The Prince of Inter Milan starts with Brother Xiaosa

Chapter 176 Return to Stamford Bridge
  "Whatever doesn't kill me makes me stronger!"

A draw did not affect Inter Milan's morale at all, but instead made the players in the team more motivated.

And they also ushered in the second round of the Champions League knockout round with such a fighting spirit.

Mourinho led the entire Inter Milan team from Milan and arrived in London, England in advance.

Returning to Stamford Bridge again, without reminiscing about the past, the Portuguese took the time to train the team to adapt to the venue here.

Winning against Chelsea at home is not enough. Defeating them again on the opponent's territory in front of the Blues supporters can make the madman feel happy.

"Why do I have so many enemies?"

Mourinho smiled to himself.

At the pre-match press conference, Mourinho seemed very calm and calm.

Regarding Chelsea being forced to use third goalkeeper Turnbull tomorrow, Mourinho believes that Inter Milan will not take any advantage due to this.

“It’s not a new story for Chelsea to use a third goalkeeper because I’ve been in this situation before but I have good memories.

When I was at Chelsea we used a third goalkeeper against Barcelona,"

Mourinho recalled,
  "Cech and Cudicini were both injured at the time, so Hilario made his debut.

We beat Barcelona at Stamford Bridge and drew with them at Camp Nou.

Therefore, Chelsea's decision to use a third goalkeeper this time has no value worth discussing. This kind of thing happens all over the world and will not cause any problems. "

A reporter asked whether this game had any special significance for Mourinho. The Portuguese smiled and shook his head.

“Beating Chelsea would mean we advance to the quarter-finals of the Champions League.

There is no more meaning beyond that.

Because I don't have anything to prove to Chelsea, to their players, to their fans and to their board of directors.

I have a great relationship with Chelsea and the perfect scenario would be for me and them to be happy, but that's obviously not going to happen tomorrow.

The only thing I can do is to do my best to prepare for this game, and then play this game from my perspective tomorrow.

Read the game as best as you can, make the best decisions possible, teach your players everything you need to know, and help your team successfully advance to the next round.

Chelsea will be different from the first leg and of course we have to be different from the first leg.

We won the first 90 minutes, and I hope we can win smoothly in the next 90 minutes. "

After walking into the Stamford Bridge gate today, Mourinho saw many familiar faces.

“I feel like I’m coming home here.

I opened the door, walked in, went up to the second and third floors, and visited many old friends.

Yes, if we successfully beat Chelsea here tomorrow and advance to the Champions League quarter-finals, I think I would be restrained.

Because this is Chelsea, where I have worked for three and a half years, because the players and their fans on this team are still the same as when I coached.

But please separate this emotional restraint from my professional attitude and desire to win.

I have tried my best to prepare for this game.

I've watched Chelsea play seven times on DVD, so you must not confuse my affection for my former players with my desire to win.

Finally, I want to reiterate that I will not know anyone during the game tomorrow.

I knew everyone here before the game and loved them, and I knew everyone here and loved them after the game, but during the game I knew no one. "

No matter where he goes, Mourinho always seems to be the center of attention.

Especially in the current Inter Milan team, the Portuguese seems to be the biggest player.

This game was the first time that the Madman led the team back to Stamford Bridge after class. No wonder the dozens of media present were asking crazy questions.

On March 2010, 3, at the Stamford Bridge Stadium in London, the second leg of the Champions League quarter-finals, Inter Milan's away match against the blue team Chelsea finally kicked off amidst much anticipation.

Visiting Stamford Bridge as an opponent for the first time, Mourinho surprised many people by sending a starting lineup of 433 today.

Because they defeated Chelsea 4-1 in the first round and already have a huge advantage, they can fully defend when they come to the away game today.

As long as the home team leads by less than three goals in the final game, even if Chelsea wins the game, the promotion spot will still belong to the Nerazzurri.

Therefore, Mourinho's choice is certainly not just for promotion, but also has some other ideas.

The front end of the formation is still the striker combination of Pandev, Milito and Eto'o. Leo leads the midfield, and behind him are Zanetti and Cambiasso.

Left back Kolarov, right back Maicon, Lucio and Samuel partnered as central defenders and goalkeeper Cesar.

Thiago Motta and Thornton, who have recovered from injuries, both returned to the squad today, while Balotelli and Materazzi also sat on the bench.

For Chelsea, Ancelotti only replaced one starting player compared to last weekend's league game.

Anelka, Drogba and Malouda formed a trident on the front line, and the three midfielders were Ballack, Mikel and Lampard.

Zhirkov replaced Ferreira, who did not register for the Champions League, and the third goalkeeper Turnbull continued to start.

Although Carvalho has returned from injury, he was still on standby for this game. The central defender was Alex and Terry.

Since losing to Barcelona on February 2006, 2, Chelsea has maintained an unbeaten record of 23 consecutive Champions League games at home. Facing the team's former coach Mourinho this time, Ancelotti is naturally striving for victory, hoping to reverse the - defeat in the first round at home.

In the first half of the game, Inter Milan kicked off first. Today Leo and the others are wearing white away jerseys.

