Chinese champion

Chapter 202 stalemate
Mallorca locker room.

"Everyone performed very well!" Manzano shouted loudly in the locker room: "It is indeed a remarkable achievement to lead Real Madrid in the first half, let alone in the away game, I am proud of you! To be honest, this Not even me."

"What, coach." Eto'o said dissatisfiedly: "What is unexpected? Didn't you say that we must win this game? Why didn't you expect that we would lead?"

Eto'o's words were exactly what most of the players were thinking. For a while, all eyes were on Manzano.

"Of course I thought we would lead." Manzano smiled slightly, "But I thought we would lead in the second half, because in the first half the difference in physical strength was not so obvious. Real Madrid's players are very strong, especially in the second half. Offensively, but the defensive players performed very well in the first half, beyond my expectations!"

Wang Xiaomin said secretly: "Is this a compliment to us? Why do I hear something wrong?"

"You boy, you were the worst performer in the first half!" Manzano glared at him, Wang Xiaomin shrank his neck and dared not say any more, Manzano continued: "The first 10 minutes of the second half are very important, According to my estimation, they will attack with all their strength from the beginning. With their offensive strength, no team can dare to say that they can not concede the ball, especially when they have no retreat... But, we can't Fear, you can't passively defend, use attack against attack, suppress their aura! After 10 minutes, their physical disadvantages will definitely be revealed, and by that time, it will be our world! Win this We'll just have to wait for Valencia to make mistakes in the last two games!"

What Manzano said made the Mallorca players stunned-how much courage it takes to attack Real Madrid in the Bernabeu!At the same time, their enthusiasm was also mobilized by Manzano, and they all clamored to give Real Madrid a good look.

Unlike the lively Mallorca dressing room, Real Madrid's dressing room can be described as "silent". It is so quiet that even the "tick-tick" sound of the clock hanging on the wall can be heard.

Real Madrid's players are boring, they are all superstars, they are all first-class players, no matter who they are, they are all famous figures in football.

But now, at their home court, they were actually led in the first half by a team whose combined value was less than Zidane's alone!

Queiroz spoke very tiredly. The past year of coaching in Real Madrid has made him a lot older: "I know, everyone is very tired. In the past year, you have played nearly [-] games. , and go all out every game, I am very grateful to everyone.”

"It was my fault for not using the rotation system to maintain your physical strength, which led to the lack of physical strength of the whole team at this time and not being able to perform at their full level. Here, I apologize to you, not only the main players, but also Including substitutes."

"My time with this team is running out, the exit from the Champions League, the hopelessness of winning the league... This is a stain on our *, this season is a failure, but I still want to ask everyone, in this Show your full strength in this game and leave a good memory for me, okay?"

After saying this, Queiroz closed his eyes.

The players remained silent until the fourth referee came to inform them to go on the court, and they walked out in silence one by one.

At the beginning of the second half, as Manzano expected, Real Madrid launched a fierce attack, and it was the kind of attack that would risk everything.

Although they had been prepared for a long time, the Mallorca players were stunned for a while, and they couldn't even organize an effective counterattack.

"They are starting to work hard..." Manzano sighed from the sidelines: "It should come, it will come after all, once a team like Real Madrid fights hard, there may not be many teams in the world Can withstand their attack."

"Then... should we do something?" Ferrando asked.

"It's useless. The players on the field are already our best team. If they can't resist, it's useless to replace them. I just hope that they can stand firm and survive this period of time. Then The situation will develop in our favour, these 10 minutes are the key to the whole game."

On the field, Ronaldo turned and broke through after receiving a direct pass from Beckham. Facing Nino, he pedaled two bicycles in a row, and then forced a breakthrough to the left. Nino, who was shaken for a while, tried to turn around and block, but was still broken into by Ronaldo. In the restricted area, shoot directly.

Bolano flew to save the ball and hit the ball dangerously. Zidane appeared at the ball's landing point and made a very difficult sideways volley!

Bolano, who was lying on the ground, was unable to react again, but the ball flew out of the baseline against the goal post, and Mallorca escaped!
Zidane stomped his feet in remorse. Just now Ismail's pull behind him affected his shot. It is a pity that the goal was not scored.

Bolano sent the goal kick to Nadal in front, and Nadal passed it directly to Pei Wei near the middle circle. The Mallorca players faithfully implemented the policy set by Manzano, and used offense to ease the defense. on the pressure!
Pei Wei kept moving forward with the ball in the midfield. Beckham and Cambiasso pinched him but couldn't break the ball from his feet. Pei Wei's feet kept shaking around the ball. Let these two star players not dare to play casually. It's okay to say that it's just a foul, but it won't be worthwhile if they get a card.

In this way, Pei Wei kept dribbling the ball to a place about 30 meters away from the goal. Suddenly, his body leaned forward, as if he was about to speed up his breakthrough. Beckham and Cambiasso immediately followed him and started to move with their bodies. To prevent him from continuing to break through, Pei Wei blocked the ball with his feet and knocked the ball back!
Ismail, who put in the assist, received the ball, and shot directly from 30 meters away without stopping the ball!

Casillas' attention was all on Pei Wei, and he didn't react until the ball was shot from Ismail's feet. He slapped the ball with a single palm in embarrassment. Eto'o was about to make a follow-up shot, but Casillas' second reaction was quick, grabbing the ball in front of him and pressing it firmly under him.

After this counterattack, Real Madrid's offense has restrained a lot. They must always be on guard against Mallorca's counterattack, and Carlos' assists have also decreased significantly, because without him, Real Madrid's defense lacks speed. Ways to stop Eto'o and Pei Wei's rapid breakthrough.

