Chapter 86: The so-called genius coach
After the game, the media and fans around the world were shocked by the result.
At the same time, they were also surprised by the extremely high level of competition that Milan showed in this match.
So less than 10 minutes after the final whistle, the various reports and discussions about this Champions League highlight game have already pushed Milan's players and coaches into the limelight.
Judging from the statistics of the whole game, AC Milan's possession rate reached 70%, which can be said to completely suppress Real Madrid.
Although it was said that there was an element of Pepe being sent off at the beginning of the second half, if you only look at the possession rate in the first half, Milan was also higher than Real Madrid.
And the rest of the data is completely overwhelming.
Milan had 18 shots on goal, compared to Real Madrid's five;
Milan had 10 shots on target, Real Madrid had only two;
What's even more terrifying is that Milan's pass completion rate is as high as 91%, while Real Madrid's is only 72%......
This so-called offensive battle eventually evolved into a one-man show in Milan.
From the news headlines of major media, it can also be seen that everyone has a unified view of this game:
"Real Madrid are vulnerable in front of Milan"
"Milan's tactics beat Real Madrid, fighting for control of the midfield is the key"
"Kaka is completely lost in the face of the old master and is incognito"
"Mourinho's big words have become a laughing stock"
"The war of words between the two sides, Pan Yi had the last laugh"
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Madrid, Spain.
Real Madrid's hierarchy are also discussing the game.
In the office, Real Madrid president Florentino, honorary president Di Stefano, and public relations director Butragueno are all watching the game on the screen.
"It's too bad to lose......"
Florentino shook his head.
Since his return to Real Madrid as president in 2009, he has been determined to bring the best club in the world back to the top of Europe.
Therefore, he spent 250 million euros to buy stars that year to create the "Galaxy Battleship II Generation".
These include Ballon d'Or winners Kaka, Cristiano Ronaldo, and French footballer Karim Benzema, among others.
With such a superstar squad, Florentino certainly needs the team to improve in terms of results.
But in the first year, Real Madrid, with a number of superstars, did not have a smooth sailing because of this.
The Copa del Rey was knocked out, and the record 96 points in La Liga still ranked second behind the Cosmos team Barcelona;
What made Florentino even more unacceptable was that he was sunk by Lyon in the Champions League and became a joke of "Champions League Sixteen".
Unable to reach the quarter-finals of the Champions League for six years in a row!
As Real Madrid, this is really an unbearable result.
Therefore, at the end of the season, coach "Chilean Engineer" Pellegrini also stepped down, and the madman Mourinho took over the team.
Since then, Real Madrid, under the leadership of the magic bird, has gradually begun to recover.
In the following 2010-2012 season, Real Madrid defeated Barcelona 1-0 in the Copa del Rey final with Cristiano Ronaldo's overtime header, winning the national derby for the first time since 2008 and regaining the Copa del Rey after an 18-year absence.
They still failed to beat Barcelona in the league, but Real Madrid finally made a breakthrough in the Champions League, beating Lyon in the quarter-finals to advance and eventually reach the semi-finals.
Although they lost to Barcelona in the semi-finals of the national derby, this is already 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 challenge for the title this year.
But now......
Real Madrid are on a high pitch in the league, but they have dropped the chain in the Champions League, which Florentino values most.
With four goals down, Pepe, the main central defender in the second leg, was suspended again, and it was almost impossible to turn the tables around.
And judging from the content of the game, it is even more miserable, just like Real Madrid slaughtering those small teams in the league.
So Florentino found two Real Madrid celebrities to talk about this game and the future of Real Madrid.
"Will our squad be weaker than theirs?" Florentino pointed to the TV screen with a grim face, "Cristiano Ronaldo, Kaka, Benzema, Alonso...... Which one is not better than their little-known little players? Why is it playing like this? β
Butragueno, the Spanish striker of the eighties and nineties, said with a wry smile: "We were under pressure from Milan and the pass success rate was too low. β
Florentino shook his head: "They oppress, aren't we also oppressing?" Our players' skills are still above theirs, so why can't we pass them? β
"The problem is still in the tactical selection and pinching of the team as a whole." Di Stefano also said, "Our team is used to playing defensive counter-attacks, and once we play against the opposition, we are a little bit out of control. β
Di Stefano is the meritorious striker of Real Madrid's five consecutive Champions League championships in the early years, known as the "Golden Arrow".
Florentino said: "Then what you mean is that we can't fight against each other. Or is Mourinho not good at attacking? β
Di Stefano said cautiously: "Perhaps...... Allegri will indeed be stronger than Mourinho in terms of attacking adjustment. As far as this game is concerned. β
Butragueno also nodded: "Indeed, Milan's attacking ability this season is really strong. Allegri's players are all good at running, attacking and defending, especially against our tactics and players. I always felt that Milan's tactics were a little bit ahead of their time, like they weren't supposed to be in our time. β
"yes, they're very advanced." Di StΓ©fano agreed with Putragno's statement, "Let's just say that for Kaka, the heart of our midfield, this game is like disappearing. Allegri's tactics were really effective. β
"Uh-huh......" Listening to the words of the two famous veterans, Florentino couldn't help but pace in the office.
Then, suddenly, he looked up and said: "If I bring in Allegri as the manager of Real Madrid, will it solve our attacking problems?" β
"Ah......h
"Now that the race for the La Liga title is in its final stages, it may be too inappropriate to change the manager." "And it's unlikely that Milan will be willing to let him go." β
"That's right. And......" Butraguno also said, "I've heard that Milan's tactics weren't all developed by Allegri, and their assistant coach played a big role. β
"I've heard of such things, too." Di Stefano also nodded, "Allegri even said he was a genius. β
"Coach Dragon? Talented? The Real Madrid president thought sideways, "Is it a war of words with Mourinho before the game?" What's his name? β
"Pan Yi."
"Oh...... But we can't let such a young man be the manager of Real Madrid, right? It's child's play. He hasn't even proven himself in the managerial position, has he? β
"We can try to contact him and have him come to us as an assistant coach." "We can take a closer look at him and see if he's really as capable as the legend has been." β
Di Stefano said: "And I heard that Mourinho is interested in him as well. I think it's the best of both worlds, that is, you don't need to fire the manager, and it may enrich the team's attacking tactics. β
"Okay...... Since you all say so. Florentino reluctantly sat back in his seat:
"I'll get people in touch with this so-called genius coach."