Football: Starting from the Ronaldinho template

Chapter 334 Great Players, Great Moments!
In a fierce match, the relationship between the two sets of fans can also be intensified.

Furthermore, because the Champions League final was not held at either side's home stadium, there were many neutral stands, which led to conflicts between hot-tempered fans in places such as restaurants and restrooms.

Unlike previous World Cups, English football hooligans were restricted from leaving the country, and Wales, along with England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, forms the United Kingdom.

Therefore, coming to Wales to watch a football match is legally considered domestic travel, not international travel.

Football bans issued by English courts typically restrict international travel, prohibiting individuals from leaving the country during specific periods, such as national team match days or when English clubs are playing away games in European competitions.

That's how football hooligans took advantage of the situation.
Why are you pushing?!

"You fucking peed in my pants!"

"Kill these Spanish bastards!"

A conflict was imminent, but fortunately, the police officers deployed by the organizers in the public area were able to detain the troublemakers and remove them from the stadium in time.

Dongqiudi: Halftime report of the 2016-17 UEFA Champions League final, Arsenal are leading Real Madrid 2-1, with goals from Qin Ming, Morata and Ronaldo!
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The Champions League final generated immense buzz in China in the early hours of the morning.
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[How did I play in the first half, guys? (Qin Ming selfie)]
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【Awesome! 】
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[A goal and an assist left Real Madrid completely bewildered!]
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This Arsenal team is really strong. To be honest, I didn't expect them to take the lead. I thought the game would be very boring.
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Neither of these teams follows the conventional path.
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Come on, Arsenal!
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Cristiano Ronaldo has broken the record for most goals in a Champions League final.
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Three balls.
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The movie theater here is free, and the street with the food stalls is brightly lit, like daytime.
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[Beer sold out tonight!]
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[A god descends to earth.]
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Real Madrid's stamina is better than Arsenal's. I feel they deliberately sped up the pace, preparing to exert their strength after 75 minutes.
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[Actually, Arsenal's physical fitness is not weak either. Look at their average running distance; it's significantly more than the second-best team in the Premier League, and not inferior to Real Madrid at all.]

Countless universities across China erupted in cheers, as if the entire building had been awakened.

The dormitory supervisor was also startled.

But then she smiled knowingly, because she knew that the young man had scored again. It was just that someone was running around outside draped in an Arsenal flag, which was somewhat affecting the school's appearance.

You absolutely cannot go shirtless.

At this moment, at the end of the first half, the Chinese football scene was a realm ignited by football in the dead of night, engulfed in collective celebration.

Everyone was excited, expectant, and a little nervous as they waited for the second half to begin.

We eagerly await the arrival of a truly historic moment.

The chaos at Millennium Stadium did not affect the locker room.

"I remember Real Madrid's 10-minute attack during the 30 to 40 minute period of the match, with Benzema twice pulling to the wing and Isco having several shooting attempts in the middle."

"This is because our lower back is being pulled."

“Toni Kroos was very present throughout the process. He was able to do the right thing at the right time, such as these several extremely threatening through balls.”

Wenger tapped his long knuckles rhythmically on his thigh, saying, "In the second half, we need to focus on targeting Toni Kroos."

Actually, the first half exceeded expectations, after all, Arsenal scored two goals.

They simply couldn't stop Real Madrid's attack.

There was nothing that could be done about it; the entire defensive line was stretched, and Ronaldo's positioning was just too clever.

Wenger didn't say much, letting the locker room quiet down.

Before the match, they studied and practiced tactics every day.

What we need to pay attention to now is our mental state.

Qin Ming leaned against the cabinet door with his eyes closed, his desire to become the champion carrying him back to the sunny days of his childhood.

Back then, during breaks between classes in middle school, even if it was only a short twenty minutes...

They all want to go to the playground to play football.

There was no warm-up or tactics; it was just a group of people chasing after a football.

There weren't many smartphones back then.

His knowledge of football matches comes from sports channels and football magazines in bookstores and newsstands.

Almost all of my weekly allowance was spent on it.

Several times when I couldn't buy it, I would ask the clerk why it wasn't available, only to find out that someone else had bought it, and I couldn't help but feel disappointed.

Back then, the cries from between the pages seemed even more intense than those from electronic screens.

correct.

The attractive colors of each game also made him restless during his adolescence.

Looking back on my life, it seems that I don't have many other hobbies besides football.

