Haha, took the championship trophy, defeated Barca with Ronaldo and Guardiola, brothers should be thrilled too, how about giving old Chen a thrill, reward some monthly tickets!!

  Okay, I admit it, I'm going crazy wanting a monthly pass!

  At least two more chapters today!

  The train slowly pulled into the station east of Fritz-Walter-Stadion.

  The platform was already packed with fans of Kaiserslautern, who had come to welcome the team. When they saw the train carriages with the big red banner celebrating Kaiserslautern's championship victory pulling into the station, they all cheered and shouted in excitement, startling the security guards at the train station, who were on high alert as if facing a formidable enemy.

  This is the first time in Kaiserslautern's history that they have won a European trophy, and this will undoubtedly be the first European Cup winner to go down in history, although it was only the Winners' Cup, but the gold content of this trophy is even higher than the UEFA Cup winners of the next few years.

  At present, the three major European cups are in their heyday, and if it weren't for UEFA's reform of the Champions League due to pressure from top clubs, which would affect the Europa League and the European Cup Winners' Cup, the glory of the three major cups would undoubtedly have a more profound impact on European football.

  When Yang Cheng walked in front, the first one to walk out of the carriage, the fans on the stands suddenly cheered and shouted Yang Cheng's name.

  He smiled and waved at the fans on site, constantly greeting them, shaking hands, but never stayed for a moment.

  Following Yang Cheng, the legendary club star and current captain Bremer walked out, carefully holding the European Champion Clubs' Cup trophy, immediately receiving cheers from all fans at the scene. The scene was even a bit chaotic, as this was the first time the European Cup had been awarded in Kaiserslautern on the edge of the forest.

  The players came out one after another, and the fans on the scene became extremely enthusiastic. I believe that if it weren't for the security guards at the train station and the police officers specially dispatched from the police bureau to maintain order, they would have rushed up, and the scene would have been chaotic.

  The team's bus had been waiting outside the train station, and Yang Cheng led the team onto the bus, slowly heading towards the Fritz Walter Stadium on the small hill in the west.

  Due to the relatively short distance, fans ran one after another behind the big bus.

  Sitting in the carriage, looking at the group of enthusiastic fans following behind, the players all showed excited expressions.

  "Who would have thought that a year later, they'd all become your loyal followers?" Paul Bayer couldn't help but feel a sense of the impermanence of things.

  Yang Cheng smiled slightly, thinking of himself a year ago and himself a year later, really having a world of difference.

  He believes that he himself was not the first choice of Freiburg a year ago, but for some reason, he became the coach of Kaiserslautern and brought great changes and surprises to this team and the city in one year.

  But he is also very clear, flowers do not bloom for a hundred days, nothing in this world is eternal and unchanging. As long as you show a little weakness, as long as the team's performance deteriorates, they will start to gradually leave you, even turn their guns around and become critics of yourself.

  Things in this world are often just so realistic!

  Braemer sat in the back row of Yang Cheng, stroking the trophy in his arms, next to him was Lutz, both with serious faces, it was clear that neither of them knew whether their next stop would be able to continue staying on the team.

  In the second half of the season, Bremen's situation was slightly better, while Lutz gradually lost his main position in the league and was replaced by Sebastian Kehl, Louis Holt and Lucio, who were strongly supported by Yang Cheng. The performance of these three young players was very good, showing great potential.

  I believe that if it weren't for Lutz's rich experience and his more tacit understanding with Koci and Brehme, Yang would not have let him play in key matches and the Champions Cup.

  However, many things are already well understood. Yang Cheng has already completed the midfield integration of the team. After Pavel Kuka left the front line, Marshall, Vanni and Klose will take over as the main force. At that time, his target for updating and replacing will shift to the back line, and people like Bremen will not be able to play even if they stay.

  "What's wrong, Andres?" Yang Cheng turned around and asked with a smile.

  Braemer gently stroked the trophy, as if worried that he would leave fingerprints on the smooth surface. He shook his head and smiled, saying: "Being able to take down this trophy, I have no regrets!"

  Yang Cheng shook his head as soon as he heard it, saying: "Don't think so, Andres. We can still look forward to the next trophy. Next year there is the European Super Cup. If our opponent is Dortmund, we can beat them again. If it's Juventus, then let our team experience the test of a top Italian club. Don't you feel excited?"

  The current European Super Cup is a competition between the Champions League champion and the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup champion, and the Champions League has already completed its semifinals, with Dortmund and Juventus both advancing to the final, which is very similar to Yang Chen's previous life, the only difference being who will win the championship.

  "Remember what I told you!" Yang Cheng nodded in strong agreement with Bremmer.

  Lutz, Kaderlec etc. are not indispensable to him, as long as he can properly introduce new players, he doesn't care about the team's metabolism, after all, the current Kaiserslautern's back line is really too old, except for Kosch, the others are already in their thirties.

