Midfielder Ruler

Chapter 82: Tooth for Tooth

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In the 44th minute, Tang Zheng took the ball and passed it to shake Busquets' center of gravity, and then suddenly fired a cold arrow 30 meters away from the goal. The football was like a cruise missile, going straight to the upper right corner of the goal.

Faced with Tang Zheng's powerful, heavy and tricky long-range shot, Barcelona goalkeeper Bravo reacted immediately but failed to touch the ball.

"Ouch, ouch, ouch—"

The Bernabeu Stadium was boiling again, and the home fans made deafening roars.

In the past 113 years of El Clasico history and 170 collisions in La Liga, this is the first time in history that such a three-goal lead in the first half has occurred.

None of the Barcelona players walking towards the tunnel raised their heads. They all had their heads lowered, their brows furrowed, not knowing what they were thinking.

But what is certain is that these Barcelona players have lost confidence in the remaining games.

The fifteen-minute intermission passed quickly, and both sides returned to the court one after another to prepare for the remaining forty-five minutes.

"Beep~"

With the whistle of the referee Raos on duty, the second half of the twelfth round of the 2015-2016 La Liga season between Real Madrid and Barcelona at home officially began.

Real Madrid, which had the advantage of home court, did not choose to retreat to half-court defense because of its three-goal lead. Instead, it competed with Barcelona for control of the midfield.

In football, it is always true that he who wins the midfield wins the world.

The technical midfielder composed of Tang Zheng, Modric, and Toni Kroos perfectly restrained Barcelona's dream midfield composed of Iniesta, Rakitic, Busquets, and Messi.

Barcelona, ​​which was three goals behind, was helpless, but there was nothing they could do.

According to what coach Enrique mentioned during the halftime break, the second half will be divided into three parts, with fifteen minutes as one section. As long as one goal is scored in each quarter without any problems with the defense, then wait until The score could be equalized at the end of the game.

But many times planning is one thing and implementation is another.

Real Madrid is not conservative at all. They compete with Barcelona in the midfield, so that Barcelona's midfielders are very careful when passing the ball, because once the midfielder loses the ball, Real Madrid's offensive players can directly face the defense.

If a three-goal deficit turns into a four-goal deficit,

The game can be declared over early.

The Real Madrid fans in the stands were particularly energetic, creating huge waves of cheers, which was in sharp contrast to the boos directed at the home team players in recent days.

The fans were so enthusiastic that the players naturally worked even harder. Tang Zheng hit the crossbar with a powerful long-range shot in the tenth minute of the second half, almost extending the score to four goals.

The on-site director immediately showed him the visiting team's coaching bench. Enrique put his hands on his hips and looked helpless.

Who would have thought that Real Madrid, which was in a sluggish state at the beginning of the season, would have such an amazing performance in El Clasico?

How can we play when we have a three-goal lead at the end of the first half?

Of course, as the head coach, Enrique could not give up the game early. He turned to look at the warm-up area, and then said a few words to his assistant.

Two minutes later, Barcelona took the lead in making substitutions.

Standout product Roberto from La Masia stood on the sidelines, replacing Rakitic.

Many on-site commentators shook their heads and sighed when they saw this substitution adjustment, because Enrique did not show the momentum of burning the boat at all. This substitution was a normal matchup adjustment, and the 23-year-old Roberto did not take any advantage. The performance that the fans expected can only be said to be satisfactory.

Rakitic has proven himself at Schalke 04 and Sevilla, but what about Roberto?

Counting from the time he returned to Barcelona in the summer of 2013, he had less than 30 appearances on behalf of Barcelona in all competitions in the 2013-2014 and 2014-2015 seasons, most of which were as substitutes.

as expected!

Roberto has not yet shown his talents on the offensive end, but instead made fatal mistakes on the defensive end.

In the 64th minute, James Rodrigues took the ball in the right rib of the attack and cut inside. Roberto, who was actively defending, took the ball too slowly. When his left foot stretched out, James Rodrigues Gus has already waded the ball away.

Roberto realized the problem and it was too late to stop his foot. The toe of his left foot kicked James Rodriguez's trailing right foot.

"Beep~"

Immediately, referee Raos's whistle sounded, and his left index finger pointed to the penalty spot.

"Ouch, ouch, ouch—"

At the same time, the passionate chants of Real Madrid fans rang out over the Bernabeu Stadium.

