Super Marshal

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

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

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

The result of the game is no longer important, they are more concerned about the process.

In this game, Real Madrid aimed to avenge their previous 3-0 away defeat at home. The head coach Mourinho’s formation also appeared to be very aggressive. Not only did he arrange a 4-2-31 The formation also arranged for Ozil, Sneijder and Di Maria to start at the same time, which shows Mourinho's determination to attack.

But Manchester City obviously has no such plan.

The difference between the Premier League and other leagues is that there is no winter break, and the Christmas schedule is more intensive. Therefore, Gao Han and the coaching staff feel that there is no need to go all out in such a game and compete with Real Madrid.

Because of this, Gao Han did not use all the main players, but arranged for Gareth Bale, Sturridge and Sanchez to form a trident. Kaká still served as the attacking midfielder, Elano and Modric were in the middle, and Xavi ·Alonso is still lagging behind.

In the defense, Vertonghen, Xavi Martinez and Zabaleta formed a back three.

At the beginning of the game, Manchester City took advantage of the right to serve and took the lead from the left.

After Gareth Bale, Elano and Vertonghen cooperated continuously on the left, Elano tried to pass diagonally to the front of the penalty area to find Sturridge, but was intercepted by Arbeloa in time, destroying Manchester City's first goal. An attack.

But Manchester City launched a counterattack on the spot, forcing Real Madrid to be unable to easily move the ball. Bruno Alves finally had to pass the ball forward with a big kick, but he hurriedly kicked it directly out of the sideline and became Manchester City's goalkeeper. Throw-in ball.

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

The first shot of the game took place in the third minute, which was a counterattack by Real Madrid.

Ozil passed the ball to the left, and Di Maria dribbled the ball quickly to the outside of the Manchester City penalty area. He passed the ball to Diego Costa in the penalty area. The Brazilian forward did not stop the ball and directly hooked the ball with his heel, stopping the ball towards the front of the penalty area. , Sneijder, who came in from behind, followed up with a powerful long-range shot, but failed to create a threat and went straight out of the goal.

Just two minutes later, there was another counterattack from Real Madrid. Di Maria made a low pass from the left. After Higuain received the ball, he passed Vertonghen and hit the goal directly, but the shot was missed again. Off goal.

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

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

That was in the eighth minute. Manchester City's attack from the right failed. Modric spotted the defensive loophole in Real Madrid's center and quickly inserted it. Lass Diarra volleyed directly with his left foot, but the ball was directly confiscated by goalkeeper Casillas.

"Obviously, we saw that after the opening, neither team played conservatively. Both teams aimed to score goals, but they also tried to prevent the other side from scoring goals. The pace of the game was very fast. Gao Han and Mourinho Austria obviously made enough preparations before the game."

"One thing that is obvious is that Mourinho is using all his main players, but Gao Han is concentrating on the upcoming Christmas Devil schedule, so he has not arranged for the entire main lineup to play."

"It is also worth mentioning that because Benzema did not start, Manchester City's offense was not very good in this game, especially at the beginning. It obviously felt like the ball was lost when it reached the frontcourt. The rules and regulations, Sturridge and Benzema occupying the middle have different characteristics, and the team is obviously still adjusting."

"Also worth noting is Gareth Bale on the left. Last time he was in Manchester, he was the most eye-catching player in the game, but this time he started instead of Cristiano Ronaldo. Judging from the opening ten minutes, he Not much, but if Real Madrid gives him space and uses his speed, it can be very dangerous."

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"Gao Han is really good at coaching players."

In the executive stands of the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, Real Madrid President Florentino praised sincerely.

This is already a fact recognized all over the world, but to be able to say it from the mouth of a Spanish football tycoon is obviously heavier and more authoritative than what comes from the media and fans.

"Look." Florentino pointed to the court.

At this time, Real Madrid was instigating a counterattack. Javi Martinez was sitting on the back line, directing two teammates to set up defense. Suddenly one stepped forward and passed Real Madrid's header to Diego Costa, and directly returned it. After entering the midfield, he completed a battle for the top and then quickly retreated to the front of the penalty area, ready to be ready.

