back. You should know that Bayern Munich's opponent in that round is not strong - Frankfurt, although it is away, it should not be a problem to win. But interestingly, Bayern Munich's opponent in the previous round of the league is also Leverkusen. If Bayern Munich wants to qualify for the Champions League next season, they must win.

There will be many possibilities for the confrontation between the three teams.

The league has reached its final sprint stage, and Rangnick can't preserve his strength in the league for the Champions League like before. If they cannot qualify for the Champions League next season in the league, they can only rely on the title of Champions League champion to participate in the Champions League next season.

But this is obviously much more difficult than competing for the top three in the league...
Chapter completed!