908 Flying Chinese
On the evening of February 19, at the Bernabeu Stadium.
In the twenty-fourth round of La Liga, Real Madrid hosted Levante.
Due to the Champions League last-16 knockout tie in midweek, Benitez rotated for this game, with Yang Yang, Ibrahimovic and Di Maria starting together, midfielder Kaka resting with Xavi Alonso, and David Silva, Granello and Javier Martinez in Spain.
Due to the suspension of goalkeeper Casillas' red card, the teenager Adan qualified for the first time.
Real Madrid continued to attack from the start of the game, but Levante suffered a 0-8 defeat at the Bernabeu in the Copa del Rey match, so they adopted a tighter defensive strategy in this game.
But even so, Real Madrid still managed to control the game smoothly.
In the second minute, Yang Yang cooperated with Marcelo on the left side, the latter was cleared with a cross from the bottom, Yang Yang grabbed the landing point, and passed the penalty area, Ibrahimovic missed Yang Yang's pass.
Only four minutes later, after receiving Marcelo's pass on the left side, Yang Yang faced the defender, a light feint, and after smashing the ball and cutting inside, he suddenly transferred a long pass and sent the ball accurately to the right side.
Di Maria was very comfortable stopping the ball, then started quickly, broke through between two Levante defenders, dribbled into the box, and shook off Xavi Torres beautifully before goalkeeper Munua came out to intercept it, and Ibrahimovic easily pushed the empty net behind him, 1-0.
The Argentine winger's beautiful three-man assist won a lot of applause, and even Yang Yang hugged Di Maria hard to celebrate his wonderful performance as he celebrated on the sidelines after Ibrahimovic's goal.
After Di Maria joined Real Madrid, he did perform better and better, and he was able to play on the left and right wings, and he was able to give good performances when Yang Yang and Robben needed to rotate.
Just like the ball just now, Yang Yang's transfer of the ball was really beautiful, but Di Maria's handling after stopping the ball was also amazing, and the timing was just right, especially the subsequent pass, which was very good.
And Di Maria's wonderful assist also won him the cheers of the Bernabeu fans.
Subsequently, Real Madrid continued to attack Levante, with Di Maria on the right and Yang Yang on the left, both of which were very active.
Levante defended the whole game and did not give Real Madrid a chance.
Until the 40th minute, Yang Yang was fouled by the opposing defender Nano when attacking on the left side, and won a free kick opportunity on the left side of the front, and this time Yang Yang stood on the penalty spot.
Set the ball, step back, take a deep breath, run, and drop the ball!
“GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!”
"Yang Yang's twenty-fifth league goal of the season!"
"From a direct free-kick to score!"
In the 40th minute of the first half, Yang Yang used a direct free kick to break through Levante's goal and win the game for Real Madrid.
And the final result was as expected by the commentator, although Real Madrid maintained a siege on Levante for more than 20 minutes after the rematch in the second half, it was never able to break through Levante's goal again.
In the end, Real Madrid defeated Levante 2-0 at home with goals from Ibrahimovic and Yang Yang and won three points.
A day later, Barcelona narrowly beat Athletic Bilbao 2-1 at home.
David Villa opened the scoring in the opening three minutes, but in the 50th minute of the second half, Ilora pulled a goal back for the Basque Lions, and it wasn't until the 78th minute that Messi scored a crucial goal for Barca.
After this round of games, Barcelona continued to lead by seven points.
Messi leads the scorer list with 27 goals, followed by Yang Yang with 25 goals.
The goal battle between the two superstars has obviously entered a white-hot stage.
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On the evening of February 22, at the Gerrand Stadium in Lyon, France.
In the first leg of the knockout round of 16 of the Champions League, Real Madrid challenged Lyon away.
The two sides have already played two knockout matches in the round of 16 last season, but they didn't expect to meet again in the round of 16 this year, but Real Madrid is obviously more experienced in coping with it.
Lyon's home record this season has been outstanding, and so far, whether in Ligue 1 or the Champions League, the home team has maintained an unbeaten record at home in all competitions, which can be described as very impressive, so Real Madrid is also ready for a long time.
The first half was tied 0-0, but after the second half was rematched, Real Madrid continued to maintain a 60% advantage in possession, and in the 49th minute, created a free kick opportunity on the left side of the penalty area.
Yang Yang stood on the penalty spot and hit the goal with a small angle, directly breaking through the near corner of the goal guarded by Lloris to open the scoring for Real Madrid, which was also Yang Yang's first Champions League goal this season.
And just a minute later, it was Yang Yang and Marcelo who created a corner kick opportunity on the left side, Xavi Alonso sent a corner kick, and Ramos headed home a seven-meter header in front of the goal to extend the score for Real Madrid.
In just two minutes, Real Madrid scored two goals in a row to take a 2-0 lead.
But in the 84th minute, Marcelo tripped the opponent while defending, Pjanic took a free kick, which hit the Real Madrid player directly and rebounded, Chris headed in the box, Ramos leaked in defense, and Gomi pushed in front of the goal to save a game for Lyon.
