Starting from playing as a defensive midfielder for Real Madrid

The match between Real Madrid and Levante in the fourth round of La Liga ended with Real Madrid winning 2-0 without any blood.

Although Levante's defense was good enough, its performance was tenacious enough in the subsequent game time.

But the goal conceded in the first half was a huge blow to them.

When Mourinho saw that Levante was not a soft persimmon, he decisively launched a counterattack after 30 minutes of the first half.

Real Madrid, which can lower its profile, is obviously not an opponent that Levante can exploit its weaknesses.

With Higuain's goal in the 65th minute of the second half, Real Madrid also successfully secured the victory without any danger.

Li Ang also became the best player of the game with one assist and the most efficient defensive data in the game.

This best player was awarded to Leon. Callejon and Higuain, who scored today, are not jealous. They are very convinced.

After all, Li Ang contributed nine steals, five effective interceptions and two clearances, which is really unacceptable!

It can be said that Levante's desperate counterattack in the second half was abruptly stopped by Li Ang in the midfield.

And Li Ang also made Levante fans lament with his game-high running distance of 14.2 kilometers.

"He ran out of an invisible wall in Real Madrid's half! Otherwise we should have had a better ending at home. Facing such an amazing performance from Leon, what else can I say?

Mourinho and Real Madrid are lucky, they have a 'new Makelele', maybe they will create surprising performances this season. "

At the post-match press conference, Levante coach Ignacho Martinez could only speak with helpless hands.

Mourinho also smiled and praised Levante's performance.

Although Barcelona was in great form in the previous game against Osasuna, beating Osasuna with a score of 8-0.

But at this moment, Real Madrid, which has successfully won three consecutive La Liga wins in the new season, is obviously the side that the media is paying more attention to.

The starting lineup is strong, and the rotation strength is also not bad.

Real Madrid's stable performance has given fans more hope and expectations than last season.

And Li Ang's iron-like performance also made countless Real Madrid fans forget about a certain attacking midfielder.

After all, fans who often watch football know it.

How important is a defensive midfielder who can run fast and perform stably in every game.

Attacking midfielders can certainly increase a team's output ceiling.

But without at least two strong enough midfielders to back it up, it would be sheer fantasy to achieve good results or even win the championship in multi-line combat.

Well, Real Madrid now almost has four midfielders of this type, so Real Madrid fans are quite relieved.

Alonso is a perfect 1, Las Diarra who does not stick to the ball counts as 1, and Li Ang counts as 1.5. There is no way, he is really good at running!

As for the remaining 0.5, they are naturally Brother Face who is still actively rehabilitating.

After returning to Madrid with three consecutive league wins, the entire Real Madrid team has received unanimous praise from fans and the media.

However, Li Ang will not be able to escape the contract renewal now.

Because Zidane and Karanka together as representatives of the club issued an invitation to him, he could not refuse.

After making an appointment for a discussion, Li Ang called Mendes and talked for a full hour that night.

At five o'clock in the afternoon the next day, it was a rare day when Li Ang, who did not practice more after the training session, met with the current CEO of Real Madrid in the training base.

Angel Sanchez.

After accepting a series of meaningless condolences and compliments, Li Ang waited for Mendes' team.

This also announced that his contract renewal negotiations with Real Madrid will begin for the second time.

And this time, he will be involved in the whole process.

Of course, the key point of disagreement lies in the distribution of portrait rights.

For Real Madrid, they basically treat the players in Real Madrid's first team equally.

That is, the club must obtain a sufficient share of the players' image rights!

This is Real Madrid's bottom line and an important part of Real Madrid's global promotion business plan.

But Li Ang's previous request was very clear, and Mendes' negotiating team could only cling to this point.

The negotiators on both sides talked from 5:30 in the afternoon to 7 in the evening. Seeing that there was no progress, Li Ang made a move.

Li Ang, who had rarely spoken before, now burst out with great confidence.

He looked directly at Sanchez, who had also said little before, and asked directly.

"Mr. Manager, if I want to complete this contract renewal, do I have to choose to give up more personal image rights?"

Sanchez still had the same kind smile on his face when he met Leon before, but the tone of his answer was firm and unquestionable.

"Yes, this is the club's strategic bottom line, Li Ang, you should understand."

Li Ang nodded and looked at Sanchez again.

"What do you mean, Mr. Chairman?"

"We can give one more step, 40%. We only need 40% of your image rights. You can enjoy the same contract renewal treatment as Cristiano. This is the greatest sincerity of Mr. Chairman!"

Li Ang finally began to nod slightly thoughtfully.

But just as Sanchez was secretly relieved, Li Ang spoke again.

"But my bottom line is to retain at least 80% of my personal image rights. Is the club really unable to make concessions in this regard? I can ask for a lower annual salary."

Sanchez was silent for a while, and then he shook his head with a smile.

"Are you really not going to consider it again, Li Ang? Giving up 40% of your image rights will not harm you. With Real Madrid helping you, you will get a more lucrative endorsement contract than before, and we will further promote your reputation throughout Europe and even the world. This is the most important thing for you at this stage."

