While Benzema and Lazio's players were celebrating their goals, Real Madrid's players looked ashen.
Before the first half was over, Real Madrid was already two goals behind.
This game will become increasingly difficult to win. What they are thinking about now is probably not whether they can win, but whether they can equalize the score...
During halftime, Schuster was in the locker room trying to boost the players' confidence and morale.
"You should throw away everything now and stop thinking about qualifying. Now, you are fighting for your own honor and the glory of Real Madrid!"
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After the start of the second half, Real Madrid cheered up.
But no matter how they cheered up, at this point, the initiative in the game was no longer with them.
Leading by two goals made Lazio's game easy to play. They could firmly control the football at their feet and do whatever they wanted.
And what about Real Madrid? They can only follow Lazio's rhythm. It's like being led by the nose by Lazio.
Real Madrid is helpless.
In the second half, Raul scored a goal.
However, Lazio soon relied on Benzema's brace to regain the two-goal lead.
"Benzema killed the game!" the commentator loudly announced. "Five minutes after Raul just scored, Benzema scored again! This is his second goal of the game! This
The goal demoralized Real Madrid! Because they found that no matter how hard they tried, they would never escape death!"
Benzema's goal really dampened the morale of the Real Madrid players.
Although Real Madrid also counterattacked in the subsequent games, there was no plan, and it was more of an instinct of professional players.
In fact, they don't know what to do.
Schuster stood on the sidelines, a little helpless.
He had no better way.
He thought of everything that needed to be done, from tactical to psychological.
None of it worked...
He stood on the sidelines, biting his lip tightly and looking at the court with a thoughtful expression.
But in fact, there was nothing he could do.
All he could do next was resign himself to fate.
Just look at the result at the Rizzopoli Stadium, home of Olympiacos.
He turned around and walked back to the coaching bench, asking the assistant coach next to him: "What's going on over there?"
"No news yet." The assistant coach shook his head.
Schuster shook his head.
He came to Real Madrid with great ambitions and wanted to leave his mark here.
If he can't even qualify for the Champions League group stage, I'm afraid his ambitions will die prematurely.
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In the 70th minute, a piece of happy news finally came from the Rizzopoli Stadium!
Werder Bremen scored!
They equalized the score!
As long as the game ends in a draw, even if Real Madrid loses to Lazio in this game, they can advance!
Hearing the cheers from the stands, Schuster finally felt a little energetic.
There he clenched his fists and waved.
The players also gained some energy.
When Chang Sheng saw this scene on the sidelines, he shook his head, and then said to his assistant coach Rudy Gonzalez: "Real Madrid has already started cheering for such a result... It's really sad."
Rudy Gonzalez smiled.
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The final result was that Lazio defeated Real Madrid 3:1 in the away game. Just as Chang Sheng said at the airport before the game, if anyone wants to let Chang Sheng down, then they are destined to be disappointed.
But for Real Madrid, losing this game is not the end of the world. Because in another ball, Werder Bremen played away from home and tenaciously tied with Olympiacos, the score was 2:2. These four goals
It makes Real Madrid fans feel ups and downs, like being on a roller coaster.
When Werder Bremen finally equalized the score again in the 87th minute, the cheers from the Bernabeu stadium made people think that they had defeated the always-winner Lazio.
But actually.
Florentino, who has resigned as the club's president, still cares about Real Madrid, and he also watched this Champions League game.
When he saw this scene in the box, he couldn't help but shake his head.
I think back to my own Galaxy Battleship. No matter how much it was criticized, at least we didn’t have to be so cautious and frightened when we entered the Champions League group stage!
This team, whose jersey is covered in glory, has a Champions League pedigree. When did it become so difficult to play in the Champions League group stages?
He felt sad. The best team of the century that he had built had fallen to pieces. They had lost the glory of Real Madrid. In the past, when people mentioned the name of Real Madrid, they would always say it with respect.
What now?
It turned into a big joke!
When he left Real Madrid, he said he would never come back.
But looking at it like this, I'm afraid I'm going to break my promise soon...
One day he will come back.
Bringing hope of rebirth to Real Madrid.
But... not now.
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Because Werder Bremen drew with Olympiacos, they and Real Madrid shared seven points. In the end, they relied on the away goal advantage in the two sides to beat Werder Bremen and won the second place in the group.
