[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-foresight":3,"chapter-foresight-foresight-chapter-215":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","FORESIGHT",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1847463,2452,"Chapter 215 215: Champions League Semifinals, First Leg 5","foresight-chapter-215",215,"\u003Cp>Real Madrid's equalizer in the closing stages of the first half had been a heavy blow for Arsenal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But they didn't back down. As the first half drew to a close, the contest between the two sides only grew fiercer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both teams were attacking relentlessly, each desperate to edge ahead before halftime.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After 45 minutes of high-intensity play, fatigue began to creep in, and mistakes were bound to happen — both sides were waiting for one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet neither blinked. Real Madrid and Arsenal both remained disciplined, their defenses refusing to crack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the whistle finally blew, the scoreboard still read 1–1.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Martin Taylor: \"And that's the end of a gripping first half! Both teams have played at full throttle — disciplined, composed, and aggressive in attack. It's been a brilliant half of football.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alan Smith: \"Absolutely. Arsenal's defense stood firm against Real Madrid's pressure, and credit to Real too — they handled Arsenal's counters well. With the score level, the second half promises to be electric!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Arsenal supporters roared their approval, waving scarves and flags, urging their side to push on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The players trudged back down the tunnel, sweat dripping, lungs burning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wenger was the last to enter the dressing room. He shut the door, turned to face his players, and began setting out his adjustments for the second half.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We cannot lose the midfield,\" Wenger began firmly. \"That's the heartbeat of this match. Once either side loses control there, the whole game swings one way.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned to Kai. \"In the second half, you'll swap positions with Ramsey. You're marking Ronaldo.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He actually preferred it this way — Ronaldo's style, though deadly, was more predictable than Bale's raw bursts of speed. And with this switch, Kai would link more directly with Walcott on transitions, which suited his game perfectly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Santi,\" Wenger said, turning toward Cazorla, \"I need you to make an impact.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cazorla gave a sheepish smile. His first-half display hadn't been up to his usual standard — Real's pressure had smothered his rhythm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If not for Kai's relentless work disrupting Madrid's build-up, Arsenal's midfield might've been overrun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cazorla drew in a breath, then straightened up. \"I'll get it right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wenger nodded, clapping his hands together. \"Good. Lads, remember — there's still another forty-five minutes. Don't overthink the result. Play your football, enjoy the game!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the Real Madrid dressing room, Carlo Ancelotti's approach was different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't draw up new tactics. He didn't need to. The system was already in place — now it was about execution and energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Keep your composure,\" he said, his voice calm but firm. \"And remember — when you get the ball, find Ronaldo.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was simple but effective.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ronaldo was Madrid's cutting edge, their superstar, their weapon. Ancelotti knew his job wasn't to complicate things — it was to make sure Ronaldo got the platform to do what he did best.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>..\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Halftime flew by.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The players emerged from the tunnel, faces set, ready for battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neither side had made changes — same lineups, same intensity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Martin Taylor: \"Here we go then — the second half, and it's all to play for!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alan Smith: \"Exactly. Arsenal will know Real Madrid are going to step it up now. This is the real test for them — can they weather the storm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Martin Taylor: \"And for Kai as well. He's carried a huge defensive load so far, but with Ronaldo and Bale both flying, his discipline will be absolutely vital.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai closed his eyes for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inhale… exhale… inhale… exhale…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He focused his breathing, trying to block out everything else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wenger's words echoed in his head: Don't think about the result. That's not your job. Just play. Enjoy the moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he opened his eyes again, his gaze was sharp and steady.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The whistle blew. Real Madrid kicked off the second half — and immediately went on the offensive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bale drove straight down the flank, trying to muscle past Ramsey again, sticking with the same explosive strategy from the first half.