Football: Starting from the 05 World Youth Championship

For Mourinho's team, scoring the first goal is indeed a wonderful thing.

This means they can comfortably play their defensive counter-attacking style!

As expected, after Lin Feng scored, Real Madrid retreated completely, retreating to their own half to wait for Barcelona to attack.

Barcelona had to attack, not only because they were behind in the score, but also because it was their home ground.

Losing to their arch-rivals at home is unacceptable for Barcelona, ​​and could even lead to the dismissal of the head coach.

Moreover, Barcelona is already seven points behind Real Madrid. If they lose this match, the gap between the two sides will widen to 10 points.

Falling ten points behind before the halfway point of the season, how can Barcelona even dream of winning the league title this season?

They spent so much money signing stars like Henry and painstakingly built Barcelona's version of the Galácticos, not aiming for second place.

There was no other way; even knowing that pressing forward might lead to a counter-attack, Barcelona had no choice but to grit their teeth and attack.

But faced with Real Madrid's impenetrable defense, Barcelona's attack couldn't find its direction, and even Messi was forced into a solo battle on the wing.

On the other hand, Real Madrid made full use of Lin Feng's speed advantage and his ability to distribute the ball in counter-attacks, often launching high-quality counter-attacks that made Barcelona nervous.

In the 38th minute, Real Madrid launched another counter-attack. Lin Feng dribbled past several Barcelona defenders at high speed before being brought down by Puyol.

Puyol was helpless; he couldn't stop Lin Feng at all. If he didn't commit a tactical foul, the opponent would likely have a one-on-one opportunity.

As for relying on one's own abilities to stop the opponent?

Don't be ridiculous. If Puyol was confident he could stop Lin Feng, why would he risk committing a tactical foul?

The referee showed the Barcelona captain a yellow card without hesitation. If he had committed the foul a little further back, the yellow card would likely have been upgraded to a red card!
However, even Puyol's use of tactical fouls could not stop Lin Feng from scoring!
After getting up from the ground, Lin Feng prepared to take the free kick.

Puyol committed the foul approximately 38 meters from the goal. At that distance, players would generally not choose to shoot directly.

Because of the distance, the goalkeeper has ample time to react, making it easier to save the ball.

However, nothing is absolute. If the shooter is confident in taking a free kick with a tricky angle and incredible speed, the goalkeeper will still have a hard time dealing with it.

Unfortunately, Lin Feng met both of these conditions.

He carefully placed the ball, stomped hard on the grass beneath it, and then backed away step by step, stopping only after taking seven or eight steps.

The fans at the scene were a little confused by Lin Feng's action.

"Is this guy planning to shoot directly at the goal?"

"That can't be right, that position is almost forty meters away from the goal, that's too far!"

Barcelona fans didn't believe Lin Feng would shoot directly, firstly because the distance was too far and the success rate of a direct shot was too low.

Secondly, they had already seen Lin Feng make tactical hand signals, clearly indicating that he wanted to coordinate with other Real Madrid players. Even Barcelona's goalkeeper, Valdes, was focused on Van Nistelrooy, who was nearly 1.9 meters tall.

However, just when the Barcelona players thought Lin Feng was going to lob the ball into the penalty area, he took a run-up and then shot directly.

The football shot like lightning, heading straight for the corner of the goal.

What a great speed!

Valdes' pupils constricted, and he quickly leaped to save her.

Although Valdes judged the direction correctly, he was devastated to find that he couldn't reach the ball when he jumped high, and could only watch it go into the net from the air.

With a whoosh, the score became 2-0!

The stadium was completely silent; the vast Camp Nou was as quiet as a library.

Barcelona fans were completely stunned!
What the hell? How can it get in from this far away?
Real Madrid fans also stared wide-eyed, their expressions filled with disbelief.
That distance must have been almost 40 meters, and they actually made it in, and at such a tricky angle!
What kind of magical ball is this?!
"Well shot!"

"Good job!"

On the sidelines, Mourinho was completely stunned when he saw the ball go into the net.

Who am I? Where am I? How did this ball go in?

Meanwhile, the other members of Real Madrid's coaching staff were already dancing with excitement and embracing each other.

Forget about how they got in, let's celebrate first!
Mourinho then joined the Real Madrid coaching staff in their celebration.

Before the first half was even over, Barcelona were already down by two goals!
What a disastrous start!
Barcelona has never been so humiliated at home in recent seasons.

