Nine Hundred and Sixty-Seven We Have Qualified!

"What's the score over Germany?"

When the game at the Dragon Stadium ended, Real Madrid players ran out of the stadium one after another, asking about the result of another game with concern.

Real Madrid has won Porto, but the key depends on another game.

Carlos Vargas checked the real-time score for the first time, but found that the game was not over yet. Manchester City is currently behind zero to one, which also disappointed the Real Madrid players.

The game is about to end, and at this time they are still behind.

The call went directly to Germany, and Real Madrid had arranged for scouts to watch the game on the spot.

As a result, the conclusion reached was that the game was about to end, and Manchester City was still working hard, but it was estimated that the odds were bad.

Everyone was disappointed, and many people sighed.

In fact, it is not surprising to think about it. Dortmund and Manchester City are both very strong, and it is normal for whoever wins or loses.

Gao Shen stood on the periphery, silently watching the scene.

Real Madrid have really tried their best.

Being drawn into the same group as Borussia Dortmund, Manchester City and Porto, the pressure will not be small for anyone.

You know, Dortmund is going to reach the Champions League final this season, and Manchester City is the overlord of the Champions League for two consecutive times. Needless to say, Porto is equally good.

In such a group of death, Real Madrid has just undergone reorganization. How easy is it to advance?

But just when Gao Shen was about to say a few words to comfort the players, he heard an exclamation from the speakerphone.

The Real Madrid players, who were still close together, were immediately attracted away by the noise.

"What's going on?" Ramos shouted first.

"City's counterattack, Gareth Bale is too fast!"

"Another one passed, pass!"

"Later, Suarez, volley!"

"The ball went in!!!"

"Man City! Manchester City scored a goal!!!"

Everyone in Real Madrid at the Dragon Stadium in Portugal was stunned.

Then came a surge of ecstasy.

Everyone showed a look of disbelief, and then saw that Ramos and others had rushed into the stadium excitedly, running all the way to celebrate, venting their inner excitement and excitement.

"One to one! Manchester City tied the score!"

"Dortmund is on the same score as us now, but we overwhelmed Dortmund by relying on the results of the match!"

"We're out!"

Not only the players were celebrating excitedly, Gao Shen also clenched his fists, really feeling the urge to cry.

It's really not easy!

It's not easy!

Before Gao Shen could react, Zidane, Carlo, Hierro and others had already surrounded him and surrounded him.

"Great! Advancement!"

"It's too thrilling!"

"It's like a dream!"

Everyone used an exclamation tone when they spoke.

Gao Shen even saw that Carlo's eyes were slightly red, and the Real Madrid players were already almost crazy.

The Porto fans at the scene also received the news, but they felt even more uncomfortable.

Labor and management can't even play the Europa League now, but you are celebrating the Champions League group stage under our noses?

Excessive!

As a result, there were overwhelming boos at the Dragon Stadium.

Porto fans can't wait to spray Real Madrid players to death one by one.

The staff at the scene also rushed out to maintain order and urged Real Madrid to leave the field quickly.

If this continues, maybe the fans in the stands will rush down to fight.

After finally returning to the dressing room, the players celebrated again.

...

When Gao Shen returned to the locker room, he found that the place was already a mess, and he shook his head.

Seeing that the players were going to clean up by themselves, Gao Shen hurriedly persuaded him, "It's okay, let the team hand over later, make up some money, and let them clean up."

When Gao Shen said this, the players immediately smiled cheerfully, and they really didn't clean up.

These bastards are all pretenders!

"Let me say a few words."

As soon as Gao Shen finished speaking, the players immediately returned to their seats and sat down, watching their head coach.

"First of all, I am here, on behalf of myself, on behalf of the coaching staff, congratulations, we have qualified!"

The players suddenly cheered again.

Finally, Gao Shen stretched out his hand to signal them to be quiet.

"I know everyone's mood at this moment. It is really not easy for us to qualify this time. We have met the strongest opponent in Europe. As I said, Manchester City and Dortmund are both teams with the strength of the Champions League final."

"We encountered many, many difficulties, very, very big challenges, but we qualified. We faced Dortmund and Manchester City, and we showed enough strength."

"But it's not enough!"

Gao Shen looked directly at the players in front of him and became very serious.

"Honestly, this is the most humiliating season I've ever coached."

"Anyone who is familiar with and understands me knows that I never like to put my destiny in the hands of others. I like to win, I like to take the initiative, and I like to kill all opponents."

"But this time, we got through thanks to City, thanks to Suarez for that goal, thanks to Gareth Bale for the assist, thanks to David Luiz for the long ball, thanks to Rakitic for the goal. That time the defense was tackled..."

