Chapter 278
After defeating Manchester United in the quarter-finals, Real Madrid continued to advance.
The Champions League final against Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich.
The last time Real Madrid played against Bayern on the Champions League stage was in the knockout round a few years ago, and Real Madrid ended its Champions League journey with a defeat.
And this time, the battle between Real Madrid and Bayern started again, at the top of the final.
Kroos didn't expect that he would face the same situation as Cristiano so soon, but facing Bayern Munich, he played with full concentration.
Everyone knew that the club had abandoned him. No matter how well he performed for the national team or the club, his request for a pay raise was rejected by the club, and he was eventually sent away to Real Madrid.
Compared to Cristiano's peaceful breakup with Manchester United and the deeper emotional bond, Kroos is more motivated towards Bayern and wants to prove his ability in front of his former club.
And this game really lived up to expectations.
In the 90 minutes of regular time, Real Madrid scored four goals against Bayern. Cristiano scored twice in the final, completed two shots and one assist, and completely oppressed and dominated the Champions League stage, destroying Bayern's goal.
Kroos also contributed the performance that the best midfielder should have, with an assist that opened the first goal frenzy in the final, helping Real Madrid to win the Champions League trophy for the fourth time.
This was a crushing defeat for the Bundesliga champions.
The Bayern fans on the field watched with almost numb faces as ball after ball pressed towards their goal, and their favorite players in the past became battle axes swinging towards them.
Facing the front trident of Cristiano, Benzema and Bale, their reliable goalkeeper Neuer failed to guard the goal and suffered a complete tragedy.
When the whistle blew, Bayern Munich's Champions League dream was completely shattered, while Real Madrid's Galacticos rampaged across the European continent in an unstoppable state, completely dominating the city.
"Real Madrid has achieved an unprecedented four consecutive Champions League titles since the reform! Real Madrid has almost taken the Champions League trophy for itself! Perhaps we should ask it when it is willing to give up this trophy?"
"Cristiano Ronaldo has scored in four consecutive Champions League finals! Real Madrid with Ronaldo and Ronaldo with Real Madrid complement each other to create an incredible legendary history!"
"Real Madrid is the champion! All Real Madrid players won the trophy! Cristiano Ronaldo, Kaka, Pepe and Marcelo were all selected into the best team of the Champions League!"
Real Madrid's Champions League victory parade bus is getting more luxurious and beautiful every year. The fans in Plaza del Mar take up all the space, with huge crowds of people cheering and singing for their heroes' triumphant return.
Florentino looked at this galactic battleship that he built with his own hands with great satisfaction.
This was the era of Real Madrid under his leadership, and it was he who made Real Madrid shine with amazing brilliance.
But the only thing that made him depressed was that they had more opportunities to work together to create more wealth and higher prestige, but there were always people who were unwilling to cooperate.
Florentino could never understand Cristiano. He and Cristiano were like people from two different worlds, but he could get along well with his agent, the shrewd Portuguese.
But the problem is that the shrewd Portuguese agent used his shrewdness in useless ways and spoiled Cristiano.
Florentino dares to guarantee that Cristiano is definitely spoiled by Mendes, or is he protected too well? A shrewd agent like Mendes always obeys Cristiano's wishes and acts arbitrarily.
That guy seemed to be unable to understand the words "commercial football". He always argued with him and refuted his arrangements, making him feel that he was gradually losing his voice and prestige in front of these players. Although he knew that this was an illusion and it was impossible, he still hated Ronaldo's tactless stubbornness.
Florentino has negotiated with Mendes many times, but all to no avail. The contract that made many concessions in order to successfully sign Cristiano is like a hidden mine buried in the current situation, which prevents him from asking Cristiano to comply with his business arrangements too much.
That damned agent put all his smartness into this.
Florentino gritted his teeth in hatred.
Real Madrid's four consecutive victories in the top tournament of the Champions League have attracted countless resources and the favor of countless top players. Florentino has plenty of options to purchase new signings and has plenty of financial resources to increase salaries and improve treatment for players.
Florentino looked at the resources and applause that came with the consecutive championships, and he almost felt like flying into the sky. The Madrid team printed his portrait on flags and T-shirts, as if he was the ruler of Real Madrid.
He ushered in a new era for Real Madrid.
He narrowed his eyes slightly and tapped the player's information card in his hand.
He pointed his finger at Cristiano's head portrait and thought to himself, look, this galactic battleship is so perfect and powerful, and it doesn't necessarily need you, right?
Among so many outstanding shooting forwards, he can always find a substitute.
But another voice in his heart refuted him: No, but you don’t know what it will be like if you lose Ronaldo.
Cristiano Ronaldo is a sharp sword. Even if he doesn't want a player who is unwilling to cooperate with him, he doesn't want to hand over such an offensive machine to others.
Florentino will have to decide on Cristiano's contract extension as soon as possible, as the Portuguese still has one year left at Real Madrid.
He didn't want to spend money on players who couldn't bring him any benefits, but he couldn't restrict Ronaldo's whereabouts - because that damn shrewd agent paid special attention to the restrictive clauses in the contract. As he said, the agent spent his shrewdness on the wrong things.
Florentino was still troubled.
The contract extension proposal he proposed was not recognized by Mendes, who coldly rejected it and asked him to give Cristiano the salary increase he deserved: "After Cristiano set one record after another for Real Madrid, he deserves more salary, at least not lower than any player in this team. This is not a matter of money, it is respect and attitude."
Florentino's discussions with Mendes have stalled, but he knows he still has time - he is very sure that Cristiano will not leave Real Madrid because he loves the club and because it is currently the best club on the European continent.
Real Madrid can help Cristiano achieve more, they complement each other.
Florentino firmly believes that, looking across the entire European continent, perhaps the only team that can still compete with them is Barcelona? But there is no way Cristiano will go to that team.
Where else? Juventus? Defeated general. Milan? Already declined. Manchester United? Exit the Champions League stage early.
As long as Cristiano still has ambition, he will not choose to leave at this time. He thought to himself, Cristiano has nowhere to go.
The only thing he needs to determine is how to maximize profits at the lowest cost.
He has plenty of time to wait, but Cristiano's time is more precious than his. When Cristiano has no time and no way out, that's when he should close the net.
He will devour the opponent's flesh and blood mouthful by mouthful, squeezing out every drop of value from the opponent.
But he forgot that when Cristiano went to Real Madrid, he came from a team that had won top competitions and countless honors, while Real Madrid was still stuck in the round of 16 of the Champions League, as if it was stuck in a quagmire and unable to get out.
Florentino may be old, so old that he can no longer distinguish Cristiano's ambition from his own. Such a challenge is just a small stop in Cristiano's long journey. He only measures the path he has taken with his own footsteps. He steps on the thorns, and it is a magnificent road.
Florentino is unable to realize this yet, his eyes only see the bright and glorious victory.
He was pushed forward by competitions, activities, awards ceremonies, and ceremonies, moving faster and faster. He could only see what he wanted to see and think about his wishful thoughts, and had no time to stop and observe and analyze more.
When the summer window closed and the new season began, Cristiano was still standing on the Bernabeu court.
In the opening match, the Mellington team spontaneously sang the name of Cristiano Ronaldo on the Bernabeu pitch.
Maybe Florentino is the king of the club and he rules the club, but Cristiano is the king of the Bernabeu, he dominates the stadium and this is his territory.
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