On 25 August, Real Madrid played their first league game at home to Atletico Madrid.

This Madrid derby is arguably the highlight of the first round of La Liga, with the media widely believing that Real Madrid will win comfortably.

Even without Ronaldo, without Ricardo, without Kaka, Real Madrid's strength is not comparable to the current Atletico Madrid.

Manuel Pellegrini continued to use the 4231 formation, essentially the same as he did against Sevilla last time.

The effect is as unsatisfactory as it was on the field.

The first half was 1-1 and the second half ended in a draw.

Speaking at his post-match press conference, Manuel Pellegrini said: "It was a tough game and we only got one point because we didn't do well enough. The opponent was very aggressive in their movements, and we had problems with our fitness reserves, so the main responsibility was on me. ”

'Maybe it's not a good start, but I'm confident that the team will get better and better. We're on the right path and my makeover of this team is going well. ”

The media's response to Pellegrini is largely critical. Atletico Madrid are not strong, but in this game it is clear that the visitors have the advantage, and it is not easy for Real Madrid to get one point.

Although Ronaldo, Ricardo and Kaka were not available, the attacking line of Ruud van Nistelrooy, Raul, Sneijder and Robben was strong enough to not be the only one.

In the second round of La Liga on September 3, Real Madrid challenged Villarreal away. Manuel Pellegrini showed no mercy to his former home team. Villarreal, who lost their leader, played chaotically as Real Madrid won 5-0 to win their first game of the new season.

At the end of the match, it was the international break, and Brazil played two more warm-up matches, beating the United States 4-2 and Mexico 3-1. Naturally, Ricardo and others were not selected.

But when World Cup qualifiers start in October, Dunga will definitely call them in.

In the third round of La Liga on September 15, Real Madrid hosted the weak team Almeria, and in the first half, Real Madrid once led with Ruud van Nistelrooy's goal, but after entering the second half, it collapsed inexplicably, and was finally drawn 1:1 by the opponent.

On September 18, in the first match of Group C of the Champions League, Real Madrid drew 1:1 at home with Werder Bremen.

In the fourth round of La Liga on September 23, Ronaldo, Ricardo, and Kaka have not yet "recovered from their injuries" and continue to watch the game in the stands. Real Madrid played Valladolid away, maintaining a draw in the first half, conceding three goals in 20 minutes after entering the second half, and only at the last minute was a header from Ramos to pull back a point, 1-3.

5 games, 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss, such a result is definitely not ideal.

Media criticism of Pellegrini has intensified.

Ronaldo and the others can't still be injured by now, right? Even if you haven't fully recovered from your injury, you should be able to make it to the squad, right? What are you trying to do by still excluding three of Real Madrid's biggest stars from the squad? Are you planning to abolish your martial arts?

Florentino spoke to Pellegrini again.

The conversation took place in Florentino's office, and Galeries Lafayette smiled and made Pellegrini a cup of coffee, but the content of the conversation was anything but harmonious.

"Manuel, I don't understand, why haven't you let the three of them play until now? Can you tell me what you think? ”

Pellegrini pondered for a moment and said, "They can't meet my requirements. ”

Florentino laughed angrily: "All three of them are ranked in the top 10 in the world, and you told me that they can't meet your requirements? ”

"Yes," Pellegrini said, "I need players who are completely obedient to me, who execute my tactics and play exactly what I want. They can't. ”

"No, no, no," Florentino said, holding out a finger and shaking it, "they can do it better than you can imagine in the wildest." They are all true geniuses. ”

"But ......"

Florentino interrupted him: "Don't but. Manuel, I admire you, but you are making mistakes. Let's start the next game. ”

Pellegrini bit his lip stubbornly and stared into Florentino's eyes for a long time before speaking again: "Mr. President, you promised me that you would not interfere in my selection and appointment. ”

"But I care about the team's results! And your current results are undoubtedly not up to my requirements. ”

Pellegrini was silent.

Florentino said slowly: "In the next game, you have to win." ”

He didn't say what would happen if he didn't win, but Pellegrini was clear. If the team continues to winless, he could well become one of the shortest-lived managers in Real Madrid's history.

After leaving Florentino's office, Pellegrini thought about it and called Raul. "I want to meet you and talk to you."

Raul didn't rush to the accident. "Where do you meet?"

"Come to my office."

Pellegrini returned to his office, looked at the picture on the table, and smiled wryly. My ass isn't hot yet, and this will soon become someone else's office.

When Raul stepped into the office, he saw Pellegrini with a confused look in his eyes and seemed to have lost his sense of direction.

“BOSS！”

"You may be seated." Manuel Pellegrini woke up from a dream.

Raul sat down and asked politely, "Is there something you are looking for me?" ”

Manuel Pellegrini looked at him: "What the hell is going on with the team? ”

"I don't understand what you're talking about."

"I mean the mentality of the whole team. Could it be that Ronaldo took care of you all and made you slack off together, ready to drive me away? Pellegrini exclaimed.

"There is no such thing." Raul sighed.

"So why is the team playing like this? On the field, everyone seemed to be absent-minded! ”

"Sir," Raul pondered his words, "everybody's worried. ”

Pellegrini was stunned, "Worried? What to worry about? ”

"Everyone is worried that you are so the team's biggest players, will it be difficult for you to live under you in the future? Everyone is worried, you don't know how to deal with the relationship with the big stars in the team, the results of leading the team will definitely not be ideal, will everyone get nothing for a season? Everyone is worried that you have a conflict with Ronaldo and Licardo, and it will definitely be you who will go in the end, if you throw yourself at this time, will you be excluded by them in the future? ”

Pellegrini pursed his lips tightly. He realized that he had thought things too simple before. He always thought that this incident was a contest between himself and Ronaldo, Ricardo and Kaka.

However, the truth is that this incident has affected the entire team.

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