I build a giant in the Premier League

Chapter 364 Creating a Legend! A Season Grand Slam! [The End]

On the morning of November 28th.

Radisson Blu Hotel, Milan, Italy.

When Florentino Pérez, accompanied by José Sánchez, Butragueño, and others, entered the hotel lobby, his dissatisfaction was written all over his face.

Although he smiled and greeted the Real Madrid fans in the lobby the whole way, trying his best to maintain his composure.

But those who know him well know that he is suppressing his anger.

José Sánchez and Butragueño exchanged a glance, both showing a hint of helplessness.

Once inside the elevator and when no one was around, Florentino's face immediately darkened.

"How is this going?"

Florentino asked José Sánchez in a deep voice.

He's Real Madrid's general manager; he handles all these matters, so naturally, anyone holding him accountable should approach him.

"The people below didn't follow up in time. This year's Champions League final is too popular. Many fans from all over the world came to Milan for Yang Cheng's last game. The five-star hotels within five kilometers of the San Siro stadium are basically booked."

“The Radisson Blu Hotel we booked is a four-star hotel, but it can’t meet our requirements. They can only separate our floor from the regular guest area, but there’s really no way to do things like the hotel lobby and other public areas.”

"After we booked this hotel, somehow the news got out, and a lot of Real Madrid fans also booked this hotel, which puts us in a very passive position now."

José Sánchez is also innocent.

This kind of situation is naturally passive.

Those fans traveled all the way from Spain to Italy to support Real Madrid.

The hotel was bought with their own money.

What are your thoughts?
"Are players' entry and exit affected?" Florentino asked.

José Sanchez gave a wry smile.

Butragueño sighed as well, "Last night, in the early hours of the morning, a few fans tried to break into our team's rest floor. Fortunately, they were stopped by the hotel security, but they still made a lot of noise and woke up the players."

Florentino gave a heavy snort.

He genuinely felt that the way his subordinates handled things was becoming increasingly unpleasant to him.

Booking a hotel is such a small thing, so why can't we do it right?

It may seem small, but its impact is quite significant.

With the decisive battle imminent, the players already had poor sleep quality, and everyone was under high pressure. Many even relied on sleeping pills to fall asleep.

Now look what's happened, this commotion in the middle of the night has woken up the players.

What match are we going to play tonight?
"Jose, you need to manage your subordinates better. Keep those who are useful and fire those who aren't. Everything must follow procedures and rules!"

At this point, Florentino's tone shifted, and he said with a hint of envy, "The Chinese in Bethwater are doing a pretty good job. I think they booked a hotel in the suburbs, right?"

“It’s said that Gasperini recommended him,” Butragueño said.

Florentino was speechless.

Real Madrid simply doesn't have that kind of resource.

Upon arriving at the floor where the team was staying, Florentino went directly to meet with the team's head coach, Zinedine Zidane.

He is very concerned about the team's current problems.

Zidane, of course, also had a lot of complaints.

This is the Champions League final!
Couldn't you have booked a better hotel?

Should we build a four-star hotel?

Does Real Madrid really need that little bit of money?
Now, all the players are holed up in their rooms and don't dare to leave this floor at all.

The surrounding area was filled with Real Madrid fans, and they were all hotel guests, all trying to find a way to get into this floor.

Saunas, gyms, and swimming pools—the best ways to relax before a competition—are all unavailable now.

The hotel had originally planned to have a garden where guests could take a walk and release pre-match tension.

"Florentino, go take a look, the garden is full of Real Madrid fans, they're having a party!"

Zidane stood at the door of the room, pointing to the corridor of the floor, where all he could see were rooms.

At this moment, Real Madrid's players can only stay in their rooms.

“This aspect of the work has been done very poorly!” Florentino said in a deep voice.

José Sánchez nodded repeatedly.

Since the chairman has spoken, we should deal with the matter properly when we get back, and let whoever is responsible take the blame.

Many people say that the interpersonal relationships in the Real Madrid dressing room are very complicated.

Little did they know that compared to the messy interpersonal relationships within Real Madrid's management, what were the team's issues?
"We will definitely handle this matter seriously."

Florentino solemnly made his statement in front of Zidane.

But then he took Zidane's hand and walked to the side.

José Sánchez and Butragueño both knew they had something to say, so they didn't follow along.

"Zinedin, tell me honestly, how confident are you in tonight's match?"

Zidane looked troubled and shook his head. "I can't say. You know, Yang Cheng is retiring. Right now, the Chinese at Baswater are like they've gone mad. No one can stop them!"

Everyone can see it.

Last season, the Chinese players at Baswater really performed very well.

