In the end, Mallorca defended a draw away. Although Etoo and others also created some opportunities in the counterattack, they failed to score because of their bad luck. However, this draw was also good. Because they tied the opponent away, Mallorca ranked first, Panasinacos second, Arsenal ranked third after defeating Schalke zero four at home, Schalke zero four lost in both games, ranking last...

This result made the German media speechless. Except Schalke 04, Dortmund also had an average score in two games, with Bayern winning and one draw. However, Leverkusen won a sigh of relief for the Bundesliga, ranking first in the group in both games, and even defeated Barcelona in the second round, earning points for the Bundesliga.

After playing the group stages of these two Champions League games, Jose had no other feeling, but he felt that the Champions League was indeed a treasure pot - in addition to the six million broadcasting fees that he had invested in Mallorca's account before the group stage began (this is equivalent to Mallorca's annual league broadcasting fees), the extra broadcasting fees and ticket revenue obtained at home, and the prize money for one win and one draw in two games was about one million US dollars. No wonder these clubs have to buy enough players even if they spend a lot of money, let alone the invisible efficiency brought by the rise in fame...

"By the way, what is that guy Roa doing now?"

After returning to Mallorca, Jose did not do anything else, but instead found Natal.

"Roa?" Natal was stunned for a moment, then he remembered the main goalkeeper of Mallorca more than two years ago.

Natal is an old man from Mallorca. He has been serving as Mallorca's assistant coach for seven or eight years. Naturally, he still remembers Roa - as the main goalkeeper of the Argentina national team, Roa announced his retirement before he went downhill. The reason is his belief and to avoid the upcoming world-destroying disaster...

"I've been in seclusion for two years..." Natal thought for a while: "I remember he retired after the 98-99 season. He seemed to be living in seclusion on a mountain in the suburbs of Buenos Aires, waiting for the angels to rescue him."

Speaking of this, Natal couldn't help laughing: "I remember that last year an Argentine journalist went through a lot of hardships to find him and wanted to interview him, but Roa was very angry because he thought it was an angel to save him..."

Jose couldn't help laughing. Roa was a very characterful guy, a devout believer, and he was unwilling to participate in the competition on Saturday...

"I remember he believed in a certain sect that worshiped Nochardhams. He believed that 1999 was the end of the world, so he hid. Now it's 2001, he should know that he was fooled... Our goalkeeper position is not enough by Franco. Although Roa hasn't played for two years, it should be fine to be a substitute goalkeeper." Jose told Natal.

"He was born in 1969 and is only 32 years old now. This is still a golden age for the goalkeeper. He hasn't played for two years and is absolutely qualified to be a substitute." Natal nodded, and he is naturally very familiar with Roa. The goalkeeper's physical fitness is better than Franco, and his brave and decisive personality is even better than Franco, but there is only a little that Natal has to consider.

"His personality is a bit weird. Although he won't make a fuss about treatment, he attaches great importance to the position of the main force. If he just asks him to be a substitute, I wonder if he will..."

"Then I can only tell him first. When he comes, he will be a substitute, unless he can seize the opportunity and perform better than Leo. After all, it's not two years ago. Leo is younger. It's Mallorca's hope. He's willing, he doesn't want to do it, and I don't want to force him. I don't want to make any problems inside the team for the position of a substitute goalkeeper." Jose thought about it and said that letting Roa come back was the temporary thought of him. Mainly, Mallorca's goalkeeper's position is indeed quite weak. In addition to Franco, Mickey can only act as a substitute. If Roa is willing to be a substitute, it will undoubtedly make the goalkeeper's position thicker. After all, no one knows when Franco will get injured or suspended. If it's a league, it's okay. If Franco cannot play in an important game in the Champions League, it's really not reassuring to let Mickey rise.

Natal nodded: "I understand. If nothing happens next, I will go to Argentina. After all, when he was in Mallorca, I was quite familiar with him. I would like to say something if I have anything to say."

"It would be best if you can go." Jose nodded and said. He had discussed with Natal, just holding on to this.

When Natal was about to leave, Jose called him again: "By the way, is Roah a non-EU? Our non-EU population is already full."

"Oh, he has a Spanish passport." Natal laughed: "At that time, there were quite a few foreign players in our team, Stankovic, Ibagasa, Lauren... He is not non-EU, I remember this very clearly."

"That's fine." Jose breathed a sigh of relief. He had thought about buying a future superstar as a substitute, such as Cech's Goddess, but if Cech was a substitute in Mallorca for two years, would he still be the top goalkeeper? In terms of cultivating players, semi-finished products are better than finished products, and at the same time, they also have to have a place in the team.

