On the evening of December 8, Madrid, Spain, Bernabeu Stadium

In the last round of the Champions League group stage, Manchester City challenged Real Madrid away.

Although this game has no impact on the ranking of the group, it still attracted fans from all over the world to stay in front of the TV and fans in the entire Bernabeu to the scene.

The results of the game are no longer important, and they are more concerned about the process.

In this game, Real Madrid is determined to take revenge at home and avenge a one-shot defeat from 0 to 3 away. Head coach Mourinho's arrangement of troops also seemed very aggressive. Not only did he line up a four-two-three-one formation, but he also arranged three players, Ozil, Sneider and Di Maria, at the same time, which shows Mourinho's determination to attack.

But Manchester City obviously had no plans.

The difference between the Premier League and other leagues is that there is no winter break, and the Christmas schedule is more dense, so Gao Han and the coaching staff feel that it is unnecessary to do their best in such a game and fight against Real Madrid.

Because of this, Gao Han did not send all the main force, but arranged Gareth Bale Sturridge and Sanchez to form a trident. Kaka still served as the front midfielder, Ellano and Modric were in the center, and Xavi Alonso was still dragging him down.

On the back line, Fertonheng, Xavi Martinez and Sabaretta form three defenders to play.

At the beginning of the game, Manchester City took the lead in attacking from the left with the serve.

After Gareth Bale, Ellano and Fertonghen cooperated continuously on the left, Ellano tried to pass diagonally to the front of the penalty area to find Sturric, but was intercepted by Aveloa in time, destroying Manchester City's first attack.

However, Manchester City launched a counter-attack on the spot, forcing Real Madrid to not be able to easily transfer the ball. Bruno Alves finally had to pass the ball forward with a big foot, but hurriedly kicked it out of the sideline and became Manchester City's outbound ball.

After that, the two sides completely entered a fast-paced battle.

The first shot of the game happened in the third minute, which was a counterattack from Real Madrid.

Ozil passed the ball to the left, and Di Maria dribbled the ball and quickly advanced to the outside of Manchester City's penalty area, passing the ball to Diego Costa. The Brazilian striker kept hooking the ball and stopped the ball to the front of the penalty area. Sneider, who was inserted behind, followed up with a powerful long shot, but failed to create a threat and directly turned out of the goal.

Just two minutes later, another counterattack from Real Madrid. Di Maria made a low cross from the left. After Higuain received the ball, he drifted past Fertonheng and shot directly, but the shot deviated from the goal again.

Although two consecutive attacks failed to create a threat, Real Madrid's opening was relatively smooth, which excited the Bernabeu fans in the stands.

Manchester City's first shot came from Modric's long-range shot from the outside.

That was in the eighth minute, Manchester City failed to attack from the right. Modric caught a glimpse of the defensive loophole in Real Madrid's middle and quickly inserted it. Xavi Alonso made a straight pass. Modric waved past Las Diarra who was returning to defense and shot directly with his left foot, but the ball was confiscated by goalkeeper Casillas.

"It's obvious that after we saw that after the opening, both teams were not conservative. Both sides were determined to score goals, but they were also targeting the opponent's goal. The pace of the game was going very fast, and Gao Han and Mourinho obviously made enough preparations before the game."

"And one thing is very obvious that Mourinho sent all the main players, but Gao Han was keeping his strength for the upcoming Christmas Devil schedule, so he did not arrange for the entire main team to play."

"It is also worth mentioning that since Benzema failed to play, Manchester City's offense in this game was a bit bad, especially at the beginning, which obviously made people feel that the ball had lost its structure when it hit the frontcourt. Sturridge, who occupied the middle, had different characteristics and Benzema, and the team was obviously still running-in."

"It is also worth noting that Gareth Bale on the left. He was the most eye-catching player in Manchester last time, but this time he replaced Cristiano Ronaldo. Judging from the ten minutes of the opening game, he did not perform much, but if Real Madrid gives him space and plays the advantage in speed, it would be very dangerous."

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"Gao Han is really good at coaching players."

In the executive stands at the Bernabeu Stadium, Real Madrid President Florentino praised with conscientiousness.

This is a fact recognized by the whole world, but it is obviously heavier and more authoritative to say it from the Spanish football tycoon than it is spread from the media and fans.

"Look." Florentino pointed his hand at the court.

At this time, Real Madrid was instigating a counterattack. Xavi Martinez was in charge of the back line and commanded two teammates to set up a defense. Suddenly one of them stepped forward and passed Real Madrid's header to Diego Costa, directly back to the midfield. After completing a top-up, he quickly retreated to the front of the penalty area and was ready for the battle.

"When in the La Liga, Xavi Martinez played in the midfield and had no fame, but Raul Albiol was different. She was very general at a young age and was able to play the central defender and midfielder back. She performed quite well, but in just one year, Xavi Martinez had completely beaten Albiol."