But unfortunately, they couldn't find a good solution.

Ronaldinho was in poor form, Messi fell into a trap set for him by the opponent, and Henry was isolated and unable to play to his strengths.

Barcelona's formidable attacking force was reduced to playing individually and posed no threat to Real Madrid's goal.

Even Rijkaard, the legendary coach who led Barcelona to its second "Dream Team" era, was at a loss for what to do.

Mourinho was clearly well-prepared. The double pivot of Diarra and Pepe not only blocked Barcelona's midfield from operating, but also, when Barcelona's attack shifted to the flanks, they could work with their teammates on the wings to create a cage that would trap Messi inside.

This effectively crippled most of Barcelona's attacking capabilities, leaving them with possession and shots on goal but unable to convert those advantages into goals.

On the contrary, pushing the formation too far forward will expose large gaps in the backfield, giving the opponent excellent counter-attack opportunities.

How can I ensure that the team's offensive firepower does not decline while also avoiding the threat of counterattacks from the opponent?

Rijkaard racked his brains over this problem.

In the stands, José Guardiola, the Barcelona youth team coach who wasn't completely bald yet, was also pondering the same question.

If you were the head coach of the first team, how would you help the team turn the tide in the current situation on the field?

Compared to the helpless Rijkaard, Guardiola had some immature ideas popping into his head.

But these ideas have not yet been tested, and he is unsure whether his methods will work.

……

A few minutes later, the first half ended.

With a two-goal lead, the Real Madrid players returned to their locker room in high spirits.

"Hehe, did you see the expressions on the Barcelona players' faces, like their mothers had just died? Tsk tsk, I can't even imagine what kind of bloodbath they'll cause when they get back to the locker room!"

Ramos had an expression that suggested he was enjoying the drama. He had missed six games due to a suspension.

Having finally returned from suspension, Ramos displayed an extremely strong will to win, dribbling the ball past midfield multiple times in the first half and providing assists for his teammates.

"Heh, see? We practically turned Camp Nou into a library. So what if they get yelled at? They deserve to be scolded for playing like this!"

Although Van Nistelrooy didn't score, he was clearly in high spirits.

He had been with Real Madrid for over a year and hadn't won a game at Camp Nou. This time, he finally saw a glimmer of hope for victory, and Van Nistelrooy was overjoyed.

"It's been a long time since we've had a big away win against Barcelona. Why don't we keep it up in the second half and try to score a few more goals!" Goalkeeper Casillas' suggestion was met with enthusiastic agreement from everyone.

"That is required"

"If you can't kill them, kick them as hard as you can. If you can score ten, don't just score eight!"

"My sword is itching for a strike! In the second half, pass the ball to me more often. I've already planned my goal celebration!"

Fanny rolled up his sleeves, looking ready to make a big splash.

"Forget it, if there's a chance, save it for Lin Feng first!"

Raul, however, stood up and sang a different tune.

"He's already scored two goals, why keep one for him?"

Fanny asked, puzzled.

"It's precisely because he scored two goals that we need to create opportunities for him to complete a hat trick!"

Upon hearing this, everyone immediately understood and expressed their willingness to cooperate with Lin Feng and do their best to fulfill their supporting roles.

"Everyone doesn't need to do this. Just play normally. There's no need to disrupt your rhythm because of me!"

"It's okay, it doesn't matter who scores, it's still a goal! Giving you the ball is more meaningful!"

Raul patted Lin Feng on the shoulder and said:

"You scored a hat-trick in your very first appearance at Camp Nou, which is obviously a bigger blow to Barcelona!"

Seeing Raul's determined gaze, Lin Feng actually felt that what the other man said made some sense!

In a secluded corner of the locker room, where no one was watching, a hint of confusion flashed in Guti's eyes.

Is this still the Raul I know?
Why does he seem to be becoming more and more unfamiliar to me?
……

Neither side made any substitutions in the second half, but it's unclear what Rijkaard said to Ronaldinho during halftime.

After the start of the second half, Ronaldinho's form seemed to improve.

In the 51st minute, Ronaldinho skillfully dribbled past Ramos and broke into the penalty area. He then passed the ball back near the left byline before Real Madrid's center-back could intercept it.

Unfortunately, Messi's shot from 12 yards was blocked by Cannavaro.

Two minutes later, Ronaldinho skillfully evaded the defender on the edge of the penalty area and then decisively took a shot from 25 yards out.