  But Bremmer is different, he is the captain of the team, a spiritual symbol of the team, with an admirable influence in the locker room. He is the only player who can gain Yang's trust and help him manage the locker room well.

  Yang Cheng had previously told him that next season he would take a pay cut to stay with the team, serving as both player and coach, playing while learning.

  But all this still needs to be confirmed after Yang Cheng negotiates with Frederic again!

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  When the team's bus arrived at the square in front of the Fritz-Walter-Stadion, thousands of Kaiserslautern fans had already gathered here to join in the celebrations.

  The club had set up a makeshift stage in front of the square, and the mayor of Kaiserslautern personally came to the scene to wait for and welcome the team's triumphant return.

  Yang Cheng, as the head coach, led the team to get off the big bus one after another. Then, under the arrangement of the club, Bremer held the trophy and, under Yang Cheng's leadership, slowly passed by the fans, accepted the cheers and applause of the fans, stepped onto the podium, and personally placed the European Champion Clubs' Cup trophy in the center of the podium.

  In the distance of the stadium, a large bus without awning had been dyed red with Kaiserslautern's color, and a big emblem of Kaiserslautern team was printed on both sides of the bus. This bus would be the vehicle for the team to parade around the city with the winner's cup later.

  The ceremony began with club chairman Frederic taking the stage to deliver a speech, in which he officially thanked head coach Yang Cheng for his outstanding contributions to the club, believing that it was the Chinese coach's superb coaching ability that led the team to win the European Cup.

  "This is the first time our club has won the European championship, it's a historic victory that will be remembered forever, and this is a holiday for all Kaiserslautern fans, a day worth remembering forever, and the one who brought us all this is our head coach, Mr. Yang Cheng!"

  A thunderous applause erupted, Yang Cheng stood behind Frederic, with a smile, politely nodding to the fans in attendance, looking very calm and composed.

  Then the mayor of Kaiserslautern also highly praised Kaiserslautern's outstanding performance in European competition, believing that the team won the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup was well-deserved, and Yang Chen as a great contributor to the team winning the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup, he should get all the love and respect of people from Kaiserslautern.

  "To be honest, a year ago when I heard that our old friend Fredrik decided to hire Mr. Yang Cheng, I was as skeptical as all the Kaiserslautern fans, but today, one year later, I have to say that this is absolutely one of the greatest and most successful signings in club history, because it was this signing that brought us the first European trophy in club history and made us European champions for the first time!"

  "I am unable to express the gratitude in my heart towards Mr. Yang Cheng, as well as all the players of the club. I can only represent all citizens of Kaiserslautern to thank our heroes, thank our Kaiser!"

  After finishing, Mayor Keizer Slautin even turned around and proactively gave Yang Cheng a tight hug, then one after another hugged the players, which instantly got a burst of applause from the scene.

  For the city of Kaiserslautern, the team's victory in the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup greatly increased the city's reputation in Germany and Europe, which will inevitably attract more tourists and fans to the city, which is equivalent to making a contribution to the team.

  After the chairman and mayor finished speaking, Yang Cheng came forward to the microphone.

  The eyes of the Caesars' fans in the stands, filled with reverence, were fixed on this 25-year-old Chinese youth, who became a hero to this city, their Caesar, and their leader.

  "A year ago, when I decided to take over Kaiserslautern, I never thought it would come to this. At the time, I asked myself if I could lead this team back to the Bundesliga."

  Yang Cheng's voice, with its ups and downs, suddenly made everyone in the room quiet, listening silently to what he had to say.

  "When I first came to Kaiserslautern, this city, when I saw countless fans outside pulling out those banners questioning me, I didn't feel angry and disappointed, but instead felt a sense of comfort, because it just proved the latest chapter of the fans' emotions and love for this team!"

  "At that time, I told myself in my heart that I could succeed because this team has a long history and tradition, has a group of enthusiastic fans who love the team, and also has a group of outstanding players, so we can achieve success, we have the conditions for success!"

  "I've always told my players that, and I also tell them that as long as we are united, as long as we have a common belief and goal, then nothing in this world can stop us from succeeding! The opponents on the football field will no longer be formidable! Then we will have the foundation and premise to win all honors!"

  Yang Cheng's words instantly made everyone present applaud enthusiastically, and they were all stirred up by Yang Cheng.

  "I appreciate the mayor's praise earlier, but what I want to say is that the team's success today is not just my own credit, but also the efforts of my assistants, our players, our fans, and the board of directors, as well as the support from all sectors of society. However, this is only just the beginning!"

  "We shouldn't be content with just one Winners' Cup, it's not enough to make us complacent compared to other honors. We should look further ahead, next season we can participate in the European Super Cup, next season we will participate in the Bundesliga, and next season we still have a chance to continue participating in the European Winners' Cup. If we are satisfied with this, then our club's honor roll will forever only have one Winners' Cup!"

