Football: Starting from the 05 World Youth Championship

"The wind is unusually noisy today!"

Standing on the Camp Nou pitch, Cristiano Ronaldo suddenly made this remark out of the blue.

Lin Feng turned around in surprise and looked at Ronaldo incredulously.

Who would have thought that Cristiano Ronaldo, with his thick eyebrows and big eyes, is also a fan of anime!

But isn't what you're looking at a little inappropriate?

If I remember correctly, this is a line from the anime "Daily Lives of High School Boys," and some of the famous scenes in that anime are a bit cringe-worthy.

Messi watched their every move from a short distance away.

Noticing the other person's gaze, Lin Feng looked up and met Messi's eyes across the distance.

Instead of the expected tension and hostility, Messi seemed somewhat embarrassed after being caught peeking and instinctively tried to look away.

Lin Feng didn't mind and simply nodded to the other person as a greeting.

Although the two are opponents on the court, it does not mean that they necessarily have to be enemies.

The fans' mutual attacks and insults are their business. As a player, Lin Feng doesn't have that much animosity towards Messi.

This is probably the composure of a victor!
If he always lost to Messi, he might not be so composed.

This match is the highlight of this round of the league, and it can even be said to be the highlight of the whole of Europe.

Before the match, hundreds of reporters from various media outlets flooded into Camp Nou, and cameras and microphones were set up all around the stadium, filling the limited space to capacity.

Seeing Lin Feng interact with Messi, reporters on the sidelines picked up their cameras and started snapping photos of the two, their minds already racing with thousands of words about the untold stories between Lin Feng and Messi.

Messi was peeking at Lin Feng, while Ronaldo was watching the opposing striker Ibrahimovic.

Since arriving at Real Madrid and accepting his role within the team, Cristiano Ronaldo has stopped obsessing over competing with Lin Feng and Messi for the top spot.

The closer he got to these monsters, the clearer he felt the gap between himself and these overpowered guys.

He can't compete for the title of the world's best player, but he can certainly compete for the title of the world's best striker.

In this position, his situation is much better. With his current strength and form, Ronaldo is confident that he can suppress all opponents who try to challenge him, including the striker on the other side of the game – Ibrahimovic!
Cristiano Ronaldo has resigned himself to his fate, but Ibrahimovic hasn't.

Although his teammates and coaches do not support him, he still wants to compete with Messi.

The best way to prove yourself is to deliver a phenomenal performance in this high-profile, world-renowned showdown, silencing all doubts with your phenomenal performance!

More than 90,000 Barcelona fans flooded into Camp Nou for this match, filling the huge stadium to capacity.

With over 90,000 people shouting together, the momentum was absolutely earth-shattering.

However, Barcelona fans, coaches, and players alike generally felt uncertain about their chances against Real Madrid.

Their record against Real Madrid over the past few seasons has been far from impressive!
In the 07-08 season, Rijkaard's last season as manager, Barcelona suffered a double defeat against Real Madrid, who had just signed Lin Feng. Lin Feng scored two hat-tricks in those two matches, netting a total of six goals!

Last season, after Guardiola took charge of Barcelona, ​​he once achieved an 11-game winning streak in the league, with almost every game being a crushing victory.

But just when they were at the height of their success, they were held to a draw by Real Madrid at their home ground.

In that match, Lin Feng's performance was equally amazing. He scored two goals with two long-distance runs, almost single-handedly pulling Real Madrid back from the brink of defeat.

In the crucial match between Barcelona and Real Madrid in the second half of the season, it was Lin Feng's 3 goals and 3 assists that enabled Real Madrid to defeat Barcelona once again!

In the past four league matches, Real Madrid has a 75% win rate against Barcelona, ​​with Lin Feng alone scoring 11 goals against Barcelona, ​​averaging nearly 3 goals per game!
This explosive performance has never been seen before in the history of the Spanish El Clásico.

Once is a coincidence, twice is an accident, but what about three or four times?

Barcelona fans couldn't find a reasonable explanation, and no matter how unwilling they were, they had to admit that their opponent was indeed very strong and deserved the title of the world's number one!

Actually, looking at the data alone, there isn't a significant gap between Lin Feng and Messi. In fact, Messi has an advantage in dribbling and passing, and he has produced more highlights.

