After Paris Saint-Germain was removed from the list, I led England to victory!
Chapter 144 A Great Victory over Spain
(A 1-word chapter; you know I never break a match into many chapters.)
July 6, 2018, Wembley Stadium, London.
The air was ignited by the breaths of 100,000 people, and a huge wave of noise rolled and surged within the magnificent bowl-shaped structure.
The highly anticipated UEFA Nations League Group A match between England and Spain, a clash between two strong teams, has captured the attention of the entire European continent.
During the pre-match warm-up, the camera focused for a long time on Yan Yuan, who was wearing the number 17 jersey for England.
This World Cup Golden Boot winner and Arsenal's rising star is a new flame of hope in the hearts of countless England fans.
From the commentary booth, his partner's voice, filled with barely suppressed excitement, resonated throughout countless homes via microphone:
"Ladies and gentlemen! The battle is about to begin! Wembley is boiling! The Three Lions are ready to face the Spanish bulls! And the focus of attention, without a doubt, is our number 17, Yan Yuan! He's unstoppable at club level, but can he continue his magic back with the national team? Spain's powerful midfield and defense will be his biggest test!"
The match began with the referee's whistle.
As expected, the Spanish team displayed strong midfield control from the start.
Busquets, like the core bearing of a precision instrument, steadily controls the rhythm;
Thiago danced gracefully around him, maneuvering the ball with elegant touches;
Isco, on the other hand, moved further forward, weaving through gaps in the defense.
The ball was passed back and forth at the feet of the Spanish team, as smoothly as flowing water.
The England team did not panic.
Southgate's pre-match strategy clearly penetrated to the players' very core.
The team maintained an extremely compact formation, quickly switching to a 4-4-2 formation when off the ball, with Lallana dropping deep to form the first line of defense with the two defensive midfielders, Dier and Henderson.
Yan Yuan and Rashford, as wingers, also dropped back deep to defend, protecting their respective flanks.
Spain's attacks mainly started from the left flank.
Alba's runs down the wing were extremely threatening, and Asensio's agile dribbling and passing also attempted to create openings.
But Kyle Walker, the Manchester City winger known for his speed, was in superb form today.
He used his strong physical strength and precise positioning to thwart Alba and Asensio's combinations several times in key positions, leaving the opponent with little space to cross.
Rodrygo on the right wing also struggled against left-back Luke Shaw.
England's first threat came precisely from a successful counter-attack.
In the 10th minute, Henderson made a clean and decisive tackle in the heart of midfield, poking the ball away from Isco's feet!
He looked up and observed, without the slightest hesitation, and delivered a precise long pass that crossed half the field, heading straight for Yan Yuan's running route on the right wing!
Yan Yuan made a high-speed run and, near the sideline, controlled the ball with a textbook chest control move, steadily bringing it down.
Alba had already followed him like a shadow.
Yan Yuan remained completely calm despite facing the experienced Barcelona full-back.
He first pretended to accelerate down the wing, and the moment Alba shifted his weight, he suddenly stopped and cut the ball inward with his right foot!
The sudden change in rhythm caught Alba off guard, giving him a body length of space!
Yan Yuan immediately seized this fleeting opportunity, sending a low and powerful cross with his left foot, heading straight for Harry Kane in the center of the penalty area!
"Great shot! Yan Yuan has shaken off his opponent! Cross the ball!" the commentator exclaimed.
Unfortunately, just as the ball was about to reach Kane's feet, the experienced Pique beat him to it and made a precise sliding tackle to clear the ball out of bounds!
Just as Yan Yuan stopped the ball and prepared to break through, Ramos had already silently approached.
With an extremely subtle shoving motion of his right hand, he slammed hard into Yan Yuan's lower back.
Yan Yuan was pushed and stumbled, but his powerful core strength instantly stabilized his center of gravity, and he managed to complete this high-quality cross!
After the cross, Yan Yuan immediately turned around and angrily raised his hand to the referee not far away to indicate that Ramos had fouled him, but the referee did not respond.
Yan Yuan glared fiercely at Ramos.
He had already figured out how to get Ramos off the field.
Yan Yuan still remembers that night at the Bernabéu.
He will definitely not let Ramos off the hook in this match.
The match continued, and Spain quickly retaliated.
