Super Marshal

"Welcome to Tel Aviv, Mr. Gao Han!"

When Gao Han and his group arrived at the lobby entrance of a five-star hotel in Tel Aviv, the capital of Israel, the hotel manager immediately greeted him from the gate and opened the back door for Gao Han himself.

"Hello." Gao Han politely shook hands with him after getting off the car.

At this time, Paulo Futre and Carlos Pena had already got off from the other side of the car door and walked over.

"Very pleased to meet you, Mr. Futley."

"Me too, Sergey."

The hotel manager named Sergey immediately invited the three into the hotel lobby.

This is a five-star hotel with a traditional Israeli style and atmosphere. It faces the Mediterranean Sea and has a very beautiful scenery.

To participate in away games in European competitions, the team usually has to stay in a hotel.

Although Atletico Madrid only played the first round of the UEFA Cup quarter-finals, they must make some preparations for the semi-finals in advance, such as contacting the hotel in advance.

If you wait until after the second round of the game to contact, it is too hasty, and there may even be mistakes.

Therefore, Gao Han's trip is not only to inspect the game between Hapoel Tel Aviv and Dortmund, but also to help the team inspect the hotel by the way.

If Hapoel Tel Aviv beats Borussia Dortmund in an upset, and Atletico Madrid successfully eliminates Feyenoord, and the two sides meet in the semi-finals, Atletico Madrid will stay in this hotel.

This is also one of the reasons why the hotel manager entertained the two of Gao Han so kindly.

Atlético de Madrid's ability to stay is undoubtedly a great boost to this seaside resort hotel.

"Our hotel has just been renovated, and at the same time, we have introduced a team with rich experience in hotel management internationally, and we are also based on the traditional characteristics of Tel Aviv."

While the hotel manager was entertaining the three of Gao Han, he was also introducing the advantages of the hotel.

"If Atlético de Madrid can really stay, it will be our hotel's beach festival, and there will be a selection contest for Miss Beach. It will be very lively."

"We also hope to come and live here." Paul Futre said with a smile.

If they really met Hapoel Tel Aviv in the semi-finals, it would be tantamount to walking to the finals.

Teams like Atlético de Madrid usually enjoy high-standard treatment when they stay in this hotel, such as dedicated passages, special security, and some special arrangements of the hotel, etc. All of these need to be communicated in advance.

If it is a giant like Real Madrid, they even have to clear the stadium in advance, otherwise, those fans chasing the superstars can make a mess of the hotel's security.

Atletico Madrid is not so outrageous, but the hotel also attaches great importance to it.

This is the most popular team in Europe this season. Who can guarantee that it will not attract a large number of fans?

While the hotel manager was communicating the details with Carlos Pena, the team leader in charge, the hotel security on the outside stopped a tall young girl who wanted to come over.

I only heard the two chattering in Hebrew over there, and I didn't know what they were talking about. I just felt that the girl became more and more anxious as she talked, and kept pointing in the direction of Gao Han and the others.

Finally, the movement attracted the attention of the hotel manager.

"What's going on?" the manager asked a little angrily.

The security guard glared at the girl and could only lead her over.

The first impression of this girl is the naturally curly hair, which looks like thin snakes coiled on the top of her head. Coupled with her beautiful face, it gives people a feeling of Medusa.

"She came to sign up for the Miss Beach contest, but she was late, and the registration just ended, so..."

This time, the conversation between the security guard and the manager was in English, and Gao Han and others could understand it.

The Medusa girl seemed to have noticed the existence of Gao Han and others, as if she had noticed something, she immediately explained: "I came here by car from the countryside dozens of kilometers away to sign up, but I just took the wrong car, so I was late .”

The hotel manager looked at Gao Han, then shook his head at the girl, "I'm sorry, Miss, the registration time has passed..."

"It's only been ten minutes, can't you accommodate me a bit?" The Medusa girl asked back, "Didn't your hotel always advertise humanized service?"

These words made the hotel manager speechless.

Gao Han also looked at it amusedly, but he didn't expect this little girl to look young, about seventeen or eighteen years old, but she spoke so boldly and directly, which was a bit interesting.

"Sorry, miss, the registration period is over, please come back next time." The hotel manager is still doing business.

After hearing this, the little girl pouted, with a disappointed look on her face, "You only hold this event once every three years, and when you do it next time, I have to join the army..."

When Gao Han heard this, he suddenly thought that even women in Israel have to serve in the military, so it can be said that all the people are soldiers.

Looking at the tall girl in front of him with a model frame but a little thin, he couldn't bear it.

Being able to sign up by car from dozens of kilometers away shows her sincerity.

"Sergey, if you can, help her." Gao Han said.

"Yeah, it's not a big deal to be so late." Paul Futre also felt unbearable.

The hotel manager saw that Gao Han had spoken, hesitated for a moment, nodded and said: "Since even Mr. Gao Han interceded for you, I will make an exception for you, but if you are late again..."