Time passed by every minute and every second, and Manzano became more and more determined-the less time left, the less chance of Real Madrid coming back. At the same time, as the end of the game is getting closer, the side behind There will be more and more anxious noise, coupled with the exhaustion of physical strength, Real Madrid will no longer be able to prevent Mallorca from winning this game.

Unpredictable things happen-Manzano really feels this. On the football field, there are always more incidents of breaking the law than expected.

10 minutes into the second half. It is true that the movements of the Real Madrid players on the field have slowed down. Their physical strength is indeed exhausted. From the beginning of the season to the present for nearly nine months, the players on the Real Madrid field have basically been playing. , There is little time to rest, and their physical reserves have been exhausted. The losing streak in the last few games is precisely because of this reason.

Seizing the opportunity of the opponent's physical decline, Mallorca gradually regained the suppressed situation and organized several threatening attacks in a row. Thanks to Casillas' brave saves, he was able to keep the goal. Mallorca's Luck was also a little short of luck. Garcia's shot in the penalty area had already passed Casillas's body, but Salgado, who returned to defense, shoveled the ball down on the goal line.

As Ibagaza's shot in the penalty area slipped past the goal again, Manzano couldn't help sighing, even if he could seize one of those few opportunities just now, it would be the heaviest psychological blow to the Real Madrid players. The pressure given by two goals and one goal difference is completely different, coupled with not much time, Manzano is confident that he can achieve the final victory through adjustments.

It is a pity that Mallorca is still only one goal ahead.

Zidane's fake action deceived Ismail's defense, and then passed the ball to Figo who was pulled to the middle. Figo saw Wang Xiaomin following him closely, so he didn't stop the ball and directly passed the ball The ball returned to Zidane's feet, Zidane dunked the ball and broke into the penalty area!
At this time, the two central defenders of Mallorca were restrained by Raul and Ronaldo, unable to defend for a while, Zidane adjusted his pace and was ready to shoot!
"Block him!" Manzano was in a hurry and shouted from the sidelines.

Potenza rushed over from the side, with a ferocious shovel, he aimed at the foot under the ball, but just as he shoveled over, Zidane suddenly pulled the ball in the opposite direction, losing the goal Potenza couldn't hold his feet, and shoveled Zidane's feet all at once.

"Beep—" The referee's whistle sounded sharply, he ran into the penalty area, and pointed his right hand firmly to the penalty spot!

penalty!At the same time he showed a yellow card to Potenza.

"Woo..." Manzano covered his head. What he was most worried about finally happened. If Real Madrid equalized, the players would definitely be excited. At that time, the team's advantage in physical strength would no longer exist. Marlowe The card will face off against Real Madrid!This is what he does not want to see.

The Mallorca players all came up to complain to the referee that Potenza's tackle just now was aimed at the ball, and it was not an intentional foul.

But the referee still upheld the original verdict. He dispersed the Mallorca players and ordered them all to leave the penalty area.

Real Madrid's top penalty shooter, Figo, took the penalty. His shot easily fooled Bolano, and Real Madrid evened the score for the second time in this game.

No. This goal in 70 minutes almost became the turning point of the whole game, as Manzano said privately to Ferlando after the game: "I thought it was over..."

After the equalizer, Real Madrid did not stop their attack. Under the stimulation of the goal, the Real Madrid players seemed to forget their fatigue. The players, including Zidane and Figo, two veterans over [-], seemed Lively and vigorously, with continuous siege in the frontcourt, it was difficult for Mallorca to even hit the ball in the frontcourt.

"Damn, have these old guys taken their medicine?" Ismail supported Figo with his hands and barely protected the ball. The force from the opponent was really not small, which made him, a big man, feel strenuous. .

With no other choice, Ismail had no choice but to pass the ball back, and a figure dashed out like lightning, stealing the ball before Nadal caught it!

It was Ronaldo who stole the ball!He used his superhuman speed to catch up with the ball, and then shot directly!
Bolano narrowly held the ball out of the baseline and took a corner kick.

Both Elguera and Pavon came up to compete for a header, Figo drove the ball into the penalty area, and Eto'o, who retreated to help the defense, headed the ball out.

However, his header was obviously not as good as his footwork. The ball was headed out, but it didn't go far. A small figure appeared on the ball's rolling track and swung the ball directly!

It was Carlos who shot!The ball drew a white light and rushed towards the goal. This is Carlos' signature powerful long-range shot!
It was Wang Xiaomin who was guarding the back post again with a header to rescue!He bravely shot Carlos' terrifying shot over his head. He couldn't help but sat on the ground after being hit, and didn't get up for a long time.

Ibagaza kicked the ball out of the sideline, and Mallorca's team doctor rushed up to check Wang Xiaomin.

Before the team doctor arrived, Wang Xiaomin stood up unsteadily and shook her head vigorously.

"Wang, are you okay?" Seeing Wang Xiaomin stand up by himself, Nadal asked worriedly and amusedly.

"No...it's okay." Wang Xiaomin collected himself: "I'm just a little dizzy."

"Dizziness is normal." The team doctor who heard him said, "Fortunately, you are using your forehead, otherwise it would not be as simple as dizziness!" He applied ice cubes to Wang Xiaomin's forehead: "Okay , It's okay, pay attention next time, this kid, you're worried about us."

Wang Xiaomin felt a burst of coolness coming from his forehead, and he was much more awake. The referee saw that he was fine, and blew the whistle to start the game again.

Wang Xiaomin's timely rescue made Mallorca's players more stable, and after a fierce attack, Real Madrid's offensive also slowed down, and the scene fell into a stalemate again.

(End of this chapter)