In the 12th minute, Isco delivered a highly penetrating through ball from the center.
Diego Costa demonstrated the ability of a top center forward to turn around and unleash a low shot, holding off Maguire with a strong grip.
That shot was angled perfectly and was incredibly powerful.
England goalkeeper Pickford reacted quickly, making a brilliant diving save to tip the ball out of play with one hand.
A collective gasp of relief rippled through Wembley.
After an initial period of probing, the England team gradually adapted to Spain's rhythm.
They began to consciously exploit the huge gaps left by the opponent's aggressive attacks, launching highly effective counterattacks.
Kane dropped deeper, becoming a key link between the midfield and the attack.
His excellent ball control and passing abilities began to emerge.
In the 23th minute, Spain was awarded a corner kick.
The ball was sent into the penalty area, and Maguire, with his excellent anticipation and height advantage, overpowered everyone and headed the ball out of the penalty area to clear it!
Near the second ball's trajectory, Kane had already retreated deep into his own half to receive the pass.
He received the ball with his back to goal, and Busquets immediately pressed him aggressively! Kane demonstrated world-class ball control and composure as a center forward!
He leaned against Busquets, and with a light pull-back and turn, he instantly got rid of his opponent's entanglement!
In the instant he turned around, Kane's vision had already pierced through the entire pitch!
He keenly spotted the left flank, and Rashford, like an arrow released from a bow, accelerated at high speed!
Without the slightest hesitation, Kane adjusted his footwork and delivered a powerful long diagonal pass with his right foot!
The ball drew a precise arc, perfectly crossing the entire Spanish midfield line.
They pinpointed Rashford's high-speed run-up with pinpoint accuracy!
Rashford controlled the ball calmly near the left byline!
Carvajal and Pique immediately rushed towards him, trying to block the cross.
At this moment, the camera captured Yan Yuan, who was originally on the right wing, starting his run the instant Kane passed the ball.
Instead of making a straight run forward, he moved like a ghost, with astonishing speed and anticipation, quietly cutting inside from the outside and making a high-speed diagonal run towards the huge gap near the penalty spot.
Lallana also followed up from the middle, his forward run drawing the attention of the trailing Ramos.
Faced with a double team, Rashford did not choose to risk a cross, but made an extremely calm choice.
He cut the ball back with his left foot, and then immediately sent a triangular back pass with his right foot!
Instead of going directly to Yan Yuan, the ball was passed to Lallana, who was positioned slightly to the left of the penalty spot.
Lallana understood immediately.
He didn't stop the ball at all.
Facing the incoming ball, in a flash, he flicked it with the outside of his right foot in an extremely concealed and precise manner.
A through ball, as precise as a scalpel, instantly pierced the fleeting gap between Pique and Ramos.
"Lallana! Through ball! It's through!" The commentator's voice almost cracked!
The ball rolled along the path of Yan Yuan, who was sprinting forward at high speed.
This is a collaboration between Lallana and Yan Yuan.
A perfect opportunity to break the offside trap.
The moment Lallana passed the ball, Yan Yuan had already shaken off all the defenders!
He was unmarked near the penalty spot!
Yan Yuan faces De Gea's attack alone!
Facing a world-class goalkeeper, Yan Yuan displayed composure beyond his years and the qualities of a top striker.
He adjusted his footwork and steadily pushed the ball into the bottom right corner of the goal with the instep of his right foot.
The angle was tricky, and the force was just right!
De Gea made a desperate dive to the side, his fingertips almost brushing the ball, but he couldn't stop it from going into the net.
"GOALLLLLLL!!!! Yan!!! A calm one-on-one shot! Perfect positioning! Perfect teamwork! England launched a textbook counter-attack! From Maguire's clearance to Kane's escape, to Rashford's pass back, Lallana's deadly pass, and Yan Yuan's decisive strike! Southgate's tactics were executed perfectly! Yan Yuan! He has once again proven his worth at Wembley!" The commentator was passionate, and Wembley instantly turned into a sea of red.
Yan Yuan spread his arms and roared as he charged toward the corner flag area, where he was greeted by a swarm of teammates.
Gareth Southgate excitedly pumped his fist on the sidelines.
Spain attempted an immediate counterattack after conceding the goal, but England's defensive formation was more solid.