After winning another penalty kick with a three-goal lead, this... game... was basically won!

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The Barcelona expedition team that came with the team looked decadent. Except for the die-hard fans who were still booing hysterically, hoping to successfully interfere with Tang Zheng, who was taking the penalty kick, most of the fans were slumped in their seats, and some even chose to Leave early.

Some media have reported that Tang Zheng has never missed a penalty kick since the beginning of his career.

This... is an amazing record!

Cristiano Ronaldo is not on the court, and Tang Zheng is Real Madrid's well-deserved set-piece penalty taker.

Facing the anxious Bravo, Tang Zheng did not make any fancy feints, and directly cut with his right foot on the ground. The football rolled quickly against the turf towards the lower right corner of the goal. Even though Bravo judged the direction correctly, there was nothing he could do.

4:0

The home team goes first, the away team goes last!

"The ball is in! The ball is in! Hat trick! Hat trick!"

PPTV commentator Shen Fangjian was full of passion and eloquence, shouting almost crazy: "Tang Zheng scored his first El Clasico hat trick since joining Real Madrid! He also became the seventh player to score a hat trick in the Spanish El Clasico history!"

Martin Taylor, a British Sky TV commentator who has a "Don blow", will naturally not let go of this golden opportunity: "Claudio Bravo did not organize Don, and Don is now the seventh player in the Spanish El Clasico 113 years ago. A hat-trick player! Congratulations!!”

Real Madrid has never played such a hearty game against Barcelona in the past, so the players celebrated with great excitement.

In sharp contrast, the Barcelona players who were four goals behind were ashen-faced when they appeared on the broadcast screen. Messi, who had high hopes from Barcelona fans, lowered his head and put his hands on his knees. He didn't know that he had no face to meet the Barcelona fans. Still very tired.

However, the game was only an hour old, so physical exhaustion obviously did not exist.

Messi has mixed emotions. He also wears No. 10. Why is there such a big difference?

A large number of Barcelona fans sitting in front of the TV chose to turn off the TV or computer because they had realized that the team they supported could not equalize the score, and even a face-saving goal became a luxury.

If you want to ask who is the calmest at this time, it is naturally Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti.

He quickly calmed down and then asked his assistant Zidane to call Isco from the warm-up area.

No one thought that the adjustments Real Madrid made when leading by four goals were not for the defensive end, but the offensive end!

Isco replaced James Rodriguez, who performed very well in this game, to increase his ball-taking ability in the midfield and frontcourt.

British Sky commentator Andy Gray said solemnly: "Carlo Ancelotti is going to kill Barcelona!"

Indeed, after Barcelona conceded the fourth goal, the thinking of the front and backcourt players became disunified.

The MSN combination in front wants to score goals, but the defense is worried about conceding again and wants to defend...

However, no goal was scored until injury time came, and the Barcelona players had given up the idea of ​​saving face.

But at this moment, Tang Zheng suddenly made a long pass after getting the ball in the midfield. Benzema understood it clearly. Mascherano, who was trailing behind, gritted his teeth and returned to defense while raising his right arm high, trying to remind the assistant referee that Benzema Zema is offside.

However, the assistant referee was very confident in his judgment and did not raise his flag. In other words... Benzema was not offside!

Bravo had no choice but to abandon the goal and attack. Benzema was very calm and chose to ride a bicycle to pass Bravo, and then kicked the football towards the unguarded goal.

5:0

"Oh oh oh oh——"

The Real Madrid fans in the stands were as excited as children. Five years ago, Real Madrid lost 0:5 at the Nou Camp. Unexpectedly, they would win 5:0 again five years later. Sure enough, it was Hedong in thirty years, thirty years ago. Hexi.

Benzema, who scored the goal, seemed particularly excited in the fanatical atmosphere. He had experienced the 0:5 defeat at the Camp Nou. Five years later, he returned a 5:0 defeat to Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. He was very proud of himself. The 'historical atonement' has a positive effect.

British Sky commentator Andy Gray raised his arms and shouted: "This is a magical game! With one minute left before the end of the game, Real Madrid leads Barcelona by five goals at the Santiago Bernabeu! It was the same as at Camp Nou five years ago. Vengeance!"