Memories in my mind are like pages turning in the wind.

That season, Wolfsburg won the Bundesliga and Europa League titles, reached the semi-finals of the German Cup, and finished third in the Asian Cup.

But compared to these honors, he felt happy playing football.

Yes, it was great to be teammates with De Bruyne and Perisic, and then I came to Arsenal.

This is a great decision.

Qin Ming's most vivid memory is comforting Hannah in that bar.

Why is this memory coming to mind now?
He didn't know either.

Perhaps he discovered that playing football not only brings him joy, but also has important significance for others.

Last season's Champions League semi-final second leg against Atletico Madrid.

He stood on the court, just like he would today.

The difference this time is that he still has a whole second half to face.

Hearing the staff member's reminder, Qin Ming opened his eyes, stood up, and smiled as he looked around. "Let's go, guys! Stay focused, don't let the championship slip away!"

We don't need any motivational speeches now.

The desire to win the championship is everyone's biggest driving force.

"Go Gunner! Good luck!"

Morata clenched his fist and roared.

"Forward! Forward!"

The group followed Qin Ming out.

The quiet locker room seemed to still be filled with the fervent cheers.

Real Madrid players also stood tall and proud. As one of the strongest clubs in the world, they possess a depth that Arsenal lacks, as well as unwavering confidence in victory.

Cristiano Ronaldo's eyes seemed to be burning with fire, just like during last season's Champions League final.

Zidane stood to the side.

Actually, he didn't say anything during halftime. Only a coach like Benitez would draw out every line and practically break down the tactics and feed them to the players.

"Qin will move between all lines, his range of movement is greater than Cazorla and Sanchez. When we have the ball, we must pass it out, the whole team must run. Pass, run, widen the field."

"Do you know? This is the final. We need to keep fighting in the second half and score the second and third goals."

This is what he said.

It was Ronaldo who inspired his teammates.

"Listen up, everyone, I want to say something. Arsenal caused us a lot of trouble in the first half, but sometimes it's all psychological, so we have to play at an even higher level!"

"I also believe we can do it, because everyone is doing well; it's a matter of spirit!"

"We are only 45 minutes away from making history!"

"come on!"

Cristiano Ronaldo's career has been subject to much scrutiny from the beginning to the present.

He knows it himself.

When people are young, they say they are too flashy and impractical.

Later, people said he was too selfish and didn't pass the ball.

Then he said that all he does is bully weaker players and pad his stats.

So he's always been holding back a strong desire to prove himself to the world. At 32, it's not time for him to step back from the spotlight!

Even though the opponent was Qin Ming, who had set an unprecedented goal record in the Premier League.

Because he also wants to create an unprecedented record for defending the Champions League title since its restructuring!

Looking at the football world.

There are people more talented than him, like Qin Ming standing next to him.

There are others who work harder than him.

But why was it he who stood in the Champions League final?

He believed that God was still on his side. Ronaldo took a deep breath and walked forward resolutely.

Win the Champions League final this season, and then win the Ballon d'Or this year.

His goal is to win four Ballon d'Or awards in five years: 2013, 2014, 2016, and 2017!

Qin Ming smiled.

Why did I like football before?
It's precisely because football is unpredictable, possessing an element of chance within its inevitability.

And you have no idea when this chance event will occur.

What kind of pleasure and pain will it bring?

Qin Ming waved and stepped out of the player tunnel, breathing in the scorching air, instantly switching into game mode.

Millennium Stadium was bustling with activity once again.

"The second half is about to begin. The two teams have switched sides. Real Madrid has possession."

"After Morata scored, I saw an interesting story that happened in the 2003-04 Champions League season, a season full of dark horses."

"Not only did Deportivo La Coruña stage a stunning comeback against Milan, but Real Madrid also stumbled against another dark horse. To be precise, Real Madrid stumbled because of their own player, Morientes."

"The French giants were thrashed by Real Madrid at the Bernabéu in the first leg, losing 2-4. But Real Madrid should be on their guard now, because their striker Morientes, on loan to Monaco, scored in the first leg."

"Back at the Stade Louis II, Real Madrid were completely lost. They were outplayed by Morientes, who was on loan to Monaco. Morientes scored and assisted, reminding Real Madrid of the consequences of loaning him out. In the end, Monaco defeated Real Madrid 3-1 and advanced on away goals."

Zhan Jun took the opportunity to explain in detail before the competition started.

