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On the return trip, the Real Madrid players were also chatting eagerly.

Winning their first victory in the second half of the season was equivalent to a good start and made them feel extremely comfortable.

Of course, the next game needs to be treated with caution, but you can still relax a little.

Currently, Real Madrid still leads the standings, having not lost a game in 17 league rounds.

However, Barcelona followed closely behind, which put a lot of pressure on them.

Barcelona is now staring at Real Madrid to play the game. If they make a mistake, Barcelona can immediately stand up and lead the standings.

There is also an away game against Barcelona to play, these are things that Real Madrid need to pay attention to.

The Champions League will start on February 17 this year.

It's a 'life or death' moment again.

Having reached the top 16 of the Champions League for five consecutive seasons, now we are at this point again, which is not unnerving.

What's more, their opponent in the Champions League round of 16 is Lyon.

Yes, he is the culprit who kicked Real Madrid out of the Champions League twice.

In the group stage, Real Madrid had already completed its revenge against Milan and won the victory.

But there is another Leon!

I didn't expect that this time it would be such a coincidence that I would meet him again in the top 16.

This kind of luck is really enviable to Bayern Munich.

Bayern Munich struggled in the Champions League and failed to qualify first in the group, which caused them to once again lose the opportunity to catch Milan.

Moreover, Milan met Manchester United in the round of 16. It was a disaster, and whether they could advance was a question.

If we can't meet Milan in the quarterfinals, we may have to wait until next season.

Suker feels that Pellegrini is too optimistic about Real Madrid's current situation.

Their current record is good, but their tactics are single and there are many hidden dangers.

It looks good on the outside, but it cannot withstand high-intensity combat.

Suker wants the Champions League!

He wants the Champions League more than anyone else!

But on this basis, Real Madrid must have the strength to impact the Champions League.

The current Real Madrid really does not have enough impact in the Champions League.

Mainly because it’s too unstable!

The strength gap between La Liga teams makes Pellegrini believe that Real Madrid can show the same performance in the Champions League.

But Inter Milan, Bayern Munich, Barcelona, ​​Manchester United, etc., which of these teams has not experienced several years or more of precipitation and transformation before they achieved their current combat effectiveness.

Real Madrid has just started, and they have to fight hard with others. It is indeed a bit too radical.

"In the next Copa del Rey game, we will play with all substitutes and rest the main players. Our goal this year is the Champions League!"

Pellegrini shouted loudly, but the response from the players below was very dull.

Some even showed a look of surprise.

It has been in the top 16 of the Champions League for five consecutive years. This season, the lineup has just been completed. Is it going to compete in the Champions League before it settles down?

It’s already great to break through to the top 16, and it’s okay to wait for another year to settle down.

They are not saying that they will not compete in the Champions League at all.

The Champions League is the ultimate goal of any team, and it will naturally compete for it, but we cannot give up the King's Cup for this!

Casillas pondered for a moment and suddenly said: "Should we be more cautious? We can perform positively in the Champions League, but we cannot give up the Copa del Rey."

Pellegrini: "I didn't say give up, I just used full substitutes."

"This is equivalent to giving up. I think the main players should rotate with the substitutes and rest in batches. This is more secure."

"But in this case, the recovery period will become longer. The Champions League is an impact-oriented league. You have to work hard and show enough fighting spirit. If you don't have this mentality of giving up everything, you won't be able to get to the end."

"We have won the Champions League before, even more than you, but this is not the case. This is not how Real Madrid plays the Champions League."

"Are you questioning my tactics?"

"I"

Just as Casillas was about to speak, Suk suddenly stood up and grabbed Casillas.

Su Ke shook his head slightly, then turned around and said with a smile: "Sir, we will implement the tactics according to your ideas. After all, you are our head coach and you have this right."

Su Ke helped smooth things over, and at the same time looked at Pellegrini, and saw Pellegrini's clenched fists slowly released, and his red complexion slowly became normal.

Suk turned to Casillas and whispered: "Look at the surrounding situation."

Casillas turned his head and glanced, and found that every player was looking at Casillas in horror and at a loss.

Obviously, these players were disturbed by the tit-for-tat confrontation between Casillas and Pellegrini.

Casillas sighed helplessly, raised his hands and said, "Okay, I understand."

After that, he sat down again.

Pellegrini also looked at Casillas coldly, said "dismissed", and then turned and left.

Judging from the back, this guy was very angry.

Everyone left sparsely, Casillas was still sulking.

Suk walked over.

"You shouldn't have stopped me." Casillas looked at Suker and said.

Su Ke sighed; "If I don't stop you, will I let you fight?"

Suk just noticed that Pellegrini clutched the information book in his hand and made several lifting movements, but he tolerated it all the time.

If pressed, Pellegrini might just throw it away.

At this time, Casillas also needs to stabilize his position in the locker room and cannot give in.

The conflict between the head coach and the captain will completely break out.

Once the locker room is chaotic, Real Madrid's game will also encounter Waterloo.

