"If, I mean if, we really draw Real Madrid, I will not go to the UEFA Elite Summit this season!"
Before the lottery ceremony, Gao Shen sat on the sofa and spoke threateningly, as if what he said in Manchester could be heard by Platini and others as far away as Monaco.
But in fact, this is what Gao Shen said to himself.
In fact, Gao Shen was just out of anger.
He really doesn't want to meet Real Madrid.
On the one hand, he still has feelings for Real Madrid, and on the other hand, Real Madrid is really strong.
You will definitely encounter a strong team in the first round, and if you meet Real Madrid in the second round, it will be fatal.
Gao Shen is not afraid of challenging strong opponents, because in the Champions League, he always has to constantly challenge his opponents.
But can it not be so early? Can it not be Real Madrid?
Another important factor is that Gao Shen still hopes that Real Madrid can go further.
If they stop in the top 16 this season, Real Madrid's points in the European competition will shrink again.
This year it is 84 points. If the Champions League points from the 2005-2006 season are deducted, it will probably be reduced by nearly 30 points.
Now, the third-tier team's European Cup points total is 56 points.
If there is no breakthrough in the next two seasons, Real Madrid may really fall into the third gear.
"We don't have a choice!" Lucas said with a wry smile.
The rules are there, who makes Manchester City a fourth-tier team?
Unless we don't draw lots, there is a high probability of drawing Real Madrid. This is inevitable.
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While Gao Shen was watching the draw in Manchester, far away in the president's office at the Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid, Florentino, Zidane and Manuel Redondo were also nervously staring at the TV screen.
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I don't know why, but Florentino always has a very ominous premonition.
In fact, it wasn't just him who had such a premonition. People had had such a premonition for many, many years in the past, so much so that many people speculated that there was something shady about UEFA's draw.
But Florentino can swear that tonight's draw should be fair, because Valdano is watching at the scene.
If they really draw against the sophisticated Manchester City, then Real Madrid themselves will be unlucky.
"To be honest, Zinedine, if we meet Manchester City, what are the chances of winning?" Florentino asked solemnly.
He actually hopes that Mourinho can lead Real Madrid to defeat the advanced Manchester City.
Because only in this way can he prove that his original choice was right.
"I don't know." Zidane shook his head and smiled bitterly.
"I don't know?" Florentino was a little surprised. He wondered if Zidane was reluctant to say it?
Zidane also noticed Florentino's peculiarity and immediately explained: "After Gao Shen arrived in the Premier League, he upgraded his tactical concepts and system. It is obviously more complete than when he was in Serie A, especially
In a lot of details, it’s not just me who feels this way, Valdano says so too.”
"Also, Manchester City's team lineup is all imported from a high level. Coupled with the tactics he created, based on a huge lineup, and with advanced formation capabilities and on-the-spot command, no one knows what he can do.
How far has this team taken it?"
Florentino nodded slightly and agreed with Zidane's statement.
"But, Zinedine." Manuel Redondo had a different opinion. "This is the first time Manchester City has entered the Champions League."
Zidane looked at Real Madrid's general manager, "Yes, but this is Gao Shen's second season coaching Manchester City."
Manchester City won the Premier League championship last season. Their strength is no weaker than the top four in the Premier League, but they were placed in the fourth pot. This is definitely the most ridiculous part of the Champions League draw mechanism.
No one knows how powerful Manchester City can be after a season of intensive training.
But one thing is for sure, Manchester City is very strong!
Because they are profound!
"It was also the first time for Naples to participate in the Champions League. What was the result?" Zidane asked with a smile.
The legend created by Gao Shen in Naples is still talked about by countless people, and even his double championship in Real Madrid is still missed by countless Real Madrid fans.
This is also the reason why Florentino doesn't want to meet Gao Shen.
Even now, there are still countless Real Madrid fans chasing Gao Shen and calling on the management to introduce Gao Shen.
Especially in the past few years, Real Madrid has been weak, but Gao Shen has shined in Serie A and the Premier League. This has made Real Madrid fans almost push Gao Shen to the altar.
When Florentino changed coaches this summer, he did not hire Gao Shen. Even if Mourinho was hired, he still faced overwhelming doubts from the media and fans.
If they really draw the sophisticated Manchester City, then Real Madrid will have only one choice!
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Suburbs of Madrid, Real Madrid Valdebebas training base.
Mourinho and his assistants sat in the coach's office and watched the live broadcast of the draw.
After assistant coach Villas-Boas went solo, Mourinho hired Faria to be his right-hand man. Coupled with Karanka arranged by Real Madrid, this also gave him a familiar "Real Madrid man" to lead the way.
But the draw still worried him.
He doesn't want to meet the sophisticated Manchester City!
The whole world knows about the dispute between Gao Shen and Real Madrid, and even Mourinho got the coaching job only after Gao Shen rejected it.
