In the following game, Juventus launched a wave of offensives against Crystal Palace's defense.

Fortunately, although there are a large number of main players in Crystal Palace absent due to injuries, the injured are basically offensive players, and the personnel on the defense are quite complete.

So until the end of the game, Juventus failed to equalize the score.

In the end, Crystal Palace defeated Juventus 1-0 away with a penalty kick from Cavani.

While getting the initiative to advance to the Champions League final, Chen Ran also obtained a "Level 1 Rehabilitation Card" from the system.

After playing against Juventus, Chen Ran immediately flew back to London with the entire Crystal Palace team overnight.

There is no way. Two days later, on May 2, the 35th round of the Premier League will begin again. This time, Crystal Palace will go to challenge Aston Villa away.

What Chen Ran’s biggest headache is that almost all the core players in Crystal Palace’s offensive are injured.

If it weren't for the two guys Suarez and Vardy who just ended the three negative effects of the "First-level Chicken Blood Card", he would have no one to be able to use the forwards in the starting lineup.

Faced with the Crystal Palace at its peak, Aston Villa certainly adopted the bus tactic without hesitation.

The two young people, Suarez and Valdi, who did not have the blessing of the "first-level chicken blood card", also revealed their true colors this time.

Crystal Palace surrounded Aston Villa for 90 minutes, but ultimately failed to break through the opponent's goal. In the end, it had to accept the result of being tied 0:0 by Aston Villa on the road.

On the other side of Liverpool, they seem to have not given up their hopes of competing for the Premier League title, defeating Newcastle United 3-0 at Anfield.

Because Crystal Palace did not win Aston Villa, Liverpool took the opportunity to narrow the gap to six points.

With three league rounds left, they still retained their theoretical hope of winning the championship.

However, Chen Ran no longer has the heart to pay attention to the Premier League. Because three days later, the second leg of the semi-finals between Crystal Palace and Juventus will begin again.

Due to the serious shortage of manpower, even though this game was played at Crystal Palace's own home court, Chen Ran still arranged a 532 formation for defensive counterattack.

On the forward line, he used Dzeko and Vardy, who had just ended the three side effects of the "First-level Chicken Blood Card", to pair up with the two forwards.

As for other players, Chen Ran asked him to stay in his half to defend with all his strength.

On Juventus, Ranieri, who had no way out, naturally came out in full swing and launched a siege on Crystal Palace from the first minute of the game.

Fortunately, Crystal Palace's defensive ability is tough enough. After the players' tenacious struggle, they finally failed to allow Juventus to break through the goal guarded by Cech.

In the end, Crystal Palace tied Juventus 0:0 at home and successfully advanced to the Champions League final this season with a total score of 1:0 in two rounds.

In another Champions League semi-final, Barcelona, ​​led by Guardiola, tied 1:1 with Chelsea led by Ancelotti.

Including the 0:0 of ​​the two teams in the first leg at Camp Nou, although it was a draw, Barcelona eliminated Chelsea with the advantage of having a large number of away goals and successfully met with Crystal Palace in the Champions League final.

This result immediately detonated the entire European football world.

You know, Guardiola was Chen Ran’s assistant coach last season.

Who would have thought that after a season, this guy could lead the team to face off directly with his former boss in the Champions League final.

Is this rare that this is another genius coach in the world football world after Mourinho and Chen Ran?

The contest between Chen Ran and Guardiola immediately aroused the interest of many people.

Everyone wants to see if it will directly replace Mourinho's position as Chen Ran did when he rose.

Coupled with the grudges and hatred between Barcelona's current striker Yin Brahimovic and Crystal Palace, the Champions League final this season is full of popularity.

"Hahahaha, there's a good show in this year's Champions League final."

Far away from home, the fans of Crystal Palace are also watching the fun without bothering.

"And, Guardiola was just the assistant coach of that guy Chen Ran before, and she couldn't compare with Chen Ran."

"Ahem, the ones upstairs should not be too high-profile. Crystal Palace's injury this year is unprecedentedly serious. After all, the players are playing in the game. No matter how powerful Chen Ran is, no one can use him to be able to stare at him."

"What's upstairs makes sense. Among the offensive players who can still play in Temeo's Crystal Palace, there are only a few young people left. I expect them to score in the Champions League final? I don't have any confidence."

"Actually, those young players have performed well before, and maybe they can bring surprises in the Champions League final."

"Haha, the ones upstairs are so optimistic. I don't dare to put my hope on them anyway."

"What else? You have no one to use except them."

"I said you guys are just a fight. I haven't seen any scenes before? With him here, it's not a big deal."

"Good guy, it turns out that the one upstairs is the most optimistic."

"Otherwise? Are there any other ways you can do it now except to believe Chen Ran?"

"That's true. I hope that guy Chen Ran can get through this difficult situation."

......

London, Crystal Palace Club.

"Josep, this guy, comes back to see us when he comes to London?" Southgate complained with some dissatisfaction.

"He is now the head coach of the Barcelona club. He has a sensitive identity and may not be convenient to come to see us."

Simeone was more reasonable and defended Guardiola.

In the second leg of the Champions League semi-finals, Guardiola led Barcelona to London to challenge Chelsea.

After the game, he took the team back to Spain directly, and did not say he would gather with these old friends from the Crystal Palace Club.

"Josep is shaking now. This guy actually led the team to the Champions League final in his first season as head coach. And in La Liga, he is very likely to beat Mourinho.

Real Madrid won the league title.”

While envious of Guardiola, Southgate turned to look at Chen Ran with anticipation.

"Boss, do you think if I were the head coach of a team, I could have achieved the same result as Josep?"

Chen Ran felt speechless. It seemed that Southgate was very excited by Guardiola.