In 1997, 21-year-old Morientes joined Real Madrid from Zaragoza. With the departure of Suker and Mijatovic, Morientes became Real Madrid's main striker, forming a golden partnership with Raul.

However, with Ronaldo's arrival, Morientes had to give up his starting position.

In the summer of 2003, Morientes, who had spent most of his time on the bench, was loaned to Monaco.

At Monaco, Morientes rediscovered his scoring touch, eliminating his former club with a goal that proved decisive against them.

Turning against one's own side.

This is perhaps a timeless theme in the world of football.

Betrayal, grudges, struggles, confrontations, love-hate relationships—all of these can be found in the story of betrayal on the football field.

Unfortunately, during Florentino's presidency, several former Real Madrid players, including Luis Garcia, Eto'o, Munitis, Morientes, and Baldo, turned against them.

"Damn Real Madrid! Salute to Barcelona!"

This is the sentence that Eto'o repeated most often during Barcelona's league title celebration.

so what.

Having suffered greatly at the hands of their own clubs, and after much painful reflection, Real Madrid began requiring other clubs wishing to buy or loan players to accept an additional clause.

This ensures that the players who are sold have little or no chance to beat up their former teams.

This led to the popularity of playing time restriction clauses.

When Real Madrid sells or loans its players to rivals, it not only includes a buy-back clause but also a clause prohibiting the player from playing against Real Madrid or requiring a fee for playing against them.

"However, Morata slipped through the net."

Zhan Jun laughed and said, "It is reported that Real Madrid once tried to add an avoidance clause to Morata's contract. In addition, Real Madrid also asked Juventus to add a clause to the player's contract that 'he cannot transfer from Juventus to Barcelona' to restrict Morata."

"Juventus flatly refused, because they had already offered a price that Real Madrid could accept, and Real Madrid also had a two-year buy-back clause."

"Real Madrid was eager to sell players, so they stopped insisting and also took a chance, thinking that meeting Juventus in the Champions League was a low-probability event. However, the low probability turned into a 100% strangulation of Real Madrid."

"That's right, it was the 2014-15 Champions League semi-final, where Morata's two goals beat Real Madrid."

"The price paid to Arsenal was clearly too high, so everyone should understand that Arsenal, like Juventus, did not sign a contract."

The match started as soon as Zhan Jun finished speaking.

Morata, who scored two goals in the first half and had one disallowed, is really in high spirits!
"Walking in a Qin Wonderland!"

"When Qin was our ray of light!"

"Gunner see the Arsenal playing some hot stuff!"

Arsenal's revised anthem resounded at the Millennium Stadium.

Similar to the first half, Real Madrid launched a fierce attack right from the start, with almost no probing.

Modric is involved in the attack more.

trivela!

The Croatian midfielder is particularly adept at making successful passes and transitions under pressure from opponents, often gaining one or two extra seconds for his team during attacking transitions.

And this brief period is often decisive.

Snapped!
Within an extremely short timeframe.

Modric's outside-of-the-foot pass found Benzema, who had drifted to the wing.

Although recently there has been a lot of talk on the internet about "it's all Benzema's fault," for example, Spain's elimination in last year's European Championship.

Because the Morata has been thoroughly studied by the Italians.

Why was he thoroughly analyzed? Because Morata was at Juventus. Why did he go to Juventus? Because he had limited playing time at Real Madrid. Why did he get so little playing time? Because he couldn't compete with Benzema.

Therefore, Spain was defeated by Italy.

Even the Warriors signing Durant and Nadal withdrawing from Wimbledon were all thanks to Benzema.

But in reality, he is very strong.

After controlling the ball, he faced a tight block from Bellerin and Coquelin.

Snapped!
He deftly broke through two blocked angles by changing the rhythm and flicking the ball with his left and right feet.

A gasp erupted from the Millennium Stadium, and Real Madrid fans' hands trembled.

This is the Benzema that even Morata can't replace.

"That was a brilliant escape!"

Benzema made a run down the baseline and cut the ball back to Tony Kroos!

"Shoot!"

"Cech made a quick save, Ronaldo was about to shoot on the rebound, and Cech made another save!"

"It's amazing!"

In just a few seconds, it felt like countless people were on a roller coaster.

My mood is fluctuating wildly.

The excitement made my heart race.

"Well done, Peter!"

