Football: Starting from the 05 World Youth Championship

Mallorca has always been Real Madrid's nemesis. In the 05-06 season, Mallorca defeated Real Madrid in a rainy match, which indirectly led to Florentino Pérez's resignation as Real Madrid president.

And Mallorca player Alango, who scored in that match, had even boasted before the game:

"I will score goals to make Real Madrid people remember my name, and remember it for a lifetime."

Whether Real Madrid fans will remember this for a lifetime is unknown, but Real Madrid's new president, Calderón, is somewhat panicked.

The team has now gone two rounds without a win in the league and the Champions League. In the last game, not only did they suffer a crushing defeat, but their fouls and assaults also severely damaged Real Madrid's image, leaving the president looking humiliated.

If they lose again this round, the angry fans might just make him follow in the footsteps of former president Florentino Pérez.

Real Madrid fans have no patience not only with the coach, but also with the club president.

Although Real Madrid suffered a crushing defeat in the last league match, the outside world is still quite confident in Lin Feng's ability and his recent form.

The only question is, what position will Lin Feng play in this match?
Before the match, many people were speculating because Real Madrid could no longer find a suitable defensive midfielder.

Therefore, Mourinho is very likely to have Lin Feng play as a defensive midfielder to solve the team's immediate problem.

However, some people believe that offense is the best defense. Real Madrid, playing at home, is unlikely to park the bus and play a defensive counter-attacking style, as that would be too ugly. Even if they win in the end, they will most likely be criticized by the fans. Therefore, Lin Feng will definitely choose to play as an attacking midfielder.

As long as Real Madrid scores enough goals, it doesn't matter if they concede a few in the midfield and defense.

After the match started, most of the attention was focused on Lin Feng, and everyone wanted to see what position he would play.

In the first few minutes of the game, Lin Feng positioned himself very far back, and even retreated to the back line several times, doing almost all the work of a defensive midfielder.

[See? I told you he wanted to play defensive midfield. Mourinho is completely inept at attacking; a player like Lin Feng is a waste under his management!]

However, no sooner had he finished speaking than Lin Feng intercepted the ball in the backfield and sprinted forward, sounding the horn for Real Madrid's counterattack.

As he dribbled the ball all the way to the front, the fans were a little confused. Was he playing the role of an attacking midfielder?

This scene puzzled everyone, as they realized that Lin Feng's range of movement on the field was far too large.

When defending, they stay in their own half, and sometimes even drop back into the penalty area to stand with the defenders.

When attacking, he made extremely decisive forward runs, and even took a long-range shot himself just outside the opponent's penalty area.

This is completely different from the last game where Lin Feng played as a defensive midfielder!
At this point, even the most oblivious person would realize that something was wrong.

Lin Feng is neither playing as a defensive midfielder nor an attacking midfielder, but rather as a box-to-box midfielder!

"This is indeed the type of player Mourinho likes the most. Chelsea's Lampard and Ballack are both top-notch box-to-box all-around midfielders, and both of them shone brightly under Mourinho. When it comes to how to use a box-to-box all-around midfielder, it can be said that no one understands it better than Mourinho!"

Even the commentators believe that Mourinho made the right choice!

"But the requirements for B2B midfielders are very high. This role is called an all-around midfielder because in order to be able to play this style of play, players must have strong ball control, organization, shooting and defense capabilities at the same time."

Most importantly, this player needs exceptional stamina and endurance, as well as tremendous running ability, to cover the entire field. If his stamina is insufficient, the team's offense and defense may collapse!

"So, does Lin Feng possess these abilities?"

The commentators were very curious, as were the viewers at the scene and those watching on television.

Judging from Lin Feng's performance in the first ten minutes or so, he did an excellent job on the defensive end. With him providing protection in front of the back line, Real Madrid's defenders were able to deal with the threat of the opposing forwards with ease.

However, on the offensive end, Lin Feng still needs to prove with a concrete action that he can handle both defense and offense well!
And the opportunity came very soon!

In the 17th minute of the first half, Mallorca attempted to launch an attack.

Arroyo, who was eager to perform well and leave a deep impression on Real Madrid, held onto the ball for a moment after receiving it but did not pass it out in time.

By the time he was ready to pass the ball, it was too late.

In less than a second of hesitation, Lin Feng had already rushed over from the side and made a steal.

After intercepting the ball, Lin Feng simply looked up to observe the positions of his teammates in the attacking third before delivering a precise long pass to Van Nistelrooy on the front line.