"It's hard, unless the team you are the head coach is Crystal Palace. Why, do you want to take over the position of Crystal Palace's head coach?"

"Uh... I'd better not. The pressure on the head coach of Crystal Palace is too great, and I'm afraid I won't be able to withstand it then."

Southgate was a little moved, but after hesitating for a while, he finally decisively rejected Chen Ran.

"Diego, have you ever thought of going to a small team as the head coach to exercise first?"

Chen Ran was too lazy to pay attention to the unpromising Southgate, but turned to look at Simeone next to him.

"Uh...Boss, do you have any arrangements?"

Simeone felt aroused. It would be a scam to say that she didn't envy Guardiola's current achievements.

"I have some ideas about you and Gareth. Of course, this is based on the premise that you are willing."

"I plan to let you serve as head coaches at clubs within Galaxy Football Group, so that you can not only train your coaching ability, but also don't need to bear too much pressure."

"Of course, except for Crystal Palace, other teams in Galaxy Football Group are not very strong. So whether you are willing to coach is up to you to decide whether you want to coach, I will never force you."

After listening to Chen Ran’s plan, both Southgate and Simeone were immediately moved.

Just as Chen Ran said, you can not only exercise your coaching ability, but also do not have to bear too much pressure. This kind of good thing can only be achieved by clubs within Galaxy Football Group.

The two of them looked at me and I looked at you. Just when Southgate was still hesitating, Simeone had already stood up.

"Boss, thank you for providing us with such a good opportunity. I'm willing to try it."

Looking at Simeone's tough face and determined eyes, Chen Ran walked over and patted his shoulder.

"Diego, since you have decided to give it a try, don't have any worries and do it with confidence. Even if it doesn't work, you can come back and continue to be an assistant coach for me. Do you understand?"

"Thank you, boss!"

Simeone nodded heavily and was grateful to Chen Ran from the bottom of his heart. He knew very well that such a good boss was difficult to find now.

"After this season, I will sort out all the clubs in Galaxy Football Group. Once there is a vacant position, I will arrange for you to go there. So you still need to wait patiently for a while, do you understand?"

"I understand! Boss, I'm not in a hurry. If I really don't have a seat, I will stay at the Crystal Palace Club and continue to be an assistant coach for you."

Although Simeone has a tough face, she is still very sensible in dealing with people and things.

"Where are you, Gareth?"

After arranging Simeone, Chen Ran turned to look at Southgate, who was still thinking.

"Uh...Boss, I feel like I still have a lot of shortcomings. So, I decided to stay with you for a while."

"Okay. If you use more snacks, the England national team will need you to save them in the future."

......

Barcelona, ​​Spain.

At Guardiola's home, Pere Guardiola brought the best champagne to celebrate Barcelona's advancement to the Champions League final.

"Pep, you're so awesome. If everything goes well, you may even win the double championships in La Liga and UEFA Champions League in your first season as head coach. Can you have a brother like you,

I'm so lucky!"

Pere Guardiola poured a glass of champagne and handed it to Guardiola.

Guardiola shook his head and smiled bitterly as he reached out to take the champagne.

"Perre, you are really a little optimistic. There is no big problem with the La Liga championship trophy, but I am not sure about the Champions League championship now."

"Haha, football is round, anything can happen. Isn't this the charm of football?"

"Besides, Crystal Palace is now full of wounded soldiers, and it is not the invincible Crystal Palace. No matter how powerful Chen Ran is, what can he do without a player? Can he still play on his own?"

Perre Guardiola shook his head disregardlessly. His younger brother is good at everything, but he is too deeply influenced by that guy Chen Ran.

"Perre, things are not as simple as you think. Crystal Palace has never lost in the finals in recent years. As long as Crystal Palace enters the finals, the championship trophy must be from Crystal Palace. There must be some unknown secret here."

Guardiola was puzzled by this, because it was 100% possible to win the finals, which was really incredible.

He has been with Chen Ran for several years. It can be said that he has experienced all the finals before Crystal Palace, but he has never discovered how Chen Ran did this.

"It's a bit abnormal..."

When Perre Guardiola heard what Guardiola said, he was so energetic that he had just become calm.

"Pep, according to you, Crystal Palace will definitely win the championship as long as it reaches the final. So what do you plan to deal with the Champions League final against them after Barcelona?"

"I don't know either. I plan to implement Barcelona's usual tactical style, and then be careful, be careful, be careful."

......

After playing the Champions League with Juventus, Crystal Palace only took two days off and ushered in the 36th round of the Premier League.

This time, they sat on Emirates Stadium to face Stoke City.

Since he had just had a big battle with Juventus, Chen Ran sent a large number of substitutes in this game.

And in Stoke City, they unexpectedly adopted the bus tactic.

As a result, several young forwards who did not support the "First Level Chicken Blood Card" still failed to help Crystal Palace win.

If it weren't for Beckham's free kick, Crystal Palace would have almost failed to get a 1:1 draw.

It’s not that Chen Ran doesn’t want to win, but that after using a lot of "first-level chicken blood card" before, the inventory is in urgent need. He has to prepare a backup plan for the Champions League final, so he can only sacrifice the Premier League.

After Crystal Palace was tied, Liverpool beat West Ham United 3-0 away.

This time, the points gap between the two teams narrowed from six points to four points.

With two rounds left in the league, Liverpool stubbornly retained the theoretical hope of winning the championship.

A week later, in the penultimate round of the Premier League, Crystal Palace went to challenge Bolton away this time.

Although Suarez scored a goal, Crystal Palace was still tied 1:1 by Bolton, and Liverpool easily defeated West Bromvic 2:0 away.

With only the last round of games left, the points gap between the two teams has narrowed from four points to two points.

And Crystal Palace's opponent in the last round of the Premier League are:
Chapter completed!