Star Card System

Twenty minutes ago.

Zidane was looking through the information about Manchester United players and playing styles when he heard a knock on the door.

"Just come in, the door is not locked."

This is Zidane's habit. As long as he is not asleep, he will not lock the door, so that the coaching staff and players can come to chat with him.

But he did not expect that the person who came in was beyond his expectations.

"Jose? Is that you?"

"Zidane, I came to see you."

"Oh, I didn't expect it, please come in."

"I'd better wait, you can clean up the information on the table first, so that I don't see anything I shouldn't see."

"Haha, you guy."

Although they are opponents on the court, the two have always had a good personal relationship.

Especially in the 2012-2013 season, the two worked together in Real Madrid.

At that time, Mourinho was the head coach of the first team and Zidane was the head coach of the U17. The two had many discussions on technical and tactical aspects.

Zidane is a superstar, and his understanding of football has also benefited Mourinho.

Mourinho's coaching experience has given a lot of help to the fledgling Zidane.

The two have a deep personal relationship.

Even when Mourinho left Real Madrid, he strongly recommended Zidane, saying that he would be the future of Real Madrid.

Sure enough, in the next season, Zidane became the assistant coach of Real Madrid's first team.

After several seasons of training, he finally achieved success and led Real Madrid to win the Champions League last season.

Now, he is striving to defend the Champions League title again.

The two sat in the room, chatting casually.

"Zidan, if your team can win the Champions League, it would be a miracle. No team has been able to do it since the Champions League was reformed."

"Jose, if your team can win the Champions League, you will become the N-time champion, and this N is definitely greater than the '3' in 1999."

"Haha, that is to say, no matter who wins the championship, it's good."

"Yes, it's good."

"Speaking of which, I suddenly remembered something. At the beginning of this season, we played several friendly matches in North America."

"Yes, we played against each other at that time."

"We met several opponents, Manchester City, Barcelona and Real Madrid. The interesting thing is that all three of your teams are Manchester United's opponents in the Champions League knockout stage."

"Really, it's quite a coincidence. By the way, who do you think is more likely to enter the final?"

"Haha, this question is meaningless."

"Well, I wish us all good luck."

Mourinho did not stay for too long and left Zidane's room.

Friendship is one aspect, and understanding the state of Real Madrid from Zidane's words and deeds is another aspect.

However, Zidane kept his mouth shut and did not reveal anything.

Among the young coaches, Mourinho is very optimistic about Zidane.

Smart, steady, and has experience as a former football king.

As long as he can handle the relationship with the club and management well, the future is definitely limitless.

But the last point is difficult.

After all, not everyone has Ancelotti's emotional intelligence, and even Zidane finds it difficult to find a balance between personal ideals and club intervention.

He heard rumors that Zidane is likely to leave Real Madrid after the season.

He has some disagreements with the club's transfer strategy and personnel requirements.

In any case, his experience in Real Madrid was very successful.

So at the time of parting, he was more looking forward to winning the Champions League than anyone else and leaving with the aura of defending the title.

Turning around is a legend.

Walking downstairs, I saw Ronaldo and chatted for a few words, but there was no deep talk.

Although the two had a common experience in Real Madrid, their relationship was average.

Especially in the last stage of his departure from Real Madrid, he had a very unpleasant quarrel with some players in the team, such as Casillas.

But Ronaldo, his fellow Portuguese, did not stand by his side.

Even though they have a common agent, Mendes, there is still some distance between the two.

Looking up at the sky, Mourinho shook his head.

This season, it is the third time to play against Real Madrid.

In the pre-season warm-up match, Manchester United and Real Madrid tied 1-1 in North America.

In the European Super Cup at the beginning of the season, Manchester United played against Real Madrid for the second time, and the red Europa League champion narrowly defeated the white Champions League champion 2-1.

Two days later, they are about to play for the third time.

Even though they are about to play, Mourinho has not finalized the tactical play.

Because Real Madrid is too strong.

So strong that there is no weakness or loophole.

On April 25, after the last pre-match training, Manchester United players came to the tactical training room again to watch the Real Madrid game video.

Perrin also explained the characteristics of Real Madrid players to the players again, and Mourinho supplemented on the side.

Now Manchester United players have a good understanding of this opponent.

Even so, everyone still listened to Mourinho's explanation carefully.

You have to know that this team is a team that Mourinho has led and won the championship.

He knows everyone's strengths and weaknesses.

But today, Mourinho was very serious.

Before the game, Mourinho signaled Perrin to turn off the big screen for the last analysis of Real Madrid's two recent games.

At this time, the players also stopped discussing and looked at their coach.

"Boys, I must remind you again what a powerful enemy tomorrow's opponent is.

"In today's European football, there is a saying that Real Madrid is the best, but I think the current Real Madrid is a special one.

"Both Bayern and Barcelona are in poor form this season for some reasons.

"In fact, Real Madrid has also had some ups and downs, but in my heart, Real Madrid is definitely an explosive team.

"Especially in the cup stage, they are the strongest in international football today, no one else.

" "We don't even have any technical advantages over them.

"This Real Madrid team doesn't even have any shortcomings, which is the most terrifying thing.

"And they have many top players who are first-class in their respective positions.

"They may burst into super form at any time.

"C Ronaldo is one of the three best players in international football today. With him on the field, Real Madrid can almost be said to have opened with a 1-0 advantage;

"Modric, Toni Kroos, Casemiro, they are definitely the most stable midfield combination in Europe this season, with good offense and defense;

"Marcelo, Ramos, Varane, Carvajal's defensive combination is experienced and good at offense and defense.

"And their goalkeeper Navas is also in great form this season.

"Such a team is really too strong.

"I rarely praise my opponents before the game, but today is an exception.

"It can even be said that Real Madrid is the strongest opponent we have encountered this season, no one else.

"So in the next two games, we will definitely encounter great trouble.

"If you want to win, there is only one way to go -

"Don't make mistakes yourself, and then wait for the opportunity to seize the opponent's mistakes!

"Only in this way can we continue to move forward and create miracles!" (End of this chapter)