Mourinho sneered: "Real Madrid doesn't lack many things, and it certainly doesn't lack people either!"
He said coldly to Essien: "Then come down!
The winter window is about to open, please contact the next employer yourself!"
Essien sneered in his heart and left!
The other players shook their heads in their hearts, how can they catch up with Barcelona if this continues?
…
The atmosphere in the home team's locker room is completely different, and the players all have smiles on their faces.
Nine consecutive defeats, this is a shame!
Tonight I finally have the chance to put an end to this shameful record.
Pellegrini signaled everyone to calm down and summarized the first half, emphasizing that the midfielder and frontcourt must counterattack after losing the ball and stifle Real Madrid's quick counterattack as soon as possible.
"As long as we contain their quick counterattack, we have a great chance of winning the game tonight!"
Real Madrid's several threatening attacks in the first half came from quick counterattacks.
"Isco, hit the ball faster!"
Pellegrini loves and hates this beloved general. Players with good skills all have a common problem - they like to dribble.
Is there something wrong with liking to dribble the ball?
Of course it cannot be so absolute.
But many opportunities will be missed and the attack will be slowed down.
Isco wanted to argue, but gave up after thinking about it.
With such a brilliant record, Pellegrini has established absolute authority in the locker room.
Li led a D-level team to win the Copa del Rey. Málaga executives valued him very much, and he was also the most popular player among Málaga fans.
After completing a hat trick in his debut, Pellegrini still put him on the bench.
The fans in the stands were very dissatisfied and shouted Li's name many times.
How much pressure does this require?
But he endured it.
Pellegrini is not a stubborn old man, and he sized up the situation in the following games and put Li in the starting lineup.
There were two factions in the team who were incompatible with each other due to the fight, but Pellegrini maintained a balance and did not let the tense situation develop to the point where it could not be ended.
Coupled with the blessing of brilliant results, Pellegrini's authoritative position in the locker room is unshakable.
"Return to defense quickly!"
Pellegrini said to the midfielders and frontcourt players: "The speed of returning to defense must be fast, and don't give Real Madrid the chance to overdo it!"
You have to be tougher, and you must be physically active when it’s time to be physically active!”
…
After a fifteen-minute intermission, the starting players of both teams returned to the court, and the Rose Garden seemed to wake up from a deep sleep.
Cheers came and went.
The Madrid TV commentator said: "The second half is about to begin, and Real Madrid is temporarily one goal behind.
In the first half, Ronaldo was in poor condition, and neither of his long-range shots hit the goal frame.
What's even more regrettable is that he also missed a single goal!
I hope Real Madrid can find its form in the second half."
The Malaga TV commentator shouted: "The second half is here!
Mourinho took the lead in adjusting the lineup and replaced Essien with Callejon!
Essien was frequently penetrated by Li Chuanqi in the first half, and the Portuguese's adjustments were targeted.
Pellegrini made no changes to the lineup."
In the VIP box, Malaga President Arsani said to technical director Fernando: "Li's brother proposed a salary increase a few days ago, which gives me a headache."
Fernando nodded and said: "Li's salary is indeed low, and he should be given matching treatment.
But the club's finances have deteriorated.
How much does he want?"
Arsani raised his index finger.
"One million?"
Fernando breathed a sigh of relief: "It stands to reason that one million is not high. Of course, for a young man who has just entered La Liga, it is not bad."
Arsani didn't bother to pay him any attention.
One million?
If it is one million, will I have a headache?
Fernando knew that he had guessed wrong and blurted out: "Ten million?!"
Arsani nodded: "Yes, he wants 10 million, that's why I have a headache."
After being surprised, Fernando pondered for a moment: "According to his value, ten million is not too much.
Ten million is not much for a player who can compete with Messi for the league's Golden Boot."
He looked at Arsani and asked, "You refused?"
Arsani shook his head and said: "Now is the critical moment, I did not refuse directly.
Once the other party brings it up, it means that they are very dissatisfied with the current salary.
Sooner or later, we will have to give a definite answer to this matter."
He sighed and looked at Li Chuanqi on the court: "If he hadn't performed so well, it would have been much easier for me.
It would be great if he could be like Isco, who can make important contributions to the team without being so glamorous!"
If he hadn't been so brilliant, would Malaga have achieved such great results this season?
Fernando shook his head in his mind.
Arsani withdrew his gaze, turned to look at him and said: "I have received offers from Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid, Arsenal, Manchester United and other clubs."
Fernando knows this news. Yes, the players who can compete with Messi for the Golden Boot are still so young.
It is normal to be targeted by these wealthy families.
Fernando did not ask any more questions when it came to sensitive issues. This was something the chairman needed to consider.
He only has the right to make suggestions.
"Real Madrid's offer was the highest, 60 million, followed by Manchester United's 50 million, Atletico Madrid's 45 million, and Arsenal's 40 million."
Arsani sighed: "These clubs can meet his salary requirements."
Fernando gave his own advice: "I suggest you discuss it with the Qatar royal family again and try to get some funds."
If the Qatari royal family is willing to pay, meeting Li Chuanqi's salary requirements will be a trivial matter.
Arsani shook his head and said: "You think I didn't fight for it, and the other party only said one thing - except money, everything else is easy to talk about."
The Qatar royal family spent US$150 million in one lump sum the year before last, but Malaga did not win a trophy.
So they are no longer willing to invest money.
"It stands to reason that the team's performance is so good now, why are they unwilling to invest?"
Fernando asked.
It is understandable that the Qatari royal family is dissatisfied with the lack of results in the first two years.
But Malaga's results this season can simply be described as brilliant.
So, why don’t you want to invest money?
Al Thani shook his head and said: "The Qatari royal family is in chaos during this period, and no one cares about things here."
"Let's watch the game, don't let these things affect our good mood now!"
…
On the court, players from both sides were competing fiercely.
Real Madrid, which was lagging behind, launched a fierce attack, and Malaga was under a lot of pressure.
Cristiano Ronaldo's condition still hasn't improved. He got a long-range shot opportunity just at the beginning of the second half, and his shot missed the goal!
In the 12th minute of the second half, Malaga launched an attack from the left, and Li Chuanqi got the ball from the left and just got rid of Callejon.
Callejon threw Li Chuanqi down with a hug.
"Beep!..."
The referee blew his whistle and rushed towards the center of the incident.
"Boy, get up quickly! Damn it, don't act like a woman!"
Callejon bent over and stared at Li Chuanqi fiercely.
Damn...
Li Chuanqi stood up like a carp and stuck Callejon's neck!