Dier and Henderson maximized their coverage and interception capabilities in midfield, making Spain's passing game less smooth.
Maguire was a pillar of strength in the defense, repeatedly using his powerful physique and accurate anticipation to thwart the opponent's crosses and through balls.
England took a one-goal lead, but Spain intensified their attack and significantly increased their possession.
England's defense began to face sustained pressure. Pickford continued his superb form, making numerous saves to keep a clean sheet.
However, Spain's attempt to equalize was not only reflected in their attack, but also in their "special treatment" of Yan Yuan.
The experienced center-back pair of Ramos and Pique clearly see Yan Yuan as a thorn in their side.
In the 33rd minute, Yan Yuan attempted to run past Ramos to receive a pass from his teammate while off the ball.
Ramos seemingly casually raised his right foot and subtly and precisely stepped on Yan Yuan's right heel.
Yan Yuan cried out in surprise and staggered to the ground.
He looked at the referee again, but the referee signaled for the game to continue.
Yan Yuan quickly got up and continued to wait for an opportunity.
In the 35th minute, England won a free kick in the attacking third.
While vying for position in the penalty area, Pique made another extremely subtle elbowing motion the instant he jumped to contest the header, his elbow hitting Yan Yuan's ribs!
It didn't actually hurt too much, but Yan Yuan groaned, clutched his ribs, and fell to the ground, rolling around "in pain" twice.
The referee stopped the game and finally showed Pique a yellow card.
Pique spread his hands with an innocent expression.
After Pique received the yellow gem card, Yan Yuan jumped up and stood up, smiling as he spoke to Pique in fluent Spanish.
"¿Has visto demasiadas coreografías de Shakira? ¿Por qué no tienes ni fuerza para cometer una falta?" (Have you been watching too much of Shakira's dancing? How come you don't even have the energy to commit a foul?)
Yan Yuan, a frequent internet user, naturally knew about Shakira and Piqué's relationship. (Piqué and Shakira confirmed their relationship in 2011.)
Yan Yuan's words immediately ignited Pique's anger.
Pique replied fiercely.
"You better watch out, you bastard, I'll stomp your mouth on you." (You better watch out, I'll stomp your mouth on you in a minute.)
In the 37th minute, England won another free kick in the attacking third.
Yan Yuan and Pique were vying for the ball near the edge of the penalty area.
The two players jumped at the same time as the ball fell.
Yan Yuan used his early jump to slightly suppress Pique, and as he landed, his right elbow, which was supporting his body, seemingly "unintentionally" but with great force, slammed into Pique's abdomen!
"Ugh!" Piqué cried out in pain, clutching his stomach and bending over.
Yan Yuan shrugged, indicating that he hadn't done anything.
Pique raised his hand to the referee to indicate that Yan Yuan had committed a foul, but the referee made no indication.
[Yan Yuan: Good referee, thumbs up!]
"Damn it!" Pike stood up angrily and rushed towards Yan Yuan, cursing in English, his words becoming increasingly vulgar.
Just as Yan Yuan was about to retort, Maguire rushed over, using his strong body to block between the two, and pointed at Pique, saying:
"Get away! Don't touch Yan!"
The players from both sides quickly surrounded each other, pushing and shoving, and engaging in heated verbal exchanges.
The scene became chaotic at one point.
The referee rushed into the crowd, separated the two sides, and gave Pique and Maguire verbal warnings.
Shortly after this conflict subsided, the Spanish attack was once again thwarted by England's united defense.
In the 38th minute, Luke Shaw blocked the opponent's cross out of bounds, giving Spain a corner kick.
The corner kick was taken, and Maguire headed the ball away from the danger zone inside the penalty area.
Dell controlled the second ball in the defensive midfield position.
He looked up and saw that Spain's defense had pushed too high in their eagerness to attack, creating a huge vacuum near the center circle!
Harry Kane, like a lion that has caught the scent of its prey, has already sped up and darted into that gap!
Dell did not hesitate at all.
He adjusted his footwork, swung his right foot, and delivered a powerful and incredibly accurate long pass over the top.
The ball, like a precision-guided missile, streaked across the sky with astonishing initial velocity, directly over the head of Ramos, who was trailing behind Spain!
Kane perfectly broke the offside trap.
He was near the center circle, and with his broad chest, he steadily caught the ball flying at high speed.
