Valley Parade pulsed like a living entity. Twenty-two thousand hearts beat in unison, their voices rising and falling with each pass, each touch, each moment that brought Bradford City closer to–or further from–a European final.
Jake stood in the tunnel, watching Strasbourg's players complete their final stretches. Their warm-up was methodical and professional—no wasted energy, no theatrical displays. This was a team that understood the weight of the moment.
A translucent interface materialized in his peripheral vision, visible only to him. The numbers glowed softly against the tunnel's concrete walls.
MATCH PREDICTION:Bradford City 34% | Draw 28% | Strasbourg 38%
KEY TACTICAL NOTES:
- Strasbourg left-back advances at 73% rate when ball switches right
-Fatigue pattern shows 15% effectiveness drop after 70 minutes
