931 league for you, Champions League for me!
On the evening of May 21, at the Bernabeu Stadium.
In the 38th round of La Liga, Real Madrid hosted Almeria.
For Almeria, it was just a formality, they had already been relegated and demoralized, but for the home side Real Madrid, it was a crucial matchup.
Only by winning this game can you qualify for the La Liga title.
And Real Madrid's tactical play after the opening also let everyone see Benitez's determination, that is, attack!
Attack from the first minute!
The goalkeeper is Casillas, the backline is Marcelo, Vermaelen, Ramos and McConn, the midfield is Xavi Alonso playing as a single midfielder, David Silva and Kaka both start, and the front is a combination of Yang Yang, Ibrahimovic and Robben.
The one-man midfield style of play has only appeared twice in the Copa del Rey before, and having David Silva and Kaka start together is undoubtedly abandoning the team's midfield defence in favor of an all-out attacking tactic.
The game started with a wide break from Almeria and the visitors made a shot in front of Real Madrid after just thirteen seconds, but it couldn't threaten the goal and went a little wide.
Soon, Real Madrid began to press hard and put pressure on Almeria.
Although the three technical midfielders of David Silva, Kaka and Xavi Alonso are weak in defense and have fewer partners on weekdays, they do not need to run in too much together.
Just four minutes into the game, Real Madrid opened the scoring line.
Xavi Alonso quickly drove a free kick to the penalty area, Ramos nodded the ball back to the front point, Yang Yang kicked his foot in a flash of inspiration when his body was pulled by the opposing defender, and kicked the ball directly into Almeria's goal.
1 to 0!
After taking the lead, Real Madrid continued to increase their attacking efforts, and the team also frequently got offensive opportunities.
Almeria was forced to retreat across the board, with almost all of them retreating to within 30 metres of the half.
Real Madrid were all determined to win the game, and it was on their home turf, and the more than 80,000 fans cheered for the team from the beginning of the game, so there was a one-sided situation on the pitch.
In the 30th minute, David Silva kicked the ball through, Ibrahimovic successfully countered offside, and scored with a single push in front of the goal, making it another goal for Real Madrid, 2-0.
Just three minutes later, Marcelo's cross from the left hit the Almeria defender, Yang Yang reacted the fastest, picked up the leak smartly, and hit the left-footed push shot after deducting the defender, 3-0.
After the rematch in the second half, with the decline in physical fitness and demoralization, Almeria completely became the meat on the chopping board of Real Madrid.
In the 48th minute, Yang Yang took the ball out in the face of as many as six defenders around him, and passed it to the right rib, Robben inserted it into the penalty area and stabbed the goal, 4-0.
Four minutes later, Kaka counterattacked with a straight pass, Yang Yang burst into the small penalty area with the ball, and crossed to the goal from the left, Ibrahimovic followed up and made another goal for Real Madrid, 5-0.
Ibrahimovic was also thrilled by Yang Yang's selfless assist, which was the same as the one he had for Yang Yang in his last game, reflecting the deep friendship between the two players.
In the 63rd minute, it was another cross from Yang Yang on the left side, and Robben took a direct volley from the right side of the arc area of the penalty area, and once again penetrated Almeria's goal, 6-0.
Assist hat-trick!
Yang Yang was cheered by the whole stadium at the Bernabeu, but on the field, Real Madrid's offensive continued.
In the 73rd minute, David Silva sent a corner kick, the Almeria defender made a mistake in front of the goal, and Ibrahimovic scored from close range, 7-0, a hat trick!
The Swedish center was so excited that he rushed out of the pitch and ran wildly.
Only four minutes later, a long pass from Ramos in the backfield, Yang Yang successfully countered offside, broke through all the way to the penalty area after winning the ball, and pushed the far corner to break the goal, 8-0!
Hat-trick!
Yang Yang scored a hat trick again!
The whole Santiago Bernabeu stadium is crazy!
In the last four rounds, Yang Yang has a big four, three hat tricks, and scored thirteen goals crazily, which is simply the rhythm of flying!
Benitez also subsequently replaced Yang Yang with teenager Morata and let him accept the cheers and cheers of all the fans in the stadium.
Throughout the stadium, more than 80,000 Real Madrid fans stood up from their seats and gave Yang Yang the warmest applause.
It was the last home game of the season, and Yang Yang also delivered the craziest performance of the season.
Hat-tricks for assists and goals!
At the same time, it is still more than three goals in four consecutive games!
Perhaps it was the habit of the players, but not long after Alvaro Morata came on the pitch, he received Marcelo's cross and fired home from the goalkeeper, which was his first league goal for Real Madrid, which made the youngster look incredibly excited.
