Chapter 126 The Final Begins

After renovation, the Puskas Stadium reopened this year, and the first game it hosted was the Europa League final.

This stadium, which can accommodate 90,000 spectators, was packed at this time.

Although the Europa League final is not as appealing as the Champions League, it still attracted a large number of local fans to watch the game.

With the Arsenal game as a catalyst, these fans' expectations were even greater.

"Sky Sports live broadcast room, this is the Puskas Stadium, I am Paul Merson!"

"I am Dixon!"

"We will bring you the most professional and exciting commentary here!"

Paul Merson's commentary was almost shouting, and the cheers on the scene filled the entire stadium with a huge noise.

Under these noises was the exciting pre-match tension.

"This season's Europa League has entered its last game. After a season of fierce competition, Arsenal from the Premier League and Celta from La Liga met in the final. Both teams have never won the Europa League trophy. No matter which side wins the championship, it will create history!"

"And for Arsenal, they will face a relatively unfamiliar opponent."

"Celta is an absolute dark horse in this Europa League. It has made it all the way from the group stage to the Europa League final stage, and even beat Schalke 04 in the semi-finals and played a wonderful game!"

"And their top scorer Aspas is also highly anticipated. In the league, Aspas has helped Celta score 19 goals. The hot state has continued to the Europa League. We look forward to their more exciting performance!"

Dixon immediately took over the conversation and shouted; "For Arsenal, this game is It is also an extremely important game! "

"Looking back on the last season, Arsenal had a not-so-wonderful season. They experienced many problems such as players leaving and head coach retiring, but Arsenal still survived. Now Arsenal has completed the reorganization. Under Mourinho's training, a united and strong Arsenal with Kai as the core is once again presented to us! "

"At present, Arsenal has these two phenomenal shooters. "

"Lukaku and Kai, these two players have scored more than 20 goals in the league, which also tells us from the side how fierce the offensive firepower of this Arsenal is! "

"For Celta, they must be careful of the rhythm change from Arsenal. They are very good at this kind of sudden force kicking! "

When the two commentators introduced the game, the cheers on the scene suddenly rose.

The players of both teams have run into the field to warm up.

The camera directly caught Lukay.

This is the treatment of a heavyweight star.

Under the camera, Lekai's face was extremely relaxed. He covered his mouth and laughed with his teammates from time to time, as if he had no tension at all.

His black hair was meticulously combed into a side part. His hair was not long, but very stylish.

Combined with his angular and resolute face and the stubble on his chin, he gave people an extremely tough feeling.

"Kai's performance was still very relaxed. After all, he had experienced the moment of winning the Champions League. As a hero of Arsenal's many championships, Kai's presence in the finals is always amazing!"

After Paul Merson said this, Dixon nodded and said:

"It was two seasons ago that Kai took over the Arsenal captain's armband from Vermaelen. In these two seasons, Kai brought Arsenal a Champions League trophy and an FA Cup trophy."

"He can be called a championship captain, and he also won the Champions League trophy for Arsenal for the first time, creating history!"

"And today, they came to the stage of the Europa League final. Can Kai win the Europa League trophy for Arsenal again? Let's wait and see!"

The camera was aimed at both sides.

The players on both sides were warming up under the guidance of the coach.

Celta was more casual in passing and shooting training.

In contrast, Arsenal had almost no touches before warming up. After many basic warm-ups, they began to touch the ball training.

The camera moved between the players of both teams from time to time, and at the same time, it also increased the tense atmosphere of the final.

The Arsenal and Celta fans at the scene cheered loudly.

However, Arsenal fans were obviously more advantageous, and their cheers were louder.

Although it could not reach the oppressive atmosphere of the home court, it was enough for the Gunners to hear their voices.

Cheers and songs!

Arsenal fans did not stop for a moment, and their enthusiasm and fighting spirit were constantly conveyed to Arsenal players.

Finally, the warm-up was over and the players of both sides returned to the locker room.

The scene also ushered in the warm-up before the opening.

In the grand music, the trophy representing the Europa League champion appeared.

The Europa League trophy is called the ‘Bertoni Trophy’, but because the shape is too similar to a water bottle, many people prefer to call it the ‘water bottle cup’.

The trophy made of silver is octagonal in shape, simple and capable as a whole, without any handles.

Before the 2009/10 season cup competition was changed, UEFA regulations stipulated that clubs could keep the trophy permanently after winning three consecutive championships or five championships in total.

But after the change, the champion of the Europa League can get a replica of the trophy for collection!

And after a club wins the championship three consecutive championships or five championships in total, they will get a special mark to prove it instead of the original trophy.

Of course, this rule is not important for Arsenal and Celta.

After all, the two teams don't even have a championship trophy at present.

Perhaps Serbia has hope, but Serbia has been eliminated in the Champions League.

After the trophy appeared, the atmosphere on the scene became obviously hot.

Everyone knows that after the 90-minute game, one club will hold the trophy.

This is also the result of their efforts for a season.

Amid the intense cheers, the starting players of both sides have changed their game jerseys and appeared in the player tunnel.

Lekai wore the captain's armband and held the team flag in his hand, standing at the front.

The caddies beside him turned their heads from time to time and looked around, looking extremely curious.

The players of both teams looked solemn.

They were very solemn about the upcoming game.

The starting lineups of both sides are as follows:

Arsenal (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Martinez.

Defenders: Bellerin, Jimenez, Hummels, Robertson.

Midfielders: Aubameyang, Kante, Wilshere, Lekay, Mane.

Forward: Lukaku.

Celta (4-3-3):

Goalkeeper: Alvarez.

Defenders: Mario, Cabral, Roncaglia, Castro.

Midfielders: Daniel Voss, Ladoya, Hernandez.

Forwards: Aspas, Guidetti, Sisto.

Both teams played with all their main players.

No injuries is very good news for both teams and even for this final.

Soon, under the leadership of the referee, the players of both sides walked through the arch and into the stadium.

The cheers on the scene became more and more intense.

After a short group photo, the players of both sides shook hands.

The captains of both teams were also called to the referee.

The two captains exchanged team flags and chose sides.

Finally, the referee shook hands and ran to their respective half.

Celta got the opportunity to attack first, while Arsenal chose the left half.

After the captains of both teams arrived at their positions, Celta center forward Guidetti pressed the ball in the center circle, waiting to kick off at any time.

A tense atmosphere spread.

The referee pressed the headset for the final confirmation, then waved his right hand down and ran out of the center circle.

A sharp whistle sounded, and the game officially began.

Broadcast stations around the world were also reporting fiercely.

"The 2016/2017 Europa League final between Arsenal and Celta is about to begin!"

"The game begins!

The game begins!

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"The game officially begins, and the game that determines the ownership of the Europa League championship will give an answer after 90 minutes!"

In the opening remarks of many commentators, Celta took the lead in launching a sneak attack after kicking off.

Ladoya suddenly kicked the ball to the right front side, trying to find Aspas for a connection.

But Aspas had just run a few steps when a figure crossed in front of him and stuck in his position.

When the ball landed, he couldn't touch the ball.

Celta's first sneak attack was easily resolved by the vigilant Arsenal.