Looking at Sanchez's resolute look, Li Ang also roughly knew the attitude of Real Madrid's management.

And in his signaling eyes, Mendes personally came on the court and Sanchez promoted the progress of the negotiations.

"We need to retain at least 70% of the image rights, but the new contract signed cannot exceed three years. Real Madrid must bear part of the responsibility for promoting Li Ang's reputation around the world. In addition, we will do our best to help Li Ang operate this year's Golden Boy Award."

This is a little higher than the bottom line conditions that Mendes and Li Ang came up with after discussing last night.

However, since the negotiations are still ongoing, it is natural to "ask a high price" first, and then let the other party lower the price little by little.

If the conditions are not raised first, how should Mendes continue to deal with the counter-offer from the old Buddha later?

Among these conditions, the three-year contract is actually a smokescreen.

Let Real Madrid increase the promotion of Li Ang around the world; and help to fully operate this year's Golden Boy Award.

These two are what Mendes and Li Ang need most now.

Sanchez thought for a while, and then asked his negotiation team to continue to negotiate with Mendes on the terms of the new contract.

And he personally called the old Buddha after leaving the table.

The two sides confirmed and talked at the same time, and finally reached a preliminary agreement with the nod of the old Buddha and Li Ang.

Li Ang finally gave up 40% of his image rights to Real Madrid.

But in return, Real Madrid also generously offered Li Ang a contract with an annual salary of 4 million euros after tax, but the term was only three years.

However, there are conditions behind such generous conditions.

That is, if Li Ang insists on signing for only three years, then Real Madrid must give priority to renewing the contract.

That is, more than two years later, when other clubs offer Li Ang, who is about to become a free agent, as long as Real Madrid is willing to match the salary that the team gives to Li Ang, then Li Ang can only renew the contract with Real Madrid.

At the same time, Real Madrid also readily agreed to promote Li Ang globally and fully operate the Golden Boy Award at the end of this year.

The remaining details need to be further confirmed by both parties at another time, and Real Madrid also proposed another renewal plan for Li Ang.

That is, Real Madrid can directly raise Li Ang's annual salary to the salary level of a certain midfielder last year.

That is, about 5 million euros after tax, but Li Ang must also accept a five-year contract term.

For this second plan, Li Ang said that he still needs to discuss it with Mendes.

However, with several major conditions in the contract negotiated, Li Ang and Real Madrid successfully renewed the contract in the next few days.

Li Ang, who had solved the problem, was relieved. Mourinho, who had been following up silently, was also relieved after getting the news.

What he fears most now is that the internal and external environment of the team will become turbulent again.

The reason why he achieved nearly perfect success in Porto and Inter Milan last year.

In fact, a large part of the reason is that the team is united, the generals and the coaches are of one mind, and there are no strange things outside that affect the team's preparations.

When he went to Chelsea in the middle, it was quite successful at the beginning.

But the British media is really good at making trouble, and there are constant off-field turmoil in the Champions League.

This person is not united, the record cannot be broken through, and he always lacks the last bit of luck. Wouldn't he not get the boss's continued trust?

So now seeing that Li Ang has solved the contract renewal in a safe way and did not give the media the opportunity to create public opinion, Mourinho is very satisfied.

"If Li Ang is not bothered by trivial matters and has no problems in performance, we can steadily beat as many mid- and lower-level teams as possible in the league. Even if we defend all the way, we can get more points more steadily than Barcelona." After another day of training, Uncle Bird saw that Li Ang was still in high spirits and chose to practice more, and couldn't help but sigh to Karanka. "Maybe, the premise is that Li Ang doesn't get injured. If he lies in bed for several months like Khedira, we may have to let Ramos play as a defensive midfielder when we rotate the lineup again." Karanka reminded Mourinho without comment. After all, according to Real Madrid's current style of play, neither of the two iron waists can be injured. Whether it is Alonso or Li Ang, it is troublesome to injure one of them. Las Diarra always has defects in frontal interception and high-altitude headers, and his habit of sticking to the ball cannot be changed. Khedira. Forget it, let's not talk about Khedira first. Mourinho understands what Karanka means. The schedule is not yet dense, so Real Madrid's games are naturally smooth and the results are good.

But it is time to consider recruiting more players.

Khedira is more versatile. Although he has suffered more injuries, he can still greatly enrich Mourinho's play and tactics when he can play.

In comparison, if Las Diarra can be traded in the winter window, he can get a defensive midfielder who does not stick to the ball and is also efficient in defense.

By then, Real Madrid will truly be able to fight on the third front without any worries about the midfielder position.

As for the appearance of Altentop and Shaheen?

The two people who can't play "Mu style midfielder" should just stay on the bench and serve as substitutes for Kaka and Di Maria. It's not shabby.

Mourinho, who was thinking, soon had a flash of determination in his eyes.

Moreover, he already has a suitable preliminary candidate in mind.

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On September 21, Real Madrid once again embarked on a league away journey.