Van Nistelrooy controlled the ball's trajectory and passed it to Raul, who was lurking behind him.

Raul quickly dribbled into the penalty area, got a one-on-one opportunity, and calmly slotted the ball past the goalkeeper.

The score became 1-0, with Real Madrid taking the lead at home.

Raul, having scored the goal, once again celebrated by kissing his ring, drawing cheers and applause from countless fans.

Enjoying the cheers of the fans in the stadium, Raul felt extremely content.

That's what it feels like!

Everything is back!
The frustration of losing the previous game was finally released after he scored this goal.

This also caused a certain thought in Raul's mind to grow uncontrollably!
It's time to reconcile with the other party; continuing this stalemate will not benefit anyone.

However, while Real Madrid fans were still basking in the joy of that goal, Marcelo made a crucial mistake two minutes later, allowing the opponent to quickly equalize.

The goal was scored by Mallorca's left winger, who cleverly intercepted the ball after Marcelo's clearance error, dribbled past the onrushing Casillas, and slotted it into the empty net.

That goal was conceded without any justification; Marcelo's elementary mistake was completely unacceptable.

Mourinho, who was watching the game remotely from the stands, was so angry that his hands were twitching, and he picked up a pen to write something in his tactical notebook.

However, due to excessive excitement, he used too much force, and the pen tip tore the paper, and he couldn't finish writing a single sentence for a long time.

Villas-Boas, who was temporarily in charge of Real Madrid for this match, was very surprised by this dramatic scene on the field. He had no idea what to do and just stood there doing nothing.

However, Mallorca's joy lasted only three minutes. In the 22nd minute, Lin Feng stepped up again.

He played a through ball to Raul in the middle, and the Real Madrid captain unleashed a powerful shot that found the back of the net.

2:1!

Real Madrid scored again, with Raul netting two goals in five minutes!
The Real Madrid fans in the stands experienced a rollercoaster of emotions, going back and forth between the highs and lows of scoring and conceding goals and then scoring again—it was incredibly thrilling.

But Raul was in an extremely happy mood at this moment. After scoring the goal, he did not kiss his ring and run to the sidelines to ask for applause as he had done before. Instead, he turned around and ran straight to Lin Feng, giving Lin Feng a big hug!

The Bernabéu fans cheered even louder when they saw this.
Lin Feng himself seemed surprised by his unexpected move, and for a moment he was at a loss for what to do.

"Lin, that pass was fantastic!"

"Uh, your shooting wasn't bad either!"

After they finished speaking, they looked at each other and smiled. All the previous grudges seemed to have vanished in that instant.

However, in a corner where no one was paying attention, Guti was looking at Raul with a resentful gaze.

Guti: I feel like I've been used and then abandoned!
We agreed to be best friends!
Bah, scumbag!

Mourinho's hands started trembling again, but this time it wasn't from anger, but from joy.

Seeing that the two had finally reconciled, Mourinho felt as if a huge weight had been lifted from his heart.

To be honest, the factions and conflicts within the locker room are definitely not a good thing for the team.

Moreover, the rivalry between two top stars would severely damage team unity and further weaken the team's fighting power.

Raul is very strong, and Lin Feng is even stronger. If the two can put aside their past grievances, they can definitely achieve a result greater than the sum of their parts.

This is exactly what Mourinho has been looking forward to!
After Lin Feng and Raul reconciled, Real Madrid unleashed an even more ferocious attack.

In the 36th minute, Marcelo, who had made a big mistake in defense earlier, delivered a precise cross from the wing.

But this pass wasn't aimed at Van Nistelrooy or Raul.

Lin Feng suddenly burst out from outside the penalty area, leaped high, and slammed the ball hard towards the goal.

Mallorca's goalkeeper was helpless against the powerful header and could only watch as the ball flew into his goal for the third time.

The score became 3-1, and before the first half was even over, Real Madrid seemed to have already killed the suspense of the game.

Boas, who had been on tenterhooks, jumped up excitedly after seeing Lin Feng's goal, and enthusiastically hugged and celebrated with several colleagues, finally feeling completely relieved.

Mourinho is suspended and unable to enter the team's locker room.

When Villas-Boas saw that Mourinho hadn't called, he didn't make any adjustments and continued to play with the same lineup and tactics as in the first half.

However, Mallorca clearly made tactical adjustments during halftime. After the start of the second half, they began to avoid the middle and launch attacks from the flanks, which quickly proved effective.

