One is the only technician with three consecutive “Orejonas”. Another eliminated the current champion. A third coach going for his second final. And the fourth is constantly criticized for not winning in his league. Four phrases that describe who will guide the Real Madrid, PSG, Chelsea Y Manchester City at the end of the UEFA Champions League. But more than that, words that show the uneven present of the teams in the semifinals.
If there is a statistic that provokes respect in the rival, it is the one that has Zinedine Zidane in Madrid. Of the three finals he has played, he has lifted the Cup in all of them. And not only that, but his name is also inscribed among those who have been part of the 30 semifinals (the Frenchman is in his fourth) and 13 Champions League that meringues shine in their showcases. However, in this edition the task will not be easy.
Thomas Tuchel, who will play for being in his second consecutive final, after reaching that instance with PSG last edition, will head to Chelsea Londoner looking to get into history.
With Neymar Y Mbappé like banners, Mauricio Pochettino will try to command the PSG his first continental title as a coach. Of course, in a team that he arrived at when the current Champions awaited him in the round of 16. The Argentine not only defeated 4-1 at Barcelona, but also gave the biggest blow of this edition: eliminating the current champion Bayern Munich. And although this seemed the most important step, before the Manchester City from Pep Guardiola faces a relevant challenge.
And regarding the latter, you will have to confirm several things. Is he the best coach in the world? Is it in this instance only for the money that City has? Pep has had to face criticism for not leading his team to win a title, despite constantly fighting at the top of the Premier. Will this be the year of Spanish?
Beyond the numbers of each of the schools, the men on the side of success also come with important statistics. Which are? On SCHEDULE we review Zidane, Pochettino, Pep and Tuchel.
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