Nothing to say, just do it.

Milito kicked the ball back to his teammates and reached the home team's penalty area with just a few passes.

Leo received Kolarov's diagonal pass and passed the ball into the penalty area without stopping!

Eto'o stopped the ball, turned around and volleyed the goal!
  The ball was blocked from the baseline by Chelsea captain and rear leader Terry!

It was a pity for Leo that he missed the opportunity to expand his lead at the beginning.

But now Inter Milan still holds a three-goal lead, and Chelsea should be more anxious.

The home team counterattacked quickly. Malouda cut into the penalty area with the ball from the left and was knocked down by Lucio. German referee Stark indicated that there was no foul.

The Chelsea fans at the scene booed!
  The Blues faithful in the stands tried to help the home team with their efforts.

But it is a pity that there are less than 40,000 spectators at Stamford Bridge at full capacity. Such a small number of people cannot interfere with the performance of Inter Milan players.

Leo and the others have all experienced the huge scene of more than 80,000 people at Camp Nou. This is really a trivial matter.

Maicon broke through two defenders at high speed from the right and passed low. Milito's shot from the top of the penalty area was blocked by Alex. Eto'o took the ball from the outside and was blocked by Ivanovic.

Ancelotti's face looked very ugly. He touched his chin and glanced towards the visiting team's coaching bench.

That's right, Mourinho has no intention of holding on to a promotion spot until the end of the game today.

What the madman wants is to defeat the home team with offense at Stamford Bridge!

After Leo stole the ball in the frontcourt, he moved to the left without any delay. Pandev took two steps forward and immediately moved to the open area on the right side of the penalty area when he was blocked.

Maicon, who advanced to assist, received the ball and cut into the penalty area. He passed Zhirkov's right-footed volley from a small angle and missed the near post!
  The game lasted for nearly ten minutes. Inter Milan had already had three or four shots on goal, but Chelsea had not even one.

This certainly did not satisfy the fans at home. The Blues players on the field continued to strengthen their offense amidst the cheers.

Lampard knocked across the left side, Ballack took two steps in the middle, made a slight adjustment and suddenly shot a cold arrow outside the penalty area and flew out against the left goal post!
  Zhirkov received the first yellow card of the game for tripping Eto'o who broke through with the ball.

The free kick is on the right side and the distance is not suitable for a direct hit.

Leo's free kick was dropped into the penalty area, and Milito's header was just a hair away from Terry's mark at the back post.

In the 12th minute, Lucio raised his foot too high when grabbing the ball and almost kicked Malouda in the face.

Drogba defended his teammates and came forward to argue with the Brazilian, and the two almost came to blows.

Fortunately, it was just a small friction and no bigger conflict really occurred.

Drogba's free kick hit the wall and Inter Milan immediately launched a quick counterattack.

Leo made a long diagonal pass to the right, and Eto'o made a stunning move!
  Milito connected with Eto'o and formed a single goal!

But before he could hit the goal, referee Stark blew the whistle and the Argentinian was ruled offside.

Eto'o expressed his dissatisfaction to the referee and was given a yellow card.

Then Chelsea finally played a threatening attack.

Ivankovic threw the ball from the right side, and Anelka nodded the ball into the penalty area.

Malouda overpowered Lucio and headed back, but Drogba followed up with a half-volley shot from the outside of his right foot but Maicon fell to the ground and blocked it!

The Brazilian full-back's desperate blocking this time was very crucial to keep the goal!

Lampard's volley from the outside of the penalty area flew directly into the stands.

Leo's accurate diagonal pass from the center was transferred to the right side. Maicon's pass went over Terry's head. Eto'o leaned over unmarked from the back and headed the ball to the top and missed the post!

Ivanovic then passed the ball into the penalty area from the left, and Drogba won a corner kick.

Lucio expressed dissatisfaction with the referee, thinking that his clearance ball hit the bottom line of Drogba.

But referee Stark ignored it.

Lampard took a corner kick from the left, and Ivanovic fell to the ground under the close protection of Inter Milan defenders. Stark did not say anything.

In the 37th minute, Maicon cut inside the penalty area and made a pass with his instep. Eto'o made a low pass from the right side.

Milito stopped the ball with his back and prepared to turn around and shoot, but Ballack, who returned to defense in time, extended his foot and poked out of the baseline.

Ballack made a direct pass, and Malouda passed Cambiasso and entered the penalty area, but his subsequent shot was blocked by Samuel!
  Lampard then hit a high ball into the penalty area, Anelka stopped the ball on his chest and then volleyed with his outside instep!

Cesar pounced hard to slow down the ball, and Zanetti hurriedly kicked the ball out of the baseline in front of the goal.

In stoppage time of the first half, Terry made a long pass to the top of the penalty area. Drogba stopped the ball on his chest and turned to Lampard. Lampard broke into the penalty area and was destroyed by Samuel.

Alex seized the opportunity and kicked the door hard! The ball went over the crossbar.

At the end of the first half, the two sides were temporarily tied at 0-0.

(End of this chapter)