"To be honest, I don't care about the Carranza Cup!"

On a platform with a view of the sea at the only five-star hotel in Cádiz, Yang Cheng and True, a reporter from As, sat on it, enjoying the midday sun, but on the beach in the distance, tourists were still sunbathing, laughing and laughing, this is one of the best beaches in Spain.

Cadiz is also a very famous tourist destination in Spain.

'I'm not trying to leave a trail for myself, I just feel that everything we've done during the warm-up season is to make the team stronger, so if I had to choose, I would have liked the team to have more problems.'

Villarreal and Real Betis are both well-known powerhouses in La Liga, the former is the yellow submarine created by Pellegrini, the latter although Joaquín has gone, but the strength can still occupy the middle of La Liga, and Cadiz's strength is not weak, it is a relegated team in La Liga last season, and it aims to return to La Liga this season.

Such a rival will be worth more than any previous warm-up match, and Real Madrid's semi-final opponent is Real Betis, and the winner will go to the final against the winner between Cadiz and Villarreal.

"What do you think of the team's preparation for the new season, and do you have a general impression of the main squad for the new season?" True asked with a smile, then handed over the recorder.

'I'm very happy with the team's preparation, unlike previous preparations, the club has accommodated the team's preparation in many ways. In particular, the Ministry of Commerce is very active in developing the American market, but during their time in the United States, in order to ensure the quality of the team's training, they did not ask for even one group activity. ”

"The performance of the players is also gradually improving, especially the physical fitness, everyone can see that the physical condition of the players is getting better and better, and the new players are also actively integrating into the team. I think that's a very good sign. ”

True smiled, "What about the main lineup you have in mind?" ”

"I don't have a main lineup!" Yang Cheng smiled and shook his head, "Whoever is in good shape, whoever is on!" ”

Of course, it is impossible for him to say to the outside world who he already wants to fight, but everyone can vaguely guess something.

"But we can see that you value Raul!"

"He's the captain of the team!" Yang Cheng nodded, "Raul just rested for a week after the World Cup. Coming to Valdebebas early for individual training, he has been steadily improving in the summer preparations, which cannot be denied, and his form is definitely getting better and better. ”

"You mean, will he play the main force?" "I'm sure all Real Madrid fans would love to hear that." Because they've been waiting for Raul's return! ”

Yang Cheng smiled. "Maybe, if he can help the team all the time, he will be the main player!"

"What about Villa? Many people say that his style is somewhat in conflict with Raul's. ”

"No, it's about how you mix them up, like against Real Salt Lake, they worked together really well."

True nodded, "This game is also the best game since Real Madrid's training camp, do you think this means that the team's run-in has entered a new stage?" Have the players adapted to your tactics? ”

"Nope!" Yang Cheng shook his head. "One thing we have to see is that Real Salt Lake is attack-oriented, they leave us a lot of gaps defensively, we just take advantage of it and play to our strengths in terms of technique and possession, but we have to see that in Europe. Other teams won't give us that much space. ”

"So when do you think the best Real Madrid will come?"

Yang Cheng shook his head and smiled, "There can never be the best Real Madrid, only a better Real Madrid!" ”

True laughed, although Yang Cheng was a little sloppy. But this answer is really good.

"There was a fan who suggested that he felt you were attacking at Real Madrid. Seems to be very focused on David? The synergy between Silva, Villa and Raul will make the difference between the attacking trident of the team in the new season? ”

"Why isn't it the Quartet?" Yang Cheng smiled and asked, "No one has a greater role than the other, in tactics, Raul, Silva, Villa and Beckham, Ramos, Alonso, Mascherano and others are all equally important, attack and defense are not dependent on one person, but on the whole!" "...,"You emphasize the whole, this should be the biggest difference between the Real Madrid you lead and the previous Real Madrid, does this mean that those superstars who have been involved in scandals with Real Madrid are difficult to come to Real Madrid?" ”

"It's hard to say, because I always feel that the star and the whole are not exclusive, the key is how to integrate the star into the whole, which is mutually beneficial!"

"Do you trust Casillas about him?" True asked, then added, "It's a question from a San Cassie fan who seems to care." ”

Yang Cheng laughed and nodded: "Of course, I trust Igor very much, but this doesn't mean that he is the absolute main force, in my eyes, Diego?" López also has the strength and potential to play the main force, who, look at the state! ”

After a pause, Yang Cheng said: "I don't want fans from the outside world to have an idea that whoever I like will be on it, I hope they understand one thing, everyone will have inertia, there will be times when they feel tired, they need to be motivated and motivated, so I will put pressure on them, so that every position in the team is full of competition and pressure." ”

"It's good for the team, it's good for the players!"

True nodded heavily, "Many people wonder why Real Madrid hasn't brought in superstars this season?" ”

Yang Cheng shook his head with a smile, of course he didn't say that I was a superstar, but asked rhetorically: "Aren't players like Cannavaro and Thuram superstars?" ”

"A superstar doesn't have to be a midfielder. The midfield can also produce superstars, and superstars can be produced in any position. ”

"But fans would love to see top superstars like Kaka, Thierry Henry, Patrick Vieira, Steven Gerrard, Ronaldo Jr. join the team!"