But why do more fans believe that Lin Feng is the best in the world and not Messi?
It is precisely this ability to perform consistently in high-stakes matches that has earned him such high praise.

Scoring goals against weak teams and racking up stats isn't real skill; true ability lies in maintaining your excellent form against strong teams and stepping up when the team needs you!
When it comes to resilience in the face of adversity, no fan can rival Lin Feng.

After all, this guy led the Chinese team to win the Olympic gold medal, drew with Argentina, and defeated England. Can Messi do that?
Barcelona fans are wary of Lin Feng's threat, and Real Madrid fans are equally wary of Messi's ability.

Every time they see Messi with the ball, they can't help but feel nervous.

Because the opponent's dribbling and breakthroughs are too sharp, even if you pile up a lot of defensive players in the backcourt, you can't guarantee that you can stop him 100%.

The opposing team always seems to be able to find a way out in confined spaces, even when surrounded by multiple opponents, to bring the ball out and create threats!
This situation has never occurred when facing other opponents.

Both teams are like sticks fighting wolves, afraid of both sides, and both are very wary of the opponent's strength.

In this atmosphere, the competition began!

CCTV!

CCTV!

"Dear viewers, you are now watching the live broadcast of the 12th round of the 2009-2010 Spanish La Liga, a key match between Barcelona and Real Madrid at Barcelona's home stadium!"

The CCTV commentator was still reading the opening remarks when Real Madrid's counter-attack had already reached the vicinity of the opponent's penalty area.

After the kickoff, Real Madrid did not try to control the ball or take control of the game.

Instead, they launched a quick counterattack. After receiving a pass back from Ronaldo, Lin Feng quickly moved to the right side.

Di Maria received the ball and immediately broke through, dribbling down the wing before delivering a cross.

At this moment, Ronaldo had already rushed to the vicinity of the penalty area. Seeing Di Maria pass the ball, he leaped high as if his feet were springy and headed the ball.

If it weren't for Valdes' good positioning and saving Ronaldo's shot, Barcelona would have been down by one goal right from the start!

The crowd erupted in uproar, with Barcelona fans clutching their chests, their hearts pounding wildly.

Is it really necessary to play this exciting game?
That just now almost scared them to death!

From the moment the referee blew his whistle to when Ronaldo took the shot, only 6 seconds had passed!

The opponent's counter-attack speed was truly terrifying! On the sidelines, Mourinho saw Ronaldo miss this opportunity but did not show any regret. Instead, he put his hands in his pockets, looking like a wise and detached master.

Not far from him, Guardiola, also standing on the sidelines, was far less composed.

Real Madrid rarely played this proactively when visiting Camp Nou in the past.

Although he knew that Real Madrid had changed their tactics this season, he had always thought that it was just a tactic that Mourinho would use when facing weak teams.

When he encounters a truly strong team that can compete with Real Madrid, he will definitely adjust his tactics.

To his surprise, Mourinho actually dared to use the same tactics he used against weaker teams against Barcelona!
This guy is getting more and more arrogant!

On the pitch, Real Madrid, despite missing their first shot, did not lose heart. Instead, they continued to put pressure on Barcelona.

In the 5th minute, Lin Feng combined with Marcelo, who had come up for an attack, in the attacking third, and then delivered a cross.

Benzema, positioned in the middle, spotted Ronaldo's position out of the corner of his eye, made a feint, and instead of receiving the ball, passed it to Ronaldo diagonally behind him.

After making a high-speed cut into the penalty area from the wing, Cristiano Ronaldo unleashed a powerful shot.

Unfortunately, the ball still couldn't break through Barcelona's defense and was caught by the Barcelona goalkeeper again!

In the 7th minute, Ronaldo returned the favor, using his speed to get past Puyol in the attacking third before passing the ball to Lin Feng, whose shot from the edge of the penalty area went over the crossbar.

In the opening minutes, Real Madrid pressed their advantage relentlessly, launching wave after wave of attacks that almost completely dominated Barcelona.

It wasn't until the 9th minute of the match that Barcelona finally found an opportunity and managed to get a shot on goal.

Messi used his individual skill to break through, and after being intercepted by his sister-in-law and Pepe, he pretended to create an angle to shoot, but actually made a feint and unexpectedly passed the ball to the advancing Henry.

Henry received the ball, accelerated past his marker, and drove into the left side of the penalty area before his shot from a tight angle was easily saved by Casillas.