Suk wouldn't allow that to happen.

"So, you agree with him?" Casillas asked.

Su Ke shook his head: "I don't agree, but he is the head coach after all, and he has this right."

After saying that, Suker sighed and said: "We have pushed Pellegrini hard enough, don't put any more pressure on him, spend this season safely, and when the season is over, he will get out."

Hearing this, Casillas slowly exhaled.

"But what about the Copa del Rey?" Casillas worried; "It would be really bad if we still can't win a championship this season."

Last season, Real Madrid lost all three.

This season's Champions League impact is basically hopeless. Hard work is hard work, hard work is hard work, but they still understand their own shortcomings.

There is also Barcelona pressing in the league and winning the title will be a difficult process.

The Copa del Rey is different. Barcelona is currently in a state of almost giving up for the Champions League, and Real Madrid's opponents are no longer so strong.

Although they are picking up what others have left, Real Madrid at this time needs to hide its capabilities and bide its time and wait for a season.

Keep the Copa del Rey and fight for the league!

This is the goal that is most in line with Real Madrid's current situation this season, rather than hitting the Champions League!

Casillas also felt aggrieved. Who doesn't want to compete in the Champions League? Real Madrid has not won the Champions League for many years.

But the problem is that the lineup does not allow it. Even in his opinion, Pellegrini does not have the ability to lead them to the Champions League.

After studying this broken system for so long, I still haven’t figured it out yet.

Real Madrid essentially still relies on Suker to play football, and there has been no fundamental change.

Now listening to Pellegrini's unrealistic fantasies, Casillas exploded directly.

"Wait a minute!" Suk sighed, and he didn't know how to comfort him.

"Wait for a season!"

Suk sighed.

Perhaps, we really have to wait for Mourinho's arrival before Real Madrid can truly have the strength to compete in the Champions League.

Florentino's eyes are spread throughout Real Madrid, including the first team.

In the tactical room, Florentino also knew about the conflict between Casillas and Pellegrini immediately.

At the same time, he also understood what Pellegrini meant.

But, he also had the same idea.

unrealistic!

Florentino plans to completely transform Real Madrid through two seasons and four transfer periods.

But before that, Pellegrini didn't understand Florentino's meaning at all, and now he started acting like a monster again. How could he bear it?

Florentino narrowed his eyes slightly, turned to his secretary and said coldly: "Tell Pellegrini that after losing the King's Cup, we have to say goodbye!"

The secretary sighed secretly.

It feels like the problem will become more serious this time, and he is ready to accept Pellegrini's wrath.

"Ok, I see!"

Pellegrini responded calmly.

The secretary looked surprised.

He thought Pellegrini would be furious and crazy. He had already thought of an excuse for this, but he didn't expect this to be the case.

"Do you really understand?" The secretary was a little unsure.

Could it be that his expression was too obscure and Pellegrini didn't understand?

"I heard it very clearly." Pellegrini looked up and said; "If I lose the King's Cup, I will be fired. I said, I understand."

"Okay!"

The secretary nodded, but as he left, he kept turning his head to observe Pellegrini.

He didn't walk out of the office until the other party showed no abnormal behavior.

Pellegrini is writing with his head down.

He held the pen so hard that his fingers turned white, and even when he was writing, the tip of the pen pierced the paper due to too much force.

Tear it apart! !

The paper is torn.

Pellegrini lowered his head and was silent for a long time, then suddenly threw the pen away.

"FXXK!!"

Pellegrini suppressed his voice to vent.

His eyes were red and his hands were shaking angrily.

He really has had enough!

Whether he is the head coach or not, every suggestion he makes is rejected. The players are putting pressure on him, and the top management is also putting pressure on him, as if he has done everything wrong.

Are you really wrong?

He doesn't think so!

This is damn Real Madrid, these arrogant guys are too arrogant.

Bullshit galactic battleship!

You are not allowed to do this, and you are not allowed to do that!

How can I be a head coach?

Go for it!

Pellegrini made up his mind.

No matter what you say, he's going to do it his own way this time.

He will show everyone with actual performance that they are wrong!

I am right!

Pellegrini took a deep breath, suddenly stood up and walked out of the office.

Below the office building, the secretary was quickly stopped by Pellegrini.

"gentlemen?"

The secretary was puzzled.

Pellegrini said solemnly: "I need to talk to Mr. Perez."

"This." The secretary hesitated.

Pellegrini looked gloomy: "I don't even have this right."

"No, no, no!" the secretary said with a smile; "I will convey your message."

Pellegrini: "Just tonight!"

After that, he turned and left.

The secretary looked at the other person's back and couldn't help but let out a long sigh.

It feels like the conflict is about to expand!

In the evening, Pellegrini was well-dressed and carrying a stack of information.

Today's conversation is very important. He needs to gain the trust of Florentino so that he can gain enough voice in the dressing room and at the same time display his ambitions.

Take the secretary's car and go directly to Florentino's estate.

When Pellegrini walked in, he saw not only Florentino, but also Casillas and Suker.

