On Real Madrid's side, Florentino personally gave an interview, stating, "Su Hang is a warrior of Real Madrid. He defended the dignity of the Bernabéu."
"What Su Hang did, Barcelona players have also done at Camp Nou. So why didn't it cause such a big scene or become headline news when they did it?"
"I think it's simply because Su Hang won."
"Barcelona isn't opposed to conflicts on the pitch—they just can't accept their own incompetence."
"I respect any reasonable decision made by the Spanish Football Association regarding Real Madrid and Su Hang. But I also want to remind everyone that Su Hang is a crucial member of our squad."
"We will defend Su Hang—and the dignity of Real Madrid—to the very end!"
The two sides remained at an impasse.
Eventually, the Spanish Football Association officially announced the disciplinary rulings for the "El Clásico Stadium Conflict Incident."
On Barcelona's side:
Puyol received a five-match suspension.
Enrique and Valdés were suspended for three matches each.
Barcelona was fined €30,000.
As for Real Madrid:
Due to the club's failure to control the emotions and actions of its home fans, their next home game at the Bernabéu would be played behind closed doors.
They were also fined €30,000.
Lastly, Su Hang was handed a four-match suspension.
With only four games left in La Liga, both Su Hang and Puyol were effectively done for the season.
Barcelona fans were furious.
Puyol received the heaviest punishment, clearly implying he was the main instigator of the conflict.
He was the one who charged at Su Hang and made the first move.
No matter how fiercely Su Hang fought back afterward, the one who started it was always going to bear the brunt of the punishment.
This ruling essentially declared that Barcelona was at fault.
Would Barcelona accept this?
Of course not. They filed an appeal immediately.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid fans were also calling for their club to appeal.
Currently second in La Liga, they risked being overtaken at any time by third-place Barcelona or fourth-place Deportivo La Coruña.
They were also within reach of top-placed Valencia.
With Su Hang and Ronaldo available for the final four matches, they still had a real shot at the title.
Without Su Hang, the worst-case scenario could see them drop to fourth place.
So Real Madrid had to consider appealing.
This was the direction internal discussions were headed...
But then...
Queiroz's phone rang.
With a nod from Florentino, he answered and put it on speaker.
Su Hang: "I suggest the club not appeal."
Real Madrid executives: ???
Su Hang: "The authority of the Football Association shouldn't be taken lightly. Whether the decision is right or wrong, it has already been made. If they start walking it back, every future ruling will be subject to doubt."
"Any punishment is going to offend at least one side. If we push now, we're likely to face even harsher sanctions."
"And if we get on the wrong side of the association, they could mess with next season's schedule. That kind of subtle retaliation would hurt us more than we think."
"The bottom line is—it's just not worth it."
"In my opinion, this Real Madrid frontline can afford to lose any single player. With our star-studded lineup, if we're meant to win, we'll win. If we can't, then it doesn't matter who we put out there."
"So don't appeal just for me."
"Ronaldo alone is enough."
Su Hang's level-headed breakdown gave Real Madrid's leadership a new perspective.
In other words...
He was saying: I finally get some rest—don't screw it up for me.
After a long pause, Florentino spoke into the phone, "Su! Your open-mindedness and foresight are truly remarkable."
"If every Real Madrid player thought like you, we would undoubtedly become the greatest team in the world."
Su Hang replied, "Aren't we already?"
Florentino burst out laughing. "Yes, you're right. Then take this time to rest and train well. I hope our fourth captain can surprise us even more next season!"
Gasps echoed around the room.
Several top executives were stunned.
Fourth captain?!
Florentino wanted to name Su Hang as the team's fourth captain?
That...
The title of Real Madrid's crown prince was all but confirmed!
Why? Just because Su Hang could score goals? Win matches? Speak eloquently? Handle setbacks? Unite the team? Respect the board? Was good-looking? And came from a wealthy family?
Uh...
Come to think of it, making him just the fourth captain might actually be underselling him.
His only shortcoming was a lack of seniority.
Give him another three or four seasons, and he'd be a lock for team captain!
Now *that's* a true successor to Raúl.
Portillo? Whether on the pitch or in the locker room, he didn't come close to Su Hang.
In the end, Real Madrid released an official statement saying they respected and accepted the disciplinary decisions issued by the Spanish Football Association.
Meanwhile, over in Barcelona—still appealing and stirring up drama?
The difference couldn't be more obvious.
The Spanish FA swiftly reviewed Barcelona's appeal...
And tripled the fine!
Puyol's suspension was increased from five matches to six!
Barcelona got slammed with a super penalty!
...
"Ding! Zidane Moment Card has granted you an extraordinary experience. Witness the world through the eyes of one of football's greatest midfielders! You've obtained 'Zidane's Early Field Vision.'"
"Zidane's Early Field Vision: Superstar-level skill. Instantly boosts field vision to Level 8. Upon reaching the required number of passes in a single match, you can activate the special effect 'Full Concentration.' For ten minutes, your vision will increase to Level 10 (maximum)."
"Thanks to your request, Borja has finally gotten the playing time he's dreamed of. He sincerely thanks you and gifts you his signature skills: 'Short Pass' and 'Run into Space.'"
"Short Pass: Player-level skill. Enhances short-range passing."
"Run into Space: Player-level skill. Improves the ability to find open lanes ahead."
No wonder Moment Cards are considered legendary!
Zidane's early vision was outrageous.
It instantly boosted Su Hang's vision from Level 2 to Level 8—and under the right conditions, even Level 10.
What kind of level is that?
With Level 8 vision, not playing as a midfield organizer would be a total waste.
Most speed-based wingers only have vision around Level 4 or 5.
Now, Su Hang's attributes in "Offensive Awareness," "Short Pass," and "Vision" had all been unlocked.
His "Shooting" and "Heading" each increased by 1 point as well.
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**Offensive Awareness: 75**
**Shooting: 72**
**Short Pass: 72**
**Heading: 78**
**Strength: 76**
**Jumping: 70**
**Vision: 8**
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This opened up new training areas for Su Hang immediately.
Previously, he had focused mostly on shooting and heading.
Now, he also began practicing short passes during team drills.
His performance in training matches noticeably improved—his off-the-ball movement became more active and refined.
That's the difference vision makes.
Vision—a critical but often underestimated skill in sports.
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