On the third day of the expedition, we moved to the tournament venue to watch the Final Round.
The presenter for the Final Round will be former German national player Franz Beckenbauer. The special stage will feature dance and singing, exciting the venue and thrilling the players.
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After that, we had lunch at a restaurant in Milan and headed to the match venue to fulfill one of the purposes of this expedition, which is to observe and learn from the "AFC Champions League Final Round."
I arrived three hours before kickoff, but the players are eagerly waiting by taking commemorative photos with the stadium in the background and touring the stadium until kickoff.
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One hour before kickoff, the passionate supporters gathered, and the thunderous calls (cheers) left everyone in awe, as the Madrid Derby between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid was about to kick off.
The world-class players I watched live were all "fast, strong, and skillful," and I was overwhelmed by the intensity as I felt each of their plays up close.
What was particularly impressive was the sense of fighting for the ball in crucial moments, which felt different from Japan and made us excited on this side.
The match went into extra time and a penalty shootout, lasting a long time, but the players were watching intently, and I think time passed in the blink of an eye.
This match at the pinnacle of the world provided players with a wonderful opportunity to reflect on their dreams and goals.
Let's not just end with 'It was a good experience,' but think for ourselves and change our 'everyday life'! This expedition has concluded.
With high hopes for their future, they have safely embarked on their journey home.
Thank you to all the people involved who supported us during this expedition.