Chapter 069: Suspense Reborn
Messi helped Barcelona exceed the score again in the 83rd minute of the game, and the scoreboard score at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin changed from 1:1 to 1:2, and the Real Madrid fans in the stands seemed to have been hit on the head, a little blind.
Although Real Madrid has its own reversal attribute this season, the nature of the Champions League final is different, and it symbolizes the highest glory of European clubs.
Since it symbolizes the highest glory, how can Barcelona drop the chain when they are ahead?
Besides, Barcelona has already fallen twice in the same pit, will they fall a third time?
Yes, it is possible, but this possibility is basically negligible.
So Ancelotti, who was standing in the coach's command area of the home team, frowned tightly and looked at the players with ugly expressions on the field, and his heart was extremely heavy.
The situation is not in the favor of Real Madrid, and the mentality of the Real Madrid players on the field has changed again, which is ......
Ancelotti doesn't know what to do, substitution?
For whom?
Now the players on the field are in good condition, and there is no obvious lack of fitness, which obviously does not work.
However, according to the mental outlook of the players on the field, it seems that it is difficult to get out of the slump.
What to do?
Ancelotti frowned, his eyes wandered away from the Real Madrid players on the field, until his eyes were fixed on Tang Zheng, who was wearing the No. 10 jersey.
Tang Zheng is clearly different from other Real Madrid players, he is not affected by the depressed mood of his teammates, but instead raises his fists, his expression is indifferent, and he is muttering something in his mouth, which is out of place with the surrounding environment.
"Whoa—"
The Barcelona fans in the stands were still in high spirits, hysterically creating a deafening loud shout.
In stark contrast to the Real Madrid fans, their faces are ugly, as if someone else owes five million.
Of course, there are also many fans who hope for Real Madrid's equalizer because there is still time to play.
Real Madrid just need to score in the remaining game time, then drag the game into extra time and then beat Barcelona in extra time!
However, these fans are also a little uneasy in anticipation, and they don't know if Real Madrid will actually equalize in the remaining game time, because Real Madrid have played out too many such dramas this season.
But because there are too many plots staged, it is inevitable that people will not have a feeling - should all their luck be consumed?
People are often contradictory, and they can't help but deny while affirming.
The Dortmund fans who came to the Berlin Olympic Stadium to support Tang Zheng did not have so much ideological baggage, they came here simply to support Tang Zheng, and they also believed that Tang Zheng could finally help Real Madrid equalize and then overtake!
In his four seasons at Dortmund, Tang Zhengke has always been synonymous with miracles.
Even if he moved to Real Madrid, he never lost his magic.
Even if the game time came to the last minute of regular time, Real Madrid did not equalize, and Dortmund, who came to the Berlin Olympic Stadium to support Tang Zheng, did not change their minds, and what they are doing now is waiting.
Waiting for the moment when Tang Zheng staged a miracle.
As the game time came to the last minute of regular time, the voice of the central 5 commentator He Wei changed significantly, and the voice that seemed to be excited was still mixed with some worries, but he said it with confidence: "I don't know if the fans in front of the TV still remember the Champions League final last season, Atletico Madrid led Real Madrid to the last minute of injury time, and to put it bluntly, it was the last ten seconds! I believe that as long as the game is not over, Real Madrid will have a chance to score!"
As soon as the words fell, in order to balance the emotions of the Barcelona fans in front of the TV, he changed his voice again: "Of course...... If Barcelona can capitalize on Real Madrid's eagerness to equalise and score a goal, then Barcelona's Champions League title is a certainty!"
In fact, both Barcelona fans in the stands and Barcelona sitting in front of their televisions are worried about a repeat of last season's Champions League final.
A one-goal lead is the least secure score on the planet!
Barcelona manager Luis Enrique is also worried about the fans, and last season's Champions League final was quite classic.
Atletico restrained Real Madrid for almost the entire game, but there was a problem in the last ten seconds......
Probably not, right?
With less than a minute to go until extra time, Enrique finally decided to make a second substitution of the game.
It just so happened that Neymar's long-range shot went over the crossbar, and Enrique quickly pushed the prepared Mathieu forward, and at the same time exclaimed: "Defend! Defend! If you have the opportunity, you must press boldly and kill the game!"
Mathieu tapped his chin and then high-fived and hugged the replaced Andres Iniesta, ran to the pitch and gestured towards Mascherano.