Every player gives their all in every match, fighting tooth and nail against their opponents.

And then there's tonight's final.

There are countless fans outside who came specifically for Yang Cheng.

This is the most valuable asset he has accumulated over many years of coaching!

Even more valuable than the championships he won!
"As you know, whether from a commercial perspective, or from the perspective of influence and dissemination, or even from a competitive perspective, we do not want the Chinese to achieve a five-peat in the Baswater Championships."

If it weren't for the major upheaval last summer, Florentino believes that Platini would never have wanted to see Yang Cheng and his Baswater Chinese team achieve a five-peat.

But now, Platini is finished.

Yang Cheng is currently the chairman of the FIFA Supervisory Board.

To put it bluntly, if Yang Cheng hadn't been more ethical and had pulled some strings, Real Madrid would definitely have been finished.

However, according to the intelligence Florentino received, neither Yang Cheng nor the Chinese from Bethwater did this.

This proves that even at this moment, they still hope to win the game fairly and squarely, relying on their own strength.

If we can win, that would be the best.

If they lose, they'll accept it!

In this respect, even Florentino Pérez had to admire Yang Cheng's magnanimity.

Of course, it can also be seen as self-confidence.

“I believe this game will be played in a fair manner. You and the players must give it your all to stop Yang Cheng and his Baswater Chinese.”

"This is not only for Real Madrid's present, but also for Real Madrid's past and future!"

Florentino spoke very seriously, and Zidane took it to heart.

"Don't worry, I'll do my best!"

……

Two things!

That evening, before the match, in the home team's locker room at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Yang Cheng stared directly at the Chinese players from Beswater.

All 18 players looked up, staring directly at their head coach.

Everyone seemed exceptionally focused.

They all knew perfectly well that this was the last time they would hear Yang Cheng's pre-match strategy and motivational speech.

"First, we need to put immediate pressure on Real Madrid after the start of the game."

"High pressing, quick counter-attacks, and long passes are all our strengths, and we must make full use of them."

"As I told you before, Real Madrid has no advantage in midfield compared to us!"

This is the biggest difference between the current Real Madrid team and the Real Madrid team Yang Cheng played in his previous life.

Goalkeeper: De Gea;

Defense: Alex Sandro, Ramos, Varane and Carvajal;
Midfield: Biglia and Javi Martinez formed a double pivot, with Hazard, James Rodriguez and Di Maria up front;

Forward: Dzeko.

This is the starting lineup that Zidane fielded tonight.

Players such as Jesé, Isco, Nacho, and Danilo were also on the bench.

If this were 2024, in Yang Cheng's previous life, and a fan saw this Real Madrid lineup, their first reaction would definitely be: Is this Real Madrid?

Indeed, this is not Real Madrid!

Since Cristiano Ronaldo arrived at Real Madrid, the team's tactics have consistently revolved around quick counter-attacks at home.

But now?

Hazard, Dzeko, Di Maria, and midfielder James Rodriguez are all clearly technical players.

Does it have speed?

Have.

Di Maria's speed is pretty good.

However, it is indeed vastly different from the incredibly sharp BBC trio and the three-man midfield combination that Yang Cheng played for Real Madrid in his previous life.

On the other hand, the Chinese players at Besworth are actually more like the Real Madrid team from a previous life.

Goalkeeper: Courtois;
Defense: Marcelo, Thiago Silva, Van Dijk and Piszczek;

Midfield: Matic drops deep, Toni Kroos and Modric are in the center;
Forwards: Walcott, Harry Kane and Gareth Bale.

Doesn't this look more like the Real Madrid team from Yang Cheng's previous life?
In Yang Cheng's view, the Chinese team he trained at Beswathe was stronger than the Real Madrid team from his previous life.

Without Ronaldo in the attacking third, the team's scoring ability is indeed somewhat weaker.

But the combination of Harry Kane, Gareth Bell, and Walcott is actually not bad either.

Their midfield is stronger than Real Madrid's in the previous life.

The same applies to the defense.

This has resulted in the current Basswater Chinese team appearing more balanced and dominant.

Real Madrid lacks speed on the counter-attack, so they actually rely more on passing combinations.

Zidane does have some of his own mystical abilities, but he can't change the nature of this Real Madrid team.

The players decide the tactics!
"Secondly, the front, midfield, and back lines must never be disconnected."

"We have practiced repeatedly how to press forward and in midfield, when to go up, who to go up, and how the others should cooperate. Now it's time to test our results."

"There's one more thing I must remind you of. We often find ourselves pinning the opponent down in their own half, constantly passing the ball into the penalty area, crossing from the wing into the box, as if we want to swallow them whole."