At this time, Yang Yang was standing on the sidelines and learned the latest situation of the other stadium from assistant coach Yesterdam. 、
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Three to one!
Barcelona reversed Malaga 3-1 away.
Barcelona played poorly in the first half, scoring in the 31st minute by Málaga, but Bojan equalised for Barca just before the end of the game.
This talent, who was once regarded as more important than Messi within Barcelona, was already destined to leave the team this season, but scored a key goal for Barcelona in the final game.
Barcelona still didn't play well after the rematch in the second half, but in the 76th minute, Sergi Roberto set up Afele for another goal, and then Alves assisted teammate Batra for a goal.
In the end, Barcelona reversed Malaga 3-1.
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Since the game was played at the same time, when Yang Yang received the news, Real Madrid's game was not over, and the same was true for Barcelona, but if you want Malaga to reverse, it is only a theoretical possibility.
It's like Almeria, who are already 0-9 behind Real Madrid on the pitch, are also likely to be reversed.
But no one can hope for such a slim, or even impossible, possibility.
Yang Yang exhaled heavily, sat down on the chair of the home team's bench, took the towel handed by the staff, covered his face, closed his eyes, and listened to the deafening sound from the stadium.
He felt some regret.
It's just a little bit close!
Real Madrid have scored a La Liga record for goals this season and have also set a record number of league points this season, which would have been a title point in any previous season.
But this season, Real Madrid, who are in amazing form, have met a Barcelona team that is in excellent form, what can be said?
Pep Guardiola's side have been admittedly consistent this season, and despite their slump, and despite the fact that they have lost three times in a row to Real Madrid, the team has not lost to any team except Real Madrid.
According to the previous practice of La Liga, the Century Derby decided the La Liga champion to the greatest extent.
Even if it is said, whoever has the advantage in the derby of the century will win the championship.
That was the case with Real Madrid last season.
But this season, Real Madrid has the advantage in the derby of the century, but there have been too many mistakes in the league, and they have been concentrated in the period when Yang Yang was absent due to injury.
In this regard, Yang Yang somewhat blamed himself and felt guilty.
Although no one will blame him for this, he knows that if he comes back sooner, maybe the current situation will be completely reversed, and maybe Real Madrid will be the treble.
The Copa del Rey is in hand, the La Liga title is just a little bit close, the Champions League title......
Suddenly, Yang Yang grabbed the towel on his face with all his might, and his eyes looked straight ahead.
That's right, and the Champions League!
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The match ended with Real Madrid's 9-0 win over Almeria.
This is the most goal difference in La Liga this season, and it is also the most exciting game played by Real Madrid, and the fans at the scene are fascinated and addicted.
But when the players walked off the pitch happily, when they all asked about the result of the game on the other pitch with concern, it was difficult for everyone to hide the loss in their hearts.
Miracle, finally it still didn't happen!
From being ten points behind and chasing wildly, to now only two points behind, as long as there is a draw on the other side, Real Madrid will win.
But Barcelona didn't leave the slightest chance to Real Madrid.
Barcelona doesn't make mistakes, even if Real Madrid wins this game no matter how beautiful it is, it's useless.
The players all stood in front of the home team's dugout one by one, looking unwilling.
If you look at the performance, in the second half of the game, Real Madrid is much better than Barcelona, but there were too many mistakes in the first half and the points were too serious, resulting in the team really being weak and unable to catch up.
Captain Iker Casillas, vice-captain Sergio Ramos, and number one star Yang Yang have also comforted their teammates and encouraged the team's morale, as Real Madrid will host the Champions League final at Wembley Stadium in a week's time.
The opponent is Barcelona!
This is Real Madrid's chance to get revenge!
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"We still have the Champions League!"
In an interview with the media after the game, Yang Yang first congratulated Barcelona on winning the championship, admitting that Pep Guardiola's team is the most consistent team in La Liga this season, and winning the championship is the reward they deserve, although he personally feels that it is not fair enough to Real Madrid, and even makes Real Madrid a little sad.
"We should be the saddest league runners-up in La Liga history, right?" Yang Yang asked with a wry smile.
But he is looking forward to the Champions League final in a week's time, saying that the team will do everything in their power to compete for the Champions League after losing the La Liga title.
"To be able to meet Barcelona four times in one season and beat them four times is the best recognition for us, even more proud than the league title." Yang Yang unabashedly expressed his thoughts.
As for the battle between himself and Messi for the Champions League goalscorer king, Yang Yang said that he would never give in, although he is still one goal behind.
"If there is anything I want to say to Messi at this moment, it must be to tell him, you took the league championship, and I want the Champions League!"
"Not only the Champions League champion, but also the Champions League goalscorer!"