In the Bundesliga, the most intense and topical derby battles always belong to the Ruhr area. However, the internal strife of other teams in the North Rhine region can only be called the small Ruhr derby. Only the collision between Borussia Dortmund and Schalke 04 This is the real Ruhr derby.
If something like the derby is to be popular, in addition to both teams having to be strong enough, it is best if everyone also has some ideological conflicts, turning the football match into two regions with political differences, comprehensive struggles, and class antagonisms. The extension of waiting, turning the opponent into an enemy, makes fighting enjoyable.
The Ruhr area derby is world-famous, and it is naturally inseparable from this routine.
The Ruhr region is famous for its rich coal resources and is an important industrial area in Germany. Therefore, Schalke 04 located in Gelsenkirchen has always had a strong heavy industry flavor. The nickname "Miner" has been used since the day the team was founded. With it to this day.
Dortmund has more diversified industries than Gelsenkirchen, with a strong "commercial" color. In the eyes of the older generation of Gelsenkirchens, industry is the symbol of the Ruhr region. Dortmund, which values commerce, Naturally they are traitors and heretics.
This ideological opposition between the proletariat and the bourgeoisie has evolved into relentless derby rivals on the football field.
For those true and false fans in China, the Asian derby, which is set under the Ruhr derby, is the most nerve-wracking.
"If the league also has a final, then this game is the final of the Bundesliga this season."
"If Schalke 04 loses to Dortmund, they will be as much as 6 points behind their opponent. The championship is only theoretically possible. Even if they can defeat Dortmund, they still have to pray that the Hornets can be as critical as they are in the last three rounds. It's time to lose the chain, but is that possible..."
"Sebastian Kyle: Who is the best in Asia? What's the problem? Can you find any Asian player better than Shinji Kagawa?"
"Raul: I'm not saying this because Yang is my friend, but because I saw and participated in his growth. One day, he will become an idol for all children."
"Ferguson: Young's advantage is his age, and Shinji Kagawa, who is already one of the best midfielders in the world at the moment, brings him to Old Trafford? Of course I hope, why not?"
"Klopp: Are there many Chinese fans at Schalke 04? I don't care at all. It won't help them improve their results..."
"Stevens: No. 1 in Asia? No, I don't care about that. For me, Yang is No. 1 in the world."
"Between 12 goals and 7 assists and 12 goals and 5 assists, it's really hard to say who is better, but you have to know that Shinji Kagawa is a midfielder. He can not only contribute 7 assists but also have as much The number of goals scored by a top striker is a miracle in itself."
"If we want to use data to speak, then we should also compare the data of both sides in their first season or at the same age. Otherwise, it will be unfair to Yang. In the words of the Chinese media, it is called playing hooligan."
"You don't need to win the championship, but you must win this game!"
"Shinji Kagawa: There is no doubt that I am the number one player in Asia!"
"Yang Feng: Being number one in Asia is far from my goal."
Media, commentators, German football stars, coaches, teammates, fans, everyone is having a carnival around this traffic feast.
The last time China was so excited about a foreign sporting event was five years ago.
At that time, Yi Jianlian had just landed in the NBA and his future was infinitely bright, while Yao Ming was already a veritable superstar in the basketball world. At that time, the Rockets faced the Bucks for the first time in the season and the NBA staged the China Derby. The domestic atmosphere was even more lively than the Chinese New Year.
Now, a similar scene has appeared again, even more than that time, because no matter how special the meaning was, it was just a civil war, full of warmth and everyone's expectations.
But this time, the opponent is a footbath chicken...
Everyone knows what this means.
"You don't know what's going on in the country right now. In short, even if you lose the game, your performance can't be worse than Shinji Kagawa, do you understand?" Yang Yunsong said and suddenly lowered his voice, "It was the school leader who came to me to ask questions this morning. I simply called the Municipal Sports Bureau in the afternoon..."
Before he finished speaking, Su Jing said from the side: "You tell him what to do, don't put pressure on him."
Yang Yunsong handed the phone over, "You come, you come."
Su Jing took it and revealed her occupational disease as soon as she opened her mouth: "Treat this game as your college entrance examination, go into battle lightly, and do your best."
"Where are you now?" Yang Feng said with a smile, "Even if it's the college entrance examination, at least it's the Europa League final."
"As long as you have confidence, the most important thing is..."
Yang Feng then said: "Protect yourself."
"Have you learned how to answer questions?" Su Jing said, "Also, send me some signed jerseys. I told the boys in our class that whoever does well in the exam will be rewarded with jerseys...wait...what ? Oh, your dad also wants...and sneakers? So expensive..."
Later, Yang Feng didn't know whether she was talking to herself or her father. She only knew that listening to the chatter coming from the other end of the phone, she seemed to feel at ease.
It's not like he can't see the domestic news, he even lurks in his own forum, so of course he knows how this game is being exaggerated.
It may be an exaggeration to say that the whole country is paying attention, but it is certainly not an exaggeration to say that fans across the country are paying attention.
He cannot represent anyone, let alone any group, but as long as his nationality remains unchanged and as long as he stands in overseas arenas for one day, he will always be covered with the skin of "Chinese football".
There is no pride or shame, just fighting.
When the game day comes, fans from both sides tear off each other's jerseys, celebrities from both sides talk about each other, etc. It's all gay, but some players have a calm look on their faces, just clocking in to work every day, which makes Stevens Quite unhappy.
This old man once coached Schalke 04 for six full years. This is actually his second time in the palace. He really knows the Ruhr Derby very well.
If he plays in this state, he may not even know what he is going to die.
"Are you going to go on a date with the enemy? Do you know what a derby is?" Stevens almost roared, "This is war! A war that the whole of Germany, and even the whole world, is paying attention to!"
Metzelder, who was wearing the captain's armband in this game, quickly stood up and clapped his hands to call everyone over. A group of people hugged each other and formed a circle.
"Fight! Fight! Fight!"