The three of them were sitting on the sofa chatting.

"Mr. Manuel, please come and sit."

Florentino smiled and extended the invitation.

Pellegrini frowned slightly, and he saw that Casillas's expression was not particularly good-looking.

Florentino sat in the main seat, and Pellegrini sat opposite Casillas, forming an opposition.

Su Ke sat opposite Florentino, the best seat to eat.

But this melon is not delicious!

Suk stood up silently.

"where did you go?"

Florentino asked.

Suk pointed outside: "I'm going to have a cup of coffee."

Florentino waved his hand: "Sit down, I'll have someone bring it to you."

Su Ke smiled awkwardly and sat down helplessly.

What's the matter with you here?

Why did you call yourself here?

It’s so uncomfortable!

Seeing Su Ke sitting on pins and needles, Florentino raised the corners of his mouth slightly, and then said loudly: "I heard about today's incident, and I called you here mainly to have a frank talk and understand the other party's thoughts. , have effective conversations.”

"Who comes first?"

Casillas raised his hand; "I still think we should not give up the Copa del Rey."

Pellegrini: "The Copa del Rey is worthless!"

The two have their own opinions.

Florentino sighed secretly and suddenly said, "Suk, what do you think?"

Hearing this, Casillas and Pellegrini turned their heads at the same time.

Su Ke's heart skipped a beat.

Old man, trick me!

Why don't I just eat a few grapes from you? Is this necessary?

Su Ke coughed dryly: "As long as it is beneficial to the club, I support it!"

Hearing this, the two of them turned their heads at the same time.

Su Ke also breathed a sigh of relief.

Florentino smiled to himself.

Little slippery man, I don’t want to offend anyone!

"I already know your thoughts, but they must be based on evidence."

Following Florentino's words, Casillas took the lead and said: "If we go all out to hit the Champions League, it would be too risky. Our lineup is still not stable enough, but we can barely fight on the third line. There is no need to abandon the King's Cup. !”

Pellegrini: "This is not a question of the lineup, but a question of confidence and fighting spirit. When I was at Villarreal, we went all out and made every effort to hit the Champions League, and that's how we achieved good results."

"Sir, this is Real Madrid, not Villarreal." Casillas said solemnly; "You won the semi-finals of the Champions League at Villarreal, and everyone will applaud you because they created a legend. season, but in Real Madrid, if we compete in the Champions League, our goal can only be the championship!"

"There is a fundamental difference between Real Madrid and Villarreal!"

Pellegrini: "No matter what the difference is, as long as the fighting strength is enough to guarantee it."

After saying that, Pellegrini took out his documents.

"This is the tactical system I developed for the team. Although it is still half-finished, it is enough to strengthen the impact."

Hearing this, Suk couldn't help grinning.

Is Real Madrid's problem offensive?

Their problem is defense!

Sometimes, Suker thinks that Pellegrini is too evasive and neglects defense.

Pellegrini rambles on about his tactics.

He knew the limitations of this tactic, but there was really no other way. As he just said, this was a half-finished product.

He also knows that Real Madrid's problems are defensively.

However, these people didn't give him time!

Pellegrini tried to convince everyone with his hype, but the response was mediocre.

Pellegrini also looked at everyone with disappointment.

"It's a really good tactic."

Phew~~~~~

Florentino breathed out and said: "Okay, I understand your thoughts, but a team can only have one idea. My decision is..."

Pellegrini shook his head regretfully.

He failed to convince Florentino.

"I support Mr. Manuel!"

Pellegrini looked up suddenly, with a look of disbelief on his face.

Casillas also looked like he had seen a ghost.

Suk's eyes widened even more.

What are you doing!

The next second, Florentino changed the subject; "However, you have to sign a military order with me. If you fail to win the Champions League, you have to resign and leave."

Pellegrini's expression of surprise suddenly changed.

Florentino dug a hole for him!

This means asking him to resign voluntarily!

Suk also turned to look at Florentino.

Sure enough, the old fox is the old fox.

Voluntarily resigning and firing the head coach are two different concepts. Real Madrid does not need to bear too much pressure from public opinion.

Florentino had dug a hole early in the morning and was waiting for Pellegrini to jump into it.

Now, Pellegrini's only chance to turn around is to win the Champions League!

But... is this possible?

This is forcing people to leave on their own!

When Pellegrini left, he got the support he wanted, but he also lost more.

Casillas and Suker also left shortly after.

The two of them stood at the door, and Su Ke suddenly sighed and said, "It's so boring to fight every day!"

"But this is the dressing room of a wealthy club!" Casillas said.

Su Ke shrugged: "That's not the case in Milan!"

Casillas smiled: "Do you really think so? I think it was Maldini who shouldered everything for you, so you don't have to face this kind of pressure. After Maldini retired, Milan's dressing room was still the same as before. It is the same?"

Su Ke was silent for a moment, then turned around and said;

"You're such a nuisance!"

"Sorry, but I just told the truth!"