Real - Frankfurt: Reenactment of the Epic
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The last time Real and Frankfurt encountered in an official match for 62 years, in the final of the European Cup 1960. At that time, Richard Kress suddenly opened the score for the German club. But Alfredo di Stefano scored hat-trick and Ferenc Puskas scored four goals to help Real lead 7-1. Frankfurt's efforts only helped them remove two goals in the second half thanks to Erwin Stein. That victory was the last epic of Real in the journey of five consecutive championships from 1956 to 1960. They are one of the strongest teams in football history.
The upcoming competition on Helsinki Olympic pitch is likely to take place according to the same scenario. With the stars defeated a series of rivals to win the Champions League last season, Real was more appreciated. Karim Benzema and Vinicius Junior, the inspiration to bring "white vultures" to the double title last season, hope to recreate the image of Di Stefano and Puskas in the past.
However, Frankfurt is not lacking motivation to create seismic. They were inspired by their own journey in the Europa League last season. Frankfurt defeated two Spanish clubs, including Barca, on the way to the throne. That trophy helped Oliver Glasner's teachers and students win tickets to the Champions League even though it was only 11th Bundesliga and the match against Real was like a competency test with them before swimming to the big sea.
"Confronting a quality collective like Real, the team defeated the leading European clubs, a reward for us after the great season last year," Glasner said. "Frankfurt proved that in the Europa League last season, there was always the opportunity for the teams below and the next match. We will play with confidence because we understand ourselves capable of winning."
Because the season in Germany started earlier, Frankfurt had the advantage of performance when playing two official matches. They easily defeat Magdeburg 4-0 in the first round of German national cup. But over the weekend, Glasner's teachers lost to Bayern 1-6 in the opening match of the Bundesliga season.
Frankfurt fans hope rookie Mario Gotze will inspire the home team. After two years of adventure in the Netherlands in the PSV Eindhoven shirt, the one -time prodigy of German football is repatriated. At the age of 30, Gotze is no longer energetic. But his goal in the 2014 World Cup final was still alive in the hearts of fans. Frankfurt hopes Gotze will recreate the star's moment in another Cup match.
On the Real side, they still hold the La Liga and Champions League championships last season, and add two contracts. Antonio Rudiger moved from Chelsea under the free transfer. The 29 -year -old center -back is probably not strange Frankfurt, because he grew up from German football and played at the Bundesliga for four years in the Stuttgart shirt. The remaining rookie, Aurelien Tchouameni, only 22 years old but has been rated as one of the best interception midfielders in Europe. He made Real spend $ 80 million to recruit from Monaco. Rudiger and Tchouameni can both kick the main in the Super Cup.
"I am confident because we have a better squad last season. Two new players will help the team improve physically and technically. The relationship between veterans and young players will also be better than last year, when when It has played a key role. Real can make some changes in the next Super Cup match, "Ancelotti commented.
The appearance of Rudiger helps Ancelotti have more options in the defense. But if you kick the two central defenders, David Alaba or Eder Militao may have to drift to make room for the German rookie. Frankfurt will not have the service of Aurelio Buta and Jerome Onguene while Sebastian Rode has just recovered, so it is unlikely to play.