He then dribbled forward at high speed.
He was faced with a vast space to attack and a Spanish defender chasing back in panic!
De Gea had no choice but to abandon his goal and attack!
Kane dribbles into the penalty area.
Facing the onrushing De Gea, the England captain displayed the composure and skill of a world-class striker.
Instead of taking a powerful shot, he lightly flicked the outside of his right foot in a split second.
A deft chip shot that deflects a thousand pounds with four ounces of force!
The ball traced a beautiful parabola, precisely clearing De Gea's desperately outstretched arm and falling into the empty net!
"GOALLLLLLLL!!! England 2-0! Harry Kane!!! Brilliant chip shot!!! Dier's long pass was perfectly placed! Kane's one-on-one finish was impeccable! England scores again! Unbelievable! Wembley is going absolutely crazy!" The commentator was hoarse from shouting.
Southgate jumped up excitedly on the sidelines and pumped his fist in celebration.
Kane ran wildly in celebration, and Dale rushed up to him and gave him a tight hug.
Leading the powerful Spanish team by two goals at halftime, a dream start.
Spain had a golden opportunity before the end of the first half.
Asensio received a pass back from his teammate just outside the penalty area, dribbled laterally to create space, and curled a beautiful shot with his left foot.
The ball bypassed Pickford's diving save and slammed against the top edge of the crossbar before bouncing out.
England escaped unscathed.
At halftime, England led Spain 2-0.
The atmosphere inside the locker room was lively but not relaxed.
Southgate praised the team's performance, especially emphasizing their defensive focus and counter-attacking efficiency. However, he also cautioned, "Guys, there are still 45 minutes left! Spain will not give up! They will definitely launch a fierce counter-attack in the second half! We need to be more united and resilient than in the first half! Maintain formation and exploit the gaps behind them! Be cautious!"
He looked at Yan Yuan,
"Keep your momentum going! You're their nightmare!"
"Understood, Coach!" Yan Yuan nodded in agreement.
As predicted by Southgate, Spain launched a furious attack when the second half began.
Head coach Enrique made a decisive substitution, replacing Rodrygo, who had a lackluster performance in the first half, with the more impactful Aspas.
They also pushed their formation higher up the pitch, launching an extremely aggressive high press against England.
England's formation was moderately deep, with Yan Yuan and Rashford dropping even further in defense, almost forming a 5-4-1 defensive system.
Dier and Henderson were under immense pressure in midfield.
Like two moving city walls, they tirelessly ran and precisely positioned themselves to repeatedly thwart Spain's penetrating passes.
Maguire and Stones in the back line became the anchor, using their bodies and headers to repeatedly thwart threatening balls into the penalty area.
Pickford continued his superb form, making two crucial saves to keep a clean sheet.
Spain's possession surged, and they besieged the England penalty area.
Costa, Asensio, and substitute Aspas all had shooting opportunities.
But these shots were either blocked by English players or kept out of the net by Pickford.
England's defense was like an impenetrable wall.
Yan Yuan's defensive task on the right flank is also exceptionally difficult.
Alba's attacking runs became more frequent, and Asensio also frequently drifted to the flanks to combine, with Spanish midfielders taking turns attacking his side.
In the 55th minute, Spain was awarded a corner kick.
When Pique was vying for position with Yan Yuan in the penalty area, he made a series of small hand gestures, pulling and tugging at him.
The moment the ball was launched, Pique subtly rammed Yan Yuan's ribs with his elbow once again!
This time, Yan Yuan didn't even pretend to fall, because the referee wouldn't give Pique a second yellow card for that action.
Yan Yuan rushed straight up to Pique, shoved him hard in the shoulder, and roared in fluent Spanish.
"¡Hijo de puta! ¿Qué mierda quieres? ¿Tu selección catalana te autoriza a jugar para España hoy? (You son of a bitch! What do you think you're doing? Did your Catalan national team allow you to represent Spain today?)"
Yan Yuan knew that Pique had publicly supported Catalonia, so he used this sentence to precisely provoke Pique.
This highly provocative and regionally offensive trash talk precisely hit Pique's most sensitive nerve!
Piqué was instantly enraged. His eyes widened, his face flushed red, and he pointed at Yan Yuan's nose, roaring, "¡Cabrón! ¡Te voy a romper las piernas! (You bastard! I'll break your legs!)"
