I Am Scouted by Real Madrid-Chapter 504 - 7: Unbelievable (Part 2)
"Pass to the center."
Everyone knew who this ball was for, and they turned their gaze to the middle.
Kanoute had already been completely left behind by Chen Zhong.
The 33-year-old veteran staggered and fell to the ground, helplessly watching Chen Zhong rush forward, hoping his teammates could stop him.
Every step Chen Zhong took was resolute, as he leaped into the air and scored his first goal of the new season’s official match with a diving header.
"Boom!"
The ball made a dull sound, like a cannonball, blasting towards Sevilla’s goal.
Sevilla’s goalkeeper attempted to block, but it was in vain.
1:0
Real Madrid’s decisive counterattack immediately put an end to Sevilla’s plans, causing them to concede a goal early in the match.
On the stands, Real Madrid’s fans raised their arms and cheered, turning the entire Santiago Bernabeu Stadium into a sea of joy, with many fans shouting Chen Zhong’s name and championship slogans.
"Chen Zhong!"
"It’s Chen Zhong again!"
"He is gradually becoming Real Madrid’s key player."
"Shortly after the start of the match."
"He used a diving header to help Real Madrid recover the first goal."
"1:0"
"This is his first goal of the season."
"We can see the fans on the stands being very excited, shouting Chen’s name and championship slogans."
After scoring, Chen Zhong placed his right hand by his ear in a listening gesture, and as he struck this pose, the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium seemed to experience an earthquake-like shake.
Even Sevilla’s fans felt their hearts skip a beat.
Chen Zhong showed no sign of stage fright, as all the fans on the pitch kept their eyes fixed on him, eagerly awaiting his iconic move.
Leaping high, then landing, showing his number and name.
"Chen!"
His name echoed throughout the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, evoking a feeling in people’s hearts that a true man should live like this.
On the stands, the green-eyed fan felt jealous, his eyes turning red, thinking if he had received such support at Sevilla’s home ground, his performance would have been no less than Chen Zhong’s.
"If I were in that position."
"I could score too."
"Certainly!" The green-eyed fan perfectly embodied the spirit of "I could do it too" at this moment.
Meanwhile, Chen Zhong, savoring the fans’ cheers and his teammates’ celebrations on the field, paid no mind to the small figure on the stands, simply embracing C. Ronaldo and Kaka, enjoying the fans’ applause.
Mourinho watched this scene from the sidelines, his lips involuntarily curving upwards, seemingly quite pleased with his team’s performance in the match.
Alvarez’s expression changed dramatically, somewhat unsure of what he should do.
He lacked any ability to adjust during the game, and actually, a coach with excellent in-game adjustment skills is nearly halfway to becoming a renowned manager.
Most of the time, a match is merely an extension of regular training and pre-game strategy.
"The match continues."
"After scoring another goal, Real Madrid’s morale is boosted."
"Now they must both seek new goals while preventing Sevilla from scoring again."
The second leg of the Spanish Super Cup was held at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, and the second leg includes the away goals rule.
If Sevilla manages to score at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, Real Madrid must score 4 goals, meaning 3 more, to eliminate Sevilla, otherwise they will be ousted due to the away goals rule.
If Sevilla scores at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, there will be no extra time or penalty shootout because Real Madrid has no away goals.
They are left with only the choice between elimination and being eliminated.
Sevilla kicked the ball out, but Real Madrid’s high pressing left them struggling, with Real Madrid starting their pressure on Sevilla right from Negredo.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Kaka also positioned themselves to help the team pressurize Sevilla.
Under such high pressure, Sevilla soon lost possession.
In this match, Khedira performed exceptionally well and, upon receiving the ball, sensibly passed it to Chen Zhong immediately. Chen Zhong played a wall role after getting the ball, then passed it back to Alonso.
Alonso, upon receiving the ball, did not hesitate, sending a long pass that precisely found the distant Cristiano Ronaldo.
This scene surprised the Real Madrid fans on the stands; last season Alonso seemed to play more of a worker role under Pellegrini.
Now, under Mourinho, Khedira’s presence has somewhat liberated Alonso.
Khedira usually appeared on the right wing of the midfield, and together with Alonso formed the team’s double defensive midfielder.
This former Liverpool super midfielder has extremely superb passing skills and often managed to find Cristiano Ronaldo during training matches.
When Chen Zhong is struggling to organize or when he makes forward runs, Alonso will take the role of team commander.
Judging by now, although his position is further back than Chen Zhong’s common passing position, his passing accuracy remains unaffected.
The ball arcs from the backfield, guiding Cristiano Ronaldo to run into a very comfortable position.
This scene astonished countless viewers and commentators watching from TV.
Everyone knows one saying: a good pass guides the attacking player’s position, and Alonso achieved that, which is a standard Chen Zhong has not yet reached.
"Alonso."
"Takes the ball from the backfield."
"Long pass."
"Delivered to the front!"
"C. Ronaldo’s movement."
"Beautiful ball control!"
"Cut in!"
After receiving the ball, Cristiano Ronaldo did not hesitate, opting to cut inside directly.
He was like a sharp blade piercing into Sevilla’s heart.
On the edge of the penalty area, some Sevilla players glanced at Chen Zhong, while others tried to press Cristiano Ronaldo.
The Portuguese carried the ball, moving laterally along the edge of the penalty area.
Then, he lifted his foot and shot forcefully!
The ball sprang up, with bits of grass, spinning as it thundered towards Sevilla’s goal.
Once again, Sevilla’s goalkeeper could only serve as background.
He could only watch as the ball flew into the net.
2:0
Real Madrid scored another goal.
Just one more goal, and they’ll secure the championship.
After scoring, C. Ronaldo ran towards the corner flag, performed his signature celebration jump, as fans vigorously shouted his name.
All this made C. Ronaldo feel satisfied.
"The ball’s in!"
"Alonso and C. Ronaldo’s connection."
"A very fast counterattack."
"This clearly involves tactical coordination."
2:0
"Real Madrid has leveled the score."
"With one more goal, they will successfully win the Super Cup."
"The match has only been about 10 minutes, and they have plenty of time."
"The upcoming period will be extremely tough for Sevilla."
Mourinho at the sidelines kept punching the air, as the tactics he showcased in this match, especially in counterattacking, evoked a distinct beauty for watching fans.
It must be said that Mourinho’s team’s sharp and concise counterattacks are considered artistic.
On the other side, Alvarez was completely flustered.
To defend: surely unendurable.
But to attack?
He doesn’t have the courage. 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶
The players on the pitch for Sevilla turned their eyes to their coach.
They desperately sought guidance.
Yet what they saw was like a headless chicken.