"When he was in La Liga, Javi Martinez played as a midfielder and was not well-known, but Raul Albiol was different. He was quite capable of playing as a central defender and midfielder at a young age. The performance in the deeper position was also quite good, but in just one year, Javi Martinez has completely left Albiol behind."

When Manchester City introduced Javi Martinez, it happened to be that Real Madrid introduced Albiol. As a result, although the two players were the main players in their respective teams, their performance was completely different.

"Zinedine, do you know what is the standard for measuring the head coach of a wealthy team?"

Zidane, who was sitting aside, knew in his heart that Florentino was deliberately testing himself, and thought for a moment, "Let's get the results."

The whole world knows that the coaching pressure of wealthy teams is the greatest, because they have a strong lineup, ample transfer funds, and amazing attractiveness, so the requirements for performance are also very high. If they cannot produce results, they will usually be directly dismissed. After class, show no mercy.

But Florentino chuckled and shook his head, "You are wrong, Zinedine."

"Wrong?" Zidane felt confused.

"Perhaps it should be said that you are only half right." Florentino smiled, "Results are certainly important, but for a wealthy team like Real Madrid, results are not the most important. What is more important is It’s about having a clear set of coaching ideas and tactical concepts.”

"I don't quite understand, 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 don't just want to win. We hope to have a lineup full of superstars. We hope to win well. We I also hope to not only win now but continue to win in the future.”

"In the professional league, except for Gao Han, no one can guarantee that he will win and keep winning. But if the head coach has clear coaching ideas and tactical concepts, short-term losses will not matter because we have strong backing. , we can introduce all the players he wants to fill the holes in the team, 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 coached by Gao Han. Munich, even now, is still continuing Gao Han’s tactical system, and so is Barcelona.”

Zidane immediately understood what Florentino meant.

Just like the tactical system Gao Han created for Manchester City, once it reaches its peak, it will surely form a strong competitiveness in European football for a long time. Even if Gao Han leaves in the future, his successor will only need to build on the existing foundation. Make appropriate adjustments and maintenance, and make appropriate signings and supplements when certain players' performance declines.

For a wealthy team, this can maintain the team's 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 had a clear coaching philosophy but was completely different from Gao Han. The Portuguese madman completely broke Gao Han. The tactical system that took a year to build was completely torn down and rebuilt.

Thinking of this, Zidane suddenly looked at Mourinho in front of the home team's coach's bench 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, and in order to be able to do it in a short time. It is a last resort choice to improve Real Madrid's competitiveness when facing Barcelona and Atletico Madrid.

"Zinedine, you are a football genius with an extraordinary understanding of professional football. I have always believed that one day, the person who will stand there and lead Real Madrid to the top will definitely be you." Florentino Pointing to the home team's coaching bench, he spoke clearly and clearly.

This made Zidane a little flattered, but very grateful.

Whether he is a player or a coach, Florentino respects him with all his heart.

"However, it is too early to say this now." Florentino chuckled, "Zinedine, I think the most important thing for you now is to find your own path as soon as possible."

Zidane understands what Florentino means, because he still has a dark eye on coaching and has no idea where to start.

For more than a year, he has been working as a consultant to Florentino and has been deeply involved in the first team. He has also learned a lot from Mourinho, but this is not enough because he needs to learn more and more advanced football knowledge. .

"Take your time," Florentino encouraged.

He originally planned to invite Gao Han to coach, let Zidane study with Gao Han for a few years, and then Zidane would take over Gao Han's position when he matured. This would at least ensure that Real Madrid would have a stable period of ten years in the next few years. .

But unexpectedly, Gao Han chose to coach Manchester City, causing his plan to fall by the wayside and he had to choose Mourinho.

"How about you let me learn from Gao Han?" Zidane suddenly suggested.

Florentino frowned, "Learn from Gao Han?"

"I have already signed up for a coaching training course in Chinatown, but I am more interested in learning next to him, just like Guardiola."

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

He never felt that he would lose to anyone. What Guardiola can do, he can also do.

Florentino was greatly moved after hearing this. Everyone knows that Gao Han is not only good at training players, but also has experience in coaching coaches. If Zidane can learn from Gao Han for a while, it will 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.

Goal scored!