Yan Yuan responded to him with a smile:
"Are you going to use your 32-year-old body to break my legs? I bet your legs will break first. Give it a rest, old man, go back to Spain and sunbathe."
Pique really couldn't hold back anymore; he really wanted to beat this kid up. He was closing in on Yan Yuan step by step.
Yan Yuan, however, still had a smile on his face.
Seeing the conflict escalate, Busquets and Henderson rushed over and forcibly separated the two.
The referee ran over and gave Yan Yuan and Pique a stern warning.
In the ensuing corner kick defense, Maguire and Stones, among others, noticeably intensified their "protection" of Pique, making more aggressive tackles and physically pressing him, taking real action to "avenge" their teammate.
After a prolonged and unsuccessful attack, the Spanish players' stamina began to decline. Under intense pressure, their defense, which had been out of action for a while, started making more mistakes, exposing the space behind them once again.
The England team keenly sensed the danger of a counter-attack.
In the 68th minute, Spain patiently passed the ball around the edge of England's penalty area, attempting to break through their defensive wall.
Thiago received the ball near the center circle and, seeing Isco making a run into the penalty area to beat the offside trap, immediately delivered a through ball!
However, England right-back Kyle Walker displayed world-class speed in recovering and accurate anticipation.
Like an arrow released from a bow, he made a precise and fierce sliding tackle just as Isco was about to touch the ball.
He cleanly and decisively cleared the ball from the edge of the penalty area!
The ball, which Walker had knocked away, rolled to Henderson's feet nearby by some strange twist of fate.
Henderson, the Liverpool captain, demonstrated the vision and decisiveness of a top midfielder.
He looked up, without even making any adjustments, and before the opposing player could react, he delivered a powerful, perfectly curved long diagonal pass with his right foot.
The ball seemed to have eyes, flying precisely towards Yan Yuan, who was accelerating at high speed near the center line on the right wing.
Yan Yuan received the ball on the right side of the center line.
At this moment, he was facing an incredibly wide attack corridor.
Yan Yuan unleashed a terrifying speed like a cheetah in an instant!
"My God!!! Look! Yan! Yan's speed!!! Alba didn't even have a chance to catch up with him!!!" the commentator exclaimed.
Alba, who had rushed back to defend, was instantly two body lengths ahead of him.
The one trailing behind is the experienced Ramos!
Yan Yuan continues dribbling!
I floored the accelerator in an instant!
His terrifying explosive power when he ran was so fast that a gasp of surprise rang out at Wembley.
"Yan Yuan has the ball! His acceleration is incredible! It's like a sports car!!! I've never seen Yan Yuan run at such a speed before!!!" the commentator shouted excitedly.
Yan Yuan dribbled the ball like the wind, moving with great strides.
Each step he took left the Spanish defenders further behind.
Ramos fought and retreated, attempting to block Yan Yuan's inside cut.
Yan Yuan dribbled the ball at high speed into the right side of the penalty area.
De Gea has already rushed out of his goal to block the near post.
Ramos also rushed in from the side, trying to block the shooting angle!
Facing the blockade of two world-class defensive players, Yan Yuan demonstrated his top-notch football intelligence, technique, and composure.
He didn't slow down at all.
Just as he was about to collide head-on with Ramos.
Yan Yuan first adjusted himself with a small hop, then quickly pushed off the ground to stop abruptly, swinging his hands back to maintain his balance.
He used his dominant foot to quickly change direction twice in a row by spiking the ball.
The first spike was a feint, with a slight shift in body weight; the second spike was the real killer move!
This was an incredibly fast one-legged fried dough ball change of direction!
Two consecutive touches and changes of direction within 0.5 seconds! (Refer to Messi's one-legged croquet change of direction)
Yan Yuan figured out this dribbling move by watching Messi's videos.
Aside from requiring a high level of ball control and being quite damaging to the knees, this move is actually a very useful skill.
Ramos, who was off balance, was completely shaken off.
He slipped and fell to the ground in a sorry state.
Yan Yuan instantly dodged the opening.
He did not hesitate at all when facing De Gea, who rushed out to the edge of the penalty area.
Calmly adjust your footwork and use the instep of your left foot to deliver a fast and tricky ground slash!