Enrique's substitutions have been made many times in Barcelona this season, with Mathieu partnering Pique at centre-back, re-pushing Mascherano to the back and partnering Sergio Busquets in a double midfield to ensure the layering of the central defence.
After all, Xavi and the retreating Messi are not good at defensive work, and having Mascherano with rich game experience gives people a sense of reassurance.
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Barcelona completed the second substitution adjustment, and the fourth official fed back the referee Kakir not the electronic card in his hand that was not adjusted to the time, and after confirming that it was correct, his hands were raised high, and he circled 360 degrees for the fans to see.
"Four minutes of stoppage time!"
However, just because the fourth official held up the stoppage time electronic card does not mean that stoppage time has come, and the scoreboard shows that the time is 10 seconds away from the end of normal time.
Casillas was about to kick the goal kick with his big foot, but suddenly heard Tang Zheng's voice: "Igor, give me the ball!"
Tang Zheng retreated to the top of the arc of the penalty area, and Casillas changed the position of the touch and pushed a short pass with the arch of his left foot.
And Casillas was a little unstable because of the sudden change of footwork, but his balance was good, and he didn't fall on the grass, but Yu Guang saw the Barcelona player behind Tang Zheng, and subconsciously exclaimed: "Be careful!"
The football rolled towards Tang Zheng, and behind him was Mathieu, who had just come on as a substitute and had not had time to switch places with Mascherano.
The reason why Mathieu followed Tang Zheng closely was because of the key advice of head coach Enrique.
When Real Madrid is in danger, there is only one player to rely on the most.
Tang Zheng!
Enrique was not dissatisfied with Mathieu's choice, but slowly appreciated it.
Tang Zheng suddenly retreated to the top of the penalty area to receive the ball, if Mathieu can steal the ball behind him, then ......
A great opportunity to extend the score!
Tang Zheng, who had a wide field of vision, naturally knew that there was a heel worm behind him, and his head suddenly had a flash of inspiration.
Mathieu is very deep in the position, and when he is facing his own goal, he will be considered to be unaware of the situation behind him, which means that several players in the Barcelona front will wait for the opportunity to move, waiting for the opportunity to counterattack!
Although Tang Zheng can't see the movements of Neymar, Suarez and Messi, but empathy, he can't help but infiltrate forward and wait for opportunities.
Even if you can't break the football, it won't create any holes in your own defense.
But...... Tang Zheng's way of thinking is different.
He, think further!
Tang Zheng, who retreated to receive the football, pretended not to know the situation behind him, and his eyes were fixed on the incoming ball.
"Oh, oh, oh-"
The Real Madrid fans in the stands let out a burst of exclamations out of conditioned reflex.
Mathieu approached Tang Zheng at full speed, waiting for Tang Zheng to take the ball and turn around.
At this time, Neymar and Suarez pounced on Ramos and Varane, the targets of Tang Zheng's possible pass, respectively.
The atmosphere of the game was very frenetic, Tang Zheng seemed to be waiting for the ball casually, and did not hear the reminder of captain Casillas at all.
However, at this moment, Tang Zheng stretched out his right foot, slammed the football kicked by Casillas to the right, and then kicked the ground with his left foot, felt the huge reaction force and twisted his waist, completing a ninety-degree turn to the right.
Mathieu himself was only about one meter away from Tang Zheng, but Tang Zheng stretched his right foot forward, which was equivalent to pulling away a distance of one meter, so Mathieu subconsciously stretched out his foot and did not touch Tang Zheng, and Tang Zheng was able to complete two 90-degree turns, from facing his own goal to facing his back to his own goal.
Seeing Tang Zheng turn around, Suarez subconsciously stopped on the spot, stretched out his left foot to reach the ball, thinking that he could kick Tang Zheng even if he couldn't play football.
However, Tang Zheng's acceleration Tang Zheng just dodged Suarez's stretched left foot, and then completed the breakthrough.
Xavi had no choice but to move forward, and he had not yet received a yellow card when he came off the bench, so he could have committed a foul.
But Tang Zheng did not dribble the ball forward, but picked up his left foot and completed a long pass more than 40 meters in front of the right.
The on-site director switched the camera for the first time, and the fans at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin clearly saw the football flying towards Isco, who had already crossed the halfway line on the right side.