  Yang Cheng spread out his hands and inquired of the fans below the stage, who suddenly raised their hands one by one and shouted loudly, venting their dissatisfaction and hoping that the team could achieve higher and more glorious results.

  "This is just the beginning! We must always be rational and clear-headed in telling ourselves that this is only a start! Only then can we get more and go further!"

  After finishing, Yang Cheng smiled and waved to the fans below, ending his speech. In return, he received the most enthusiastic applause and cheers from the fans since the welcoming ceremony.

  Frederic witnessed the status and influence of Yang Chen in the eyes of Kaiserslautern fans today, he had never thought that a year could change so much, but the fact is in front of him!

  There are not many options left for the Kaiserslautern board of directors, but one thing is certain: it does not include parting ways with Mario Yang, as that would put the club's fans in direct opposition to the club.

  Firing the leader of the team after winning the championship is absolutely an unwise move!

  But from Yang Cheng's words just now, Frederick also heard more connotations, that is, he has a greater goal and ambition, hoping to bring Kaiserslautern to a higher and more glorious level.

  It's hard to say whether Yang Cheng is for himself or for the club, maybe the two are originally complementary relationships, but Frederic is secretly worried in his heart, because he is worried that if some of his decisions are made public, they will inevitably affect Yang Cheng's contract renewal with the club.

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  The victory parade the next day was specially scheduled at noon, coincidentally the weather in Kaiserslautern was nice and cool these days, so the whole parade ceremony got the support of all citizens, finally evolving into a festival for all Kaiserslautern people.

  But after the parade was over, the club had to enter the final sprint of the league.

  Currently, Kaiserslautern leads the 2nd place team in the German Second Division, Berlin Hertha by 12 points. If they can win at home against Mannheim in the 30th round of the league, then Kaiserslautern will secure the championship four rounds ahead of schedule.

  So while celebrating the championship of the Youcheng Cup, Yang Cheng began to make preparations for the league.

  Two days after the parade, the team hosted Mannheim at home.

  This team, which has been deep in the relegation zone this season, is fighting hard to stay up, even on the road against Kaiserslautern, they still fearlessly showed a strong defensive counterattack.

  Yang Chen made appropriate substitutions in this game, but even so, Van Nistelrooy's hat-trick and Klose, Deisler's goals led to a clean 5-0 thrashing of Mannheim at home.

  The whole game was thoroughly under Kaiserslautern's rhythm, although Mannheim was very stubborn, but still couldn't stop Kaiserslautern's wave-like offense, especially the outstanding performance of Dutch youngster Van Nistelrooy, which made Yang Chen see the team's future attacking guarantee.

  At the same time, Hertha Berlin sat at home and unexpectedly lost 0:1 to Stuttgart Kickers, while Wolfsburg was tied 0:0 at home by Wintethaching.

  Although these two games did not affect Kaiserslautern's championship, and had little impact on the league's promotion to the top division, the last-minute collapse still showed the difference between Kaiserslautern and the other two teams that also aimed to promote to the top division in terms of spirit and willpower.

  In addition, in the match against Mannheim, Kaiserslautern had more than half of its main players rotating.

  Under the circumstances of one's loss being another's gain, Kaiserslautern's championship win is even more convincing.

  And after this game, the entire Fritz-Walter-Stadion became a celebratory ocean. Although the German Football Association did not bring the league championship trophy to the Fritz-Walter-Stadion before the match, fans still celebrated their team's championship at their home stadium.

  This is already the 3rd title won by Kaiserslautern this season.

  All that remains is the DFB-Pokal final against Bayer Leverkusen on 14 June at the Olympiastadion Berlin.

  This season's Cottbus has already booked a place in the 2. Bundesliga for next season, so they are also fully committed to preparing for the DFB-Pokal final, hoping to play out their dark horse image to the end.

  In addition, the outside world is hyping up Kaiserslautern's historic German Cup final record.

  In history, Kaiserslautern have reached the German Cup final six times, winning twice and losing four times. However, coincidentally, they lost all of their first four finals, but after winning 3-2 against Werder Bremen in season 3 and then beating Karlsruher 1-0 in the previous season, Kaiserslautern have won two consecutive titles.

  In addition to defeating Dortmund in the German Super Cup, they also defeated Bayern Munich and Leverkusen in the German Cup, and even more so in the European Winners' Cup, where they defeated Liverpool, Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona. Kaiserslautern is the most shocking dark horse in European football this season.

  Compared to this incredibly black horse, Cottbus looks like a small black compared to the big black. Although the final has not started yet, outsiders have already overwhelmingly supported Kaiserslautern, just as they did before the UEFA Champions League final, overwhelmingly supporting Barcelona.

  But Yang Chen doesn't want to become Bobby Robson!