The ball flew straight into the far corner of the goal.
De Gea had already made a diving save, but Yan Yuan's shot was too tricky and powerful.
He was powerless to stop it! He could only watch as the ball rolled into the net!
"GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLL! England 3-0! Yan Yuan! A brace!!!" The commentator was completely ecstatic, his voice hoarse. "A perfect display of individual ability! Super speed! Super breakthrough! Super composure! Super shooting skills! He single-handedly destroyed Spain's entire defense! He faked out Ramos! He toyed with De Gea! Wembley is in a frenzy! The English supercar! He is absolutely the English supercar! That series of changes of direction while dribbling at high speed was simply superhuman! It's amazing! This is the value of 300 million euros! This is the power of a three-time Golden Boot winner!"
After scoring, Yan Yuan rushed wildly towards the corner flag and performed a sliding knee celebration towards the England supporters' stand.
His teammates swarmed over and pinned him down.
Gareth Southgate waved his arms excitedly on the sidelines and hugged his assistants tightly.
3-0! The suspense of the match has been almost completely killed!
This goal completely shattered the fighting spirit of the Spanish players.
Trailing by a large margin, especially after being so humiliated by Yan Yuan's third goal, the Spanish players were on the verge of a breakdown.
Especially Ramos, the core of the defense.
He unleashed his fury entirely on Yan Yuan, his actions becoming increasingly violent and malicious.
In the 78th minute, England intercepted the ball in their own half and quickly moved it to the right flank near the center line.
Yan Yuan received the ball and prepared to turn and advance forward.
Ramos, like an enraged bull, immediately charged forward fiercely to steal the ball.
At the moment Yan Yuan turned to protect the ball, Ramos made a very obvious and extremely wide sweeping leg motion.
He raised his foot high and swept it fiercely towards Yan Yuan's supporting leg.
Yan Yuan's football intelligence and acting skills were on full display at this moment!
He was wary of Ramos from the very beginning. Having learned his lesson at the Bernabéu, he wouldn't give Ramos another chance this time.
Yan Yuan keenly sensed Ramos's intentions and the momentary contact, and the camera at this position couldn't capture the whole scene.
Before Ramos's leg even touched him, Yan Yuan had already taken the opportunity to fall forward dramatically.
Meanwhile, as he fell to the ground, Yan Yuan subtly placed two fingers on the same spot on the outside of his calf with his left hand.
He pinched himself hard!
Instantly, a noticeable bruise the size of a coin appeared on his calf.
Yan Yuan's plan began.
The referee saw England's number 17 fall to the ground.
"beep!"
The whistle blew, and the referee ran to the scene of the incident.
Ramos argued that he hadn't touched anyone at all, or that it was only a slight contact, and he excitedly spread his hands, loudly defending himself to the referee.
"¡No fue falta! ¡Ese hijo de puta está simulando! (That's not a foul! That bastard is faking it!)"
Other English and Spanish players quickly surrounded the referee, putting pressure on him.
The referee is arguing with players from both England and Spain.
At this moment, Yan Yuan lay on the ground, his hands tightly covering his calves, which he had pinched until they were bruised. His face showed an extremely painful expression, his body was curled up, and he even let out a few groans.
Ramos became even angrier when he saw Yan Yuan's "painful" appearance.
He approached to examine the situation, then crouched down and said to Yan Yuan, "¡Levántate, ¡Deja de fingir! ¡Te voy a partir la cara! (Get up, stop pretending! If you keep pretending, I'll smash your face!)"
Yan Yuan slowly raised his head and, in fluent Spanish that only Ramos could hear, quickly whispered, "Ramos, ¿Cuándo inauguras tu museo de habilidades defensivas? Seré el primero en visitar la exhibición de estrangulamientos y palancas."
(Ramos, when is your defensive skills museum opening? I want to be the first to visit the chokehold and joint lock exhibits.)
Ramos was already a little red-faced after those words, and he was about to retort when...
Yan Yuan immediately continued speaking.
"Want to win the Ballon d'Or? Forget about it. You're not even worthy to shine Cristiano's shoes. He's gone, and you don't even have the chance to ride on his coattails anymore."
This statement precisely struck at Ramos's deepest pain and greatest weakness.
Ramos' controversial defensive actions, his unfulfilled desire for the Ballon d'Or, and Real Madrid's and his lackluster performance in terms of honors after Ronaldo's departure!
