The time soon came to more than 40 minutes, and the fierce fighting on the field continued, but the referee blew the whistle at this time, and the halftime break was about to come.
Players from both sides stopped, wiped their sweat with their jerseys, and walked into the tunnel.
The head coaches of both sides bumped their fists with indifferent expressions and walked towards the player tunnel.
Zidane was unsmiling and very calm, and did not appear happy as soon as he took the lead.
Even though the opponent's coach Spalletti spoke harshly before the game, there was even some contempt and disdain for Zidane and Real Madrid in his tone.
But at this time, Real Madrid VS Roma led 2-0 at halftime, and it was on the road, and Zidane was still personable.
On the other hand, Spalletti's face was full of black lines and he was unwilling to say a word!
In the locker room, the players returned to the room one after another and drank water with their waists in their hands.
On the Roman side, the generals were dejected, but Totti, the wolf king, stood up, clapped his hands, and said: "Cheer up, everyone!"
"What do they look like when they are all disgraced?"
"We are Roma. Our strength is not worse than theirs, but we are just a little less lucky."
"This is just the first half, what does it count? We're only two goals behind!"
"If we fall behind in the first half, we will catch up in the second half. If we lose the game, we will win back in the next round! Don't be downcast, there is no point! Okay!"
The Roma players cheered up. With the presence of this spiritual leader, their morale finally recovered.
"Listen, their midfielder Bairan's offensive attributes are very strong. We must guard against this point in our defense, otherwise it will cause us a lot of trouble."
"Come on, as long as we keep the ball and attack more from his side, there will be no problem."
"Although Bai Ran is very strong on the offensive end, his defense is almost zero and can be ignored."
"It's equivalent to when we open up the offensive line, we are actually attacking more and attacking less."
"Salah, then you are on the right..."
Totti pointed at the tactical board and told the players one by one how to make a comeback. Generally speaking, Bai Ran should not be allowed to become an attacker with fierce offensive firepower.
We need to make him a defensive player who is completely invisible on the defensive end and plays no role!
Therefore, in the second half, Roma must attack more and keep the ball at their feet!
However, at this moment, Real Madrid led Real Madrid 2-0 at halftime in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals!
This news quickly spread across various video accounts and news, causing a sensation in an instant!
"Real Madrid is still strong!"
"Zidane is a perfect fit for Real Madrid."
"I just said Rome can't do it, but you still don't believe it."
"The away games are like this, I can't imagine what it's like at home!"
At this time, I don’t know who got the specific details.
"Look, Bai Ran scored twice and volleyed again!"
"Fuck! It's really fake!"
The China Football Network directly pinned this news to the top, and countless fans saw the push of this battle report.
There were Chinese people from as far away as Italy who came to watch the game and recorded most of the key shots.
There are also many GIFs captured from TV broadcasts that have also been posted on the Internet.
The Chinese fans went crazy!
Damn it, what do you say!
I said before that Bai Ran played in Segunda B, was it luck?
Played more than ten games, scored every game, won MVP every game, had the best performance, and you still call it luck! ?
Later, when Bai Ran joined Real Madrid, you still said it was luck. He scored goals and assists in La Liga, but you still said it was luck.
What to say now, facing Roma in the Champions League! Let’s make a big scene!
This is finally a competition!
Is it still luck this time?
Heizi, come out and talk!
"Bai Ran is my male god, so awesome!"
"This seems to be the first time a Chinese midfielder has scored a goal in the Champions League! And it was Roma who scored!"
"Oh my God, this is so shocking. This is such a milestone moment. I need to record it!"
"I'm so lucky, I can catch up with this! I'm in tears!"
At the same time, these viewers were also certain of one thing.
The European Golden Boy Awards will be selected soon in February.
With Bairan's state and performance, isn't the Golden Boy Award within reach?
This has basically been decided, no matter how strong Martial is, it’s useless!
Bai Ran is playing in the Champions League!
There is no suspense anymore, there is really no suspense this time.
If this European golden boy doesn't give in, it's really shady!
On the other side, Real Madrid also began to discuss its own tactics.
"Modric, your position is still too far forward. You have to pull back a little, and then pull apart laterally to create space for Bai Ran. Try every means."
"Isco, your position is still not close enough to the inside line. With Bai Ran in the midfield, you can use your imagination to move without being timid. As long as you are not offside or run out of bounds, he will definitely give it to you. You have to believe Bai Ran when you pass it on!"
"In the second half, our formation needs to shrink as a whole to maximize Bairan's width. Casemiro can also retreat about three to five meters."
"The back line still keeps so much distance from Casemiro, do you understand?"
All Real Madrid players nodded.
It seems that Zidane will strengthen the defense in the backcourt in the second half.
So what about the offense?
Could it be that 2-0 has already declared it over?
Zidane is too unambitious!
At this moment, Zidane looked to Bai Ran aside.
A strange color flashed across his eyes, and he said, "Bai Ran."
"Can you?"
Bai Ran and Zidane had a spiritual connection and understood immediately.
Coach, this is like Castilla's tactics again, putting yourself in the frontcourt to play at will!
But in a game of this intensity, running around all over the field will definitely cause a huge loss of physical strength!