Immediately, the broadcast screen showed Tang Zheng, and commentator Martin Taylor's voice suddenly rose an octave: "If Real Madrid ends up leading Barcelona by five goals at the Bernabeu Stadium, there is no doubt that Tang Zheng is the biggest contributor! Real Madrid's five goals Among the goals, Tang personally contributed three goals and one assist, and James Rodriguez's opening goal was initiated by him! Real Madrid with Tang as the absolute core is invincible!"

PPTV commentator Shen Fangjian's voice became hoarse with excitement: "Who would have thought before the game that Real Madrid, without Cristiano Ronaldo, would lead Barcelona by five goals at home? No! No one would think so! Everyone thought that Real Madrid, which has recently recovered, defeated the leader Barcelona. It’s all difficult! Facts have proved! As the defending champion, Real Madrid has the ability to defeat any team! The downturn at the beginning of the season does not mean that this downturn will continue forever!”

With the fifth goal, Enrique, who was still active in the visiting team's coach's command area, lost confidence in the game and returned to the coaching bench.

Most of the Barcelona players on the court had experienced that exciting 5:0 game. Alves, Pique, Busquets, Iniesta and Messi were still on the court, but now they had mixed feelings.

Especially Pique. Five years ago, he raised his right arm high and spread his five fingers towards the die-hard fans after the game, implying that Real Madrid won five goals at home.

Five years later, Real Madrid returned the favor.

There is still one minute left before the end of the game, but the Barcelona players have been stunned by Real Madrid and have no power to fight back.

If Benzema hadn't been too nervous during Real Madrid's quick counterattack from defense to attack, Real Madrid might have scored the sixth goal in the fanatical atmosphere created by the home fans.

"Beep~beep~beep~~"

The third minute of stoppage time had not yet arrived, and the referee Laos on duty sounded two short and one long whistles for the full time.

"The game is over! The game is over!" PPTV commentator Shen Fangjian said in a long voice: "Real Madrid finally defeated Barcelona 5-0 at home with Tang Zheng's hat trick and goals from Ronaldo and Benzema! There are still two games left in the league. After sixteen rounds, the points were reduced to eight points..."

"Ouch, ouch, ouch -"

The Real Madrid fans in the stands went completely crazy, with deafening roars one after another.

In the atmosphere of wild victory, Ramos, who was wearing the captain's armband on his left arm, took the initiative to walk to the south stand, raised his right arm high, and faced the fans with his palm.

The defeat five years ago is still vivid in his mind, and Ramos has not forgotten that as the captain of Real Madrid, he must retaliate in kind!

"Ouch, ouch, ouch—"

The Real Madrid fans in the South Stand raised their voices, not even caring that their throats were hoarse.

"A hearty victory! 5:0! Sergio Ramos has absolutely every reason to treat others the way he wants!"

The on-site director immediately gave a close-up shot of Ramos. British Sky commentator Andy Gray changed his voice and said with a smile: "I think... Barcelona will be in the shadow of defeat for a long time to come. , La Liga is still very long this season, and Barcelona’s eight-point advantage is not obvious. Perhaps...by the time the national derby is played in the second leg of the second half at Camp Nou, the obvious points gap will no longer be so obvious..."

In addition to Ramos, there are also players such as Marcelo and Benzema who have experienced a 0:5 defeat, facing the fans with their right arms raised, palms forward.

Countless Real Madrid fans sitting in front of the TV watching the live broadcast were elated. Even when they defeated Barcelona to win the Triple Crown last season, they did not feel as heroic as they do now.

The arch-enemy in the El Clasico won a five-goal victory, leaving Barcelona with no room to fight back. This hearty feeling cannot be expressed in words.

At the same time, the Barcelona players who heard the full-time whistle sounded were in perfect agreement and walked towards the tunnel with their heads lowered.

They were defeated by five goals in the away game and had no chance to fight back. This game can be said to be their first time since playing the national derby, so they had no face to stay on the court.

Immediately, the broadcast screen showed Tang Zheng.

There is no doubt that Tang Zheng, who scored a hat trick and had a direct assist, was the best player on the spot.

No one noticed that Cristiano Ronaldo, who was sitting in the VIP seat, looked ugly. He suffered an injury not long after his breakup, and his first brother's direct competitor Tang Zheng performed so well. He was thinking, should he really consider it? Mendes' suggestion to return to Old Trafford?

Thinking of this, he shook his head. The season has only started less than 1/3, and there are still 2/3 of the schedule to prove himself!

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