"But as it turns out, this approach is extremely ineffective!"

"Zidane's Real Madrid isn't afraid of this!"

If Zidane's biggest change since taking over Real Madrid was to resolve the issues that Benitez couldn't, it's precisely that he resolved them.

Isn't Benitez famous for his 4-2-3-1 formation?
He signed Biglia and Kovacic because he wanted the double pivot midfield position that they were best at.

But the Real Madrid dressing room erupted during his tenure.

The final result was that Benitez was sacked.

The strange thing is that the same thing can have drastically different results depending on the person doing it and the method used.

After Zidane took over, he still used the 4-2-3-1 formation, and even directly inherited Benitez's style of play.

Everyone knows it, everyone can see it.

But it works!

Zidane led this Real Madrid team all the way to the Champions League final.

Who can Benitez complain to?
The biggest advantage of this 4-2-3-1 formation is its balance and versatility.

If the Chinese players continue to pressure Real Madrid relentlessly, it will certainly put pressure on Real Madrid's defense.

But conversely, is Real Madrid afraid?

Since Zidane took over the team, the biggest change he has made is in the team's spirit.

The more crucial the moment, the more difficulties and strong opponents Zidane's Real Madrid team encountered, the more resilient and tenacious they became.

Constantly pressuring your opponent will only put you on the defensive in the end.

"I'll emphasize it again: we shouldn't push forward too easily. We can even retreat proactively and let the opponent come out."

"This is what we do best, understand?"

Everyone in the locker room nodded in agreement.

Actually, they all understood these things, and they had explained them to each other before the game.

But Yang Cheng repeated himself, just to remind everyone to pay attention.

"Luca, Tony."

Yang Cheng turned around and looked at his two most trusted and beloved generals.

Modric and Tony Cross were also looking at Yang Cheng.

"I trust your judgment regarding when to do what!"

The two looked at each other and nodded in unison.

"OK!"

Yang Cheng clapped enthusiastically.

All the players stood up at the same time.

Modric called to his teammates around him, signaling them to all gather together.

"Ladies and gentlemen, this is our last game of the season, and it's also my last game!"

"I am very proud that we have come this far, and I am also proud of your achievements!"

"Here, I hope you can open your hearts, bring your best, play this game, and conquer our opponent!"

"I believe you have the ability to do this!"

"come on!"

Modric echoed Yang Cheng's shouts and gave a few words of encouragement, after which everyone chanted "Go for it!" in unison.

After the players scattered, they all looked like they were yelling excitedly.

Yang Cheng knows his team very well.

He wouldn't say that if it were a strong team but lacked experience.

Conversely, he wouldn't say that if he were experienced but his skills had declined.

The current Basswaters Chinese team has both strength and experience.

The key point is that the achievements they have made over the past few years have made these players very confident.

In this situation, Yang Cheng naturally had to put some pressure on them to give their best performance!

……

"This is the San Siro Stadium in Milan, Italy!"

"Welcome, viewers, to the 15/16 UEFA Champions League final!"

"The defending champions of the Premier League and the four-time Champions League winners, the Chinese from Beswain, face off against the top club with the most Champions League titles in history, Real Madrid from La Liga."

"This is a battle for supremacy among super-rich families!"

"Before the match, many media outlets were hyping it up, believing that this game would determine who is the world's top super club!"

"The referee for this match is Nicola Rizzoli from Italy!"

"He is also one of the best referees in the world of football right now."

"The only person who can be compared to him is Mark Clattenburg from England."

“Clattenburg just officiated the FA Cup final in England, where the Baswater Chinese beat Manchester United 2-0.”

"Let's see if Yang Cheng's team can get what they want under Rizzoli's officiating."

"Game start."

"We saw that Real Madrid wanted to maintain possession after the start of the game."

"But the Chinese at Baswater are aggressively pressing and winning."

"Zidane needs to be careful. Starting with a strong attack is a consistent characteristic and advantage of Yang Cheng's team."

"Moreover, we can see from the game footage that the Chinese players from Basworth pressed quite high up the pitch."

"This should also be at Yang Cheng's behest."

"He wants to seize the opportunity and win this game, so that the Chinese team from Beswathe will become the first legendary team in the history of world football to achieve a season grand slam!"

"The Chinese players at Baswater obviously think the same way."

"Look at this interception in the attacking third."

"Hand it over to the left flank."

"Marcelo makes a run forward, receives a pass from Toni Kroos, breaks into the left side of the penalty area, and cuts the ball back in a triangular fashion."

"Walcott cut inside and curled a shot."

Amid the gasps of over 7 fans at the San Siro stadium, Tiger Woods' curling shot went just wide of the goal.