One minute later, Xavi's shot from outside the box also went over the crossbar.

As the game continued, Barcelona gradually turned the tide.

Although they were unable to use their home advantage to put pressure on Real Madrid, they were no longer as passive as before.

This season, Real Madrid's midfield has been significantly strengthened.

The combination of Lin Feng, Mascherano, and Xabi Alonso is considered a classic. Lin Feng's advancement, organization, and connection, Mascherano's interception and protection, and Xabi Alonso's orchestration and control of the field are like building a wall in the midfield.

Even a team as strong as Barcelona struggled to completely dominate Real Madrid. At the start of the game, possession was roughly equal on both sides, with Real Madrid even having an advantage in the number of threatening passes.

Barcelona's possession-based tactics are most effective when they keep the ball at their feet; once they lose control of the ball, their tactics become less effective.

Guardiola, standing on the sidelines, had clearly noticed the problem and couldn't help but think about it:

Is this the source of your confidence, Mourinho, to take the initiative in attacking at Camp Nou?
He admitted that the opponent's midfield was indeed very strong.

But if I use this tactic, how should you respond?

Under Guardiola's command, Barcelona quickly adjusted their tactics.

Messi dropped back from the forward line to midfield, a change that altered Barcelona's formation from 4-3-3 to 4-4-2.
With an extra player in midfield, Barcelona quickly capitalized on their numerical advantage, relentlessly pressing Real Madrid's ball carrier in midfield.

This tactic quickly proved effective, and Real Madrid's advance began to be more hampered. They could no longer easily break through the opponent's midfield and deliver the ball to the strikers as before.

But tactics are static, people are dynamic!
After realizing the opponent's intentions, Lin Feng immediately changed his playing strategy.

Previously, he mostly passed the ball to teammates with specific positions, acting as a link-up and organizer.

But now, with the opponent increasing the intensity of their pressing, Lin Feng has reduced the number of passes and actively increased his attempts at attack.

While his dribbling and breakthroughs may not be as sharp as Messi's, his years of intensive training and the fact that he resembles Ronaldinho make him a force to be reckoned with.

Moreover, thanks to his excellent physical strength and explosive power, it is difficult for defensive players to gain an advantage in one-on-one battles. If they are not careful, they will be overwhelmed by his speed and have to resort to some methods that are not allowed by the rules to stop him!
In the 15th minute, Busquets committed a foul by pulling Lin Feng while defending in the backfield, and the referee awarded Real Madrid a free kick in the attacking third.

Although the ball was a full 35 meters from the goal, Barcelona fans were still nervous when they saw Lin Feng about to take the penalty.

In the past few El Clásico matches, Barcelona have conceded many goals from Lin Feng's free kicks.

So now, whenever they see Lin Feng taking a free kick, they can't help but feel anxious.

At that distance, someone else might choose to pass the ball, but that guy is very likely to shoot himself.

Barcelona fans were right. After setting up the ball, Lin Feng glanced at the goal and immediately opted for a powerful shot.

This shot was incredibly powerful, very similar to the free kick Lin Feng scored in a previous national team match.

But this time, luck seems to be on Barcelona's side.

Although Valdes' diving save failed to reach the ball, the ball's downward speed was not fast enough, and it finally hit the crossbar and bounced out of bounds.

"call!"

A series of exhales could be heard from the stands, a sign that the Barcelona fans were finally relaxing after seeing the ball fly out of bounds.

That guy's free kicks are terrifying!

To hit the crossbar from such a distance, if he had been a little luckier, the ball would have probably gone in!
"Pay attention to your defensive moves and avoid fouling in dangerous areas!"

Guardiola, who is also a midfielder, seemed to have figured out Lin Feng's intention and quickly shouted to the players on the field, reminding them to watch their footwork.

This guy's free kicks are insane. If we give him a few more chances, he might actually score.

Set pieces are just that unreasonable; unless you don't foul, you can only gamble with the opponent.

Guardiola dislikes gambling; he prefers more secure ways to win.

Seeing the ball bounce off the baseline, Lin Feng sighed inwardly.

To get over the wall of players, the ball was thrown with a little too much force.

Thinking of this, he glanced at Pique in the opponent's penalty area. It's all because that guy is too tall; otherwise, he wouldn't have had to deliberately try to find the right angle. (End of Chapter)