Upon hearing this, Ramos's brain was instantly filled with rage!
"¡HIJO DE PERRA! (You bastard!)" Ramos completely lost his mind.
Ramos suddenly leaned down, his right hand like an iron clamp, and fiercely and tightly gripped the back of Yan Yuan's neck.
At the same time, his left hand was raised high, his fist clenched, ready to smash down.
He spewed out insults: "¡Te voy a matar, bastardo! (I'm going to kill you, you bastard!)"
Yan Yuan had been waiting for this moment!
He immediately let out a piercing scream:
"ah!!!!"
"Fxxk!!" Harry Kane was the first to react.
Like a furious lion, he used all his strength to shove Ramos away from Yan Yuan.
"Let him go! You bastard!" Kane roared, standing in front of Yan Yuan.
Henderson, Dale, Maguire, and the others rushed over instantly.
They formed a protective wall around Yan Yuan, while simultaneously surrounding Ramos, their eyes blazing with anger, pointing their fingers at him and shouting rebukes:
"Ramos! What the hell are you doing?!"
"Want to fight, you beast!"
The players from both sides instantly grappled, with fierce shoving and shouts echoing throughout the stadium.
The scene was extremely chaotic.
The referee and linesman rushed into the crowd and used all their strength to separate the two sides.
The referee first checked Yan Yuan's injuries as he lay on the ground.
Yan Yuan "struggled" to raise his head and pointed to the obvious bruise on his calf, which the referee could clearly see.
At the same time, Yan Yuan said in a "strong" manner, "I'm okay, referee. I can continue."
The referee then communicated with VAR via headset to confirm the nature of Ramos's action and Yan Yuan's injury.
The VAR playback clearly showed the following from multiple angles:
1. Ramos' first tackle on Yan Yuan was deemed reckless by the referee and warranted a yellow card; Yan Yuan was indeed "injured" as a result.
2. Most importantly: Ramos's highly aggressive choking motion (a clear act of violence) and the gesture of raising his fist as if to strike were indisputable direct red card offenses!
The referee confirmed this.
Without hesitation, he ran towards Ramos, who had been pulled away by his teammates, pulled out a bright red card from his pocket, and held it high!
Ramos was furious.
He yelled and cursed at the referee, and even tried to rush up to argue with him.
After being forcibly stopped by staff and teammates, he was walking off the field towards the players' tunnel.
Ramos whirled around, glared at Yan Yuan who had stood up, and roared a vulgar, racist insult: "¡Vete a la mierda, escoria amarilla! ¿Crees que puedes ser blanco jugando para inglaterra?!" (Fuck you, you yellow-skinned trash! You think playing for England will make you white?)
Yan Yuan straightened up and smiled in response to Ramos.
"Eso es mejor que un viejo perro como tú que está a punto de salir de la selección española. Adivina cuánto tiempo más vas a quedar en la selección española? Adivina cuánto tiempo voy a quedar en la selección esglesa? Viejo perro bastardo? (That's still better than you, an old dog about to retire from the Spanish national team. Guess how long you can stay in the Spanish team? And guess how long I can stay in the England team? Old dog bastard?)"
The sound wasn't loud, but the lip movements were incredibly clear.
Yan Yuan's retort was spot on.
At 32 years old, Ramos was indeed nearing the end of his career representing the national team. (In reality, these were indeed some of Ramos's last national team matches.)
Yan Yuan was only 18 years old.
Yan Yuan's words revealed the truth that Ramos was unwilling to accept.
Upon hearing this, Ramos was so angry that he almost broke free of the staff and rushed back onto the field, but was eventually forcibly pulled into the tunnel.
"Te voy a follar a tu madre. (Fuck your mother, you bastard!)" Ramos was completely enraged, and he roared as he charged back.
Busquets and several staff members held him tightly and forcibly dragged him off the field.
As Ramos was dragged away, he continued to roar and curse wildly in Yan Yuan's direction.
The England fans at Wembley roared deafening boos and insults at Ramos.
"Get lost, Ramos!"
"Dirty garbage!"
"Red card master, your red card record could fill an hour-long highlight reel!"
After watching Ramos leave the field, Yan Yuan straightened his jersey and then high-fived his teammates.
