After flying to Moscow, the team began training behind closed doors.

Real Madrid's players have noticed that Ricardo, Kaka and Baptista have not left the training pitch after training, but are trying to play an attacking combination.

Considering the opponent's situation and the rapid changes on the field, if you really design a stereotyped offensive routine, it is very likely that it will not be effective.

So what they're trying is actually a way of thinking.

Maybe it was because I wanted to be caught off guard by Chelsea in the final, the players thought.

It's just that......

"It's just, does it really make sense for us to practice like this?" As the training came to an end, Baptista gasped and said in frustration.

Ricardo was surprised: "How could it be meaningless? As long as we practice, we can not say 100% success, but we can indeed pose a threat to the opponent. If you're lucky, you might even be able to score a goal. How can it be said that it does not make sense? ”

Baptista sighed: "I mean, I don't necessarily have to start......"

Ricardo and Kaka looked at each other and laughed together. Ricardo said: "I'll solve this problem." I'll talk to Raul about that. ”

Baptista's eyes lit up. Real Madrid's top star is Ronaldo, but the most vocal in the dressing room is Raul. There is no way, people became the captain of Real Madrid when they were teenagers, and this qualification cannot be compared.

But Ronaldo is also the number two man in the dressing room. As for Ricardo, he is Ronaldo's younger brother, and he has 2 Ballon d'Or and 2 World Footballer of the Year awards, so he is the No. 2 star of Real Madrid and the No. 3 person in the dressing room.

If Ricardo convinces Raul that the number 1 and number 3 in the dressing room are pressuring the manager together, they can certainly decide who to start in one or two positions.

Word. After the rehearsal, Ricardo took a shower and arrived at Raul's room just in time for lunch.

After knocking on the door and entering, Ricardo greeted Ramos, the other man in the room, and said to Raul, "Captain, there is something I want to discuss with you. ”

Raul was very kind to him: "It's rare for you to come to me, just tell me something." ”

Ricardo sat down and said with a smile: "I hope Baptista can start the game." ”

Raul raised his eyebrows: "The starting list is decided by the head coach, you come to talk to me about this, I'm afraid it's useless." ”

"I want you to be on my side in this matter," said Ricardo with a smile, "and if we agree, I'm sure Mr. Pellegrini will agree." ”

Ramos chimed in and said, "Guti is probably more suitable." Judging by what we've been training during this time, we're supposed to be playing possession in the final and Guti is better than Baptista in that regard. ”

'We can't ignore Baptista's physicality,' Ricardo explained, 'Guti is very good, but the Chelsea midfield's physical advantage is too obvious and Baptista's presence will keep us from falling too far behind in terms of physicality. ”

Raul nodded thoughtfully: "There's no denying that you have some point, but I still think Guti can help the team in more ways." ”

In fact, in the final analysis, the most fundamental reason is that Guti is the Spanish gang, and he is the No. 2 person in the Spanish gang, and in the dressing room of Real Madrid, he is second only to Raul, Ronaldo and Ricardo, and he can be regarded as a big man.

Baptista, on the other hand, is a Brazilian and not a big star, and although he has some strength, he has no place in the dressing room.

If Raul were to choose someone, he would definitely choose Guti and Diarra as partners.

As for why neither of them considered pairing Guti and Baptista in midfield...... Because of Diarra's defensive ability and physical confrontation ability, there is no one to replace this Real Madrid team for the time being.

Ricardo didn't want to fight Raul. So he didn't argue, but played the favor card. "Captain, believe me, I'm also here to win the game. Count me in debt to you, okay? Give me this face. I don't usually point fingers at the list, you know, but this time it's really important and I think Baptista can help us win. ”

Raul was visibly hesitant. As for Ramos, he is not an important pole in the Real Madrid dressing room at the moment, and he has no say in such an important issue.

"Well, since you say so," Raul finally relented, "I believe you. But whether the boss will agree there, I can't guarantee it. I won't accompany you to meet the boss either. ”

"It's enough to have your words." Ricardo thanked him and got up to take his leave.

He soon arrived at Manuel Pellegrini's room and knocked on the door to find a laptop on the table playing Chelsea's home game against Liverpool in the Champions League this season.

The team has watched this game together a few times. Of course, Ricardo was not surprised, and this game has important research value.

"Sir, I want to talk to you about the starting line-up for this game," Ricardo said straight to the point, "and hopefully you can get Baptista to start." ”

Pellegrini showed a displeased expression, his voice was cold and slightly angry: "I think it's the manager's job to decide the squad for the game. ”

'Getting him to start will help us win.' Ricardo insisted.

'I decide who starts based on how well the players are training. When you become an assistant coach on the team, come and talk to me about that. Manuel Pellegrini made a gesture of send-off.

"The captain and I have already agreed," said Ricardo calmly, "the common wishes of the captain and the second captain of the team, please consider it seriously, sir?" ”

Pellegrini's eyes erupted with anger, which was quickly suppressed again. "I'll think about it." He said bluntly.

This season's coaching experience has taught him that in a club like Real Madrid, the captain and the second captain decide together, and the manager must also respect.

Because, to put it mildly, if the captain and the second captain together decide to get rid of him, the club will definitely let him go and not sell the captain and the second captain.

"I'm sorry," Ricardo said, smiling, getting up, "I respect you, this is an isolated incident, I just wanted to win this fight too much." I assure you that something like this will not happen very often in the future. ”

Manuel Pellegrini breathed a sigh of relief. "Very well, if nothing else, please leave, I will watch the video quietly for a while. I promise to give serious consideration to your suggestion in this matter. ”

That's it. Ricardo smiled and exited the room.