Real Madrid defeated Dortmund 3-0 at home and won the most important victory in the group stage.
As soon as the game ended, this news became the focus of media reports in Spain and even around the world. Countless fans cheered for Real Madrid's performance.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice, once again showing his key scoring ability.
But all fans or media reporters who watched the game can easily come to the conclusion that Real Madrid's offense is not so dependent on the goals of Ronaldo and the Portuguese.
In fact, judging from the game process, Real Madrid's entire offense was very concise. It can even be said that it was a defensive counterattack, and Dortmund did not have a good way to do this.
German Kicker magazine analyzed that Klopp's biggest problem is that he allows the rhythm to be controlled by Real Madrid.
"The whole game, Dortmund played at a pace that they were very uncomfortable with."
Kicker magazine analyzed that this is the advantage of Real Madrid's control, but it is also the result of Dortmund's laissez-faire.
"If the Hornets had shown the same kind of crazy pressing and pressing against Real Madrid in the first half that they did at the beginning of the second half, I believe the start of the game would not have been the same as it is now, and the result may even be completely changed."
But Kicker Magazine also believes that the problems exposed by Dortmund in the game boil down to two words: strength.
Real Madrid's overall strength is higher than Dortmund, and the steady and steady tactics adopted by Gao Shen make it difficult for Dortmund to display their own tactical characteristics and are forced to compete with Real Madrid in terms of strength.
As a result, Dortmund's weakness in strength was exposed.
"Klopp's tactics are a bit too one-dimensional. Gao Shen is more familiar with and understands this style of play than other head coaches, so he knows how to specifically restrain it."
"After getting used to Dortmund's style of play and rhythm, Real Madrid successfully dominated the game."
Kicker magazine singled out Dortmund's midfielder Sven Bender, believing that it was his return header that allowed Real Madrid to take the initiative in the game.
"As the world's top coach, his superb on-the-spot command has always been outstanding."
"This was proven again in the Bernabeu battle."
"When Real Madrid got the first goal due to some chance, he took advantage of the situation, which made Dortmund play very passively on the court, and the rhythm was completely out of control."
Di Maria is the most praised Real Madrid player by Kicker magazine. He believes that the Argentinian has become Real Madrid's most important core player, but he is not like a traditional inverted winger.
Kicker Magazine even wrote an article to analyze Di Maria.
In the current Real Madrid tactical system, Di Maria is no longer a simple winger. Whether it is Modric or Carvajal, they are often positioned further forward than Di Maria.
But the Argentinian's erratic position has become a major advantage for him on the court.
Especially when he suddenly cuts in from behind, he often catches defensive players off guard.
The key is that Di Maria is really comprehensive and has excellent personal abilities. He can pass, dribble and control, but his shooting is a little bit worse.
"Actually, Di Maria could have kicked Ronaldo's second goal by himself, but he chose to pass it."
"This is not what a qualified winger should have."
"He doesn't have the selfishness of a top star!"
This is the evaluation of Di Maria by Kicker Magazine, with both praise and criticism.
For a star of Di Maria's caliber, selfishness is a good quality.
Because only selfishness can make him go further and take charge of himself.
If you are not selfish enough, you can only hide next to top stars such as Ronaldo and play the role of supporter all your life.
Many people criticize Cristiano Ronaldo for being selfish, but it is precisely this selfishness that created Cristiano Ronaldo, the two unparalleled heroes, and countless great moments in football history!
Just imagine, if Cristiano Ronaldo is not selfish, is he still Cristiano Ronaldo?
Although Gao Shen has been suppressing Ronaldo's personal heroism intentionally or unintentionally, he has never thought of suppressing his selfishness and desire to score goals, because he knows very well that without these, Ronaldo will be nothing.
It's not Ronaldo anymore.
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The German media were generally disappointed with Dortmund's defeat.
When the Hornets were ranked first in the group of death, they all cheered and felt like they were rising strongly in the Bundesliga. But after losing to Real Madrid 0-3, they felt aggrieved that they had been brought back to their original form.
Not only Germany, but also other media that previously ridiculed and ridiculed Real Madrid are now frustrated.
There was so much cynicism and doubt about Real Madrid before, but now they are so embarrassed and depressed.
However, many media are still worried about Real Madrid's situation, because the Galacticos still cannot take the initiative to qualify, and it still depends on the result of the game between Manchester City and Dortmund.
According to many media, even if Real Madrid does defeat Porto on the road, as long as Dortmund beats Manchester City at home, the result will still be the same. Real Madrid will still be eliminated and forced to play in the Europa League.
Some media reporters also asked Gao Shen this question after the Dortmund game.
Gao Shen's explanation for this is, "I won't think about such distant things. I can only play our own game well."