This disappointed him quite a bit.

After that kick, he knew exactly what he was doing.

But the Chinese fans in the stands quickly chanted Little Tigers' name and clapped continuously, signaling to the player not to be discouraged and to keep going!

The Chinese at Besworth quickly seized the opportunity again.

They still want to attack down the left flank.

However, Real Madrid's right flank defense was well organized.

Marcelo and Walcott failed to find a breakthrough opportunity in the attacking third and passed the ball back to Toni Kroos.

Facing the incoming ball from the direction of attack, the German midfielder turned and pulled back, then delivered a cross pass with his right foot.

Tony Cross is already very adept at this kind of ball movement.

Moreover, he knew very well that someone would be waiting over there.

As expected, Piszczek made a quick forward run, judged the ball's landing point, and controlled it with his chest.

Alex Sandro immediately lunged at Piszczek, but the Polish defender made a cross to Modric before quickly moving forward himself.

Modric understood perfectly, and facing the incoming ball, he made a direct pass with his right foot, accurately sending the ball to Piszczek's sprinting front.

Just as Piszczek was about to receive the ball, Ramos rushed out of the penalty area and slid in to tackle him and the ball to the ground.

The football went directly out of bounds.

The referee blew his whistle, indicating that Ramos had committed a foul, and awarded a free kick on the right side of the attacking third.

The crowd erupted in thunderous cheers once again.

"Clap clap clap, well done, keep it up!!!"

Yang Cheng walked to the sidelines and clapped enthusiastically, applauding the team's offensive surge at the start of the game.

For about four minutes, the Chinese player from Beswain was basically dominating Real Madrid.

Yang Cheng dared to push the defensive line so far forward because he was certain that Real Madrid's counter-attack speed was not fast enough.

Both of Basswater's Chinese center-backs tonight, Virgil van Dijk and Thiago Silva, possess quick recovery abilities.

This is actually a kind of game!
Modric stood at the penalty spot.

All of the Chinese players' high balls were pushed into Real Madrid's penalty area.

Almost everyone was on tenterhooks.

Because set-piece tactics have always been the most lethal offensive weapon for the Chinese at Basworth Field.

And there's also Van Dijk, the number one weapon!

As the referee blew his whistle, Modric took a deep breath, quickly ran up to the bar and sent a curling ball straight into the center of the six-yard box.

Chaos erupted in the penalty area, but at the crucial moment, Van Dijk stepped up, broke through all the defense, and headed the ball towards the goal from close range.

This is the strength of the world's top center-back in football today!

But on Real Madrid's goal line, De Gea made a diving save, blocking the ball with one hand.

Chaos erupted inside the penalty area.

Thiago Silva seized the opportunity and charged forward to unleash another powerful shot.

As a result, the ball hit Varane, bounced out of the penalty area, and landed at the top of the arc.

Just as the Real Madrid players breathed a sigh of relief, they saw Toni Kroos suddenly surge forward and, facing the rolling ball, deliver a powerful shot.

The football pierced through the gaps in the penalty area at incredible speed, heading towards the bottom right corner of the goal.

But just as the ball was about to enter the goal, De Gea once again made a diving save, pushing the ball directly out of bounds.

The entire San Siro stadium fell silent in shock once again!
Then came a thunderous applause from Real Madrid fans.

De Gea made two very high-level saves at crucial moments.

"Truly worthy of being a world-class goalkeeper!"

"After the start of the game, Real Madrid were in a somewhat passive position."

"Yang Cheng and his Basworth Chinese team seem to be quite aggressive, playing very aggressively."

……

As the game progressed, Tony Kroos gradually realized that head coach Yang Cheng's reminder was correct.

This Real Madrid team is truly resilient and incredibly tenacious.

So, the German midfielder and Modric seemed to have a tacit understanding, and both of them called out to their teammates to retreat.

The defense line retreated directly past the midfield line and back to their own half.

He even called on his teammates to reduce the pressing and pressure in the attacking third, hoping that Real Madrid would get the ball and attack.

But what did Real Madrid do?

Not proactive!
This was truly unexpected by everyone.

Including the Chinese from Bethwater.

Zidane's start to this match was far too conservative.

Real Madrid, the mighty team, has started playing a defensive counter-attacking style?
Can your defense hold?

To be honest, Tony Cross really had the urge to press on and beat him to a pulp. But calm and reason told him that he couldn't do that.

Since the start of the game, we have been attacking for more than nine minutes and created many dangerous situations, but we haven't had any clear scoring opportunities.

Of course, De Gea made several brilliant saves.

This is not possible!

Tony Cross looked at Modric, who realized the same thing.