Qin Ming's heart almost stopped. Seeing Cech pounce twice, he excitedly ran over and hugged Cech.

The same goes for the other teammates.

The second half hadn't been going on for long, and if Real Madrid equalized the score...

This will inevitably affect morale.

But Cech's two consecutive saves defended Arsenal's goal.

"incredible!"

Van Dijk, who is usually very quiet, couldn't help but praise him at this moment.

He then looked at Kanté and said, "Don't let him get another shot off so easily. Get the midfielders moving!"

Modric's passing is different from De Bruyne's; he doesn't seize those tiny, negligible spaces to deliver centimeter-level passes with curves.

Instead, it involves maneuvering your defenses left and right.

Then, at some point, the game suddenly changes, and they find their teammates who are unguarded.

"Ok!"

Kant nodded vigorously in response.

Having been abandoned by Lady Luck since childhood, he knew that opportunities are always fleeting.

If we don't contain Modric now, we'll definitely regret it.

Because he doesn't know when he'll be able to reach the Champions League final again.

Van Dijk also readjusted his defensive strategy, trying to make the defensive line move as quickly as possible to avoid Real Madrid exploiting time differences.

Real Madrid takes a corner kick.

This time, Isco didn't look for Ronaldo, but instead passed to the onrushing Toni Kroos, who then lobbed the ball into the penalty area.

Real Madrid frequently uses this tactic.

Arsenal players were highly focused, and Van Dijk beat Ronaldo in an aerial duel, heading the ball out of the penalty area first.

Is there any chance to fight back?

"Kant, Qin Ming!"

"What a pity! Casemiro intercepted the ball just in time, clearing it out of bounds!"

The fast-paced offense and defense transitions left countless people breathless.

They didn't know if a goal would be scored in the next second, so they could only stare intently at the screen, not daring to blink.

Qin Ming got up from the grass and adjusted his shin guards.

Mitt's lightweight shin guards are a product he endorses, and they were a gift from his young fan, Fletcher.

He said he had taken it to church for a blessing.

Hopefully, this will bring him good luck. With that thought, Qin Ming stood up again.

Arsenal throws the ball in from the outside.

The football spun around and returned to Qin Ming's feet. He looked up at it.

Real Madrid's formation is now set up.

The defense was well-structured and clearly biased, so I dribbled the ball towards the center.

Give it to Cazorla.

Sanchez immediately moved to the left, giving the right flank to Qin Ming.

"Qin Ming receives the ball and faces Modric!"

"Two kings of data!"

"Do you want one-on-one?"

So far this season, Modric has made 401 tackles, ranking first among midfielders.

Qin Ming needs no further explanation.

Seeing Casemiro get close, Marcelo also became eager to make a move.

Can't hesitate.

Qin Ming's right foot seemed to be glued to the football, drawing an exaggerated trajectory under the spotlight, like a swaying bull's tail.

Modric shifted his weight accordingly.

Unlike other defensive players who lose their balance on the first step, he forcefully regained his balance.

A shocking scene occurred.

How good must Ronaldinho's ball control be if he surpassed his peak level?

This intangible thing materializes at this moment; the right foot, capable of performing magic, swings to the left, its force exhausted in an instant.

Then, with a gentle flick of the wrist, it seemed to appear out of nowhere.

Modric forcefully pulled his weight back, and then made a timely steal.

It turned into foam in the reflection of the suddenly contracting pupils.

The football seems to defy the laws of physics, moving in the opposite direction to the right.

"my Lord!"

"Qin is every defensive player's nightmare!"

He's gone!

"Who can defend against him in a one-on-one situation?"

Marcelo!

The Spanish commentator's voice trembled. He hadn't felt this powerless during the Real Madrid vs. Barcelona match when Messi was playing at his best.

Marcelo was very fast.

However, his defense is not as strong as his offense.

Qin Ming lowered his left shoulder and flicked the ball to the right again, easily evading the defender.

Then, without any vision, he passed the ball around.

Snapped!
A dazzling rainbow seemed to appear over Millennium Stadium.

The football bypassed Real Madrid's defense and, following the route Qin Ming had previously observed, spun as it flew towards the edge of the penalty area.

Morata felt he had to become a hero.

He wants to kill the game, defeat his former team, and reach the top of Europe.

A diving header!

His footwork adjustment with both feet made him collide solidly with the football.

Bang!
Real Madrid fans couldn't help but close their eyes, but the expected whistle didn't sound.