If we really want to play in the Europa League, Gao Shen said, "My players and I will still play every game well. Whether it is in the Champions League or the Europa League, we will try our best and give our best."
Performance."
Most of the Spanish media are optimistic that Real Madrid can advance, because Manchester City's strength is obvious to all.
Apart from an upset away game in the first round and losing to Porto, Blue Moon remained undefeated in the other four games and basically performed at a very high level.
As the strongest team in world football today, Manchester City still has a high chance of winning against Dortmund on the road.
Aspen editor-in-chief Alfredo revealed in his column that Real Madrid has already made sufficient plans internally.
"Gao Shen and the coaching staff believe that Manchester City can win on the road because Blue Moon will not let go of the top spot in the group."
This is actually a limitation of the Champions League group stage rules.
If Manchester City does not win the first place in the group and advances as second in the group, then they will have a high probability of encountering teams such as Bayern, Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain, and these teams are very good.
Including Paris Saint-Germain.
After continuous large-scale investment, the Ligue 1 team has assembled a group of outstanding star lineups.
No one wants to encounter such trouble in the knockout round of the top 16.
But Alfredo also revealed that Gao Shen repeatedly asked Real Madrid players after the game to prohibit them from discussing too much about qualifying and instead focus on the game.
"For Real Madrid, it is not a good thing to discuss qualifying too early and focus too much on the probability of promotion. On the contrary, it is easy to be distracted. Therefore, Gao Shen's strategy is still very pragmatic, play every game well and be yourself."
Alfredo also revealed that Florentino has held a high-level meeting with Real Madrid and informed the team's board of directors, saying that even if Real Madrid fails to advance to the Champions League group stage, Gao Shen will continue to coach at Real Madrid.
"Florentino said in his report to the board of directors that Real Madrid under the guidance of Gao Shen is the most exciting team in European football, playing offensive football that countless Real Madrid fans dream of. He is one of the most exciting players in today's world football.
In the world, there are very few top coaches with Real Madrid genes."
"The president of Real Madrid has determined that Gao Shen is the top coach who best suits Real Madrid's temperament, image and positioning."
"Even if Real Madrid misses the knockout rounds of the Champions League, they still believe that under their superb coaching, Real Madrid will be able to make a comeback next season."
Alfredo's column revealed one meaning, that is, Gao Shen's coaching position is safe.
All the conspiracy theories outside can take a break for now.
Coincidentally, Real Madrid's technical director Valdano also revealed in an interview with the media that Real Madrid has no intention of signing any players during the winter break.
Previously, media broke the news that with Marcelo's serious injury, Real Madrid began to reflect on its transfer operations this summer, and was particularly dissatisfied with Gao Shen's decision to sell Coentrao, and may introduce a left back during this winter break.
The media even broke the news before that Real Madrid management and Gao Shen had differences on signing targets.
What Gao Shen wants is Bayern's youngster Alaba, but Real Madrid's management wants Granada's Brazilian left back Siqueira.
The latter has performed well in La Liga this season and can play in European competitions for Real Madrid. His worth is about 10 million euros. He was introduced during the winter break and can just make up for Real Madrid's weakness on the left back.
"But Gao Shen prefers Bayern's young player Alaba. He hopes that the team can introduce this player. However, Bayern refused to negotiate with Real Madrid on Alaba's transfer and repeatedly emphasized that the left back is not for sale."
"More importantly, Real Madrid management believes that the introduction of Alaba will not be beneficial to Real Madrid in the second half of the season, because Bayern players have already played in the Champions League and will not be able to play in European competitions for Real Madrid in the second half of the season."
The media began to speculate that there were differences between Gao Shen and the management.
Valdano has never clarified to the outside world before, but this time he publicly stated that Real Madrid will not make any signings during the winter break.
"I talked to Gao Shen and he is very satisfied with the current team's lineup."
"Yes, Marcelo's injury has a great impact on us, but we also have Marcos Alonso, Nacho, and a group of outstanding young players who we all believe can give the team
Bring help.”
Valdano has also repeatedly emphasized that there are no internal differences and conflicts within Real Madrid, but more rumors from the outside world.
"What I want to say is that whether it's me, the management, or the board of directors, we are all very satisfied with the progress the team has made this season."
"What I want to say is that it is extremely difficult for any team to be in the same group with top teams like Manchester City, Porto and Dortmund."
"So far, we have performed well in the group stage and we have not yet been eliminated. This is commendable for a team that has just gone through reorganization."
"I can tell you with 300% certainty that Gao Shen will still be the head coach of Real Madrid next season and the season after that."
"We all firmly believe that he will lead Real Madrid to success!"
