Chapter 166 Fallen to Sri Lanka

When Benzema and the Lazio players were celebrating a goal. Real Madrid's players looked ashamed.

Before the first half was over, Real Madrid was already two goals behind.

This game will get harder and harder. What they are thinking now is not whether they can win the game, but whether they can equalize the score...

At half-time, Schuster was in the locker room trying to boost the confidence and morale of the players.

"You should throw everything away now and don't think about qualifying. Now, you are fighting for your own honor, for the glory of Real Madrid!"

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After the start of the second half, Real Madrid cheered up.

But no matter how excited they are, at this time, the initiative of the game is no longer on them.

Being two goals ahead makes Lazio's game easy to play, they can keep the football at their feet and do whatever they want.

And what about Real Madrid? Can only follow the rhythm of Lazio. It's like being led by the nose by Lazio.

Real Madrid is out of their minds.

In the second half they were scored by Raul.

But soon Lazio relied on Benzema's brace to regain a two-goal lead.

"Benzema killed the game!" the announcer announced loudly. "Five minutes after Raul's goal, Benzema scored again! This is his second goal of the game! This goal made Real Madrid lose their fighting spirit! Because they found that they didn't care about themselves. No matter how hard you try, you will never escape death!"

Benzema's goal really hit the morale of the Real Madrid players.

Although Real Madrid also counterattacked in the subsequent games, they had no rules, and it was more of a professional player's instinct.

Actually they don't know what to do.

Schuster stood on the sidelines, a little helpless.

He has no better way.

He's thought of everything he should think of.

From tactical to psychological.

None of the results work...

He stands on the sidelines. Biting his lip tightly, he looked at the field. A thoughtful expression.

But in fact, he has nothing to do.

All he could do next was resign himself to fate.

See how it turned out at the Rizzopoli Stadium, home of Olympiacos.

He turned around and walked back to the coach's bench, and asked the assistant coach beside him, "What's the situation over there?"

"No news yet." The assistant coach shook his head.

Schuster shook his head.

He came to Real Madrid with great ambition and wanted to make his mark here.

If he can't even qualify for the Champions League group stage, I'm afraid his ambitions will die prematurely.

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At the 70th minute, a happy news finally came from the Rizzopoli Stadium!

Werder Bremen scored!

They tied the score!

As long as the game ends in a draw, even if Real Madrid loses to Lazio in this game, they can still advance!

Hear the cheers from the stands. Schuster finally regained his spirits.

There he clenched his fist and waved it alone.

The players also showed some spirit.

When Chang Sheng saw this scene on the sidelines, he shook his head, and then said to his assistant coach Rudy Gonzalez: "Real Madrid has already started cheering for such a result...It's really sad."

Rudy Gonzalez smiled.

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The final result was that Lazio defeated Real Madrid 3:1 in the away game. Just like what Chang Sheng said at the airport before the game, if someone wants to let Chang Sheng release the water, then they are destined to be disappointed.

But for Real Madrid. Losing this game isn't the end of the world either. Because in another ball, Werder Bremen in the away game drew tenaciously with Olympiacos, the score was 2:2. These four goals made the Real Madrid fans feel ups and downs, like a roller coaster.

When Werder Bremen finally equalized again in the 87th minute, the cheers from the Bernabéu stadium made people think that they had defeated the ever-victorious Lazio.

But actually.

Florentino, the club's full chairman who has left, still cares about Real Madrid. He also watched this Champions League match.

When he saw this scene in the box, he couldn't help shaking his head.

Thinking back to my Galaxy Battleship, no matter how much it was criticized, at least we didn’t have to be so cautious and frightened in the Champions League group stage!

This is a team whose jerseys are all painted with glory. He has the pedigree of the Champions League. When did it become so difficult to play in the Champions League group stage?

He was distressed. The best team of the century built by themselves has been reduced to one another. They have lost the glory of Real Madrid. In the past, when people mentioned the name of Real Madrid, they all said it in a respectful tone.

What now?

Turned into a big joke!

When he left Real Madrid. Said that he should never come back.

It's just that looking at it like this, I'm afraid I'm going to break my promise soon...

Someday. he will be back.

Bringing hope of Real Madrid's rebirth.

But... not now.