"Navas! Navas! He made another world-class save!"

"He saved Real Madrid!"

"Both goalkeepers are in top form today!"

All that could be heard was the excited voice of the commentator.

Arsenal fans stared in disbelief. They could accept Cech's superb performance, but when it came to Navas, they felt incredibly uncomfortable.

on the field.

Morata, as the person involved, found it even more unacceptable.

"Fuck me!"

He wanted to punch himself; he had wasted two of his three chances today.

"Use the fifth tactic for corner kicks!"

Qin Ming remained calm, though he was also disappointed.

His calmness inspired his teammates.

Yes, they are still in the lead, so there's no need to overthink it.

Just keep the pace under control.

Modric rubbed the back of his knee; the forceful change of direction seemed to have torn a ligament.

"Are you okay?"

Casemiro asked nervously.

If Modric gets injured and has to be substituted, Real Madrid's attack and defense will both be affected.

"It's okay, I can still manage. Let's defend the corner kick first."

Modric waved his hand, then looked at Qin Ming with apprehension. He had watched many of Qin Ming's matches. In his early days, Qin Ming was a quiet, unassuming player, but he began to change after the Wolfsburg winter transfer window.

Has it evolved to the point where you can pass the ball even if you observe it seconds in advance?

It's really hard to guard against.

We still need to find a way to make our offense flow smoothly.

Modric scanned the Arsenal defense, silently calculating in his mind.

Arsenal's corner kick was taken by Cazorla. The ball was aimed directly at the far post.

"Mine!" Ramos roared, his hands still moving.

Qin Ming felt a sharp pain in his chest, almost couldn't catch his breath, and fell directly to the ground from the air.

It took him a couple of deep breaths to catch his breath.

Arsenal players had surrounded the referee demanding an explanation, with Van Dijk even confronting Ramos. Kanté quickly walked over to Qin Ming and asked, "How is it?"

"good."

Qin Ming grabbed Kant's hand and stood up.

Sure enough, although the referee was rather lenient, given Ramos's personality, he would definitely not hesitate to take action if necessary.

Ultimately, no resolution was reached in the dispute.

The match was therefore interrupted.

The referee threw the ball to Real Madrid, allowing the game to resume.

The sidelines were in an uproar, with Wenger complaining to the fourth official and Zidane repeatedly defending himself.

The fans of both sides also engaged in a war of words.

The tension both on and off the field instantly intensified.

Sixty minutes into the game.

Both teams entered their first "wall" phase, which is when they felt their physical exertion was too great and began to feel tired.

But the pace of the game did not slow down at all.

"This is a crucial period, and Real Madrid excels at scoring during this time. According to Real Madrid's fitness coach Pintus, he breaks down the 90 minutes of the game into 30 sets of high-intensity sprints plus interval recovery!"

"During training, we deliberately schedule sprints, changes of direction, and shuttle runs during the fatigue period after the 70th minute!"

"This kind of intense, pressure-based training allows players to maintain their defensive formation and sprint speed even when their opponents are at their physical limits!"

"Zhan Jun said."

Although Arsenal's training methods are scientific, Zidane and Wenger both saw through them.

Real Madrid is gradually taking control of the game.

The data shows that Arsenal's possession decreased, while Real Madrid advanced deeper into the goal.

In terms of passing and possession, the midfield combination of Toni Kroos, Casemiro, and Modric is also quite effective.

Arsenal's defense retreated, and Van Dijk frowned. "We have to push forward!"

Real Madrid has too many long-range shooting experts, and Cech is also relatively old, so it's hard to guarantee that he can stay focused all the time.

Therefore, the threatening area in front of the penalty area cannot be left undefended.

Kante and Coquelin gritted their teeth and pushed forward, managing to push Real Madrid back a bit.

But during this period.

There was a brief gap between the defensive line and the midfield line.

Tony Kroos's white sneakers were prominently displayed on the middle of the soccer ball.

Snapped!
The crisp sound of the ball being touched startled Kanté, who then realized that Real Madrid's retreat might not be a passive move.

It's proactive!

Real Madrid are luring them forward, thus breaking up their formation.

This was the first time Kanté panicked today.

He quickly turned around and chased after it, but no man can outrun a ball, and the ball came to Isco's feet.

Van Dijk has pounced on him like a madman.

He also realized that Real Madrid couldn't be allowed to handle the ball easily in this area.