In the fifth round of La Liga, they will play against Racing Santander at the Sardines Stadium at 19:00 tonight.

Facing the penultimate team that currently has two losses and one draw in the league, Real Madrid, who played almost all their main players, did not show any signs of weakness.

Cristiano Ronaldo, Kaká, Benzema and other players who received a rotation all scored successfully in this round of competition.

Among them, Cristiano Ronaldo successfully received the most dissatisfied and strong boos from Racing Santander fans with his perfect performance of two shots and one pass.

Benzema opened the scoring, Kaka passed and shot, and Di Maria, who only came on the scene in the 73rd minute of the second half after a half-time break, finally scored a goal.

A perfect 5-0 victory, Real Madrid ushered in four consecutive league victories, but also made Ajax, who was about to come to Madrid to play in the Champions League group stage, tremble.

Li Ang clocked out of get off work again in this league. He had no offensive personal assists and focused on defense. He and Long Ge blocked the possibility of Racing Santander's counterattack.

But he was no longer in the limelight on the court, and the restless Western media once again pushed him into the spotlight after the game.

"Another No. 10 who is least like No. 10?" 》

"The Origin of Real Madrid's No. 10 Curse"

"Las Diarra gives in to his reason, he wants a brighter future at Real Madrid"

"The reason why Li Ang doesn't care about the curse: He is not a No. 10 player"

When the defensive pictures of Li Ang making tackles or interceptions are paired with these news headlines.

Interested Spanish fans soon began to discuss the incident eagerly.

Because last year, the Western media targeted Las Diarra once, complaining that Real Madrid's No. 10 player was the least like No. 10 among the active football giants.

And Las Diarra, who had been complained about for almost half a season, finally couldn't stand it anymore and chose to give up the No. 10 jersey before the start of the new season.

If a certain attacking midfielder does not leave the team, then he is undoubtedly the player most suitable to wear No. 10 in Real Madrid.

But he left before the start of the season, and the No. 10 jersey was naturally vacant.

Both Di Maria and Kaka said they don't want it. The newcomers Shaheen and Altentop may also be a little worried about Real Madrid's No. 10 curse and dare not wear it.

But with Li Ang, he has no scruples in this regard and doesn't have much psychological pressure.

Therefore, as soon as Mourinho said that Real Madrid's No. 10 jersey was now empty, Li Ang simply asked for it.

After all, in Real Madrid, since Figo left the team, the players wearing the No. 10 jersey have not lived up to the expectations of the media and fans.

There was Robinho and Sneijder before him, and Las Diarra behind him.

The performance of the three has eclipsed Real Madrid's No. 10 for six years.

Under this situation, Li Ang really couldn't figure out the meaning of the media hyping up this number.

Therefore, before the second round of the Champions League group stage, Li Ang felt a little irritated when reporters outside the training base were chasing and intercepting him for many days.

He remembered what Uncle Psy once said harshly to the British media.

In this current scenario, that sentence actually fits him very well.

"I don't think I need to prove anything just for a number. I returned to Madrid with the Italian Double Champion. If you want to ask me what qualifications I have to wear this number, then ask my Milan Former teammates!

Moreover, the curse does not belong to me. I don’t believe in that thing, because I am also the most special one. "

After saying these words, Li Ang started the car and drove away.

And Li Ang, who had always been calm, finally produced news materials, and the reporters on the scene were also very happy and satisfied.

Not surprisingly, Li Ang once again appeared on the pages of major Western sports newspapers the next day.

His speech this time was somewhat controversial.

"Double crown title" "The curse does not belong to me" "I am also the most special one"

These words are talked about by Spanish fans.

Some people think that Li Ang is tough and should severely criticize these media reporters who are looking for trouble all day long.

And they like this confidence.

You can start in Real Madrid at the age of twenty. If you are not confident, do you have to feel inferior?

When you are in your early twenties, you should be more energetic.

Previously, Li Ang was too low-key off the court, but this time his tough speech made many neutral fans feel better about him instantly.

Of course, there are also many fans and melon-eaters who sneered at Li Ang's speech.

Mourinho dared to say that because before going to Chelsea, he had already won the UEFA Cup and the Champions League consecutively in Porto.

But you, Li Ang, have just won a double crown in Italy and you dare to say this?

Where does the confidence come from? !

The quarrel inevitably breaks out again on the Internet.

Li Ang still doesn't care about the direction of these public opinions, but his teammates have stood up to speak out for him.

Alonso, Ronaldo, Benzema, Marcelo, Kaká, Ramos

One after another, Real Madrid stars clearly supported Li Ang's speech on social media.

And just when Spanish fans lamented the unity within the Real Madrid team, in Italy, Ibrahimovic, who heard about the incident, also stood up and accepted an interview with reporters.

“What do those paparazzi reporters who just follow the players all day long and want to deliberately provoke the players to get news know?

They don't know a damn thing! And I can tell all Spanish media reporters and fans clearly today.

Li Ang is a player that I, Zlatan, recognize. He has superior strength and extremely high talent for growth.

Like me and Mourinho, he is the most special one! "