Real Madrid guys aren't falling for it!

They look like they're determined to stick to a defensive counter-attacking strategy to the very end!

Can you think of a solution over there?
Modric raised an eyebrow, and Tony Cross immediately understood.

Don't be fooled by the fact that Germans seem as cold and cool as icebergs in Northern Europe. In reality, they are full of hidden passions.

After observing, he quickly discovered a problem.

The 4231 formation is known for its balance, with clear division of labor between offense and defense.

But behind the balanced division of labor often lies another meaning.

It is easy to become disconnected.

The more clearly defined the division of labor, the easier it is for things to fall apart.

Real Madrid has this problem right now, especially on the two flanks in midfield.

So, after spotting the opportunity, Toni Kroos signaled Matic to drop back and then called for the two full-backs to push forward.

This is also a tactic frequently used by the Chinese at Baswater.

Similar to a three-defender formation.

The advantage is that the full-backs can be freed up to directly participate in the attack.

In the 11th minute, when Thiago Silva received the ball near the left flank, Marcelo had already crossed the halfway line.

Di Maria immediately closed in on Thiago Silva, but Tony Cross retreated to provide support.

This is where Real Madrid's problems begin.

They also don't want to be disconnected.

Therefore, when forwards press forward, in order to avoid being constantly "lured" forward by the opposing defenders, they must always pay attention to their backs and maintain a certain distance.

In this way, the pressure and tackling will definitely not be enough.

The Chinese defenders at Baswater have an extremely strong ability to play the ball out.

Thiago Silva seized an opportunity and delivered a through pass to Toni Kroos.

Di Maria pressed forward, and Toni Kroos followed behind him, maintaining a certain distance to create an angle for the pass.

Therefore, he always receives the ball in an undefended area, and after stopping the ball and turning around, he immediately sends out a through pass.

Marcelo quickly made a run down the left flank, chasing after Toni Kroos' through ball.

But Real Madrid's defensive speed is also very fast.

Marcelo passed the ball to Walcott from the left corner of the penalty area.

After feinting, the little tiger cut inside horizontally, looking for an opportunity to shoot.

However, Javi Martinez and Biglia tracked back very quickly, firmly protecting the area in front of the penalty area.

Walcott had no chance and was forced to pass back to Modric, who was following up in the second wave.

At this moment, Modric has two choices.

Attacking down the right flank, Gareth Bale was positioned on the right edge of the penalty area, while Piszczek was running alongside the right sideline.

This is Real Madrid's weak side in defense.

Real Madrid's defense is also gradually moving towards the center, clearly realizing that their left flank is open.

Unexpectedly, Modric chose to do the opposite, making a long diagonal pass and shifting the ball from the center to the left wing once again.

Marcelo was waiting just outside the left side of the penalty area.

When the ball arrived, he stopped it with his foot, bringing it to a steady stop.

The Chinese attack by Beswathe completely disrupted Real Madrid's plans.

Carvajal immediately lunged at Marcelo again.

But the attack was too fierce.

Marcelo stopped the ball and waited for him there, then suddenly dribbled the ball inside and cut past Carvajal.

With a touch of his left foot, he evaded Javi Martinez and then delivered a high cross with his right foot, finding the left side of the penalty spot inside the box.

Right here, at that very moment, Harry Kane drew Real Madrid's center-backs near the six-yard box, and Gareth Bale suddenly appeared in that spot, his back to the direction of the attack, and with a somersault in the air, he met Marcelo's cross with his left foot and unleashed a spectacular bicycle kick.

Even at this moment, everyone still felt they couldn't believe their eyes.

But the next moment, the ball flew into Real Madrid's left goal at incredible speed, and when De Gea dived to the side but couldn't reach it, the more than 7 fans in the stadium, as well as countless fans watching on TV around the world, couldn't help but gasp in surprise.

Goal!!!!

"My God, a handstand!!"

"A bicycle kick from Gareth Bale!"

"In the 12th minute of the first half, the Chinese player from Beswain scored the first goal against Real Madrid!"

"A cross from Marcelo on the left wing, and Gareth Bale scored a spectacular bicycle kick to open the scoring for Real Madrid!"

"It was truly like a bolt from the blue; such a miraculous inverted buying suddenly appeared, completely unexpected!"

"We all know that Real Madrid's current head coach, Zinedine Zidane, once scored a spectacular volley in the 2002 Champions League final."

"But we can see that Gareth Bale's bicycle kick was indeed more difficult than Zidane's spectacular volley."

"1 to 0!"

"The Chinese at Baswater have finally taken the lead!"

……

There's a saying in the football coaching community.