As Mathieu brought a wave of rhythm, Barcelona's midfielders were all relatively forward, as were the two full-backs who were good at assisting, and Isco turned around when Tang Zheng took the ball and began to run, towards Barcelona's defensive weakness, which is the position of Alba, who is out of position.
As a team-mate in the national team, Isco is well aware of Alba's strengths and weaknesses.
Pique had to pull out to defend Isco, who stopped the ball and walked to the wing, but he was not worried about Isco with the ball, but Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo, who were running without the ball.
In addition, Luka Modric and Toni Kroos are both moving forward to support the attack.
As soon as the game entered stoppage time, they knew it was one of the few attacking opportunities!
And with Tang Zheng's protection behind him, it is extremely safe!
Isco didn't stick to the ball, saw the timing of Benzema's forward step, pushed a straight kick with his right foot, and the ball rolled to the left rib of Barcelona's defense, that is, behind Pique.
Mascherano, who was closely following Benzema, did not forget to raise his right hand while chasing after him, complaining that Benzema was offside.
Unfortunately, the assistant referee did not raise the side flag, but followed Benzema along the sideline towards Barcelona's bottom line.
No offside!
Of course, offside and offside do not affect Barcelona's defense, Pique has a strong sense of position, and the exposed space is aimed at the left rib of the defense, not directly facing the goal.
Benzema is also not the kind of striker who is explosively fast, so Barcelona's defense is the most efficient this time.
Mascherano was experienced defensively, closely following Benzema, jamming the inside and forcing Benzema to take the ball outside.
Unfortunately, Benzema did not dribble the ball outside, but picked up his right foot while facing the football and completed a wide pass to the left.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Alves rushed to football at the same time, but Cristiano Ronaldo was closer to football because of his position.
If Cristiano Ronaldo is given the ball, it is to face the goalkeeper directly.
Although it is not a single knife, Alves is on the left side of Cristiano Ronaldo, and Mascherano is far enough away that as long as Cristiano Ronaldo takes the ball to the right front, it is directly facing Ter Stegen!
So Alves made a quick decision, pushing hard with his left foot on the ground during the run, while his body sank and tripped Cristiano Ronaldo with his right foot.
Cristiano Ronaldo is Chinese New Year's Eve years old and has been in football for many years, so he doesn't know what Alves is going to do?
"Oh, oh, oh-"
With the exclamations that rang out over the Olympic Stadium in Berlin, Cristiano Ronaldo jumped early.
Alves didn't stop doing anything, his extended right foot was lifted up by half a point, and although he didn't completely kick Cristiano Ronaldo, he rubbed his heel slightly, causing Cristiano Ronaldo to stumble after landing on his feet.
Everyone thought that Cristiano Ronaldo would fall to the ground, but instead he stubbornly stopped his crumbling body and caught up with the football.
"Single Knife!"
Yang 5 commentator He Wei changed his voice and shouted.
Goalkeeper Ter Stegen realised that it was too late for him to strike, as Cristiano Ronaldo had too many angles to shoot, but he opted to attack, shorten the distance and compress the angle.
Mascherano turned to defend without being unhappy, and Cristiano Ronaldo, who came to the edge of the box, shot more often, and he noticed early that Ter Stegen had gone out and exceeded the penalty spot.
As a result, Cristiano Ronaldo, who was close to the football, did not raise his head, but picked up his right foot and rubbed his toes to the point of the football.
Mascherano, who pounced at high speed, fell to the ground and put the tackle half a beat late, and the football jumped high.
Ter Stegen looked at the soccer ball flying into the air and couldn't help but curse: "Shit!"
Cristiano Ronaldo's shot was very well controlled, both in height and in terms of power.
Even if Ter Stegen retreated at the first time, there was no way to touch the football, so Ter Stegen simply did not retreat, but just watched the football and prayed, hoping that the football would eventually rise above the crossbar......
There are other Barcelona fans who think the same way, and there are even many fans who close their eyes and pray to God, hoping that God will be with them.
It is a pity that God seems to have taken a nap at this moment and did not hear the wishes of the believers.
The ball falls with a noticeable parabola, then flies under the crossbar and then bounces off the ground until it is caught by a snow-white net above the goal and falls back to the ground.
"Whoa—"
Suddenly, the Olympic Stadium in Berlin resounded with a huge chant like a deafening cry from Real Madrid fans.
The scoreboard also changed the score from 1:2 to 2:2
Suspense reborn!