Otherwise, something really bad will definitely happen.

"Isco passed directly to Ronaldo!"

"Cristiano Ronaldo has broken into the penalty area!"

"Fire directly from a tight angle!"

"He caught it!"

Paul Dutton's elation lasted less than half a second.

Benzema suddenly appeared in the shot, awkwardly pulled forward, and completed the follow-up shot!

The white net was thrown high into the air.

"Benzema! Karim Mustafa Benzema, what's he doing there?"

"never mind!"

"Because he scored on the rebound, Real Madrid have equalized again!"

"This is Real Madrid!"

"No matter how many goals Arsenal score, we can equalize decisively and then defeat you!"

Spanish commentator Bolton González roared at the top of his lungs.

Right!
Top-level matches are decided in the last thirty minutes.

Real Madrid, on the other hand, are gods in the late game!

"Winning the championship depends on tactics, defending the title depends on physical fitness!"

"While Arsenal were panting for breath after seventy minutes, the Real Madrid players' eyes were filled with a calm 'this is just the beginning'!"

Bolton Gonzalez continued shouting.

"Oh dear, Benzema may always be the scapegoat, but he's really lucky."

"The football bounced right in front of him."

Zhan Jun sighed helplessly.

On the pitch, Cech sat on the grass, showing no sign of frustration, only adjusting his tank hat.

He's been through so much.

From narrowly escaping death to the disappointment of the 2008 Champions League, where he saved a penalty from Cristiano Ronaldo.

Then they won the Champions League.

The Czechs know that as goalkeepers, they must not show any weakness, because it will affect their teammates' mentality and make their saves less decisive.

He picked up the soccer ball and threw it away.

Qin Ming received the ball and looked back at the jubilant Real Madrid players. Benzema was being tightly embraced by his teammates.

They knew what that goal meant.

It not only equalized the score, but also sounded the horn for a counterattack. The next twenty minutes will be their home game!

Arsenal could only slowly feel the despair of losing control due to their physical disadvantage.

The camera panned to the sidelines, where Zidane was seen continuously pumping his fist in celebration, his crotch groaning in pain.

The movement is too big.

It's like wearing a suit and doing a Marseille turn.

"That's exactly what I wanted!"

Zidane clenched his fist and growled.

The championship is the best reward for the strong!

They have experienced too many setbacks this season, from a series of injuries at the beginning of the season to a comprehensive decline in Ronaldo's statistics.

But they persevered and made it through.

"Hala madrid!!!"

Real Madrid fans chanted in unison.

the other side.

Wenger glanced helplessly at Zidane. Making adjustments on the spot was not his forte, but it was Zidane's forte.

For example, Zidane just now used his superb skills and emotional intelligence to find a way to break the deadlock and make adjustments immediately.

Furthermore, Real Madrid has some of the best players in the world who can execute Zidane's tactics.

How to do?
Arsenal made their first substitution, with Gustavo replacing Coquelin to strengthen their defense in the flanks and target Modric!

"You can tell Wenger is panicking!"

Spanish commentator Bolton González smugly remarked, "Who told them to face Real Madrid?"

"Back in the 50s, when your team was still struggling in the mud, we were already competing for the highest honor on the planet!"

"And 60 years later, when those teams that once competed with Real Madrid for the championship have also fallen into the mire, Real Madrid is still competing for the highest honor on this planet!"

"That's why he's Real Madrid, that's why he's the best club of the 20th century!"

"I believe Real Madrid will also be the best club of the 21st century!"

Bolton Gonzalez is as proud as countless Real Madrid fans.

The game has resumed.

Real Madrid did not miss the opportunity to press their advantage, and unlike before the end of the first half, Arsenal found it difficult to mount an effective counter-attack.

Gustavo's introduction only slightly relieved the defensive pressure.

In the 77th minute, Zidane made his first substitution, replacing Isco with Bale.

阵型从4-3-3变成4-3-1-2。

Continue to make in-game adjustments, specifically targeting Arsenal.

Considering the possibility of extra time, Wenger is hesitant to use his substitutions, otherwise Arsenal could very well collapse in extra time.

The football passed right past Qin Ming.

Time was running out; there were only 10 minutes left in the regular time limit, and everyone was feeling exhausted.

Even Real Madrid.

Pintus was a physical trainer, not God.

Real Madrid players are human, not machines.