"Don't worry, no, I promise!" The little girl immediately grinned happily.

Seeing her as a little girl laughing like a pistachio, everyone laughed along with her.

The three of Gao Han flew over after a long journey, and they had to go to watch the game at night, so they didn't stay, and went back to the room directly.

After the three of Gao Han left, the little girl followed the hotel manager through the registration procedures before asking, "Manager, who was that young elder brother just now?"

"Him?" The hotel manager asked with a smug smile, "You don't usually pay attention to football, do you?"

"Well, I'm on the school basketball team." The little girl replied.

"No wonder, his name is Gao Han, the hottest head coach in Europe right now."

"He? Head coach?" The little girl was speechless.

How old is this to become the head coach of a European football team?

Although she is not a fan, she also knows how unbelievable it is.

"Which team?"

"La Liga, Atletico Madrid!"

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Facts have proved that Hapoel Tel Aviv is not a soft persimmon.

Don't look at Dortmund aggressively coming from Germany, but Tel Aviv Hapoel, who is at home, defended impregnably. Finally, with a counterattack in the 32nd minute of the first half, he broke through Dortmund's goal.

The score of one to zero was also maintained until the end of the game.

Although such a result does not guarantee that Hapoel Tel Aviv will advance smoothly, because Dortmund still has a home court, but it at least proves one thing, there are really no underdogs in the European arena.

After watching the game between Hapoel Tel Aviv and Borussia Dortmund, Gao Han stayed in Tel Aviv for one night, took an early flight back to Madrid early the next morning, and presided over the team's training.

On March 16, the 30th round of La Liga.

Atletico Madrid beat Zaragoza 1-0 away, continuing their winning streak.

Barcelona drew 1-1 with Real Madrid at home, and the ranking fell to seventh in the league.

Deportivo defeated Osasuna 3-1 away, and Valencia was upset by Vallecano 1-2 away.

On March 21, the second round of the UEFA Cup quarter-finals knockout match.

Atlético Madrid return to the Calderon Stadium to welcome Feyenoord.

This time, the young player van Persie, who is highly optimistic about the cold, won the starting position and served as Feyenoord's left midfielder.

But this made Gao Han shake his head helplessly.

Because Feyenoord is playing in an away game, the strength itself is at a disadvantage, and it must be mainly defensive and counterattack. In this case, it is difficult for Van Persie's left midfielder to give full play to his advantages.

Facts have proved that Gao Han's judgment is correct.

Van Persie changed his highlight after coming off the bench in the first round. In the second round, he was useless and very depressed. The audience was mediocre. He was replaced early in the 63rd minute of the second half.

At the time, Atletico Madrid had a two-goal lead.

After that, the Sheets made persistent efforts. Although they created a lot of threats, they still failed to convert into goals.

In the end, they defeated Feyenoord 2-0 and successfully advanced to the semi-finals.

Almost at the same time, in Germany, Borussia Dortmund's home game against Hapoel Tel Aviv was also going on.

The Israeli team failed to stage an upset this time. The goal was scored by the opponent in just five minutes, and the goal was conceded again at the end of the first half. In the end, it was a 0-2 defeat.

Dortmund also relied on the home game to defeat their opponents with a total score of 2-1 and successfully advanced to the final.

The other two games also have to determine the outcome.

After Benitez's Valencia drew with Inter Milan in the away game, they got off to a bad start after returning home. They conceded a goal in two minutes and were eventually eliminated by Inter Milan.

AC Milan double-killed Liberec in two rounds without any surprises and successfully advanced to the semi-finals.

So far, the UEFA Cup semi-finals are also freshly released.

La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid played against second-ranked Dortmund in the Bundesliga, while AC Milan and Inter Milan staged a European version of the Milan derby.

This also allowed the UEFA Cup to successfully attract the attention of fans all over the world. After all, such fights are rare in European football, and the UEFA Champions League has only completed the second stage of the group stage now, unlike the UEFA Cup. Competition has reached a fever pitch.

As soon as the draw for the UEFA Cup ended, Atletico Madrid immediately arranged everything according to the schedule of home first and then away.

Gao Han and the coaching staff also began to arrange the team's training according to the schedule, with the focus on adjusting the players' state.

On March 24th, in the thirty-first round of the league, Atletico Madrid defeated Sevilla 4-0 at home.

Although it is a clean opponent, Sevilla's left forward Reyes has been very active, which makes Gao Han feel sorry.

If he had started earlier, Reyes would have belonged to Atletico Madrid.

A week later, on March 30, the 32nd round of La Liga.

Atletico Madrid finally relied on Kiko's lore goal to beat Vallecano 1-0 and continue to maintain the winning streak.

In the middle of the week, on April 4th, the Calderon Stadium finally ushered in the first leg of the UEFA Cup semi-final.

Atletico Madrid and Borussia Dortmund set up their stances in their respective halfs, and the two young coaches, Gao Han and Summer, stood on the sidelines to supervise the formation.

The game is imminent, and it is about to start!