No one understands each other's tactics better than the players on the field.

The biggest advantage of having Toni Kroos and Luka Modric is that, as a midfield duo, they can often immediately identify problems in the opponent's tactics and begin to adjust their own tactics.

Sometimes, they don't even need head coach Yang Cheng to remind them; they know what to do on their own.

Every head coach would want to have this type of player.

There are two Chinese people at Baswater!
When Gareth Bale seized the opportunity and scored a spectacular bicycle kick, the morale of the Baswater Chinese team soared.

Tony Cross and Modric recognized the opportunity and began to speed up the pace of their attack.

However, the team's overall formation remained relatively deep, rather than pushing forward relentlessly.

Real Madrid's problem of disjointed midfield remains unresolved.

After realizing the danger on the flanks, Zidane began to have Hazard and Di Maria strengthen their marking of the two full-backs.

But then, a problem arose in the middle lane.

When Hazard and Di Maria spread out to mark the full-backs, the Chinese player from Besworth had a significant numerical advantage in the middle.

The central defensive pairing of Thiago Silva and Van Dijk, plus Matic.

With three players here, Dzeko alone simply can't make a difference.

Left with no other choice, James Rodriguez followed.

Two defenses against three!
Tony Cross and Modric also immediately retreated.

This presents a challenge for Real Madrid's two defensive midfielders.

To follow or not to follow?

If they follow, who will protect the rear defense?

If they don't follow, how can they stop the Chinese players from passing the ball to Basworth?

When the game reached the 17th minute, Javi Martinez and Biglia faced such a dilemma.

Tony Kroos dropped back to receive a pass from the backcourt.

After Real Madrid's two defensive midfielders exchanged a glance, Javi Martinez chose to follow.

Biglia was responsible for holding the line.

But just as Toni Kroos got the ball, before Javi Martinez could get close, he immediately passed it to the unmarked Modric.

Biglia reacted very quickly, lunging at Modric immediately.

Unfortunately, the Croatian still got another chance to look up, assess the situation, and then make a pass after adjusting his position.

This was accomplished in a very short time.

By the time Biglia reached Modric, the Croatian had already delivered a long, low pass.

The football, like a sharp arrow, skimmed the grass and pierced through Real Madrid's defense at incredible speed.

At almost the same time, the positioning of the front three was also very interesting.

Harry Kane chose to drop back to follow the forward runs of Real Madrid's two defensive midfielders, keeping himself in an unmarked area at all times.

In this way, Modric can pass the ball to him at any time.

Real Madrid's defenders naturally followed Harry Kane forward appropriately to maintain defensive distance.

Gareth Bell and Walcott, however, did the opposite, pushing forward and reaching the very front.

When Modric delivered that through ball, Gareth Bale instantly slipped between Ramos and Alex Sandro, cutting right behind the defense.

Ramos and Alex Sandro reacted very quickly, turning around and giving chase.

When Gareth Bale received Modric's pass on the right edge of the penalty area, both players immediately returned to their positions.

But the Welshman got there first, stopping abruptly, then cutting inside with his left foot and sending a diagonal pass from behind Ramos towards the left corner of the six-yard box.

Almost simultaneously, Walcott, like a bolt of lightning, arrived in an instant and sent the ball into Real Madrid's goal with a low shot.

2 is better than 0!

"Goal!!"

"In the 17th minute of the first half, the Chinese team scored again for Baswater!"

"A series of passes from the midfield and backfield led to Modric's precise through ball, which tore apart Real Madrid's defense. Gareth Bale controlled the ball and assisted Walcott to score again!"

"2 to 0!"

"The current situation is very unfavorable for Real Madrid!"

……

After conceding two goals, Real Madrid's morale has completely collapsed.

The Chinese at Baswater, on the other hand, began to take a steady and cautious approach, patiently waiting for their opportunity.

Real Madrid players, on the other hand, are somewhat worried about the team's current situation.

Zidane is still a new coach and hasn't given a clear signal yet, so it's unclear whether he'll go for an attack or a defense.
In the 25th minute, when Real Madrid's Ramos received the ball in the backfield, the team pressed forward as a whole.

After seeing Real Madrid push forward into the 30-meter zone, Modric and Toni Kroos stopped signaling for their team to retreat and instead reminded Harry Kane.

The latter did not turn around, but simply waved his hand to indicate that he understood.

The England striker's attention remained focused on Ramos and Varane.

This is his direct opponent in this match.

As a direct descendant of the Chinese youth academy at Baswater and a center, Harry Kane received comprehensive center training from a young age.

He's not only good at offense, but also at defense.

Harry Kane is not a player known for his physique, but he is very good at running.