Arsenal sensed that Real Madrid, with their frenzied attack, were deliberately slowing down their pace.

Should we push forward and launch an attack?
But now the initiative is not in their hands, and who knows if Real Madrid is using the same old trick to lure them into attacking and then launch a counterattack?
Keep in mind that Real Madrid had just brought on Bale.

How much pressure will a player who has mastered speed put on the defensive players when he comes on late in the game?

In any case, Monreal is suffering terribly.

Bale just charged at him, and if Kante hadn't covered quickly, the flanks would have been breached.

Arsenal players are caught in a dilemma.

Wenger frowned.

Continuing with this mindset will lead to problems.

Qin Ming gasped for breath, exhausted from the day's events.

But the regular training paid off.

If I hadn't trained myself to the point of exhaustion before, my legs would probably be trembling by now.
His mind drifted back to the conversation with the professor at the Kearney training facility, in front of the wall engraved with the 38 letters of the alphabet.

“Everyone who sees it will only remember its undefeated record, but forget how many games we lost and how many times we were questioned before that. Qin, the reason I brought you here is not to make you bear the weight of this wall, but rather to hope that you can forget it.”

"Yes, forget, forget history, forget the pressure, just keep one thing in your mind."

Trust your instincts.

Wenger's football philosophy has never changed. He has always believed that the purest charm of football lies in presentation, not calculation.

The thought flashed through Qin Ming's mind in an instant.

"Give me the ball later."

Qin Ming looked at his teammates.

"Ok!"

Kanter nodded.

Monreal recalled that no matter what difficulties they encountered in the past, as long as Qin Ming had the ball, the problem could be easily solved.

No, no, I can't always rely on Qin Ming. I have to guard against Belmont Real. He slapped his thigh hard.

Real Madrid's attack has not stopped.

Marcelo even dared to press forward again because Qin Ming was now on the left side.

No matter how powerful you are, you can't teleport to the right side instantly.

Gustavo's introduction, especially his experience and fierce defense, made things a little easier for Bellerin.

Bellerin won the race against Marcelo.

"Bellerin intercepted the ball!"

"Does Arsenal have a chance to counter-attack? Gustavo should send a long diagonal pass to Qin Ming!"

"Their chemistry is off the charts!"

He Wei exclaimed in surprise.

Real Madrid fans all over the world were on tenterhooks.

Carvajal held his position very firmly.

Qin Ming controlled the ball with his thigh, but it seemed he controlled it too far, and it slipped slightly out of his control.

No one can hold back at this moment.

Carvajal did the same; he instinctively stretched out his foot.

Snapped!
Qin Ming's long legs suddenly hooked the ball, deliberately creating an opening that tricked Carvajal.

But when he wanted to continue breaking through.

Ramos, who should have been on the right, charged in and launched a vicious sliding tackle.

Qin Ming instinctively pulled the ball back.

Arsenal fans felt a chill, but seeing Qin Ming still standing, they breathed a sigh of relief.

Qin Ming looked down.

Two bloody scratches were left on the side of his ankle, and blood seeped through his sock.

"That move deserves a card!"

He ignored Ramos; the more you give this dirty guy face, the more aggressive he becomes.

"Keep your movements small!"

Referee Brych did not hesitate.

Although Qin Ming didn't fall to the ground and roll around, Ramos's sliding tackle and the slightly raised studs were enough to warrant a yellow card.

"hehe!"

Ramos smiled, picked up the football, and handed it to him in a friendly manner.

He wanted to wait for Qin Ming to reach out before throwing it aside.

He is very good at using this method to mess with the mentality of the opposing forwards.

I learned it from Peipei.

Qin Ming, however, kept his hands hanging by his sides, lifted his eyelids to look at Ramos, his face expressionless.

"Come on if you dare."

Seeing that Qin Ming wasn't falling for it, Ramos casually tossed it away.

The distance from the goal was neither too far nor too close, but the position was too close to the sideline, making it difficult to shoot directly.

Arsenal decided to maintain possession of the ball first.

However, Sanchez's breakthrough on the right side was intercepted by Modric and Casemiro, and the offensive and defensive positions were switched again.

The time has now reached the 85th minute.

Real Madrid isn't in a hurry, and while Arsenal doesn't want to play extra time, they'd love to.

Of course, it would be better if the battle could be ended within the normal time.

This calm mindset improved their performance, and Modric once again flicked the ball to the wing with the outside of his foot.