When Manchester City introduced Xavi Martinez, Real Madrid introduced Albiol. As a result, although both players were the main players in their respective teams, the effects they showed were completely different.

"Zinedin, do you know, what is the standard for a giant team to measure head coaches?"

Zida, who was sitting beside him, knew that Florentino was trying to test himself, and thought about it, "Let's achievement."

The whole world knows that the coaching pressure of the wealthy teams is the greatest, because they have a strong lineup, abundant transfer funds, and amazing attractiveness, so the requirement for achieving results is also quite high. If you cannot achieve results, you will generally be dismissed directly without mercy.

But Florentino laughed and shook his head, "You are wrong, Zinedin."

"Wrong?" Zidane felt puzzled.

"Maybe you should say that you are only half right." Florentino smiled, "Scores are certainly important, but for a giant team like Real Madrid, results are not the most important. What is more important is to have a clear set of coaching ideas and tactical concepts."

"I don't understand very much, Florentino." Zidane frowned and shook his head.

"It's very simple. The reason why Real Madrid is Real Madrid is because our pursuit is higher than other teams. We are not just about winning. We hope to have a lineup full of superstars. We hope to win beautifully. We also hope not only win now, but also continue to win in the future."

"In the professional league, no one can guarantee that he can win and keep winning, but if the head coach has clear coaching ideas and tactical concepts, short-term losses will be irrelevant because we have strong backings, and we can introduce all the players he wants to fill the team's loopholes, which is a condition that other small and medium-sized teams do not have."

"The benefits of clear coaching ideas and mature tactical concepts are very obvious. He can make a team maintain stable and strong competitiveness for a long time, just like Atletico Madrid, Inter Milan and Bayern Munich, which Gao Han coached, even though it still continues Gao Han's tactical system back then, and Barcelona is the same."

Zidane immediately understood what Florentino meant.

Just like the tactical system that Gao Han has built for Manchester City, once it reaches its peak, it will inevitably form strong competitiveness in European football for a long time. Even if Gao Han leaves in the future, the successor only needs to make appropriate adjustments and maintenance based on the existing basis, and make appropriate signings and supplements when some players' performance declines.

This can keep the team stable and outstanding results for a long time.

Chelsea is the best counterexample, because after Gao Han laid a solid foundation, Abramovich chose another Mourinho, who has a clear coaching philosophy but is completely different from Gao Han. The Portuguese madman completely broke the tactical system that Gao Han spent a year creating, and everything was demolished and rebuilt.

Thinking of this, Zidane suddenly looked at Mourinho in front of the home coach's seat in the stadium, and then looked at Florentino, who looked at him with a tacit smile.

Mourinho has a clear tactical concept, but it is completely inconsistent with Real Madrid's traditional concept. The reason why Florentino chose the Portuguese madman is more because he was rejected by Gao Han. In order to improve Real Madrid's competitiveness in facing Barcelona and Atletico Madrid in a short period of time, he had no choice.

"Zenedin, you are a football genius with an extraordinary understanding of professional football. I have always believed that one day, you will be the one who stands there and leads Real Madrid to the top." Florentino pointed to the home team coach's seat, and said word by word, with an extremely clear pronunciation.

This made Zidane a little flattered, but very grateful.

Whether he is a player or a coach, Florentino is heart-warming about him.

"But it's too early to say this now." Florentino laughed, "Zenedin, I think the most important thing for you now is to find your own path as soon as possible."

Zidane understood what Florentino meant because he was still blinded by coaching and had no idea how to start.

Over the past year, as a consultant to Florentino, he has gone deep into the first team and learned a lot from Mourinho, but this is far from enough because he needs to learn more and more advanced football knowledge.

"Take it slow." Florentino encouraged.

He originally planned to invite Gao Han to coach, let Zidane follow Gao Han for a few years, and then Zidane will take over Gao Han's position after he matures. This will at least ensure that Real Madrid will be a ten-year stable period in the next few years.

But unexpectedly, Gao Han chose to coach Manchester City, which led to his plan being lost and he had to choose Mourinho.

"Or why do you ask me to learn from Gao Han?" Zidane suddenly suggested.

Florentino frowned, "Study from Gao Han?"

"I have enrolled in the coaching training class in Chinatown, but I am more interested in learning from him, just like Guardiola."

When it comes to Guardiola, Zidane's eyes are projecting dissatisfaction.

He never felt that he would lose to anyone, and he could do what Guardiola could do.

Florentino was very moved by hearing this. Everyone knew that Gao Han was not only good at coaching players, but also had a lot of experience in coaching coaches. If Zidane could learn with Gao Han for a while, it would be of great benefit to his future development.

only……

Just as Florentino was thinking about the feasibility of Zidane's proposal, a burst of exclamations suddenly broke out in the stadium.
Chapter completed!