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Chapter 227
Nick's speech at the pre-match press conference did arouse the hostility of the European giants.

Of course, some clubs publicly expressed dissatisfaction, some clubs tried their best to prove their strength through games, and some clubs deeply felt the threat of Borussia Mönchengladbach and planned to strengthen their teams during the winter break.

Nick didn't know that his unintentional remarks had already triggered a new round of arms race in European football. All the teams with a little ambition for the Champions League were attacking everywhere, but those small clubs suffered.

The Champions League match between Borussia Mönchengladbach and Real Madrid started at 10:17 on the evening of October 19th.

The Baucaberg Stadium was full of seats, and more than 3000 Real Madrid fans also rushed to Borussia Mönchengladbach to cheer for Real Madrid.

Compared with the current form of the two teams in the group, Borussia Mönchengladbach fans are more relaxed, while Real Madrid fans are dignified.

In the box in the stands, Florentino and Wendi Deng were sitting in the same box, chatting happily.

Florentino said directly: "Madam Chairman, my love for Nick is beyond words. If your club intends to sell Nick, please inform me as soon as possible."

"Chairman Perez was joking. Nick is not for sale at Borussia Mönchengladbach. Sorry, he will always play for Borussia Mönchengladbach—if he wants to." Deng Wendi said quietly, Nick is the banner of Mönchengladbach, and can continue to attract those stars or young players with full potential to play for Mönchengladbach, and these players will continue to generate profits for Mönchengladbach.

But Wendi Deng had a strange thought in her heart: If Real Madrid really wanted to buy Nick, how much would they give?Can it reach [-] million euros?

Florentino nodded with a smile, but he couldn't guess what Wendi Deng was thinking. When the game came, both of them turned their attention to the court. The players from both sides walked out of the player channel led by the referee.

This made Real Madrid's stars a little jealous, but they all admire Nick. A 17-year-old kid can reach the height he is today. Without a level, it must be impossible.

Then when they were picking sides, Nick finally met Hierro. The verbal confrontation before the game made both of them a little excited. After the harsh words, the next step is to talk with their feet. Whoever is more arrogant will be judged after the game.

As a result of picking sides, Real Madrid kicked off first.

With the whistle of the referee Corina, the game began.

Morientes tapped the ball to Raul, Raul passed the ball back to Makelele, and Makelele immediately passed the ball to Hierro.

Hierro murmured a few words at Makelele, and immediately rushed with the ball. It seemed that Hierro had a bit of a vanguard temper.

Hierro's position in this game is a central defender, but Hierro's career is legendary. The flag of Real Madrid played as a forward when he first debuted, and in the first season of joining Real Madrid, he became Real Madrid's main midfielder. It can be seen that Hierro has excellent offensive talents.

Seeing Hierro rushing towards him, Nick also went forward without hesitation. Although Hierro was excellent in strength, he was not afraid. Since the opponent was going to confront him directly, it would be the best.

The two collided quickly. Although Hierro was also very strong, he immediately felt a piercing pain when he collided with Nick, who was like an iron tower.

"Damn, this kid really can't be provoked, I'm careless." Hierro immediately regretted it. Seeing that the ball was about to be poked by Nick, Hierro relied on his rich game experience to poke the ball first, and the ball bounced to the feet of Figo on the right.

However, Figo was also blocked in advance by Li Yihuan, so he could only choose to pass back to the backcourt. Real Madrid's first attack came to an end without a problem.

Hierro ran back and turned to look at Nick, thinking about it, but Nick sneered: If it was Hierro in his heyday, I would still be a little scared, but now that Lian is old, can he still eat?
Nick waved his hand and signaled his teammates to push forward. The opening game is also very speculative. If they can catch the opponent's slackness or inadaptation to the field, then Borussia Mönchengladbach has a good chance to give Real Madrid a big blow.

Trezeguet, Illie and Ortega were mingling in Real Madrid's backcourt, and Madavikia and Li Yihuan were also ready to move, which made Real Madrid's passing in the backcourt immediately uncomfortable.

Roberto Carlos brought the ball out with his speed, and grabbed a long pass to Borussia Mönchengladbach's penalty area before Madavikia's shot.

Morientes tried to use his body to control the ball, but was blocked by Metzelder behind him who went around and defended.

"Captain, catch the ball!"

Metzelder yelled, and the ball came out quickly, and the ball came to Nick's feet.

Nick immediately rushed up as if he had stepped on a hot wheel. Just now Hierro came to provoke him once, and Nick felt that he had to go back no matter what. This is my territory, and he must fight back fiercely!
Nick's current breakthrough level is getting better and better. Not to mention the integration of man and ball, at least it is a seamless one. Coupled with the advantage of speed, he quickly passed the midfield and directly faced Makelele.

"Boy, don't try to pass me today!" Makelele felt a little bit wanting to avenge his shame. He was humiliated badly by Nick in the first round. Today he wanted to regain some ground. Makelele's level is actually good, his defense is very solid, his kicks are accurate, and his physical fitness is also good.

Nick laughed and said, "Hey, Claude, is it interesting for us to fight? Don't say I didn't warn you, I have a lot of big names in my hands. I advise you not to think about it. Pay attention, I'm going to shoot long."

The two of them hadn't finished their trash talk when Nick suddenly swayed and accelerated, trying to forcefully overtake and break through Makelele.

Makelele entangled Nick tightly, and being entangled by Makelele was also a painful thing. This guy was flexible in his feet and moved in his hands, but Collina didn't blow, probably to see if Nick could get rid of Makelele's defense.

Nick also became angry, thinking that the dog skin plaster was too sticky, so he had to get rid of him quickly.

Looking at the position of his teammates, Nick still decided to pass the ball to get rid of Makelele, so he moved his feet, handed the ball to Ortega, and then immediately accelerated to the Real Madrid penalty area.

Makelele was stunned for a moment, as if he didn't think that Nick would not be reckless, but would choose to pass the ball. In a daze, Nick had already run in front of him, and Ortega passed the ball very well, and Nick faced Real Madrid's defense directly.

We all know that Nick's long-range shots are good, and Hieroma stepped up to cover up. Even if Nick is allowed to pass the ball at this moment, he cannot be allowed to shoot from long-range.

It’s just that Hierro still underestimated Nick’s skills. When the two were about to stick together, Nick suddenly poked the ball to the left of Hierro, and he went around from Hierro’s right. Hierro was also stunned by such a flexible breakthrough.

With a loud bang of 'touch', the ball flew straight up!

"boom"!
The ball hit the crossbar hard, making a 'buzzing' sound, which made Casillas' ears numb.

"Oh, it's a pity that Nick's long-range shot hit the crossbar. But Nick was unstoppable from the start, which is very gratifying. There will definitely be no fewer goals in this game. If Real Madrid doesn't take countermeasures in time, I'm afraid they will repeat the same mistakes at home." Riddle's expression was the same as his, and the fans of the home team sighed in unison, showing how sorry everyone was for the shot that hit the crossbar.

Nick shook his hand violently, and then rushed towards the second landing point.

(End of this chapter)