The Real Madrid players watched the press conference at the end of the Calderón era in the conference room, witnessing this milestone moment for the club.
After the dust settled, there was no panic, no whispers, and no one expressed their opinions. Calderón's departure seemed to be expected by everyone.
He disappointed many people and made them bitterly disappointed.
Fans, members, directors, including players and coaches.
On the 940th day, Real Madrid was rebuilt from the ruins of the Galácticos era and rushed to the top of Europe at an astonishing speed, only to fall into a state of collapse at a jaw-dropping speed.
The ups and downs were like an epic.
Qin Xiong drove home with the image of Calderón's resignation lingering in his mind.
In fact, Calderón did not "die" in the "black gold" scandal.
Just like before, the members would turn a blind eye to his misappropriation of public funds. The members only wanted success in the competition!
That was all!
So when Real Madrid climbed all the way to the top of Europe, the president's character? The president's morals? No one cared!
But when the season's results began to decline and there were fluctuations, all the problems became problems.
But what the members could not tolerate was the failure to build the team!
The summer transfer was obviously dereliction of duty due to Ronaldo's transfer to the soap opera. The dominance of the Dutch gang in the early and middle stages affected the stability of the locker room and the team's building policy. The fatal mistake made in the winter recruitment caused the members' anger to peak.
Subsequently, any mistakes made by Calderón became a target for the members to attack.
In fact, it might just be that the members could not accept the team falling behind to Barcelona in the league, the humiliating exit in the Copa del Rey, and the double defeat by the returning Bianconeri in the Champions League. These superimposed negative emotions needed to be vented and exploded. The club president bore the brunt, and Calderón could not find a suitable scapegoat.
Looking at the brilliantly lit streets of Madrid outside the car, Qin Xiong's heart was melancholy.
As a player, it was impossible for him to intervene in the management of the club. When the club made a mistake, perhaps no one realized it was a mistake at the time.
After all, the Real Madrid Club was different from most other clubs because of its special nature.
For most of the other clubs, they would either stick to a strategy for a long time or make a mistake all the way to the end. Looking at all the big clubs in Europe, the reason why most of the clubs were unable to continue and maintain their peak was because of one word: money!
However, only clubs like Real Madrid and Barcelona had nothing to do with money most of the time. It was a political struggle between the management!
Every dog had its day. Real Madrid's successful recruitment in the summer of 2006 and 2007 laid the foundation for their success before 2008. However, the poor recruitment in the summer of 2008 also laid the groundwork for today's disaster.
On the other hand, Barcelona's signing in the summer of 2008 was perfect!
Alves, Keita, Pique and the rest of the signings contributed to Barcelona's resurgence this season.
That was the law of football.
Qin Xiong had a myriad of thoughts. He was powerless to change the club's current situation, but he didn't forget his original intention, because he knew that this was the only way to achieve success.
His ambition was always at the top of the mountain, and he would never miss the scenery on the mountainside.
Now, he could only do his job as a player and not be disturbed by the outside world.
When he returned home, he immediately put his work troubles to the back of his mind and enjoyed the warmth of his family.
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The next day, Real Madrid faced Osasuna at the Bernabéu.
Qin Xiong and his teammates stood in the players' tunnel, full of fighting spirit as they waited for the game to start.
The Bernabéu seemed to have regained its calm. Calderón's departure and Boruda's existence in name only left the fans with a wait-and-see mentality for the time being as they waited for the summer to come.
Their attention returned to the field to support Real Madrid and see what the season would eventually develop into.
When they walked into the field, every one of the Real Madrid players looked determined. They knew that from this moment on, the team's honor and disgrace were completely on their shoulders. Before the summer came, their own fate also depended on their performance during this period.
If Boruda could prevent the general election from being brought forward, then in the summer of 2009, he would naturally use his power as the president to interfere with the team's construction. On the contrary, he could not prevent the opposition of the board from proposing to hold the general election a year earlier. Then, a new president would come in.
In a club like Real Madrid, the phenomenon of a new president being replaced by a new one was commonplace.
Now, the vast majority of the players on the team still wanted to stay at the Bernabéu, except for those players who were depressed and might have thoughts of leaving.
So, in order to survive, everyone could only unite and fight together!
What's more, they had reached such brilliant heights last season and subconsciously thought that Real Madrid could replicate or continue such glory!
Bosque sat in front of the technical area. The old manager was relatively indifferent to personal honor and disgrace. Perhaps he was used to the turmoil in Real Madrid, so he was naturally unperturbed.
If he was not in his position, he would not meddle in his affairs. If he was not God, he would not worry about God's heart.
The old manager could have a clear conscience as long as he did his job well.
Instead, he thought that Real Madrid was in a better state now.
The mistake of the winter signings was a foregone conclusion. So, according to the current situation, Real Madrid could unite under the current conditions and create a miracle that would surprise the outside world.
He was still full of confidence in his disciples.
On this day at the Bernabéu, Real Madrid defeated Osasuna by 4: 0 at home. Qin Xiong scored twice, and Higuaín and Raúl scored respectively. The Bernabéu reverberated with a long-awaited applause!
In the same round of the competition, Barcelona swept Deportivo La Coruña by 5: 0 at the Camp Nou!
The point difference between the two La Liga giants was still eight points, and the intensity of the competition had risen to a level that surprised the entire European football world!
They could not make mistakes, but they also had to win without any temper from their opponents!
In the last league game in January, Real Madrid defeated Deportivo La Coruña by 3: 1 at home and won all the league games in January!
Barcelona easily defeated Numancia by 4: 1 at the Camp Nou!
The point difference between Real Madrid and Barcelona was still eight points!
However, the gap between the two teams and their rivals for the championship was getting bigger and bigger!
A voice began to appear in the European football world.
Since the beginning of the 21st century, La Liga, which still had Valencia stirring up trouble, had gradually degenerated into a two-man show between Real Madrid and Barcelona!
Because teams such as Valencia and Sevilla, which were previously recognized by the outside world as the contenders for the championship, were vulnerable in front of Real Madrid and Barcelona!
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