"Do you like this?"

The profound rhetorical question silenced the locker room.

Yes, after experiencing the ecstasy of qualifying, everyone had to reflect on everything since the Champions League group stage.

Real Madrid tried their best, but it was really not good enough.

Professional football and competitive sports can't be done with just one sentence!

You sit in this position, you stand at this height, you have to take all the responsibilities!

Just like Ronaldo, you should be scolded if you don't score!

what's wrong?

Otherwise, why are you getting such a high salary?

It's like Gao Shen, if Real Madrid can't qualify, he should be scolded, or even dismissed.

What is there to explain?

No one can be special!

"As a player of Real Madrid, I have nothing to be proud of when I played like this in the group stage. On the contrary, I feel extremely humiliated. As the head coach, I cannot absolve myself of the blame, but I also hope that everyone will think about it. As a player, Are you guys doing a good enough job? Do you deserve the jersey you're wearing?"

After a pause, Gao Shen said again: "I don't want to blame you, on the contrary, I am satisfied with your performance, but what I want to tell you is that the qualifying has passed."

"Everything has passed, what we should look forward to now is after qualifying."

"We must learn from the experience and lessons of the group stage. We must clearly see the weaknesses and shortcomings of ourselves and the team. We should think carefully about how to play in the knockout stage?"

In fact, the whole world knows that if Marcelo hadn't been injured, if Arbeloa hadn't been injured, Real Madrid would never have suffered such a fiasco in the two rounds against Manchester City.

Only one point was scored in the two rounds. This is the key to Real Madrid falling to second place in the group and almost failing to get out of the line.

There are even many media and professionals, including L'Equipe, who have previously written and analyzed that Gao Shen's adjustment is very timely, especially reshaping the offensive line on the right, which is the key to Real Madrid's ability to defeat Dortmund.

But so what?

Neither Gao Shen nor Real Madrid can be satisfied with this.

But to see the farther future.

"As I said before, no matter whether it is to play in the Champions League or the Europa League, I have only one goal, and that is to win the championship. This is not only for me, but also for Real Madrid."

"Now, we can continue to compete in the Champions League. This is the result of our joint efforts, but I also hope that you can think about how we will play well in the second half of the season and how we will charge on the road to winning the championship."

"The performance in the group stage was completely inadequate, and in the knockout round, we will definitely have a chance to meet Manchester City again. At that time, do we have enough strength to beat this team?"

"I won four Champions League titles!"

Gao Shen gestured four fingers towards the players. He was the one who won the most Champions League titles among all the players present.

"What I want to tell you is that on the road to the Champions League, never take chances, because those who have a little bit of luck will not be able to go on."

"Finally, I want to say..."

Gao Shen looked around at the Real Madrid players in front of him and grinned, "Congratulations, Real Madrid fighters, your hard work has paid off, and I sincerely hope that everyone can demand themselves with higher standards."

"Because from now on, we will fight for the Champions League knockout! Even, for the Champions League champion!"

Gao Shen's words made the players of Real Madrid become excited.

Who said no?

It has been a long time since Real Madrid broke through the Champions League group stage. Now that they have come out, everyone is holding back their energy and trying to make a big difference in the Champions League.

If they still demand themselves by the standards of the past, how can they compete in the Champions League knockout round?

...

When Gao Shen walked out of the locker room, he was also relieved.

This qualifying is really dangerous!

He also really didn't want to have a next time.

However, Real Madrid's players did try their best. If there were no injuries to Marcelo and Arbeloa, the team would have played more smoothly, but there are no ifs in this world.

What he needs to consider now is the winter break.

How to make good use of the winter break to adjust and improve the team is Gao Shen's top priority.

Thinking of this, Gao Shen walked to the press conference venue.

On the way, I took out my mobile phone and found that there were a lot of messages and text messages.

After clicking on it, it was a player from Manchester City who was looking for him to pay him back and ask him to treat him to dinner.

This made Gao Shen couldn't help laughing.

Okay, no problem, I'll treat you to dinner later!

Gao Shen didn't reply, but made a secret decision in his heart.

If I have the opportunity, I really want to thank the players of Manchester City. If it weren't for them, Real Madrid would not be able to qualify.

Just now I heard a colleague in Germany describe the scene at that time. To be honest, Gao Shen was really moved.

Professional football is very cruel and realistic. It's normal for people to go out of their way, to be emperors and courtiers.

Everyone calls this professionalism!

But like Manchester City, it is not professional enough, but it is really full of warmth.

At least Gao Shen was really moved.

This proves that the time and energy he spent on this group of players in Manchester City in the past three years were not in vain.

As the head coach, Gao Shen is very proud!