The team qualified from the group stage, and Gao Shen's mood improved significantly.
At the subsequent press conference, Gao Shen also answered all questions.
On the one hand, according to UEFA regulations, it is the head coach's obligation to attend the press conference. On the other hand, the team advanced and he was happy. At the same time, he also wanted to meet the media reporters who had previously badmouthed Real Madrid.
A gentleman's revenge is never too late.
Gao Shen does not think it is luck for Real Madrid to advance.
"If everyone only sees luck, it would be a very regrettable thing."
Gao Shen introduced Real Madrid's thrilling encounter in the group of death, and the main reason was injuries.
He said that even now, Real Madrid is still affected by injuries. Marcelo, for example, is still in the recovery stage after surgery. It is still unknown whether he can make it to the knockout rounds.
"I have never been a person who likes to shirk responsibility, but the fact is that injuries have a great impact on us."
But Gao Shen also changed the subject, believing that the team was still able to advance from the group stage despite being hit by injuries. This was thanks to the efforts of everyone on the team.
Especially the young players in the team.
"I am very happy to see the growth of a group of young players, such as Carvajal, who is our captain at Castilla. I think he has the potential to become a top right back."
"Nacho and Marcos Alonso also have great potential, as well as Jese, Morata, Isco, Vazquez, Varane..."
"I want to say that our ability to advance depends not only on our regular starting lineup, but also on a group of outstanding bench lineups, including this group of young players, who are the future of our team."
Gao Shen once again expressed a point of view that Real Madrid will be a team with great potential because after the group stage, this group of young players in Real Madrid have been trained and grown.
"I think the difficulties in the group stage are not entirely a bad thing for us. On the contrary, under huge pressure, our team quickly integrated and formed. We all worked together and we played very unitedly.
, very holistic football.”
"In the next period of time, my assistants, I, and the players will carefully summarize and analyze the schedule during this period, consolidate our gains, and at the same time improve our shortcomings."
"At the same time, we will further help young players grow and improve."
"I believe that when the Champions League resumes, we will be stronger than we were in the group stage."
During the interview, some reporters mentioned Kaka.
Gao Shen said that Kaka was in his own plan.
"He has always known that he plays a very important role in my plans, and all of us are helping him."
Gao Shen frankly said that Kaka has encountered some problems, some of which are complicated and some of which are force majeure factors. "But he is really trying his best. I can't put higher demands on him."
"I have always believed that his experience and ability can still help the team."
Finally, Gao Shen once again insisted on his previous view that Real Madrid will have great potential and will continue to remain competitive in La Liga and the Champions League.
"I have full confidence in my players!"
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Real Madrid's thrilling promotion!
The news quickly spread throughout the world in a very short period of time, arousing heated discussions among countless media and fans.
Many people find it incomprehensible that the powerful combination of Gao Shen and Real Madrid almost failed to qualify in the end.
But more authoritative media and professionals have affirmed this, because being able to stand out from such a death group while suffering from injuries is by no means an easy thing.
The team flew back to Madrid from Porto, Portugal overnight.
At the Capital Airport in Madrid, the team was warmly welcomed by Real Madrid fans and Spanish media.
They greeted Real Madrid like a hero returning in triumph.
Gao Shen and the players had some interactions with fans at Madrid Capital Airport, then boarded the bus and left the Capital Airport, and then disbanded in Valdebebas.
The next day, almost all Spanish and even European media were reporting on Real Madrid's thrilling promotion.
At the last moment, the advanced team almost reversed Dortmund and advanced to the knockout round. This will also have major changes to the entire Champions League knockout round, especially since Real Madrid will participate in the knockout round as the second place in the group.
This is obviously not good news for the eight top teams in the group.
As Gao Shen said at the post-match press conference, professionals actually very much recognized Real Madrid's performance, and basically accepted Gao Shen's judgment that Real Madrid would have great potential.
This also means that in the Champions League knockout rounds in late February next year, Real Madrid will only be stronger than it is now.
When that time comes, the current group leaders, except for Barcelona and Manchester City, two teams that will not encounter Real Madrid, which of the other six teams is not afraid of Real Madrid's three points?
French newspaper L'Equipe even believes that Real Madrid is likely to become the biggest variable in the Champions League knockout rounds.
"As the most successful head coach in the history of the Champions League, Gao Shen's achievements in cup competitions have always been outstanding."
"Give him a winter break and let him adjust and improve the team's problems. Real Madrid in the second half of the season will be the most anticipated team in the Champions League!"