"Yan, is your leg injury alright? The coach asked me to ask you if you need to leave the field?" Kane ran over and asked Yan Yuan.
"It's alright, Captain. I'll tell you what happened after the match," Yan Yuan said softly.
Yan Yuan won this psychological battle decisively.
Spain has lost a key defensive player.
With one less player, the loss of their captain, and a 3-goal deficit against their opponents, Spain's morale has completely collapsed.
The players looked unfocused and had no will to fight.
England completely took control of the game, patiently passing the ball around and controlling the tempo, looking for the final blow to kill the match.
In the 89th minute, England won a corner kick on the right.
Yan Yuan stood in the corner flag area.
He took a deep breath and glanced into the restricted area.
Kane, Maguire, Stones, Dale...
England has a multitude of air superiority points.
Yan Yuan took a run-up and delivered a cross with his right foot that was perfect in terms of arc, power, and placement!
The ball, spinning sharply, flew at high speed towards the near post near the six-yard box line!
Kane leaped high at the near post!
It attracted the attention of Pique and another Spanish defender!
Maguire also jumped hard in the middle, creating a diversion.
Back!
John Stones.
He keenly observed where the ball was about to land.
Taking advantage of Pique being distracted by Kane and the Spanish defense being in disarray due to being outnumbered, Stones, like a beast breaking free of its shackles, made a high-speed run from the far post.
He got ahead of everyone else, and at the edge of the penalty area, he met the incoming ball with all his might and unleashed a thunderous header!
"Bang!"
The ball hurtled toward the goal like a cannonball.
Although De Gea made a save, diving to catch the ball with one hand, the ball was too fast.
The ball was deflected by De Gea's hand, changing its direction slightly, but it still slammed into the net.
「GOOOOOOALLLLLL!!!!!!英格兰4-0!!!斯通斯头球破门!!严渊的角球助攻!!!完美!!!」解说激动地喊着,「4-0!一场屠杀!一场史诗级的胜利!严渊!2个进球!1次助攻!主宰了比赛!他导演了这场大胜!」
Wembley erupted into a complete frenzy.
Stones excitedly rushed to the corner flag and slid to his knees.
Yan Yuan also ran over and hugged him in celebration.
His teammates rushed over, and Southgate hugged his assistants tightly on the sidelines.
4-0! England thrashed 10-man Spain.
In stoppage time, the Spanish players lost all fighting spirit and the will to fight.
The referee symbolically added two minutes before blowing the final whistle!
The final whistle blew.
"Match over!!!!" the commentator roared at the top of his lungs. "England! The Three Lions!! 4-0! A home sweep of Spain! A victory worthy of being recorded in history! Southgate's team, with their ironclad defense, sharp counter-attacks, and Yan Yuan's unparalleled individual ability, completely destroyed the mighty Spanish army!"
"Let us remember this night! Remember Yan Yuan's name! A brace! An assist! He's not just a goal-scoring machine, but a mastermind behind the game! He tore through the defense with his speed and won the psychological battle against Ramos with his intelligence! With these two goals, Yan Yuan's tally for the England national team has reached an astonishing 10! His efficiency is terrifying! He is England's superstar! A hero of Wembley! He is England's supercar!!!"
Wembley Stadium became a sea of joy.
The England players rushed to the sidelines to celebrate wildly with the fans.
Yan Yuan, the MVP of the match, was tossed high into the air by his teammates.
again and again.
Kane, Henderson, Pickford... everyone surrounded him, their faces beaming with excitement.
Southgate hugged each of his players, and when he hugged Yan Yuan, he patted Yan Yuan's back forcefully, his eyes filled with indescribable admiration and excitement:
"Well done! Yan! Your performance was unparalleled!"
England fans chanted "Football's Coming Home," waved flags, and lingered for a long time, reluctant to leave.
Yan Yuan stood in the center of the field, looking around at the boiling stadium and feeling the thunderous cheers.
Sweat soaked through his jersey, and the "tactical bruise" on his calf gradually faded.
All of this, amidst the ecstasy of victory and the adoration of teammates and fans, has transformed into the proudest medal.
Facing a world champion-level Spanish team, and the malice of Ramos and Pique, he completely won over Wembley with goals, assists, and an undeniable performance, thus establishing his core position in the England national team.
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