The competition in La Liga entered a white-hot stage.
Real Madrid lost the El Clásico before the change of manager, allowing Barcelona to complete the reversal.
After Bosque took over, he won all three league games and Real Madrid returned to the top of the table.
Marca sang praises for Bosque after the game.
"Real Madrid's man leads Real Madrid forward!"
The article commented on the effectiveness of Bosque's work after he took over and pointed out Bosque's way of success: he was good at balancing the relationship within the locker room!
Although Real Madrid could not be said to have a gathering of superstars, no one was a nobody. These star players could not be said to have an unruly temperament, but at least they were unyielding. Just like Capello's iron fist policy in the past, it was easy to stimulate the star players' rebellious mentality. When there was a fluctuation in the results, it was easy to erupt into turmoil.
Bosque now made most star players feel comfortable. The team could naturally twist into a rope and erupt with team chemistry.
AS, on the other hand, applauded Bosc for taking down Emerson.
The article believed that Emerson did not conform to Real Madrid's football philosophy. He was only a product of Capello's request. After Real Madrid returned to the right track, Emerson's departure from the starting lineup seemed to be expected.
The new midfield combination of Guti and Qin Xiong was highly anticipated. In the battle against Osasuna, the two players performed well and showed tacit understanding on the field. Real Madrid's offense was very smooth, which was the best effect.
Guti, who performed well in the game and scored, made a bold statement after the game: Real Madrid will definitely win the league title!
In the 30th round of La Liga, Real Madrid was the guest to challenge Santander.
Bosque used the starting lineup of the last game. People expected Real Madrid to crush Santander, who was ranked in the middle of the league.
In the end, the progress of the game surprised everyone.
After 30 minutes in the first half, Real Madrid was behind by two goals!
Real Madrid's offensive philosophy was doused with cold water in this game. Helguera's signs of aging were already evident. After persisting for most of the season, it was natural for him to show signs of fatigue, which would affect his competitive performance.
He gave the opponent a penalty kick. Ramos also gave Santander a chance to shoot a quick free kick and penetrate Casillas' fingers because of his handball during the defense.
The camera focused on Bosque, who was still sitting in the coach's seat with a natural expression, as if he was indifferent.
Perhaps no one was more familiar with this rhythm than him.
It was not uncommon for Real Madrid's defense to be a fatal factor, but the key was, what should the team do at this time?
If it were Capello, he would definitely strengthen the defense, but Bosque did not do so. He knew that it was not efficient to blindly strengthen the defense. With the current Real Madrid lineup structure, only offense to win was the only way out.
The manager's calmness would keep the Real Madrid players from falling into panic on the field.
Before the end of the first half, Qin Xiong, Guti, and Beckham played an exquisite triangular pass in the front field. Qin Xiong cut straight into the right flank of the penalty area, Guti plugged in from behind, Qin Xiong did not stop the ball in the penalty area, and directly swept the ball to the far point of the goal. Raúl pushed the ball into the goal from behind.
Real Madrid pulled a goal back before the end of the half.
Real Madrid played more confidently in the second half. Bosque did not criticize the team's defense, because there was nothing to criticize. The team's defensive strength was like this. If criticism could improve the strength, then Real Madrid would not be where they were today. Had they not been criticized enough?
At the beginning of the second half, Beckham passed from the right, and van Nistelrooy's sweep in front of the goal diagonally was blocked by the Santander goalkeeper. The football that rolled out of the penalty area was kicked towards the goal by Qin Xiong. As a result, the center back blocked the ball on the goal line. Raúl, who followed up from behind, pretended to shoot and gently passed the ball. Carlos, who cut inside, followed up with a shot and blasted the ball into the Santander goal.
Real Madrid equalized the score!
Santander began to tremble!
Santander, who began to retreat at home, welcomed Real Madrid's storm-like attack.
Real Madrid was able to create more opportunities with the midfield moving more smoothly and quickly than before.
In the 57th minute of the game, Raúl, diagonally facing the goal in the penalty area, received Carlos' cross and swept the ball out of the goal.
Three minutes later, Beckham passed and Qin Xiong cut into the penalty area and nodded the ball out of the penalty area, but the goalkeeper blocked it.
In the 62nd minute, Guti's long shot from outside hit the defender. The Real Madrid players collectively protested, indicating that the opponent was suspected of handball, but the referee did not say anything.
In the 69th minute, Ramos rushed into the penalty area to receive Qin Xiong and volleyed the ball in the air. Unfortunately, he hit the air directly.
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Real Madrid's frenzied offensive forced Santander to limit Real Madrid with fouls.
In the 74th minute of the game, Beckham's free kick slid out of the goal.
Two minutes later, Carlos's free kick from the left side of the front field hit the goal frame and bounced out.
Real Madrid's free kick masters came up with their unique skills to test the Santander goalkeeper.
It was not until the 83rd minute of the game that Qin Xiong took the direct free kick in front of the penalty area. He used his trademark lift kick to shoot the ball into the Santander goal!
The Santander fans were extremely disappointed.
Nothing could make them feel more sad and disappointed than Real Madrid's reversal of a two-goal lead.
Bosque stood up and applauded the team's performance after Qin Xiong's goal.
From beginning to end, he did not put pressure on the team. It could be said that he was carrying out a management method of "governing by doing nothing."
Real Madrid during the Galactica era was first of all full of superstars, plus their individual achievements were not bad. It could not be questioned that they had no ambition, but it was easier for them to be distracted.
Coupled with the fact that they did not win the title for three years during the Galactica era, it also established the Real Madrid players' thirst for glory during this period!
Bosque did not need to repeatedly tell the players to fight for glory and what kind of achievements to strive for.
The players themselves had this motivation. What they lacked was only trust and support, a good atmosphere, and a tactical arrangement that matched the team's characteristics.
Santander was unable to complete the reversal in the remaining time. Real Madrid controlled the pace of the game in the midfield. Qin Xiong did this job easier than before because Guti was behind him. He led Guti's rhythm and could get a good response.
Real Madrid did not give up on the attack, but considering that there was still the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final in the middle of the week, they tried to reduce consumption as much as possible.
In the end, Real Madrid reversed Santander's 3: 2 in the away game and completed the fourth consecutive league win after Bosque took over. Barcelona beat Real Mallorca 1: 0 in the same round of the game with Saviola's goal, but they were still two points behind Real Madrid.
There were eight rounds left in the La Liga.
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