This is basically the view of the mainstream media.
Kicker magazine asserted that the advanced Real Madrid can advance from the group of death, proving that this team has the ability to hit the top eight or even the top four teams.
"We played against Manchester City with a broken formation, but Real Madrid performed well."
Kicker magazine reminds Bayern, the group leader, to be careful of Real Madrid.
Of course, it would be best if you can avoid it when drawing lots.
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As a person involved, Gao Shen was more amused by the external media reports, and even felt somewhat proud.
A person's name, a tree's shadow.
Both Gao Shen and Real Madrid are proud to be so valued by media reporters and opponents.
After the team was promoted, the mental outlook of the players was also quite good.
This was reflected in the recovery training in the morning. All the players worked very hard and their movements were meticulous.
At the end of the team's training, Florentino, accompanied by Jose Sanchez, Butragueno, Valdano and others, came to Valdebebas.
The president of Real Madrid went directly to the locker room to meet with the players.
Real Madrid are very happy that the team can advance to the knockout rounds.
This is not just a matter of reputation, but also a real benefit.
For Real Madrid, reaching the knockout rounds of the Champions League brings huge benefits of tens of millions of euros.
Let me ask, who can not be moved? Who can not be excited?
Florentino had cordial conversations with the players, especially Casillas, Ramos, Cristiano Ronaldo and other players, as well as a group of young players in the team.
Appreciate performance.
If we look at results, Real Madrid will be questioned by some, but from the perspective of young players, Real Madrid is definitely satisfactory because many young players in the team have performed well.
Needless to say, Carvajal, Nacho, Marcos Alonso and Varane.
Casemiro is also performing well now, and young players such as Jesé, Morata, Vazquez, and Isco have also received many opportunities in the team and all have outstanding performances.
Now everyone has a new understanding of this group of young players from Real Madrid. At the same time, they also admire the profound talent of Bole.
Not to mention anything else, players such as Jese, Morata, Isco, Nacho and Varane have emerged before or are somewhat famous in the region, but Carvajal, Marcos Aaron
What about Suo and Casemiro?
These three players are all performing well now, especially Carvajal and Casemiro, who are even more amazing.
Real Madrid now not only has a group of famous stars, but also the young players in the team are making rapid progress, which is definitely worth looking forward to.
Florentino said that the board of directors is satisfied that the team has reached the knockout rounds again, but this is just the beginning. He hopes that Real Madrid's players can perform better and strive for a breakthrough in results in the knockout rounds.
It is worth mentioning that Florentino had long conversations with Casillas and Ramos, but the conversation with Ronaldo was very short, which made the Portuguese uncomfortable.
In fact, the main reason lies in the issue of contract renewal.
Cristiano Ronaldo's contract renewal negotiations did not go smoothly. On the one hand, Mendes was really difficult to deal with, and on the other hand, Cristiano Ronaldo did perform very well on the court and was the number one star in the team.
No club will let go of a top player like this.
But on the other hand, besides Real Madrid, where else can a top player like Ronaldo go?
Whether they are willing to admit it or not, the two teams of the Spanish Super League are now the top giants in world football, a palace that all big-name superstars flock to.
Ronaldo's annual salary requirement is very high, but more importantly, he wants to get back all his image rights.
Florentino's attitude is that the portrait rights remain as usual, half for each person, and the annual salary can be negotiated, but it will not be too high.
The reason is very simple, Real Madrid is not Barcelona!
Barcelona can offer huge annual salaries to Messi, Xavi and Iniesta, but Real Madrid will not do the same.
Especially considering that after the contract renewal, Real Madrid will have to bear higher taxes.
As a result, the two had some conflicts and naturally they could not talk together.
But Ronaldo is very professional.
He leaves off-field negotiations to his agent, but on the field, he still works hard to perform and uses his own form to increase his bargaining chips for contract renewal.
This is also a very wise choice.
After talking to the players, Florentino led a group of people out of the team's locker room and went to the coach's office, where he met with Zidane, Hierro and Carlo and chatted for a while.
Finally, they arrived at Gao Shen's office.
From the locker room to the coach's office, Gao Shen accompanied him all the way, but he knew that Florentino's trip was definitely not that simple.
In fact, after Florentino entered Gao Shen's office and closed the door, he directly expressed his attitude.
Real Madrid has ample funds to invest in the transfer market during this winter break to strengthen the team!
