After the game, media and fans around the world were shocked by the result.
At the same time, I was also surprised by the extremely high level of competition Milan showed in this game.
Therefore, less than ten minutes after the final whistle, various reports and discussions about this Champions League highlight game have already put Milan's players and coaches in the spotlight.
Judging from the statistics of the whole game, AC Milan's ball possession rate reached 70%, which can be said to have completely suppressed Real Madrid.
Although this is due to the fact that Pepe was sent off at the beginning of the second half, if we only look at the ball possession rate in the first half, Milan is higher than Real Madrid.
And other data are also completely crushed.
Milan shot 18 times, Real Madrid only took 5 shots;
Milan shot 10 times, Real Madrid only had 2 shots;
What's even more frightening is that Milan's passing success rate is as high as 91%, while Real Madrid is only 72%...
This so-called offensive battle eventually evolved into a one-man show for Milan.
From the news headlines of major media, we can also see everyone’s unified view on this game:
"Real Madrid is vulnerable in front of Milan"
"Milan's tactics completely defeated Real Madrid, fighting for midfield control is the key"
"Kaka was completely lost when facing his old master and became invisible to the whole audience"
"Mourinho's big words became a laughing stock"
"The two sides had a war of words, and Pan Yi had the last laugh"
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Spain, Madrid.
Real Madrid executives are also discussing this game.
In the office, Real Madrid Chairman Florentino, Honorary Chairman Di Stefano, and Public Relations Director Butragueno were all watching the game on the screen intently.
"This loser is so ungrateful..."
Florentino shook his head.
Since he returned to Real Madrid as president in 2009, he has been determined to bring the world's best club back to the top of Europe.
Therefore, he spent 250 million euros that year to buy stars and build the "Galactic Battleship II".
This includes Ballon d'Or winner Kaká, Cristiano Ronaldo, French Footballer of the Year Benzema, etc.
With such a superstar lineup, Florentino certainly needs the team to improve its performance.
But in the first year, Real Madrid, which has several superstars, did not have smooth sailing.
The Copa del Rey was upset, and with a record 96 points in La Liga, it still finished second behind Cosmos Barcelona;
What was even more difficult for Florentino to accept was that he was defeated by Lyon in the Champions League and became a joke as the "Sixteenth Man of the Champions League".
Failed to enter the Champions League quarterfinals for six consecutive years!
As Real Madrid, this is really an unbearable result.
Therefore, after the end of the season, the coach "Chilean Engineer" Pellegrini sadly dismissed get out of class, and the crazy Mourinho took over the team.
After that, Real Madrid began to gradually recover under the leadership of Magic Bird.
In the following 2010-2011 season, Real Madrid defeated Barcelona 1:0 in the Copa del Rey final with Cristiano Ronaldo's header in overtime. It won the El Clasico for the first time since 2008 and regained the title it had won after 18 years.
Copa del Rey.
They still failed to defeat Barcelona in the league, but Real Madrid finally made a breakthrough in the Champions League, defeating Lyon in the 1/8 finals and advancing to the semi-finals.
Although they lost to Barcelona again in the semi-finals of the El Clasico, this was Real Madrid's best result in the Champions League in recent years.
That’s why Mourinho was able to stay in office and continue to compete for the championship this year.
But now...
Real Madrid made great progress in the league, but fell behind in the Champions League, which Florentino valued most.
Falling behind by four goals, the main center back Pepe was suspended in the second round, making a comeback almost impossible.
And judging from the content of the game, it was even more horrific, just like Real Madrid slaughtering those small teams in the league.
So Florentino found two famous Real Madrid players to talk about this game and the future of Real Madrid.
"Will our lineup be weaker than theirs?" Florentino pointed to the TV screen with a livid face, "Cristiano Ronaldo, Kaká, Benzema, Alonso... who is not better than their little-known players?
Strong? Why did you play like this?"
Butragueno, the Spanish striker in the 1980s and 1990s, said with a wry smile: "Under the pressure of Milan, our passing success rate was too low."
Florentino shook his head: "They are pressing, aren't we also pressing? Our players' skills are still better than theirs, so why can't we pass them?"
"The problem still lies in the overall tactical selection and coordination of the team." Di Stefano also said, "Our team is used to playing defensive counterattacks. Once we start an offensive confrontation with our opponents, we can't control the rhythm.
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Di Stefano was a meritorious striker who won five consecutive Champions League titles in Real Madrid's early years, and was known as the "Golden Arrow".
Florentino said: "Then what you mean is that we can't fight offensively. Or that Mourinho is not good at attacking?"
Di Stefano said cautiously: "Perhaps... Allegri will indeed be better than Mourinho in offensive training of players. As far as this game is concerned."
Butragueno also nodded and said: "Indeed, Milan's offensive ability this season has been really strong. All of Allegri's players can run, attack and defend well, especially against us.
tactics and players to counterattack. I always feel that Milan’s tactics are a bit ahead of their time, as if they are not what we should have in this era."
"Yes, their playing style is very advanced." Di Stefano agreed with Butragueno's statement, "Let's just talk about it. Kaka, our core midfielder, seemed to have disappeared in this game.
Allegri's tactics are really effective."
"Well..." After listening to the words of the two famous veterans, Florentino couldn't help but pace around the office.
Then, he suddenly raised his head and said: "If I invite Allegri to be the head coach of Real Madrid, will it solve our offensive problem?"
"Ah this..." Butragueno and Di Stefano looked at each other.
"Now that the competition for the La Liga championship has entered the final stage, it may be too inappropriate to change the coach now." Di Stefano said, "And it is unlikely that Milan will be willing to let him go."
"That's right. And..." Butragueno also said, "I heard that Milan's tactics were not all formulated by Allegri. Their Dragon Country assistant coach also played a big role."<
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"I've heard of such things too." Di Stefano also nodded, "Allegri even said he was a genius."
"Coach of Dragon Country? Genius?" The Real Madrid chairman turned his head and thought for a moment, "The one who had a verbal spat with Mourinho before the game? What is his name?"
"Pan Yi."
"Oh...but we can't let such a young man be the coach of Real Madrid, right? It's such a child's play. He hasn't even proven himself as a coach, has he?"
"We can try to contact him and let him come to us as an assistant coach." Butragueno said, "We can observe him up close first to see if he is really as talented as the legend."
ability."
Di Stefano said: "And I heard that Mourinho is also interested in him. I think this is indeed the best of both worlds. It does not require firing the coach, but it may also enrich the team's offensive tactics."<
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"Okay... since you all say so." Florentino sat back in his seat helplessly:
"I'll have someone contact this so-called genius coach."