Yang Cheng nodded in understanding, "This is difficult, firstly, the opposing club will not release people easily, and secondly, we must put the greatest resources on the overall structure, bringing in superstars will cause us to not be fully introduced in other aspects, which will make our team full of holes." ”

"So you mean that you don't reject bringing in superstars?"

"Of course. Who hates star players? Yang Cheng laughed.

'The Castilla youngster has been given more opportunities since you took charge of the team, De La Red, Juan Mata and Granero have all done well, will you continue to trust them in the new season?'

"Of course!" Yang Cheng nodded, "They will be the future of the team, I know that many Real Madrid fans envy Barcelona, thinking that they have cultivated Messi, Xavi, Iniesta and others, but I don't think it's necessary." Because we have Raul, Guti and Casillas in the past, and we have Juan Mata, Granero, De La Red, Negredo and Soldado in the future, and I think the youngster Parejo in the Academy is also a standout rookie, Xavi? Garcia is just as good! ”

"You know a lot about Real Madrid's academy!"

Yang Cheng smiled and immediately continued, "You should believe that I am a fan of Real Madrid, right?" ”

Both of them laughed in unison.

"Two days ago, both William Hill and Ladbrokes offered the latest odds to win the title, with Barcelona taking the top spot at 1.45. Real Madrid is 3.00. A lot of Real Madrid fans can't believe it, because you've always been an expert on winning championships, what do you think about the odds? ”

Yang Cheng withdrew his smile and nodded solemnly, "I think it's fair!" ”

"Barcelona is a team that has been stable for many years, in fact, from the Van Gaal era to the Rijkaard period, Barcelona has not experienced the same restructuring as we have, it is a continuous process, and many players from the Van Gaal era are still there. So they're already a mature, stable team! ”

'But we've just gone through a regroup, most of the players in our squad haven't played in La Liga and it's going to take a long time to get used to, like Cannavaro, and I told him that the referees in Serie A and the referees in La Liga have different standards of enforcement. He asked me, how is it different, I will not answer! ”

Yang Cheng looked helpless, "Because of the referee's law enforcement standards, I can't tell him in words, and." The use of centre-backs in some movements is also something that the manager cannot give guidance, which requires them to practice and become familiar with it on the pitch. They will adapt and master on their own. ”

"So, if you ask me who the number one favorite to win La Liga this season is, I'll answer you the same, Barcelona!" "But I won't say that they will win the championship, because I and all the Real Madrid players are full of desire for the championship, we all want to win the league title, so we will do our best to compete for the league title, because they are just the favorites, we also have a chance!" ”

True couldn't stop nodding, Yang Cheng's answer was neither humble nor arrogant, which not only woke up the fans about the strength of Barcelona and the instability after the turbulent reorganization of Real Madrid, but also did not lose confidence and fighting spirit.

"Real Madrid fans want to stop Barcelona from winning three in a row!" Truët said.

Yang Cheng nodded, "This is also my expectation." ”

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True's interview occupied an entire page of the newspaper the next day, and as soon as it was launched on the market, it immediately caused a huge response among Real Madrid fans, who all had a positive attitude towards Yang Cheng's response and remarks, believing that the manager did tell the real situation of Real Madrid at present.

In the column of the newspaper As, True also reminded all Real Madrid fans not to be blindly optimistic because of a victory in a game, after all, Real Madrid is just a child who has just learned to walk, and cannot walk as quickly as an adult like Barcelona.

"But there is no doubt that Barcelona are in their prime, but we have a big future ahead of us!"

As if to reflect True's words, Real Madrid played Real Madrid in the 8th minute of the match against Real Betis in the semi-finals of the Carranza Cup two days later. It was Ramos' mistake on the right that led to Edu Mieni scoring the lead.

Whether the Spanish right-back is playing in the middle or playing on the wing, there is always the problem that the defense is too frizzy and difficult to reassure, such a player Yang Cheng really can't rest assured that he will be placed in the middle, because he is like a time bomb, so let him play on the side. Giving full play to the advantages of his assault ability, I didn't expect that there were still a lot of problems.

And Ramos is young and vigorous, after Real Betis scored, chased the referee and got a yellow card, if it wasn't for Raul to stop him, it is estimated that he might have been angry and got another yellow card.

"This kid is domineering and has leadership skills. But not mature enough! Benitez shook his head with a wry smile.

"Then let him mature a little!" Yang Cheng said ruthlessly.

Directly in the 23rd minute, Ramos was replaced with Salgado.

This kid was a little dumbfounded, this was just a warm-up game, but the head coach directly replaced him, and the game was only 23 minutes old, this is a naked expression of dissatisfaction with himself.

I saw him walk off the field in a huff and glared at Yang Cheng. Don't dump him. Walked straight into the players' tunnel.

"Don't you know how to be a little pretentious?" Yang Cheng shook his head and smiled bitterly, should he be said to be frank? Or is he too manicurous?