Zidane believed in him, but he was not sure whether Bai Ran could do it, so he asked.
And Bai Ran's answer is very affirmative!
"Yeah, no problem."
"Okay!" Zidane showed a satisfied smile and patted Bai Ran's shoulder.
"Then it's up to you, frontcourt free man."
"Everyone, listen up. The tasks assigned to you just now must be completed in full. If Real Madrid switches from defense to offense, you must always remember one thing."
"Look for Bai Ran!"
Everyone suddenly realized it, and at the same time they were speechless!
"Coach, what do you mean? You mean that you want Bai Ran and the three forwards to completely control the frontcourt, and the six of us are only responsible for the defense of the backcourt, right?"
Ramos frowned and asked Zidane.
Zidane nodded: "That's it."
"What!? No, absolutely not!"
When Ramos heard this, he immediately became a little unhappy.
"How can this tactic be called a set of tactics, coach? This is not reasonable at all!"
"We played very well in the first half, why did it have to be like this?"
"Bai Ran's position is midfielder. He is not a left winger, a right winger, a wing midfielder, a center forward, and not a shadow forward!"
"We should all perform our duties on the court. How can Bai Ran do all the work in the front court by himself?"
"We should all perform our duties on the court. How can Bai Ran do all the work in the front court by himself?"
"Besides, he is only 17 years old. Do you want him to run to death?"
"He doesn't have that much physical energy at all!"
"Coach, with all due respect, I really think you are messing around this time."
Zidane felt a little relieved when he saw how Ramos was fighting against Bai Ran. At least their friendship was still good.
So he stood up with a smile, patted Ramos on the shoulder, and said, "I am the head coach now. I will arrange how this team should complete the game."
"You're just responsible for completing the tasks I mentioned, and that's good enough."
"Believe me, if I lose the game, I will take full responsibility."
"Come on, it's time for the game, boys."
Ramos was about to stop Zidane, but Bai Ran appeared in front of Ramos, smiled slightly, and said: "Believe me, believe Zidane."
"Okay."
Ramos spread his hands helplessly. Since Bai Ran himself thought it was okay, he didn't have any objections.
But as the captain, he is still very worried whether such tactics will cause Real Madrid to be thrown into confusion, and it is not impossible for the opponent to reverse the situation in the second half.
In the second half, the sides changed sides and the game started again.
Back on the field, the referee blew the whistle and the game continued.
After the kick-off, the opponent's offensive firepower obviously increased, just to prevent Bai Ran from using his offensive talents.
Totti moved forward after holding the ball and handed it to Nainggolan who was on the side. Nainggolan used his body to easily pass Bai Ran in the midfield.
His defense... is indeed a bit hard to describe!
But Zidane's tactics are also very effective. When they attack, they get past Bai Ran's hurdle and will not directly face the defender. There is also a double midfield defense line composed of Modric and Casemiro.
It is difficult for the other party to pass through this gate.
Even Nainggolan was stunned for a moment. Why did Modric come to defend?
Then they don't plan to attack?
Real Madrid's front line is very tight, and the opponent's offense cannot be defeated at all!
After several passes, defender Ramos finally intercepted the ball from Salah, and Real Madrid immediately launched a counterattack!
Ramos passed the ball through the ball to Marcelo on the wing. Marcelo quickly advanced with the ball, passed the opponent's Pjanic, and handed it to Bai Ran in the midfield!
Zidane said that the defense only needs to be responsible for defense. If Real Madrid switches from defense to offense, there is only one instruction - give the ball to Bai Ran!
After Bai Ran caught the ball, there was a vast expanse in front of him, and the opponent had no time to defend. This ball must be counterattacked quickly!
So he ran quickly, and Naying Gelan behind him saw that it was broken!
You can't let him in with this ball, it will be very dangerous!
There is Ronaldo Benzema running ahead, we can't let Bai Ran pass out!
So he ran forward crazily and pulled Bai Ran's jersey!
Even if he commits a foul, he cannot be allowed to play the ball!
Bai Ran was stunned for a moment and felt a strong pulling force behind him. This was obviously a foul action!
But the timing was so good that Bai Ran really couldn't give up!
The opponent played really hard!
Even if I grab my jersey, you won’t let me pass the ball and assist!
Bai Ran suddenly accelerated and rushed forward with all his strength!
I have a speed of 88, a physical fitness of 92, and a strong explosiveness and core strength. You should be so awesome!
I'll rush forward!
At this time, Bai Ran is an iron-blooded offensive midfielder!
Bai Ran can't be pulled down!
Naying Gelan was dumbfounded. Did this kid work so hard? He even pulled his jersey out of shape, and he was still sprinting forward!
"Oh my god, Bai Ran faced the foul from the opposing player and rushed forward resolutely!"
"He is still struggling to dribble the ball, but Bai Ran still protects the ball at his feet!"
"Everyone in Roma was trying their best to defend, but Bai Ran's speed had been slowed down and the referee didn't blow the whistle!"
"The referee signaled that the game should continue and the attack was favorable. Bai Ran did not fall down. He did not ask for a free kick!"
