Buffon and Pirlo: The sadness of Berlin again

July 9, 2006, Berlin, Olympic Stadium, finals. In 120 minutes, almost all the elements of the classic finals on the football field were presented: spoon, equalizer, red card, controversy, hitting the crossbar, and penalty shootout.

June 6, 2019, Berlin, Olympic Stadium, finals. The Huaguan above the Hall of Glory has changed from the World Cup to the Big Ear Cup, but the game is equally intense and exciting. Barcelona beat Juventus with a score of 3-1 and re-entered the top of Europe.

After a long time spanning 9 years for the football world, there are still two players who have played in these two finals: 37-year-old Buffon and 36-year-old Pirlo.

Buffon and Pirlo: The sadness of Berlin again

[The legend of the old door line] Buffon and Pirlo: The sadness of Berlin again

"No one can remain at the peak for 20 years like him. He has always been the best in the position of the goalkeeper." - Lippi

Veterans, legends, fighting gods, evergreens, living fossils, fans in these media are often used to describe his vocabulary, but can not describe all of Buffon's career.

In 1997, the thin 19-year-old boy was ordered to go low in the heavy snow in Moscow. The blue legion round in Florence only ushered in the bright sunshine leading to the summer of France. In 18 years, the flow of light is easy to pass, Buffon is still the number one goalkeeper of Italy.

In 2001, the 23-year-old who set a world record for the goalkeeper transfer fee with 51 million euros became the last iron gate of the Juventus steel line. In 14 years, Buffon is still dedicating his entire energy to the Zebra Army.

On the last road to Berlin, Buffon scored several opponents. The entire World Cup was only crossed by the goalkeepers of Zarkardo's Oolong and Qizu.

Buffon and Pirlo: The sadness of Berlin again

The second goal of Berlin's dream journey, from the zero Monaco to the BBC combination facing Real Madrid, Buffon repeatedly rescued the team to the final stage of the 12-year-old.

In the past 9 years, Juventus has been the Nirvana from the Italian B to the Champions League final, and it is also Buffon's persistence.

Some people say that it is not Juventus fans, you will not know how to accompany Yahoo Sports to watch live texts. However, it is not Buffon, who can understand how much courage it takes to be the world champion and the Golden Globe.

The five-time veteran of Brad Pitt accompanied Juventus to relegation and has become a story of loyalty among fans. From the second division to the current Champions League, in the Juventus, in addition to Chiellini and Marchisio in the early 20s, only Buffon.

This is already a legend. Buffon and Pirlo: The sadness of Berlin again

Maybe you have already heard that "who owes a trophy/a golden ball in the world", maybe you will say that feelings can't be won by honor. Maybe Buffon is only close to the big ear cup, but it is too close. . Buffon and Pirlo: The sadness of Berlin again

This is not perfect, but it is great enough.

[Elegant midfielder] Buffon and Pirlo: The sadness of Berlin again

"No, because he is Pirlo, no one can be like him. Or so, there are a lot of conductors and engines on the court, but no one has his talent." - Lippi

In Manchester in 2003, the 24-year-old Pirlo won the big ear cup for the first time. Today's literary old boy is just an elegant young man who is just beginning to get familiar with the position of the midfielder. The teammates who started the year have already bid farewell to the green life to a different life.

Pirlo, who has experienced three Champions Leagues, one European Cup and one World Cup final, has once again stood on the stage of the European Club's highest honor.

On the last road to Berlin, Pirlo scored the first goal of Italy, penalized the first penalty in the final, and was selected as the best in the semi-finals and finals. Most of the inspiration for the Legion offensive organization. Buffon and Pirlo: The sadness of Berlin again

The second goal of Berlin's dream journey, Pirlo completed his 100th appearance in the Champions League and the fifth direct free kick, continue to sway his creativity on the pitch.

In the past 9 years, Pirlo first accompanied Milan to the top of Europe and broke his nightmare of "closed eyes are the Poles dancing on the door." After the 32-year-old, he bid farewell to the Red Army, which played for ten years, and put on the Juventus black and white shirt.

Buffon said this to the media: "When Pirlo told me that he wanted to join Juventus, I felt that it was a blessing in the bad situation of the team. It would be an inter-generational transfer."

It is impossible to deny the great efforts of any player in the Juventus revival process, but Pirlo seems to be the most crucial to reshape the midfield system. From the card to the Lichsteiner, the slanting long pass changed the line of defense from Inzaghi to Tevez. Even if the age grows, even if the pace is slow, what remains unchanged is Pirlo's grasp of the rhythm and the perfect overall situation. Buffon and Pirlo: The sadness of Berlin again

Like Harvey, who is opposite the final, maybe the state has declined, maybe it is no longer indispensable, but the two still led the team to Berlin. Harvey has announced that he will leave Barcelona, ​​and Pirlo has also stated that "to help Juventus get the Champions League is the best time to leave." Two unique opportunity creators and midfielders in today's football style, the Champions League final is undoubtedly the most suitable stage for them to bid farewell to European football.

In the final, Pirlo played the game, but did not shine too much in the defensive counterattack. Harvey played iniesta in the 78th minute and sent the last 10 minutes of the farewell performance for the Barcelona fans.

The victory and defeat in competitive sports is always cruel and beautiful. When one is perfect, the other party will be lost. Harvey once again tasted the taste of the Triple Crown in his last game on behalf of Barcelona, ​​and Pirlo can only use tears. Come to suffer the bitterness of defeat.

Buffon and Pirlo: The sadness of Berlin again

This is not a memory that reminds us of our lives.

[There are regrets and futures]

Buffon will definitely continue to stay, we will also see him as a wonderful save for the Bianconeri in Serie A in the Champions League, and may even see three years later he is wearing a blue shirt and then return to the beginning of the dream.

Pirlo may leave here and continue his elegant performance in the United States or West Asia. Maybe it will be another year of fighting, and it will be all for the promise of "helping Juventus win the Champions League." Buffon and Pirlo: The sadness of Berlin again

Thank you, for these two battles in Berlin, and for the greenery of these years.