Benitez and Redondo laughed, Yang Cheng's preference for Ramos can be seen by anyone, but this kid should really teach a lesson, from Sevilla's debut to now, he has been too smooth, from playing in the professional league to joining Real Madrid to enter the Spanish national team and participate in the World Cup, his entire career has been too smooth so far.

This makes Ramos a little proud. It is definitely not conducive to the improvement of a 20-year-old player, because if you want to continue to improve, you should clearly see your shortcomings, if you just blindly feel that you are good, you are excellent, etc., then how to improve? How to improve?

"His fiery personality is to get through it, at least someone has to be able to stop him. Otherwise, in a few years, he will be like this, it will be difficult to become a big tool, but he will live up to his talent in vain! Yang Cheng said lightly.

Ramos' talent is unquestionable, whether it's physicality, speed, character. or his high fighting spirit on the court, which is worthy of praise. But if he doesn't get rid of the frizz and certain personality problems, he will never expect to be at the top.

Salgado has a lot of experience, and after coming on the field, Real Madrid's defense has been reinforced, and Yang Cheng has also made adjustments to allow the team to start playing some attacks after stabilizing the situation.

In the 43rd minute, Xavi? Alonso cut in front of the ball and crossed the ball diagonally to the left baseline. Silva inserted a cross over the top, hoisted the ball to the back of the penalty area, Beckham inserted from the right side, in the right rib of the penalty area, stopped the ball on the chest and volleyed, the goalkeeper flew to save the ball, Raul followed, and scored with a left-footed stab! It was Raul's first goal on home soil in preparation for the new season, and the excited Real Madrid captain rushed to the corner flagpole and cheered at the live camera, while his surrounding Real Madrid teammates also followed in celebration.

In the second half, the two sides changed sides and fought again, Yang Cheng replaced four people in one go, replaced Villa with Negredo, and replaced Thiago with Thiago? Silva replaced the twisted Cannavaro, then brought on Juan Mata for Silva and Guti for Alonso.

After a substitution, Real Madrid went through a period of confusion, but in the 60th minute, Real Betis' Assunção scored a stunning long-range shot from the edge of the penalty area, which was once again penetrated the Real Madrid goal, and Casillas was unable to guard against this sudden long-range shot.

But less than 3 minutes after conceding the goal, Beckham got rid of it on the right and crossed with his feet.

The England midfielder is getting better and better after negotiating a contract extension with the club, and this cross is very resolute and accurate, accurately finding Negredo in the penalty area, who jumped high like a dry onion, smashed the ball into the Real Betis goal, and scored his second goal in the warm-up game!

After equalizing again, Real Madrid took advantage of the victory to chase, Beckham knocked to the front of the penalty area after pulling the ball to the middle once, Raul retreated and ran back, pulled out the defender, Guti kicked a straight stopper, Negredo followed up with a volley, scored the third goal of the individual warm-up game, 3:2 over!

Yang Cheng then brought on Sergio Aguero in place of Raul, who and Juan Mata were blocked by a defender after a back-to-back break down the left, and David Beckham's corner set up Thuram's first goal for the French centre-back at Real Madrid.

4:2, Real Madrid won the first warm-up match on home soil and also entered the Carranza Cup final!

However, in the later game, Cadiz beat Villarreal 3:3 on penalties, the latter injured two main players in the game, and finally lost to the home team on penalties and missed the final.

This also made Yang Cheng feel sorry, because missing Villarreal, Real Madrid missed a very good warm-up opportunity.

Two days later, Real Madrid defeated Cadiz 1-0 to win the first warm-up trophy of the new season, and it was also the Carranza Cup after a 25-year absence.

After the Carranza Cup, the team returned to Madrid for the last warm-up match of the season at the Bernabeu Stadium, the Bernabeu Cup, this time against Anderlecht, who had recently won three consecutive matches in the Belgian league.

Real Madrid performed well in the first half, leading 2-0 thanks to Villa's brace, David Beckham and Xavi? Alonso provided an assist each, but in the second half, both sides made a large number of substitutions, and Yang Cheng replaced 10 players in one go, except for Cannavaro, all the others were replaced.

Although there were a large number of substitutions, it can be seen that Real Madrid's overall formation was not too chaotic, but the attack was met by Anderlecht's containment, and in the 75th minute, Anderlecht scored 1 goal.

In the end, Real Madrid defeated Anderlecht 2-1 at home to win the Bernabeu Cup.

However, Real Madrid's two warm-up cup victories could not overshadow Barcelona's glory, and they beat Espanyol 4-0 on aggregate over two legs, beating the latter to win the Spanish Super Cup and win their first official cup title at the start of the new season.

The front page of the World Sports Newspaper on the second day ran a big headline, "Barcelona vs Real Madrid, 1:0!" ”

The report spoke highly of Barcelona's performance in these two legs, believing that as long as this form continues, Barcelona will be the champion of La Liga in the new season.

Marca and Ace collectively counterattacked, believing that premature out-of-form would definitely make Barcelona lose the championship in the end!

And this quarrel soon spread to the whole of Spain, and even continued to the draw for the Champions League group stage! (To be continued.) )