Right to qualify.
As for Lazio, they are first in the group. Is there anything more to say?
Chang Sheng and the team had just returned to Rome when they received a call from Falcao's agent.
"Congratulations to Lazio for qualifying first in the group. Sir, I think we can now talk about Falcao's new contract?"
"Thank you. Yes, we can start talking now." Chang Sheng said on the phone. "Let's make an appointment at a time and place... Let me see. After I train this afternoon, you can come and have a chat when you are free."
Come to my office, Mr. Mosio."
"Okay. Okay, no problem!"
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That afternoon, Chang Sheng saw Falcao's agent, Claudio Mosio, in his office.
Mossio has since made it clear that his player wants a new contract commensurate with his performance.
"My player likes to stay in Lazio very much. Under the same conditions, he is willing to stay in the team."
Chang Sheng asked him: "With whom do you have the same conditions?"
"And those potential buyers." Massimo placed a newspaper in front of Chang Sheng.
It is "Gazzetta dello Sport". Chang Sheng's most hated media.
But it has to be said that "Gazzetta dello Sport" is indeed the most reliable, professional and authoritative sports media in Italy. A newspaper like "Gazzetta dello Sport" is like a street stall newspaper in front of "Gazzetta dello Sport".
This is why the Chinese media particularly likes to quote reports from Gazzetta dello Sport because they are professional and authoritative.
There was an article in Gazzetta dello Sport that Mosio gave him. It analyzed in detail the teams that Falcao might go to. From Italian domestic teams to other European giants, basically all of them were given to him.
Divided it all over.
Just a cursory scan, all kinds of data, all kinds of internal information, all kinds of rumors... just at a glance, I feel that it is very professional and awesome.
The report mentioned that Real Madrid, Barcelona, AC Milan, Manchester United, Bayern Munich and many other teams are interested in Falcao.
And it focused on the annual salary that these clubs may offer Falcao.
It is indeed a "key point".
Because this paragraph of content was highlighted by the newspaper editor in bold.
The figure mentioned above is "five million euros".
"These clubs should be able to offer Falcao an annual salary of no less than five million euros. I'm not exaggerating. Judging from Falcao's performance in Lazio for more than a season, he is worth this price! He is five years older than he is now.
Compared with the annual salary of 100,000 yuan, it has increased ten times!"
Finally, the reporter's byline for this article is "Breno Pacheco."
Chang Sheng calmly read the article and even read the reporter's signature.
Then he looked up and said to Mosio: "I'm sorry, Lazio club can't give Falcao an annual salary of five million euros. The highest salary standard in our club is two million euros. In this team, from players to
No coach can exceed this standard."
Mosio nodded: "I know, I know... but don't standards have to be improved? We can always set a standard and then it will remain unchanged? I believe that with Falcao's strength, getting this salary should not be a problem
Bar?"
Chang Sheng leaned on the back of his chair and looked up at Mosio who was standing behind his desk.
"I don't know if other clubs are willing to pay five million for him, but let me tell the truth, Mr. Mosio..." At this point, Chang Sheng still leaned back in his chair. He spoke at a fast pace. "We
It is absolutely impossible for Lazio Club to offer Falcao an annual salary of five million euros, and what you ask for is after tax. We can provide Falcao with a maximum salary of two million euros. If you think it is acceptable,
We'll sign immediately. If you feel you can't... you have time before this summer to find a good enough home for your players."
Mosio looked at Chang Sheng blankly. He did not expect that he would get such a result.
"Of course, don't get me wrong, Mr. Mosio. I don't have any objections to you or your players. We are just telling the truth. It is impossible for Lazio to pay an annual salary of five million euros. Although he is very good, but we are now
We still owe a lot of debt. We will not consider raising this salary standard until the debt is paid off. If you can't accept it, let's get together and part ways. I thank Falcao for everything he has contributed to the team, and I also hope that he will
We can find a suitable new club for him. But I have a request." Chang Sheng raised his index finger, "I hope to receive an offer that fully reflects Falcao's status. I want one worth an annual salary of five million euros.
Player transfer fees should not be cheaper, right? You should think so too, right? From this point of view, we have common interests to pursue."