They are especially adept at seizing fleeting opportunities!

In the Chinese community at Basworth Field, pressing and aggressive play in the attacking third is a mandatory course for center forwards.

Since Harry Kane started playing football, under the guidance of the coaching staff, he has gradually developed his own set of pressing and tackling tactics.

Just like at this moment, he was completely focused on Ramos.

If time were to freeze at this moment, everyone could see that the ball was at Ramos's feet.

The Real Madrid center-back has pushed forward into the 30-meter zone, near the left side of the center circle.

The right center-back, Varane, is positioned at the bottom right of the center circle.

Left-back Alex Sandro stands on the left side of the midfield line, ready to receive the ball.

Right-back Carvajal had already crossed the halfway line.

Carvajal is always very aggressive when attacking.

Both defensive midfielders were positioned on either side of the center circle, dropping back to receive the ball.

When Ramos has the ball, it seems like there are quite a few passing options.

In reality, the Chinese players' high press in the attacking third left him no passing lanes whatsoever.

Alex Sandro on the left was closely marked by Gareth Bale.

Walcott on the right wing kept up with Carvajal.

The two wingers from the Chinese side of Besworth looked like they were marking Real Madrid's two full-backs.

Near the center circle, Toni Kroos and Modric pressed forward simultaneously, challenging Javi Martinez and Biglia.

When Ramos passed the ball to Biglia, Modric immediately pressed forward, preventing Biglia from turning around.

Almost simultaneously, Gareth Bale also rushed towards Alex Sandro's inside, blocking Biglia's pass to the left flank.

If Biglia doesn't want to get into a close physical battle with Modric, he must pass the ball as soon as possible.

Almost the instant Biglia passed the ball, Harry Kane, who was originally standing at the bottom of the center circle, suddenly turned towards Ramos.

Biglia's only passing lane is Ramos!

For Ramos, Harry Kane was running from the bottom of the center circle, which is on the right side, so he couldn't pass the ball to Varane.

Gareth Bell charged up again.

When Harry Kane suddenly lunged at him, Ramos's first thought was: Danger!
My second reaction was: send it back!
Strictly speaking, Ramos's approach was correct.

But his mistake was that his opponent this time, Harry Kane, not only reacted very quickly, but also came prepared.

Harry Kane activated almost the instant Biglia sent the ball back.

His speed isn't fast, but the distance is too short.

As soon as Ramos received the ball, Harry Kane was already in front of him.

The biggest difference between the two is that Ramos has his back to his own goal and needs to turn around to pass the ball back to the goalkeeper.

But Harry Kane charged straight at him.

The Real Madrid captain didn't dare to stop the ball and immediately turned to pass it back.

But Harry Kane seized the moment Ramos turned, preemptively poking the ball forward.

When the ball was poked away, Ramos's turn and pass missed, and he briefly lost his balance.

At that very moment, Harry Kane suddenly accelerated, overtook Ramos, and caught up with him first.

We saw the England striker catch up with the ball and charge forward.

After penetrating into the penalty area, Harry Kane faced goalkeeper De Gea and calmly fired a shot into Real Madrid's goal once again.

3 is better than 0!

After scoring, the English striker turned and ran off the pitch, sprinting all the way to the sidelines and sliding to his knees in front of the Chinese fans at Basworth Field.

In less than half an hour, they conceded three goals!

This is the difference!
It's very obvious, an insurmountable gap!
It's like a boxing match between an adult and a child—they're not even in the same league!
……

When referee Rizzoli blew the whistle to confirm the goal, the Chinese fans in the stands cheered wildly.

Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez sat next to FIFA president David Gill, UEFA president Ceferin, and others.

Also sitting together was Adam Crozier, a Chinese from Baswater.

When Florentino saw Real Madrid, on which he had placed high hopes, concede three goals in less than 30 minutes, he could not hide his disappointment.

Real Madrid lost!

And the defeat was utterly complete!

The Chinese at Baswater are just too strong!
It's a good thing he thought Real Madrid had a chance before the match.

On the contrary, Zidane saw things more accurately, but he just didn't say it outright.

"Real Madrid isn't in good form today. I heard there were some problems with their hotel before the match," David Gill said quietly from the side.

This statement seems more like an attempt to extricate Florentino from a difficult situation.

Florentino nodded slightly and explained that the fans had entered the players' floor and disturbed the players' rest.

Did this have any impact?
Have.

But it wasn't as serious as I had imagined.

That happened in the early morning, but the match was held at night. What did they do during that time?
We see through things but don't say anything; everyone knows what's going on in their hearts.

No one wants to take away someone's way out; that would be too offensive!

