083. Evolution, not change (3)
A lot happened right after the World Cup ended.
Especially Korea.
Zidane's interview made many Koreans feel proud.
Although my performance in the World Cup was not good, I received a valuable gift.
Meanwhile, as France lifted the trophy, a tectonic change occurred in the soccer world, and Real Madrid in particular showed a busy movement.
2006 summer transfer market.
Perez, who escaped the crisis of dismissal due to a combination of favorable factors, received one last chance.
The time given to him was about 5 months.
If he does not show good performance until the winter break, Real's socios (paid members) have led the public opinion that they will sack him without mercy.
For Perez, he was in a situation where he had nowhere to turn.
His mission is to finish first in the league by December and advance to the round of 16 of the Champions League.
President Perez made every preparation for him.
The effort began during the summer transfer market in 2006, and the first was the courtship of French bomber Franck Ribery.
As France won the World Cup, many prestigious European clubs were already sending love calls to him.
A fierce competition to recruit was expected, with Arsenal offering 21 million euros, but everything came to an end when Chairman Perez offered 40 million euros (approximately KRW 60 billion).
Franck Ribéry announced his intention to move to Real Madrid, and the transfer seemed to be going through.
however.
Despite the astronomical transfer fee, his team warned not to contact Ribery, saying he still had four years left on his contract.
But it wasn't Perez who would be frustrated there.
They immediately set their sights on the next target, and it turned out to be Florent Malouda, a French left winger with explosive power.
The transfer fee is 20 million euros (about KRW 30 billion).
It was surprising that he was not good-looking, but this was a transfer to create an asymmetrical combination with Beckham, a classic winger on the right.
In addition, to make up for the absence of Makelele, which led to the demise of the Galactico corps, they succeeded in recruiting French defensive midfielder Mahamadou Diarra for 46 billion won.
Perez's actions did not stop there.
'The most expensive player is the cheapest player' was his motto, so he intended to fire his well-stocked bullets.
However, a huge incident that shook the soccer world happened.
Calciopoli.
It was the biggest scandal in Italian soccer, in which Juventus' general manager participated in match-fixing using his connections with high-ranking soccer and media figures.
For example, he repeatedly did things he should not have done, such as secretly contacting the person in charge of assigning referees and instructing them to nominate referees.
In addition, it was revealed that prestigious clubs such as AC Milan, Lazio and Fiorentina were involved in this, causing a great shock to the world of soccer.
They were given severe punishment.
Many officials were expelled from the soccer world, and Juventus was relegated to the third division and then, after a trial, to the second division, where many of Juventus' players left the team.
At this, Perez's eyes rolled busily.
First, Cannavaro and Emerson were brought in to strengthen the defense.
In addition, Real's board succeeded in building a dream team by recruiting Manchester United's Van Nistelrooy cheaply.
The fact that Van Nistelrooy was brought in even though Perez's favorite Ronaldo was on the team meant that Perez's position within the club had become narrower.
There was a response from the media asking if it was oversaturated, but Real Madrid said it was just the beginning and prepared for the winter transfer market.
2006 was a meaningful year for Zidane.
The 2006 Germany World Cup, which I thought was the final stage, became an extension of my soccer life.
33 years old.
Even though he was now entering his twilight years, Zidane was consistent.
I kicked the ball and strengthened my body as I had done so far.
Of course, it was a difficult decision, but Zidane's wife respected his wishes and gave her full support.
In the end, after a lot of hard work, Zidane showed the world the power of an old player by lifting the team to first place by December.
And that year, he won the Ballon d'Or, signaling a revival to the world.
Tutoring with Hoyoung continued.
Then in January.
A welcome face came to Madrid along with the cold spell.
These were Marcelo, who showed outstanding performance in the Brazilian league, and Gonzalo Higuain, a top prospect from Argentina who the club had been keeping an eye on for a long time.
As a result, Real Madrid has built a dream squad consisting of starting players, rotations, and prospects, getting one step closer to winning the league.
It was also a very important time for Hoyoung.
It was because of the match against Valencia CF scheduled for the 20th, which was a very important league game for Hoyoung and the team.
This is because Real Madrid Juvenil B, which is recording a winning streak day after day, must defeat Valencia, second place in the league, to be confident of winning the league.
Currently, the point difference with Valencia CF Juvenil B (U17) is only 4 points.
Now that the season is halfway through, if we win this game, we will be able to relax in the cup competition that will be held later.
It was a game that Hoyoung, who was weakening toward the latter half of the league, must win.
But there was something else that was more important than anything else.
Zidane's talent.
-Maestro's build-up (SU)
Zidane's unique talent.
Build-up that forms the basis of Arts Soccer.
To put it simply, build-up is 'game operation ability.'
This is an ability that becomes more and more important as time goes by, and although build-up led by playmakers is gaining popularity now, it will eventually be required of goalkeepers as well.
But what if, with Zidane's build-up talent, he plays in the professional league a few years later?
gulp.
Before the game against Valencia, Hoyoung swallowed dry saliva once.
My mouth went dry as I imagined it spreading like paint.
Harmony of new and old.
My fingertips trembled slightly at the thought that I might be able to fulfill that role.
Beckenbauer, who changed the concept of a defender, might have created a sensation in the world of soccer, just like Cruyff, the founder of Total Soccer, and Zidane, the pioneer of Art Soccer.
The thrilling thought gave me a shiver.
Of course, it is unclear whether Zidane's build-up will work in the future.
