Chapter 412: Precarious

In the New Year's War in 2007, Real Madrid lost again. They lost 1:2 to Deportivo at the Riazor Stadium.

In the 41st minute, Ricardo dribbled the ball through the two and Kaka volleyed and scored a goal, but this still could not save the team from losing.

You must know that Real Madrid has not lost in this stadium for 15 years!

Beckham didn't even make it to the squad and was still sitting in the stands.

I heard that he still has a half-year contract with Real Madrid, and he is already actively contacting other teams. He has only played 5 times so far this season. As a top star, this is an embarrassing statistic.

Ricardo understood why he wanted to leave.

On the evening of January 11, the team played away against Real Betis, which was the first round of the 5th round of the Copa del Rey.

Capello's focus this season is on the Champions League and the league. The Spanish Cup is a game he is about to give up. Therefore, the lineup sent is mainly new players and teenagers. Ricardo and Kaka are not even included in the squad.

And Beckham also failed to enter the big list. He is not allowed to play in such a game where training is not the main thing. It can be seen that Capello is determined to give up on him.

In the away game, Real Madrid ended up 0:0 with their opponents, and several new aids performed well.

On January 13, the media broke the news that Beckham had signed with the American Major League team Los Angeles Galaxy. Then Beckham also personally admitted the news that he will transfer to the major leagues as a free agent after the end of this season to play in the American League.

At the press conference before the 18th round of the league, Capello announced that Beckham would no longer be used this season. "A player who has already signed with another team has no reason to represent Real Madrid, but he can still train with the team." Capello's words were very tough. After all, Real Madrid is full of talents now.

And there is no suitable position for Beckham in his formation.

Beckham is very popular in the locker room. Capello's decision made many people complain about him, but Capello still went his own way and once again excluded Beckham from the squad.

And several new aids have been selected for the big list.

On January 14, Real Madrid played against Zaragoza at home. Despite being at home, despite the opponents being underdogs, Real Madrid's tactics are still based on defensive counterattacks. But Zaragoza also played a defensive counterattack, which is embarrassing.

In the first 30 minutes, Real Madrid had only two shots and one shot on target. On the scene, it does not have an advantage at all. On the contrary, Zaragoza's counterattack was impressive, and the central defender partner composed of Cannavaro and Elguera was in a panic.

Many fans thought that this would be another defeat or a draw. Angry fans in the South Stand unfurled the slogan "Beckham stays, Capello get out", and white handkerchiefs flew all over the sky, symbolizing the collective defection of the Bernabeu fans.

However, when the game progressed to the 35th minute, Ricardo used a direct free kick 25 meters from the goal to help Real Madrid take the lead.

Capello jumped up from the coach's bench, made a few exaggerated celebrations, and then the fans who rushed to the south stand raised their middle fingers.

This scene was naturally faithfully recorded by the camera.

In the subsequent games, although Zaragoza fell behind, he never made an attack and seemed very satisfied with the score. Real Madrid did not get a decent chance again.

Capello sent new aids Higuain and Gago to the field to find the feeling. Although they didn't play for a long time, they performed well.

The score of 1:0 was maintained until the end. Although Real Madrid played very embarrassingly, they still ended their two-game losing streak. When Capello appeared at the post-match press conference, the reporters immediately became excited. What a good news material. Give your fans the middle finger. I'm afraid Capello is going to heaven.

"We won and that's it. That's the result."

"I don't know what the Real Madrid fans think. In my opinion, the real fans are the ones who stick to the team and don't start insulting the team's coach like them when the team loses only two games. .”

"I've coached a lot of teams and, frankly, I'm confused now. I'm going to reconsider my options."

After Capello expressed his intention to leave at the press conference, the media did not sympathize with him, but criticized him verbally and in writing.

"No matter what his reasons are, it is wrong to give the middle finger to the fans. The fans are the parents of the team."

"Capello has a problem with his mentality, he must understand that as a public figure who receives attention, his behavior is very inappropriate."

"Capello seems to have forgotten that Real Madrid fans are the most picky fans in the world. Don't blame the fans for booing him if he doesn't lead the team well. If he can't bear it, he shouldn't accept Real Madrid's contract."

The high-level immediately came out to stand for Capello. Mijatovic said in an interview: "Capello has done a great job, the team is much better than the same period last season. I hope he can continue to lead the team."

Lafayette also said: "Capello has all our trust, we will continue to fully support him, and hope that he can successfully complete his work and lead us to some honors at the end of the season."

Of course it's not easy. In the two games after the new year, Barcelona won one and drew one. At present, they have the same points as Real Madrid, but their goal difference is less than Real Madrid, and they still rank second.

However, they still have one game less. Once the make-up match is over, as long as they don't lose, they will be able to fight against Real Madrid in points.

On January 18, Real Madrid, who played with all substitutes and rookies, was tied 1:1 by Real Betis at home and was eliminated.

For Capello, this is a completely acceptable result, and now he can devote all his energy to the league and cup competitions.

In the ensuing 19th round of the league, Real Madrid challenged Mallorca away.

Instead of defending hard, Mallorca tried to beat Real Madrid with offense. This is Real Madrid's favorite routine now, and they have been able to counterattack to the extreme.

In the 41st minute, Ruud van Nistelrooy dribbled the ball straight into the penalty area in a counterattack, and then passed back in the penalty area. Ricardo followed up with a blast and scored to break the deadlock.

In the 77th minute, Reyes, who came off the bench, seized the opportunity to make another victory.

Real Madrid in the away game perfectly took all three points.

Such a victory, although the content of the game is too ugly, still does not satisfy the fans, but the mentality and morale of the players have almost recovered.

But soon, Barcelona drew 1:1 with Real Betis in the 15th round of the league match, so that Real Madrid fell to second in the standings for the first time this season, and the situation of winning the championship was in jeopardy.

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