Therefore, the best way for a substitute goalkeeper is to find an experienced and willing to be a substitute, so that it can play a better role. However, Mallorca does not have enough foundation after all, and there is no such old goalkeeper who is willing to be a substitute. Unlike some wealthy families, the main goalkeeper slowly retreats to the second line after he gets older. This is the best choice.

So Jose thought of Roa. If he could do anything, at least Jose wouldn't have to worry about Franco being injured one day.

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After Natal set out for Argentina, Jose devoted more energy to training. He had to make adjustments in training for two matches a week. In addition to tactical exercises, generally speaking, training after the competition is mainly restorative training, and the next step is tactical exercises and adjustments.

Three days later, Mallorca challenged Celta away. As the team ranked first now, Jose naturally hoped to continue to win, but they suffered a defeat at Celta's home court. Celta, who had been in a state of concentration for a week, used the advantage of physical strength to press Mallorca to the half and beat him up. Although Mallorca, who was running back and forth in the away game, struggled to resist, was still suppressed by the opponent's crazy running.

Celta is originally one of the strong teams in the La Liga. He has participated in the Champions League many times, and often makes the giants such as Real Madrid and Barcelona bow down to their feet. Mallorca plays with them basically only 55. Now he has a physical disadvantage and his opponent's condition looks very good because he is at home, so Mallorca is gradually suppressed by the opponent...

Before the end of the first half, midfielder Edu received a cross from Carpin and pushed the ball to the team's first record. In the second half, Mallorca pushed against the counterattack under Jose's command, but failed to equalize the score because of his average luck. Ronaldo and Etoo's two consecutive shots were either saved by the goalkeeper or blocked by the crossbar. With Mallorca pressing on the offense, Celta did not give up his attack. Finally, in the 82nd minute, Catania scored a goal that locked the victory!

Zero to two, Mallorca suffered its first defeat in the league this season, ranking dropped to fourth place, while Celta relied on this victory to rise to first place.

After playing this game, Mallorca had to fly to Germany to participate in the third round of the Champions League. The next two consecutive Champions League games were facing Schalke zero-4, which was equally important for Mallorca. If you can get enough points from Schalke, there would not be too big problems in the group stage.

However, it is not too easy to win at the newly built Aoyu Schalke Stadium. Schalke fans have never stingy with their enthusiasm, and the miners in Gelsenkirchen have never lacked enthusiasm!

Although the season started poorly in the Champions League and lost two consecutive games, the last game of 2-3 loss at Highbury also proved that the team has gradually recovered its vitality, and they are not short of outstanding players, including Bemmei, Agali, Sand, Poulson, Asamoa, Andreas Muller...

This away game is not easy to play.

After two rounds of the Champions League, Schalke Zero Four had to adapt to the pace of the Champions League. At the same time, they also had a certain understanding of Mallorca's strength. Although they lost two consecutive games before, in this case, it was the best opportunity to bottom out and rebound...

Schalke almost won the league championship last season. If Bayern had not scored a controversial free kick in the penalty area at the last moment, they might have broken Bayern's monopoly of the league. With such a performance, their strength is naturally not bad. Jose naturally would not take this game lightly, thinking that the opponent's two consecutive losses would be the bottom of the group.

For Mallorca, he is not qualified to stay in the Champions League game.

Another game in this round is Arsenal's away challenge to Panasinacos. No matter who wins and loses, Mallorca has a chance to take advantage of it, the premise is to win Schalke zero-four away!

Jose has a long way to go to conquer the miners.

"Veter Muller is the core of their organization. Although he is 34 years old, this guy still cannot underestimate it. At the same time, Bomei's offense on the left is also very good. These two midfielders need to focus on defense. Muller is handed over to Carazze and Bomei is handed over to Campano. Whether we can control them is the key to whether we can win."

"As for their forwards, Sand and Agali, as long as they are controlled from the wing, there will be no big problems. Agali will be dealt with by Van Biden, and Sand will be handed over to Nadal. Our defensive height will not be afraid of high centers, and Agali and Sand are such centers. Cut off the connection between their midfield and the front line, and we will win half of it."

"In offense, play behind the back and on the ground more... The Bundesliga defenders are always less flexible. Krashnich is the starter in this game. He partnered with Etoo, so don't stick to the ball too much. By cooperating with the attack, seize the opportunity."
Chapter completed!