In the end, Real Madrid defeated Lyon 2-1 away, basically stepping into the quarterfinals of the Champions League with one foot.
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February 26, 22 p.m., Estadio Riazol.
In the 25th round of La Liga, Real Madrid challenged Deportivo Aportivo away.
It was a tough game, and everyone knows that the Stadio Riazor has always been Real Madrid's biggest headache away game, and even once had an embarrassing record of failing to break through this stadium for more than ten years.
Deportivo La Coruna has not only brought nightmares to many European giants, including AC Milan, but has also been a long-time problem for Real Madrid, and this season at the Bernabeu, Super Laco drew 0-0 with Real Madrid.
Coach Lotina, who has been in charge of Deportivo La Coruna for five years, said it was a decisive battle that he could not afford to lose, because Deportivo La Coruna is currently 13th in La Liga, and it is the worst season since Lotina took charge.
It has long been rumored that Lotina will be sacked if he does not perform well this season.
Real Madrid, by contrast, are also aiming for this game.
At the beginning of the game, the away Galaxy Battleship launched an offensive against the hosts.
Just four minutes into the opening game, Yang Yang teamed up with Marcelo on the left side, shook off the defender and cut inside, and sent the ball to the feet of Ibrahimovic at the top of the arc, and the Swedish center made a heel knock pass and gave the ball to Kaka, who was inserted behind.
The Brazilian burst into the box, scrambled the ball, slammed it past a defender and slotted home to open the scoring for Real Madrid.
After the goal, Real Madrid continued their furious attack on Deportivo La Coruna.
In the 24th minute, Ibrahimovic pulled to the left wing, and after receiving a long pass from Xavi Alonso, he turned and plugged straight to the bottom line, Yang Yang plugged in at high speed, and crossed the ball into the penalty area.
Robben cut in at high speed, jumped to the top of the box and headed home, 2-0.
Real Madrid was in a state of flux, and after the opening kick-off, they played a wave of attacks.
In the 33rd minute, it was Yang Yang who planned an offensive on the left side, picked up a pass to the front of the penalty area, and Kaka handed the ball to Robben on the right side.
The Dutch winger quickly cut into the penalty area, crossed to the goal in front of the baseline, and Ibrahimovic volleyed the ball into the goal, 3-0!
In the first half, Real Madrid had already sealed the victory in advance!
After the rematch in the second half, Real Madrid continued to control the situation on the field.
In the 53rd minute, Marcelo cut in from the left and Xavi Alonso tucked the ball straight to the feet of Yang Yang on the left side.
Yang Yang took the ball with his back and quickly passed the ball to Marcelo who was inserted behind, and the Brazilian left full-back rushed into the Deportivo line with the ball, and then passed it back to Yang Yang, but Yang Yang knocked back again, and Marcelo passed diagonally behind the defense.
The two in the dense defensive area of Deportivo La Coruna, continuous wall-to-wall cooperation, relying on personal ability, tore apart Deportivo Deportivo defense, Yang Yang on the left side of the penalty spot in the penalty area, a calm push, through Deportivo La Coruna's goal.
Four to zero!
Just seven minutes later, Real Madrid created a corner kick opportunity on the right side, Xavi Alonso calmly took the corner, in the middle of the penalty area, Yang Yang suddenly inserted, grabbed before everyone, jumped high, hit the goal with a header, and smashed the ball into Deportivo La Coruna's goal again, 5-0!
Defeat is like a mountain!
Super Laco has once again suffered a big collapse on his home turf, following a 4-0 defeat to Barcelona.
In the seventy-eighth minute, Real Madrid shifted to the right side in a wide range, McCone inserted at high speed, rushed directly into the penalty area with the ball, crossed the ball in front of the bottom line to the back point, Yang Yang inserted it again and smashed the ball into Deportivo La Coruna's goal at close range, 6-0!
Hat-trick!
Yang Yang scored a hat trick again!
The excited Yang Yang quickly rushed out of the court, rushed to the live camera on the sidelines, and made a celebration of sucking pacifiers.
It was his signature action to celebrate a goal this season.
But what no one expected was that when the game reached the eighty-ninth minute, Real Madrid broke the ball at the back, and Xavi Alonso's accurate long pass was directly sent to the front.
Yang Yang plugged in at high speed, intercepted the ball before everyone, took advantage of the situation, stabbed the ball past Deportivo defender Aitami, quickly rushed into the penalty area, grabbed in front of the attacking goalkeeper Manu, and shot again.
Seven to zero!
Happy seniors!
After Yang Yang scored, the whole person smiled from ear to ear, opened his arms, and rushed out of the court quickly, running all the way.
The 35,000 Deportivo fans in the stadium all looked at Real Madrid in the stadium in amazement, looking at the flying Chinese, and they couldn't believe the result.
It was arguably arguably Deportivo the heaviest defeat ever at home.
Seven to zero!
And Yang Yang is not only a senior happy, but also has an assist, planning two other goals!