Unfortunately, the shot was too straight and Casillas easily caught it.

Immediately afterwards, Messi broke through on the right and crossed the ball. Eto'o missed the ball at the near post, and Ronaldinho's shot after receiving the ball at the far post was once again saved by Casillas.

Thanks to Ronaldinho's improved form, Barcelona's attack has shown some promise in the last few minutes.

The Barcelona fans in the stands breathed a sigh of relief when they saw that Ronaldinho seemed to be regaining his former form, and couldn't help but have even greater expectations for him.

If Ronaldinho can return to his peak form, even if they are down 0-2, Barcelona will still find a way to come back.

However, Ronaldinho's performance just now was more like a flash in the pan, and he couldn't maintain it for long before he slumped again.

Even more critically, Ronaldinho's stamina also ran into problems. After sixty minutes, it was clear that he couldn't run anymore.

Left with no other option, Rijkaard had to substitute him with Iniesta.

Fans, deeply disappointed with Ronaldinho's performance, booed him as he left the field.

This scene surprised the Real Madrid players on the field.

Although Real Madrid fans at the Bernabéu often turn against their own team and boo them from time to time when Real Madrid performs poorly in a match.

However, it is relatively rare for boos to be directed at a specific player, as is the case at Camp Nou.

Unless that person really did something that is utterly outrageous and heinous.

Do Barcelona fans really hate Ronaldinho to this extent?
This is the player who led them to the Champions League title two years ago. How can you show such disrespect to a team legend?
Iniesta's introduction brought some changes to Barcelona's attack.

His midfield partnership with Xavi was noticeably smoother than when Ronaldinho was on the field.

Moreover, like Messi, Iniesta is also a master of dribbling, making him very difficult to defend.

However, Real Madrid's formation was very compact, leaving Iniesta and his teammates little room to maneuver.

Although they created some set-piece opportunities through individual breakthroughs, with Ronaldinho substituted, no one on Barcelona's side could capitalize on these set-piece chances.

The situation on the field remained very unfavorable for Barcelona. Although they had more possession, 60% in the first half was already quite impressive, and nearly 70% in the second half was simply outrageous.

Despite such high possession, Barcelona failed to score a goal.

In the 67th minute, Iniesta passed the ball to Eto'o, whose powerful shot from 25 yards out on the right went wide of the far post.

In the 72nd minute, Xavi played a through ball down the middle, and Messi dribbled past Pepe and broke into the right side of the penalty area, but was brought down by Cannavaro near the byline. The referee refused to award a penalty.

One minute later, Eto'o passed the ball to Iniesta, whose shot from the edge of the penalty area was once again saved by Casillas.

Barcelona fans were almost numb with frustration. They had lost count of how many shots their team had taken, but to their despair, all those shots hadn't resulted in a single goal!
This Real Madrid team on the field felt unfamiliar to them!

Sharp offense, solid defense.

Where did that top-heavy Real Madrid team from a few years ago go, one that only knew how to attack but not how to defend?
Is this the skill of defensive master Mourinho?
That's truly terrifying!

If you can't break through after a prolonged attack, you're often not far from conceding a goal.

In the 76th minute, Real Madrid capitalized on Barcelona's relentless attack and launched another textbook counter-attack.

From our own backfield to the opponent's penalty area.

Real Madrid arrived in just 7 seconds and with only three passes!
The speed was so fast that when Raul dribbled into the penalty area, most of the Barcelona players were still in Real Madrid's half.

Seeing the opposing goalkeeper come out, Raul made a move that surprised everyone – instead of shooting himself, he passed the ball back to the middle.

A tall, white figure flashed by, received Raul's pass in open space, and then easily pushed the ball into the empty net.

The score became 3-0, and the goal scorer was none other than Lin Feng!

"Unbelievable! Lin Feng actually scored a hat-trick in his first El Clásico!"

"Before this, no player from either Barcelona or Real Madrid had ever done this. Lin Feng is the first!"

"Aside from the last goal being a lucky tap-in, Lin Feng's first two goals were both incredibly valuable, especially the first one, that perfect 'cow tail' shot, which will probably become a source of inspiration for many players to watch and study repeatedly after the game!"

"Yes, that's right, including the second free kick goal. Lin Feng always manages to accomplish tasks that others think are impossible!"

"We're increasingly curious about just how many more surprises he can bring us." (End of Chapter)