All the fans' hearts were in their throats, Bai Ran was so tough!
Uh-huh!
Nayingling suddenly felt a mental shock, and a strong inertia pushed him back. Nayinginglan fell to the ground, holding a piece of silver-gray cloth in his hand!
That's a piece of fabric from Bai Ran's jersey!
Losing Nayingling's pull, Bai Ran shot out like an arrow that had escaped from the string!
Damn it!
The audience on the sidelines immediately became excited. Bai Ran actually got rid of such dirty tricks in the opponent's midfield and ran out directly!
Even a corner of the jersey was torn to pieces, it was so awesome, this explosive power, this physical fitness, this core strength!
Who can compare!
He dribbled the ball forward wildly, and Real Madrid's forwards also rushed forward to help Bai Ran open up the formation!
Totti was chasing back to defend, but Bai Ran smashed the ball and easily passed Totti!
When it comes to defense, you and I are only half as good as each other!
But in terms of offensive ability, I am better than you!
Bai Ran faced the defender, turned around deftly and passed the ball straight to Ronaldo who was running in from the wing!
Cristiano Ronaldo faced the goalkeeper with the ball and went solo!
A push shot to the far post! The ball bounced off the goal post and into the net, and it went in!
What a perfect counterattack by Real Madrid!
The ball started with the defender's steal. The ball came to Bai Ran's feet, and Real Madrid immediately switched from defense to offense!
The director's camera showed a close-up of Bai Ran sprinting with all his strength and Nainggolan tearing his jersey from behind. The commentator's emotions reached a climax and he shouted wildly!
"In vain he is still continuing, he is still running forward!"
"His 17-year-old future is bright. He knows that he is not just running on the court, but also running towards his future!"
"At this moment, all the resistance behind him will turn into smoke. Even if he is bruised and bruised, he has nothing to fear!"
"He sprinted, he got rid of it, he sublimated! In the end, he gave Ronaldo a century assist!"
"Cristiano Ronaldo put the shot into the net without hesitation, and Real Madrid led 3-0!"
This ball is so beautiful, and the torn corners of Bai Ran’s clothes say it all. No matter this kid is extremely strong physically, he is extremely fast, and his belief in winning is higher than anyone else!
"We can see the strong muscles and tight lines under the torn jersey of this talented midfielder Bai Ran."
"Is this the kind of figure a child can have!"
"It can be seen that Zidane often tells us that Bai Ran is always the player who works the hardest, and he doesn't lie at all."
"It must be the result of regular training that gives him such strong confrontation ability and fighting spirit!"
After this goal was scored, Roma's morale was greatly affected. Their tactics were completely understood by Zidane, and they also came up with corresponding strategies!
Regardless of technology or tactics, Roma lost completely in this game, and they were convinced.
Before the game, they even talked and laughed, saying that Zidane was just a food abuser, and Bai Ran, the talented young player who had been making a lot of noise recently, was just a name in vain.
But now it seems that this is a slap in their face!
Moreover, their fans are also ashamed of themselves. How cruel they were before the game, and how ashamed they are now!
We were beaten 3-0 at home, and it was not over yet. It was so embarrassing!
After Ronaldo scored a goal, he ran to the corner flag area with his arms spread out, leaped high and then fell from the sky. At the same time, he spread his hands and shouted his signature celebration!
"Siu!!!"
All the away fans also shouted, and the entire Olympic Stadium seemed to be polarized. One side was silent, and the other side was noisy!
The fans in China were also very excited. Not only was Bai Ran not replaced in the second half, but he also gave such a beautiful assist. This is the pride of the Chinese people!
"Bai Ran is so awesome, even this can't stop him!"
"Tell this to Barcelona fans, we also have our own Messi in Real Madrid!"
"The core strength is so strong, even the jersey was torn into pieces, but no one fell down!"
"It's too fierce, it's really too fierce. I don't think anyone in Europe's golden boy will give in! I'm in a hurry with him!"
A perfect Champions League debut, Bai Ran scored two goals and one assist, dominating the audience!
At the same time, Bai Ran also came to the sidelines to communicate with the staff and changed into a brand new jersey.
The referee showed Nainggolan a yellow card after Ronaldo celebrated and before the game restarted!
This ball was clearly known to be a foul and deliberately went for the foul. Fortunately, it did not hurt the player, otherwise it would have been a direct red card.
Nainggolan breathed a sigh of relief, while his teammates went to put pressure on the referee.
There's nothing wrong with this move. It's a good yellow card and not a straight red card!
The referee didn't bother with him too much. As the team's defensive midfielder, Bai Ran wouldn't have let him pass like this.
It’s just your duty!
Afterwards, the two sides continued to open up their formations and the game continued!
In the 88th minute, Roma finally got a goal back. Totti played a one-two with Diné in the frontcourt. Pjanic stepped in from the backcourt. Totti made an inverted triangle pass from the wing and Pia. Nic pushed the arc and penetrated the city guarded by Navas.
Will this be a face-saving goal? Or is it the beginning of their desperate counterattack?
Originally, the audience thought that the game would end here, after all, there was not much time left, but at this moment, the situation on the field changed again!
(End of chapter)
