Chapter 125 If Anyone Dares to Force Me to Take Sides, I Will Flip the Table

In the first match of the new La Liga season, Real Madrid defeated Valencia 2-0 at the Bernabeu.

This result was expected by the media before the game, but the course of the game was beyond the expectations of the media and fans.

There are many things worth talking about, whether it is the performance of Real Madrid's rotation players, Mourinho's tactical arrangements, or the progress of new aid Matuidi's integration into Real Madrid.

Originally, the major Spanish sports newspapers were ready to stir up the topic after the game, and let the so-called experts analyze the probability of Real Madrid defending the title this season.

But after Barcelona's opening game, the direction of public opinion changed instantly.

After Barcelona's 5-0 victory over Real Sociedad came out, pro-Barcelona newspapers said that Barcelona would regain the La Liga championship this season and avenge the previous shame.

This is a bit exaggerated, after all, Real Madrid and Barcelona will soon play the Spanish Super Cup, and this time it is the Spanish Super Cup in the middle of the season.

If Barcelona loses the game, what a scene.

I don't know which senior executives in Barcelona or Guardiola expressed their dissatisfaction. The pro-Barcelona media that were still blowing the whistle the day before stopped the next day.

The two giants of the Spanish Super League are also making intensive preparations for the Spanish Super Cup.

This year's Spanish Super Cup Barcelona will play at home first, so the offensive pressure on Real Madrid will be greater, and they must strive to score more away goals in the first round.

The main players of Real Madrid, who have almost rested, are still very confident about this.

Last year's overall advantage over Barcelona made them optimistic about the result of the first round of the Spanish Super Cup.

Mourinho no longer forced every Real Madrid first-team player to maintain the desire to challenge Barcelona and the hostile attitude.

It was really different in the previous seasons. Barcelona was too strong at that time, and Real Madrid did not have any outstanding records and honors to compete with Barcelona in those years.

So at that time, Mourinho could only let his players stay angry at all times to stimulate their potential and desire to fight against Barcelona.

However, after the Grand Slam of honors last season and a brief conflict with Casillas during the season.

Mourinho gave up this way of inspiring players' fighting spirit.

He had necessary reasons to do this before. Subjectively speaking, he did not like Barcelona, ​​but this did not mean that he was stupid.

Mourinho in front of the camera is different from Mourinho in private.

When there is no need to take risks and continue to disagree with the team captain, he will also give way appropriately.

The normal motivational methods and language communication before the game made Casillas feel respected.

But Li Ang looked at Mourinho, who seemed to have no grudges with Casillas and hugged and encouraged him cordially, but he always felt something was wrong in his heart.

Yes, Mourinho was indeed very cordial and easy-going to the players in private, as long as he was outside of training time.

But Li Ang just felt something was wrong.

He couldn't tell what was wrong, it was more like an intuition.

And he finally chose not to get involved in this struggle that might not happen, or might have been undercurrents under the calm.

Because he suddenly remembered the public intimacy that the old man had shown to him before.

Florentino is an excellent chairman, a staunch Madridist, but he is also a shrewd businessman.

A shrewd big businessman would do something that seems unnecessary and has too many personal subjective emotions in front of the camera?

No, maybe other chairmen would do this, but Florentino's every move in front of the camera has its intention.

Li Ang would not make some too dark speculations about his own chairman, but he didn't want to bring trouble to himself, so he has always been cautious about this matter.

He remembered some rumors that seemed exaggerated, but they made sense when he thought about it.

Well, before these messy speculations messed up his mind, Li Ang made a straightforward decision.

Focus on the court!

Now he just wants to continue to play well.

Last season, he had to worry enough about stabilizing the relationship between Casillas and Mourinho.

If it happens again this season, he doesn't think he can reconcile the relationship between the two sides.

So he might as well not care about anything and play the game well first.

Li Ang thought so. Before the game with Barcelona, ​​he threw away unnecessary distractions and put more energy into training.

But, many things can't be avoided directly if he doesn't want to participate.

His youth training status, the way he gained a foothold in the Real Madrid team, and his growing popularity among Real Madrid fans.

These conditions combined together destined him to be unable to stay out of it.

At least, some people don't want him to stay out of it.

On the afternoon of August 22, Real Madrid CEO Sanchez asked Li Ang to have a cup of coffee after training.

The location was in the training base, in his office.

This was the first time that Li Ang received an invitation from the team manager since the last contract renewal negotiation.

At first, he didn't think much or speculate too much, thinking that Sanchez wanted to talk to him about the contract term again.

But after a meaningless greeting and encouragement, Sanchez asked him what he thought of the "internationalization" policy of the club's top management.

When Li Ang heard this topic, he subconsciously raised his eyebrows and looked at Sanchez.

The other party still had a smiling look, and didn't seem to think it would be abrupt to talk to Li Ang about this sensitive topic.

Or, the real god behind him wanted Li Ang's affirmative attitude at this moment.

After taking a deep breath, Li Ang didn't beat around the bush with Sanchez anymore. He stroked the wall of the coffee cup and asked directly.

"If you insist on asking me to choose a team, can't you wait until next season, Mr. Chairman? We have great hope of winning another heavyweight championship trophy this season."

"Hehe, you may have misunderstood, Li Ang, just talk about your views on this policy."

"I don't think it's necessary to beat around the bush, Mr. Manager, I don't want to know what verbal agreement the chairman has reached with the coach or other players on the team, I just want to play well, if you insist on asking me to choose a team, let's talk about it next season, okay?"

The smile on Sanchez's face gradually faded, and he didn't say anything more. After changing the subject, he asked Li Ang to go back and practice.

When leaving Sanchez's office, Li Ang's face also sank.

This TM is really what you fear.

But he doesn't care, if the upper level fights and has to waste this season to clean up the team.

Whoever dares to force him to choose a team, he will directly overturn the table!

At least, he will overturn his own table!

The normal plot progresses. The Real Madrid brothers who know about this should all understand that this is the follow-up team building policy of the old man. No one can escape it. The protagonist's position is destined, and he will definitely be found.

However, we will only mention it briefly. There is a power struggle, but the main plot is definitely the game.

There are two more chapters today.