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Because Werder Bremen drew with Olympiacos. They are level with Real Madrid on seven points. In the end, relying on the advantage of away goals when the two sides played against each other, they overwhelmed Werder Bremen and won the right to qualify as the second in the group.

As for Lazio, they are the first in the group, is there anything else to say?

As soon as Chang Sheng and the team returned to Rome, they received a call from Falcao's agent.

"Congratulations to Lazio for qualifying first in the group, sir. I think we can now talk about Falcao's new contract?"

"Thank you. Yes, we can start talking now," Chang Sheng said on the phone. "Let's make an appointment for a time and place... Let me see, after training this afternoon, if I'm free, come to my office, Mr. Mocio."

"Okay. Okay, no problem!"

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That afternoon, Chang Sheng saw Falcao's agent, Claudio Mocio, in his office.

Mocio has since been straight to the point that his players want a new contract that matches his performances.

"My player likes to stay in Lazio, he would like to stay in the team under the same conditions."

Chang Sheng asked him, "Whose conditions are the same?"

"And those potential buyers." Massimo placed a newspaper in front of Chang Sheng.

It was Gazzetta dello Sport, the media Chang Sheng hated the most.

But I have to say that "Gazzetta dello Sport" is indeed the most reliable, professional and authoritative sports media in Italy. A newspaper like "Gazzetta dello Sport" is like a tabloid in front of "Gazzetta dello Sport". This is why the Chinese media especially likes to quote reports from Gazzetta dello Sport. Because of professional authority.

In the "Gazzetta dello Sport" that Mosio gave him, there is such an article that analyzes in detail the teams that Falcao may go to, from Italian domestic teams to other European giants. Divided all over.

Just a rough scan, all kinds of data. All kinds of internal information, all kinds of rumors... just looking at it, I feel very professional.

The report mentioned that Real Madrid, Barcelona, ​​Milan, Manchester United, Bayern Munich and many other teams are interested in Falcao.

And it focuses on the annual salary that these clubs may offer Falcao.

It is indeed "highlighted".

Because this paragraph of content was highlighted in bold by the newspaper editor.

The figure mentioned above is "five million euros".

"These clubs should be able to offer Falcao an annual salary of no less than five million euros-I'm not exaggerating. Judging from Falcao's performance in Lazio for more than one season, he is worth the price! With him Compared with the current annual salary of 500,000 yuan, it has doubled by a full ten times!"

Finally, the reporter's signature on this article is "Brenau Pacheco".

Chang Sheng read the article calmly, even reading the reporter's signature.

Then he looked up and said to Mocio: "I'm sorry. It is impossible for the Lazio club to give Falcao an annual salary of five million euros. The highest salary standard of our club is two million euros. In this team, from players to None of the coaches can exceed this standard."

Moxio nodded: "I know, I know... But isn't the standard meant to be improved? We can always set a standard. Then it will remain unchanged, right? I believe that with Falcao's strength, getting this salary should not be a problem Bar?"

Chang Sheng leaned his body on the back of the chair and looked up at Moxio standing behind his desk.

"I don't know if other clubs are willing to pay five million for him, but let me tell the truth. Mr. Moxio..." At this point, Chang Sheng still leaned back in his chair. He spoke at full speed. "It is absolutely impossible for our Lazio club to offer Falcao an annual salary of 5 million euros, and what you are asking for is after tax. We can offer Falcao a maximum salary of 2 million euros, if you think it is okay Accept it, we'll sign right away. If you don't think you can... before this summer, you have time to find a good enough home for your players."

Moxio looked at Chang Sheng blankly, he didn't expect that he would get such a result.

"Of course, don't get me wrong, Mr. Mocio. I have nothing against you or your players. We're just telling the truth. Lazio can't offer five million euros a year. Although he is very good. But we are now I still owe a lot of debts. Before the debts are paid off, we will not consider raising the salary standard. If you can’t accept it, we will get together and leave. I thank Falcao for everything he has contributed to the team. I also hope that he You can find a suitable new club for him. But I have a request." Chang Sheng raised his index finger, "I hope to receive an offer that can fully reflect Falcao's status. I think an offer worth an annual salary of five million euros The player transfer fee should not be cheap, right? You should think so too, right? From this point of view, we have common interests to pursue." (To be continued)