Chapter 827 - 67: Urgent, Urgent, Urgent, Urgent, Urgent
Mestalla Stadium
When Chen Zhong scored a brilliant goal with a world-class strike for the team.
The Real Madrid fans on the stands went wild.
At this moment, from a distance, you could clearly see the white waves in the stands rising and falling, and their shouts, those cries of "Chen, Chen!" were almost loud enough to overturn the stadium’s roof.
After scoring, Chen Zhong ran to the corner flag and did his signature move before being swarmed by his excited teammates, with Cristiano Ronaldo rubbing Chen Xuan’s hair vigorously, exclaiming loudly, "Beautiful! That goal was beautiful!"
Meanwhile, Kaka jumped onto Chen Zhong from behind, trying to replicate Robben’s magic at the time.
"We’re going to win! Chen!" Kaka shouted excitedly, and Chen Zhong responded in kind, while Pepe also ran over, shouting loudly, "Well done, captain!"
"Good thing you’re not a Barcelona player, or I’d really worry about your long shots."
Chen Zhong smiled as he high-fived his teammates one by one, but his gaze unconsciously swept toward Barcelona’s half.
Messi was adjusting his socks with his head down, showing no expression on his face, but Chen Zhong knew this silent Argentinian genius would never concede defeat just like that.
The game continued, and after restarting, Barcelona’s offense immediately became fierce as they attempted to equalize the score as soon as possible.
"Barcelona’s passing game!"
"Their sustained ball possession!"
"During this time, Barcelona’s possession percentage kept rising!"
Barcelona’s Xavi and Iniesta passed continuously in midfield, the ball bouncing back and forth like a ping pong ball, while Chen Zhong found himself somewhat idle during this period.
Facing Barcelona’s lateral passing and footwork, Real Madrid’s players could only watch the ball weave among them.
"The game has reached the 32nd minute!"
"Iniesta has the ball!"
"Danger!"
"Barcelona’s attack!"
In the 32nd minute of the match, Barcelona suddenly sped up. Iniesta, taking possession of the ball, delivered a sudden through-ball instead of the usual lateral pass.
Messi’s clever positioning allowed him to slip precisely between Ramos and Pepe!
The Real Madrid fans in the stands made noises of surprise, while the Barcelona fans cheered.
Guardiola’s eyes were full of anticipation as he looked toward Messi, while Mourinho clenched his fist.
Everyone realized the threat.
Once Messi picked up speed, no one could stop him.
Real Madrid’s players tried to intercept Messi, but no one could, and they watched him break into the penalty area, with only Casillas standing in his way!
"Casillas!"
"Abandons his post to attack!"
"What will happen?"
Seeing Messi’s break into the penalty area, Casillas didn’t wait defensively at the goal line but rushed out, trying to hold the ball in his arms.
Facing Casillas, Messi remained calm and deftly flicked the ball with his toe!
Yes, he attempted a chip shot, trying to lob the ball over Casillas for a goal.
Fans of both teams in the stands watched this scene, seemingly curious to see whether Messi would score or Casillas would save it. At this critical moment, Casillas’s "hand of god" ignited the entire stadium!
"Casillas!"
"Saint Iker!"
"Miraculous save!"
Casillas’s fingertips touched the ball, and Saint Iker shone once again as the ball flew over the crossbar, saving the team once more!
On the sidelines, Mourinho waved his fist excitedly, very pleased with Casillas’s save!
While Guardiola angrily kicked the water bottle by his feet.
Evidently very frustrated by the missed opportunity.
Messi stood in place, hands on his hips, a trace of unwillingness flashing in his eyes.
Chen Zhong clapped his hands vigorously, shouting, "Concentrate!"
"Watch your positioning, everyone!"
Barcelona won a corner opportunity, but facing Real Madrid’s ironclad defense, they could only opt for a short one. Messi, taking the ball on the flank, tried to use an old trick, but Chen Zhong’s tackle sent Messi back to where he started.
The game once again entered a stalemate, Mourinho won’t let Guardiola’s team play comfortably, while Guardiola stood anxiously on the sidelines, eager to have his team level the score.
Real Madrid began to solidify their defense, with Chen Zhong continually retreating to assist in the front, using his strong body to provide a pivot for his teammates, while Messi frequently withdrew to midfield with the ball, trying to use his dribbling to tear through Real Madrid’s defense.
This is not just a battle between Real Madrid and Barcelona, but also a duel between core players Chen Zhong and Messi.
As time elapsed, collisions between the two teams increased, and the atmosphere grew even more intense.
"Real Madrid has the ball!"
"Chen Zhong!"
"Passed it to Kaka!"
"Busquets!"
"That move was quite reckless!"
With the first half nearing its end, in the 40th minute of the match, Barcelona’s midfielder Busquets finally snapped.
Seeing Kaka with the ball, he committed an unnecessary and vicious tackle.
Kaka fell to the ground, clutching his foot in pain, and this action sparked a large-scale confrontation between the players of both teams.