Green Field Eunuch

Chapter 328 The Fear of Being Dominated
The game on the field continues.

Real Madrid places great importance on Kaká's performance in their attack.

However, it is clear that Kaká today is not the same Kaká who played for AC Milan back then.

Injuries have severely impacted Kaka's competitive performance; he no longer possesses the explosive power and impact he once had.

Moreover, the biggest problem is that Mourinho's use of Kaká is also problematic.

During his time at AC Milan, Kaká was the team's greatest weapon in counter-attacks. His main role was to use his speed to break down the opponent's attack.

During his time at AC Milan, Kaká had Gattuso as a sweeper behind him to clear the defense, Pirlo as a counter-attacking platform to supply him with ammunition, and Shevchenko, Inzaghi, and others in the front to create space for Kaká to launch counter-attacks.

This made Kaka's counterattack seem unstoppable.

However, as he is now, placed on the wing by Mourinho, and in positional play, Kaká's advantages have essentially vanished.

Five more minutes passed, and for most of that time, Kaka was entangled with Zabaleta and Nasri, unable to create any significant threats.

Marcelo was very active, but under Manchester City's heavy defense, his wing breakthroughs were limited and he didn't create many good opportunities.

Fortunately, Manchester City's central midfield consisted of two workhorse players, Yaya Toure and De Jong. However, their control and playmaking abilities were too limited, which prevented Manchester City from launching any significant counter-attacks for most of the time.

Real Madrid maintained a firm grip on the midfield advantage.

In the 19th minute of the match, Real Madrid finally created a chance.

This time, Alonso broke past De Jong and passed the ball accurately to Ronaldo on the right flank.

Cristiano Ronaldo received the ball about seven or eight meters from the edge of the penalty area. He immediately accelerated past Lescott and then, facing Kompany who was coming to cover, he made a feint, trying to continue dribbling and accelerate past him instead of passing the ball to Higuain, who was already open on the other side.

Higuain raised his hand, but Ronaldo showed no intention of passing the ball to him, leaving Higuain frustrated but helpless.

In Real Madrid's squad, Higuain is only the third striker, behind Ronaldo and Benzema in the order of attack. He was able to start this game because Benzema was injured in the last league match.

Faced with Ronaldo's unanimous choice, Higuain could only manage a wry smile.

However, Ronaldo's breakthrough was thwarted by Kompany.

Kompany remained calm and seized the opportunity to tackle the ball, stopping both Ronaldo and the ball in place. The referee didn't see it clearly, but Kompany actually touched the ball first before Ronaldo fell to the ground. As a result, the referee awarded Real Madrid a free kick that was almost right on the edge of the penalty area.

This decision has drawn criticism from Manchester City.

However, the players and Mancini only grumbled a few words; they were more relieved that it wasn't a penalty.

Moreover, these free kicks that are positioned close to the penalty area line may appear to be very close to the goal, but due to the wall of players, it is actually very difficult to score directly.

Cristiano Ronaldo took the free kick, and as expected, it hit the wall.

The ball bounced back, and Aguero, like a nimble fox, got to it first, then shook off Özil. He glanced at the attacking third and then launched a long ball forward.

This ball was directly sent to Shan Yongzhuo.

In reality, Manchester City only has Shan Yongzhuo in their attacking line.

The ball crossed the midfield and headed straight for Shan Yongzhuo, while Real Madrid's players quickly retreated to defend.

At this moment, Shan Yongzhuo was surrounded by Ramos and Khedira, who were also heading towards him. Alonso was also rushing over from the other side, and the three of them formed a circle around Shan Yongzhuo.

Dan Yongzhuo aimed at the incoming ball, and the instant he headed it, he unleashed a whirlwind ground kick, then immediately turned and accelerated to sprint.

"He will definitely lose possession."

This is the consensus of everyone.

Ramos, Alonso, and Khedira surrounded Shan Yongzhuo, leaving almost no space between them.

But the next moment, everyone's eyes widened.

After heading the ball, Shan Yongzhuo immediately darted out of the encirclement between Ramos and Alonso, and the ball even curved in the air before returning to Shan Yongzhuo's feet. "Whoosh..."

Everyone in the stands was stunned.

Despite being surrounded by three players, he was still able to control the ball and break through. Moreover, he was able to head the ball in an arc, and the landing point was exactly where he had just broken through.

This is too terrible.

"How can it be……"

Ramos, Alonso, and Khedira were all stunned.

They could hardly believe what was happening before their eyes.

In fact, the three of them completely forgot about chasing Shan Yongzhuo, allowing Shan Yongzhuo to leave them far behind with the ball.

Dan Yongzhuo's speed is already 87 points, which is a very impressive figure. In the blink of an eye, he has already dribbled the ball to a position five meters from the penalty area.

Pepe charged in.

He felt a chill run down his spine, and even considered that he would stop Shan Yongzhuo even if it meant committing a foul.

That's exactly what he did, using both hands and feet to try and bring down Shan Yongzhuo outside the penalty area.

However, Shan Yongzhuo was too fast. He took a big step to the side and then bypassed Pepe, entering the penalty area.

"Danger!"

Many people have realized that the situation has now become a one-on-one situation.

Real Madrid fans can only pin their hopes on Casillas.

Casillas has already launched his attack.

Dan Yongzhuo wanted to shoot directly, and now with the powerful kick, it was almost a guaranteed goal.

But Casillas was fast and had already closed the distance.

So, Shan Yongzhuo simply took a small detour, changed his route, and shook off Casillas.

He was now facing an open goal.

Real Madrid's players and fans were in despair, while Mourinho on the sidelines held his head in his hands, utterly frustrated.

next moment.

Everyone saw a player wearing a Manchester City number 10 yellow jersey standing proudly inside Real Madrid's goal, with the ball at his feet.

Shan Yongzhuo dribbled the ball directly into Real Madrid's goal.

"Hula..."

At that moment, the entire venue erupted in cheers.

Manchester City fans and neutral fans cheered wildly.

Real Madrid fans were in an uproar, unable to believe what they were seeing.

Real Madrid's defense was breached by a player who then dribbled the ball into the goal.

This is a huge disgrace, a disgrace that the Bernabéu has never experienced before.

Looking at the young number 10 player in the goal, Real Madrid fans felt a sense of being dominated.

(End of this chapter)