In the 56th minute, Guiza cut inside from the left wing and broke into the penalty area to score, making the score 3-2.
The score difference has been narrowed to one goal again, making the Bernabéu fans nervous.

The team's defense has been really bad lately. Either the middle is leaky or the back line is shaky. In short, they are a worry no matter where they are.

At the critical moment, Lin Feng once again stepped forward!

In the 62nd minute, Lin Feng broke through Mallorca's defense on the left wing and delivered a low cross.

Unlike before, this time his pass was aimed directly at Raul.

The instant Lin Feng broke through on the wing, Raul understood perfectly and initiated the attack.

When Lin Feng's ball came to the front of the goal, Raul, who was in position, threw himself out and slid in to score, making the score 4-2!

Raul also completed his first hat-trick of the season!

A deafening roar erupted at the Bernabéu Stadium as tens of thousands of fans chanted the name of Raúl, the Lord of the Rings.

However, in the face of the fans' praise, Raul smiled and pointed to Lin Feng, giving the main credit to Lin Feng.

Real Madrid fans immediately changed their tune and chanted Lin Feng's name throughout the stadium.

Lin Feng's contribution in this match is evident to all.

He was not only impeccable on the defensive end, but also delivered an impressive performance on the offensive end with 2 assists and 1 goal.

With such a stable and versatile midfielder, what more could one ask for?
However, they were too happy too soon; the real surprise was yet to come!
In the 77th minute of the second half, Lin Feng once again made a steal from Alang and then began his performance.

He swept past several defenders who tried to stop him, like a German tank blitzing across Poland, dribbling unimpeded into Mallorca's penalty area, and then, to the goalkeeper's dismay, sent the ball into the net.

The score became 5-2, and Lin Feng scored his second goal of the match, which was also the most spectacular one!
This scene was so shocking that it left the TV commentators, the fans at the stadium, and the viewers in front of their televisions all stunned.

boom!
After a few seconds of delay, the Bernabéu stadium was finally put back on hold, and enthusiastic cheers and applause came from all directions like rolling thunder.

"An unbelievable goal!"

"An absolutely insane goal!"

"From intercepting the ball in his own half and launching a counter-attack, to shaking off several opposing players and crushing them like a tank, and finally slotting the ball home from 12 yards out, Lin Feng's goal took only 7.1 seconds, but covered a full 66 meters!"

"This goal was almost a sprint from one penalty area to another. Lin Feng's running speed reached 30 kilometers per hour, which is incredible. You have to know that it is now the 77th minute of the second half. The Mallorca players are almost exhausted, but Lin Feng can still run nearly 70 meters at the speed of a 100-meter sprint."

"What terrifying physical abilities! He's practically a beast!"

It wasn't just the commentators who were stunned; the fans and even the players from both teams were also shocked by Lin Feng's incredible performance.

"Lin, you're a monster!"

Cannavaro's words sounded like an insult, but they were actually heartfelt praise.

He had witnessed the power of Lin Feng's long-distance runs in Serie A matches, but he was still amazed by Lin Feng's performance this time.

Too fast, too fierce, too unstoppable!

If it were Cannavaro defending Lin Feng in that situation, he wouldn't have had a very good solution either.

Many people overlook Lin Feng's true nature because of his excellent footwork – like Kaka, he is a typical speed-type player!
Once they get going, they will be an unstoppable force.

Lin Feng's goal completely extinguished Mallorca's fighting spirit. Even Alang, who had boasted before the match that he would make Real Madrid remember him, had completely lost his fighting spirit and looked like a defeated rooster with his eyes full of confusion.

Even if you fight with all your might, you still can't defeat an opponent like that!
Real Madrid's number eight is simply a monster!
He didn't make Real Madrid people remember him, but instead, he left an indelible memory in Lin Feng's heart.

For most teams, Real Madrid would have already given up when the score reached 5-2.

However, given Mallorca's arrogance before the match, Real Madrid were determined to teach them a lesson, and even with a large lead, they showed no intention of holding back.

In the 82nd minute, Van Nistelrooy and Raul completed a one-two pass in the middle, and then Van Nistelrooy broke into the penalty area and fired a low shot into the far corner, extending the score to 6-2!

A resounding victory turned into a massacre, and Mallorca paid the price for its arrogance.

Lin Feng, who contributed two assists and two goals, was clearly the most dazzling star of the match.

As the match neared its end, with victory seemingly assured, Mourinho, for the first time, used a small note to instruct Villas-Boas to call Lin Feng off the field, giving him a chance to receive a solo round of applause. (End of Chapter)