As expected, the trends in the soccer world are constantly changing.
Pressure, build-up, space tempo, positioning, regional distribution, etc.
As numerous keywords emerge, new soccer games are being created every day through numerous combinations.
But Hoyoung had no doubt about it.
'There's no way it won't work.'
Either way, what is clear is that an interesting picture will emerge.
That sketch will be completed in today's game.
'can do.'
All it takes is one goal.
I left the pressure in the locker room and instead stepped onto the pitch with determination.
Today's match was played at the Juvenil B stadium located at the Valdebebas training ground.
As it was Real Madrid's home game, the players wearing white uniforms showed a lively performance from the beginning of the game.
When he had the ball, he gradually tightened the air on Valencia with short and accurate passing plays, and on the contrary, when he did not have the ball, he put pressure on the opponent with his vigorous activity.
It was a tactic that used the card of build-up and pressure.
Of course, it was a bit difficult for youngsters who lacked stamina to perform, but it was okay so far because Woo Ho-young adjusted the attack tempo of the 1st and 2nd lines and centered the strategy.
They continued to target Valencia's gaps through stable operation while excluding poor attacks as much as possible.
'slowly.'
On the surface, Valencia's defensive formation seemed tight, but the players who were playing felt it.
The fact is that a gap is widening.
But in times like these, I had to be more careful.
Build-up is the driving force behind an efficient attack, but it is also a double-edged sword.
If a difficult attack fails, it can immediately present a fatal opportunity to the opponent.
In particular, Valencia CF, as nicknamed 'Bat Army', is famous for using tactics optimized for speedy counterattacks, so they could not afford to let down their guard even once.
'Let's keep calm.'
Hoyoung was in no hurry.
And then he rolled his eyes all the time.
As I glanced at the gap between the opponent's defensive organizations, I reflected on Zidane's teachings.
'The path to a pass is created by the person receiving the pass, not the person making the pass.'
But Zidane said this.
-If you are a true playmaker, you must create an environment where players can easily open that path. That is the build-up and the first step of Art Soccer.
The state of art.
That was the basis of Arts Soccer, which led the French Les Bleux team to the world's best.
'I'm just going to try what I've learned, thinking of it as a practical application.'
In fact, Hoyoung didn't think he could copy it.
If we bring in Zidane's build-up talent, we won't be able to do anything in our current state.
but.
'Well begun is half done.'
As always, well begun is half done.
Eight months worth of effort from a soccer prodigy is like taking baby steps.
And now it was worth walking alone.
Although I was afraid of defeat, I was not afraid of mistakes.
If you knock slowly, it will open.
The boring game continued after that.
Real Madrid tightly controlled possession and leadership, but there was no change in the score.
They were that cautious.
David Timor, who was locking Valencia's goal, was going crazy with frustration.
'Why on earth aren't you coming over?'
The 17-year-old was a defensive midfielder for Valencia Juvenil B.
For today's game, I have been receiving intense and intense training for the past week to the point of exhaustion.
They deliberately dug a trap by pretending to give up an opportunity and prepared a counterattack to counter it, but Real Madrid rarely got caught.
'Is it too obvious?'
Hehe.
"Dirty bastards."
As a soccer player, this is a very unpleasant trend.
Real Madrid was playing a childish game, like playing house.
'What on earth are they doing? 'Have you gone on a picnic?'
Valencia's third line.
Timor, who was following Hoyoung, got on Hoyoung's nerves by gently pulling on his uniform.
It wasn't long before Hoyoung responded.
"Do you want my uniform? "I'll sign it after it's over, so come back then."
"Crazy guy. What idiot would want an albino uniform? Even if I give it to you, I won't take it. "I am the eternal bat army."
"It's romantic."
"Stop being sarcastic and let's take a look at the skills of that outstanding scorer. "You don't know how much I gritted my teeth for today's game."
For Valencia CF, today's game was the stepping stone for a league turnaround.
Therefore, everything had to be risked, and Timor thought that 'provocation' could be the breakthrough.
However, Hoyoung was unfazed by Timor's provocation.
He just quietly knocked on the door of the opposing camp.
And the opportunity came unexpectedly.
Percussion!
Right now, the soccer ball went off Hoyoung's toes and was delivered to the left midfielder.
It seemed like an insignificant pass, but it caused the opposing right fullback to raise his line.
Suddenly, a space appeared in the back space on the right.
Real's left fullback rushed in that direction with lightning speed.
It was Marcos Alonso, who had been quietly preparing for an overlapping attack earlier.
"Stab!"
Percussion!
Marcos, who had penetrated into the back space, cast his gaze to the right center as soon as he received the through ball.
"!"
A typhoon was raging in the very center.
A Real Madrid player who finds empty space and penetrates with his monstrous power.
Number 43 was Woo Ho-young.
Marcos had an intuition when he saw that.
'There it is.'
Hoyoung Woo's movements were giving instructions to Marcos.
Cross to the other side of the goal post.
It was exactly in the 41st minute of the first half that Marcos put that intuition into action.
Cough!
The ball, which was kicked up with an in-front kick, took a large trajectory and headed inside the box.
"stick!"
A fierce battle took place between the offense and defense to secure space.
Because the ball rotated greatly, it was difficult to predict the landing point.
However, Hoyoung was early positioned on the other side of the goal post.
And Marcos' cross landed on the spot like a masterpiece.
To be precise, on Hoyoung's straight left leg.
Crash!
"downpour!"
Completion of build-up.
It was a score.
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