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Ramsey wasn't Kai — his one-on-one defending wasn't as sharp. He had to rely on Gibbs for support, doubling up to contain Bale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even so, it wasn't enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a few failed attempts, Bale began to find his rhythm again — his confidence rising, his movements fluid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alan Smith: \"Bale's really growing into this now — he's got that spring back in his step!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Martin Taylor: \"And that's a problem for Arsenal. Ramsey's struggling to contain him — if that flank opens up, it could pull their whole shape apart.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai, stationed on the right and marking Ronaldo, kept glancing across the pitch, alert to Ramsey's struggle. He was tracking Ronaldo, yes — but he was also ready to drop back in a heartbeat if Bale broke free again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai hesitated for a moment, unsure whether to drop back and help Ramsey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, out of the corner of his eye, he noticed movement — Bale, charging down the flank again, full of confidence, throwing in a series of flashy step-overs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Freed from Kai's earlier shackles, Bale looked like a man reborn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He nudged the ball to his left, gearing up to bulldoze past Ramsey. To be honest, it wasn't particularly fancy — Bale's real danger had always come from his raw pace and sheer power, not the tricks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ramsey was already half a step behind when Bale made his move. The Welshman's grin widened — he could almost see the open grass ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before he could break free, someone came flying in from the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cazorla.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slammed into Bale with perfect timing, cutting off his run. Bale stumbled, suddenly off balance, as Ramsey regrouped to close in. The two Arsenal players trapped him in a tight pocket.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Martin Taylor: \"Cazorla! What a recovery run — perfect timing on that double-team!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alan Smith: \"And Bale's in a spot of trouble here! He's been boxed in completely!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under relentless pressure, Bale lost his footing, and the ball slipped away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cazorla pounced, nicking it cleanly before spinning away and bursting upfield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Modrić darted in to intercept, stretching a leg to block — but Cazorla, reading it early, stopped dead and slid the ball neatly past him with a slick La Croqueta, gliding through as the Madrid midfielder spun around helplessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Martin Taylor: \"Cazorla! Past Modrić — beautiful bit of footwork!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alan Smith: \"That's more like it! That's the Cazorla Arsenal have been missing tonight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cazorla was flying now, slicing diagonally across midfield, the pitch opening up in front of him. Xabi Alonso gave chase, but couldn't quite close the angle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Momentum surged through Arsenal's attack — you could feel it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within seconds, Cazorla was just outside the penalty area. He shaped to shoot — Ramos lunged to block — but Cazorla deftly hooked the ball to his left instead, ghosting past him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only for Pepe to step up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Spaniard didn't panic — he flicked the ball sideways in a flash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And there was Suárez, bursting into the box.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ball came at an awkward height, but instinct took over — Suárez twisted his body mid-air and went for the scissor kick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The strike was pure. His instep connected perfectly, sending the ball spinning toward the top corner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Casillas threw himself full stretch — but it was clear he wasn't getting there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ball smashed off the post.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Martin Taylor: \"Oh, what an effort! Cazorla set it up beautifully — Suárez hits it clean — and it's off the post!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alan Smith: \"Agonizing! That was inches away from being a stunner!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All around the Emirates, fans froze, hands clutching their heads in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suárez landed hard, pounding the turf in frustration. Cazorla just shook his head, half-smiling in exasperation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Martin Taylor: \"So unlucky — but that was a brilliant move. And the best news for Arsenal — Cazorla's rhythm is finally coming back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alan Smith: \"Exactly. He's a vital part of Arsenal's creativity. If he's in form again, that takes a lot of weight off Kai's shoulders in midfield.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai exhaled deeply, his eyes following Cazorla as he jogged back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeah — that was the spark they'd been missing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Please do leave a review and powerstones, helps with the book's exposure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feel like joining a Patreon for free and subscribing to advanced chapters?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Visit the link:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[email protected]\u002FGRANDMAESTA_30\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Change @ to a\u003C\u002Fp>",1397,"2026-06-09T07:00:21.491Z",1,"novelbin.me","08109ea8de10f2cc0c380fa7c7520541f9482fc0eb89f26dc3f896b86048dd23","foresight-chapter-216","foresight-chapter-214",405,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fforesight-cover.jpg"]