It is conceivable how much pressure Mourinho will have if he is really drawn to Gao Shen?
The Portuguese madman is very crazy, but he knows his own strength and problems very well, and he also knows Real Madrid's current strength.
Does Real Madrid really have a chance of winning against Manchester City?
Even if he plays conservatively, he will probably be scolded even if he wins.
You know, from the first day he took office at Real Madrid, no, before he took office as the head coach of Real Madrid, countless media and fans were already comparing him with Gao Shen.
He doesn't want to touch Gao Shen!
It's not that he's afraid, but that he's not sure yet to defeat Gao Shen in a way that satisfies Real Madrid fans.
"It's okay, you won't be so unlucky." Karanka comforted him with a smile.
Mourinho looked at his assistant, then at the TV screen, and smiled bitterly in his heart.
Luck is something that is really beyond words sometimes.
And since Real Madrid fell into the second pot, they were destined to have a half probability of being drawn against a Premier League team.
The four Premier League teams, no matter who they are, are not easy to deal with!
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"The first seeded teams have been drawn, and awards are now being awarded. The next thing to do is the teams in the second pot."
Jose Ramon de la Morena, the gold medal program host of Spanish Radio Ser, introduced the current drawing process in the program, focusing especially on the movements of the second-tier team Real Madrid.
Everyone knows that the group Real Madrid draws is likely to be the group of death.
There is no way, who made Galacticos' European competition results so poor in the past four years?
"In the second draw, the most eye-catching one is Real Madrid."
"We saw that the first one to be drawn was Benfica. They drew Lyon. This is a good draw. It should be said that Lyon is relatively weak among the eight seeded teams."
"But in this case, Real Madrid's situation will be in trouble. They avoided Barcelona and failed to draw Lyon. Real Madrid is destined to encounter a strong team."
Subsequently, teams such as Napoli, Shakhtar Donetsk, Valencia and Marseille were drawn out one after another.
All three of the Premier League's top clubs have been eliminated, and Real Madrid's situation has become increasingly embarrassing.
"Look at the draw for Real Madrid this time. The one we drew is Inter Milan!"
"Real Madrid meets Inter Milan!"
"How can I say this signing? It can't be considered bad, but it's not good either. After all, Mourinho is still very familiar with Inter Milan. The current head coach of Inter Milan, Leonardo, is Mourinho.
His successor basically inherited some of Mourinho’s tactical ideas.”
"I believe Real Madrid will be more confident when facing Inter Milan. This is actually quite good."
De La Morena's mood improved a lot after seeing Real Madrid drawn.
"Who said there is no shady secret in UEFA's draw? Mourinho encountered his old club. Isn't this the consistent feature of UEFA's draw?"
"I even seriously doubt whether Schalke will be drawn out next?"
"You know, there are four former Real Madrid players in the Schalke 04 team: Raul, Huntelaar, Metzelder and Jurado. UEFA's draw also likes to let players meet their old clubs. There is no Bischar.
Ke04 is a more suitable third-tier team."
De La Morena was joking.
In fact, the Bundesliga teams, whether in the Premier League or La Liga, are basically looked down upon.
Except for Bayern Munich, other Bundesliga teams have seriously lacked competitiveness in recent years. Therefore, although Schalke 04 finished second in the Bundesliga last season, second only to Bayern Munich, they are still not taken seriously.
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If they were really so strong, would Schalke 04 collect four players abandoned by Real Madrid?
Especially the likes of Raul, Huntelaar and Metzelder, all of whom cannot play football at Real Madrid.
De La Morena even jokingly said, "This is the Avengers against Real Madrid!"
But sometimes, things in the world are so weird.
Who would have thought that among the eight teams, Schalke 04 would be drawn into the Real Madrid group.
Champion of Serie A, runner-up of La Liga, runner-up of Bundesliga...
If these three people come together, who would believe that they are not a team of death?
Even de la Morena was a little surprised.
He originally made it as a joke, but unexpectedly it turned out to be a prophecy.
more importantly……
"Dear viewers, there is still a Premier League champion in the fourth pot!"
That's right, after taking out the third gear, everyone turned their attention to Manchester City in the fourth gear.
Barcelona, Inter Milan and AC Milan, no matter which one of these three groups is drawn, it is the group of death.
If you are lucky enough and draw Bayern and Lyon, then Manchester City will be in high demand.
And if your luck is even worse and you are drawn into the group of Inter Milan, it will be really unbelievable.
"I still remember that Gao Shen once said that he never believed in luck, because his luck has always been very bad. Now, I think, if what he said is true, then we will probably be able to win at the Bernabeu Stadium this year.
, and saw Gao Shen’s figure.”
"I believe this will be a very memorable game for all Real Madrid fans, but for Real Madrid and Mourinho, that may not be the case."