"The Chinese at Beswater are too strong!" Florentino said with a wry smile.

But everyone nodded in agreement.

Judging from the current situation, with three goals scored in a row, it is practically impossible for Real Madrid to turn the tide.

In the history of the Champions League final, there has only been one instance of a team coming back from a three-goal deficit to be overturned.

Yang Cheng was clearly aware of this, which is why he kept urging the team to keep up the good work.

In the 43rd minute of the first half, Toni Kroos delivered a diagonal pass over the top from outside the penalty area, finding the right corner of the six-yard box.

Gareth Bale surged forward and unleashed a powerful right-footed shot that found the back of the net, past De Gea.

4 is better than 0!

At this point, the outcome of the match was truly no longer in doubt!

A comeback from 3 goals is possible, but a comeback from 4 goals is truly Ancelotti-esque!
Yang Cheng has always been a risk-averse person.

Therefore, during halftime, he repeatedly reminded his players.

In the 54th minute of the second half, the Chinese team launched another attack.

After a series of passes in midfield, Harry Kane received the ball outside the penalty area, turned and delivered a through ball.

Gareth Bale made a high-speed run forward, caught up with Harry Kane's through ball, and fired a low shot with his left foot, sending the ball back into De Gea's goal.

5 is better than 0!

Gareth Bale scored a hat trick!

In that instant, the entire San Siro stadium was completely transformed into a sea of ​​celebration!
Countless Chinese fans who had followed their team to the away game for Baswater rushed out of their seats and cheered and celebrated at the top of their lungs.

Gareth Bale, who had just scored a hat-trick, excitedly rushed off the pitch and sprinted all the way.

But this time he didn't rush to the sidelines or make a heart shape with his hands. Instead, he went straight to the home team's coaching bench and gave head coach Yang Cheng, who was celebrating a goal, a big hug.

He's gone mad!

One after another, the Chinese players from Baswater rushed out.

Even the substitutes ran over and hugged their teammates, including Yang Cheng, tightly.

"We are witnessing a very touching scene unfolding right here on the sidelines."

"The Baswater Chinese players, who had essentially secured victory, embraced their head coach, Yang Cheng, tightly."

"Today is Yang Cheng's last game as a coach."

"After this game, he will leave the coaching bench of the Baswater Chinese team and officially retire behind the scenes."

"But his players are clearly very reluctant to part with him."

"Over the past decade or so, Yang Cheng has led the Chinese team of Beswater to a strong rise in European football."

"Now, the team he has trained is the strongest top team in European football, and in this Champions League final, they thrashed Real Madrid."

"But now, he's about to retire!"

"This is not only a loss for the Chinese at Baswater, but also a loss for all football fans around the world!"

"But we all respect Yang Cheng's decision!"

……

Yang Cheng is a Virgo with a perfectionist complex.

He not only abhors risk, but also always strives for perfection.

So, after hugging the players, he immediately calmed down and reminded all the players to stay rational, especially to pay attention to Real Madrid's attack.

Never let your emotions get the better of you, or your opponent will seize the opportunity.

This is where Tony Cross's role comes into play.

Germans have always been very restrained.

Calm to the point of being ruthless.

But at this moment, he helped the team stabilize the rhythm very well.

The players gradually regained their rhythm and form, and the Chinese players from Baswater regained control of the game.

After conceding five goals in a row, Real Madrid had essentially lost their fighting spirit.

The last half hour or so of the match felt more like a formality.

Yang Cheng substituted Sterling, De Bruyne, and Salah into the game.

This was not something he made up without reason.

He wanted to tell Flick, and everyone else, that these three players were his most prized assets, treasures he would leave to the Chinese at Baswater!
The moment the referee Rizzoli blew the final whistle, the Chinese fans of Beswater in the stands could no longer contain themselves and excitedly rushed out of their seats.

Even the Real Madrid fans in the adjacent stands were the same.

They all stood up from their seats, shouting Yang Cheng's name at the top of their lungs.

After tonight, Yang Cheng's name will no longer be on the coaching bench!
From now on, they will no longer see Yang Cheng on the sidelines.

The Chinese players from Baswater all rushed off the field and lunged at Yang Cheng.

All of them were promoted and cultivated by Yang Cheng.

Even players like Salah and Van Dijk were all sent to Nice by Yang Cheng for training.

Therefore, Yang Cheng was their mentor.

They all held Yang Cheng in high esteem.

As the echo of Rizzoli's whistle seemed to still linger in the air above the San Siro stadium, the legendary players who had achieved the first-ever Grand Slam in a season excitedly tossed Yang Cheng into the air.

【Complete book】

(End of this chapter)