Bale made several stops and dribbles towards the baseline.

Monreal couldn't keep up, but Bale was in poor form today, failing to find Ronaldo's position for his crosses.

The ball was headed out of the penalty area by Arsenal's two-meter giant, Mertesacker.

Real Madrid should prepare to continue their siege of Arsenal!

"Can they last one minute, two minutes, three minutes, four minutes, or even 30 minutes?"

"The scales of victory are tipping ever higher!"

"Real Madrid is getting closer and closer to breaking the curse of not being able to defend their Champions League title!"

"González said excitedly."

Toni Kroos got the second ball and was ready to give Arsenal no time to breathe, continuing to pass the ball forward to look for an opportunity to score.

Snapped!
He passed the ball to Benzema, who had dropped back.

Tony Cross, who usually passes the ball safely, suddenly changed his expression.

How did he guess his own intentions?
Kanté! A short figure, like a knife, cut off Tony Kroos' pass.

Arsenal fans' eyes widened.

Real Madrid fans, however, didn't take it seriously, believing that if Arsenal couldn't break through, the situation would return to what it was before.

Wenger looked over with his deep gaze.

Kante passed the ball to Qin Ming.

If a team gets bogged down, if the rhythm is controlled by the opponent, that's when the world calls for a hero.

But what heroes do is never wait.

But create.

Qin Ming received Kanté's pass without hesitation.

Arsenal's flags fluttered in the stands amidst roars, whipping in the wind blowing from Cardiff.

A word is printed on the silk beneath the team emblem.

Forward!

forward!

People often mock Arsenal for failing to win titles because they only know how to attack and not how to defend.

After all, defense wins championships.

But they didn't know that moving forward was in Arsenal's DNA.

Qin Ming encountered his first defensive player.

Toni Kroos, the German midfielder who always wears his dignity on his sleeve, will make sure every strand of his hair is neatly styled before a match.

At this moment, however, he abandoned his stance and shoveled it off.

Because he failed to touch the ball during his first tackle.

Snapped!
Another touch, and the ball's trajectory changed.

Tony Cross missed his tackle and quickly looked behind him to see Casemiro coming to cover.

His face showed fear.

"call!!!"

Breathing in the last bit of oxygen, Qin Ming's center of gravity suddenly swayed.

He tricked Casemiro into thinking he was going to go inside.

In reality, they were going to use outside routes.

Simple actions achieved perfect results.

It's not over yet!

There are two more people ahead of us, is it Varane or Ramos?
never mind!

Qin Ming felt as if all the noise in the Millennium Stadium had disappeared, and the flow of time seemed to slow down as well.

I ran so fast that I left my heartbeat behind.

I can get through this myself!
Another simple change of direction!

The 70,000 fans at the scene fell silent involuntarily, staring in disbelief at the agile figure.

Varane was beaten so easily?

Put a shovel?

behind?

It's definitely a red card!
But as long as we can take down Qin Ming and prevent Arsenal from scoring, that's all that matters.

It's all worth it.

However, Qin Ming, who was staggering, gritted his teeth and managed to stand up from the brink of falling.

Navas launched a frantic attack.

late!

The first thing Qin Ming did after regaining his balance was to push the ball into the air!

The tricky angle caused Navas to dive sideways, but he still missed by nearly ten centimeters.

All the Real Madrid players turned around.

The football rolled along the grass at a slow speed.

Ramos chased back with all his might.

Can we catch up?

When Varamos touched the ball, it was not intercepted and instead crossed the goal line and crashed into the side netting.

The ball went in!
"Qin! Qin!"

"He got the ball! He's running towards Real Madrid's defense! Watch him run! He dribbles past one player, two players, three players, four players, and then he shoots!"

"Goal!"

"Qin has scored one of the most amazing goals in Champions League history!"

"Great player, great moment!"

Arsenal snatch a last-minute victory from Real Madrid!

"Who is truly the best club of the 21st century?!"

Paul Dutton yelled at the top of his lungs.

"If you reverse the word 'computer,' it's pronounced 'Steve Jobs'!"

"If you reverse the word 'football,' it's pronounced 'Qin'!"

"He's a genius, and I'll say it again, he's a genius!"

The neutral commentator also started shouting.

The Spanish commentator, however, stood frozen in place, staring blankly at the scoreboard.

3-2!

(End of this chapter)