Chapter 218: C Ronaldo and His Fans (Transitional Chapter)

At Olympic Park Stadium, another Champions League semi-final that drew great attention has ended.

Portugal 2:0 Wales.

Since the start of this European Championship, C Ronaldo's form has been low throughout.

Portugal's three group-stage matches were all draws; thanks to the revised expansion rules they scraped through, and in the knockout stage they drew both games, advancing only via extra time and penalties.

And today.

He sparked worldwide excitement with a brilliant goal and assist.

After being thoroughly tormented by Williams and Collins for 48 minutes, C Ronaldo finally made the tens of thousands of fans in the stadium shout in unison: "Siu~".

"C Ronaldo leapt up, turning into a 2.88-meter-tall giant!"

"This is his night!"

"After twelve years of waiting, Portugal, having endured five draws, finally achieved a 2-0 victory and marched into the European Cup final with heads held high!"

"Compared to the golden generation of Figo and Rui Costa led in 2004, they certainly don't play as flamboyantly... but this is a very C Ronaldo Portugal!"

"We saw C Ronaldo actively embrace Bale; at this moment, all rumors of their discord have vanished."

"The Wales team gave us a wonderful journey; they and Iceland have brought many surprises to Europe."

"Bale suddenly recalled his unpleasant memories at Real Madrid."

"He instinctively loosened his embrace."

"C Ronaldo didn't take it to heart, happily running around the pitch like a child who hasn't grown up."

"He didn't think about how difficult or arduous the final would be."

"He wants to win the championship!"

"He wants to lift an international tournament trophy with his own strength."

"He doesn't want to end up regretting his performance at the European Championship like he did at age 18."

"Twelve years."

"Four European Championships, he's waited a full twelve years!"

"In the distance."

"The 62-year-old Portugal head coach Santos quickly came to his senses after the joy of victory."

"He clearly recognized the team's overall strength."

"In the group stage they drew with Hungary, Iceland, and Austria; without the European Cup's new rules, Portugal would have been eliminated long ago."

"In the round of sixteen, Quaresma's extra-time winner knocked out Croatia."

"In the quarter-finals, they went to a penalty shootout against Poland..."

"The opponent in the final is Spain, which fought its way out of the group of death."

"In the live stream."

"Comments flew across the screen."

"It gradually turned into a heated debate."

"-【I now declare: there is only one Ronaldo in the world!】"

"-【I don't care; seeing Messi fans roll around in anger makes me super happy, Copa América runners-up!】"

"-【Portugal 2-0 Wales, Wales 3-1 Belgium—does that prove Portugal 5-1 Belgium?】"

"-【You can't calculate like that; Belgium 4-0 Hungary, Hungary 3-3 Portugal—this would prove Belgium 7-3 Portugal!】"

"-【The commentators must be haters, all they did was praise Bale's brilliance and the Portuguese goalkeeper's skill, never giving me any credit for Ronaldo!】"

"-【Exactly, the haters keep talking about how great the 'golden-edge Ronaldo' era was, but they say my Ronaldo's dribbling and moves are no good.】"

"-【Really? If he were still the 'golden-edge Ronaldo,' then the defenders of Hungary, Iceland, and Austria would all be Maldini and Nesta!】"

"-【What are Williams and Collins, who tormented him, alien defenders? Watch fewer highlights and face reality!】"

"-【Go to sleep, set your alarm, and wait to watch the European Cup final!】"

"-【Li Mingdeng still wants to steal my Ronaldo's European Cup?】"

The commentators also got blamed.

Duan Xuan and He Wei are used to it; this is the norm.

Rational C Ronaldo fans will tell everyone: what caused C Ronaldo's form to drop in this European Championship?

And sensitive C Ronaldo fans...

Let's give an example.

In a fast-food novel.

If the protagonist defeats Messi's team, even the most extreme Messi fans would at most joke and tease a bit.

If the protagonist encounters C Ronaldo's team... even if the description of C Ronaldo is slightly reduced, even if he lets C Ronaldo score...

The author will still get blasted.

The live stream is still heatedly arguing.

The camera cuts.

C Ronaldo is already accepting media interviews.

"Portugal is not my one-man team."

"To reach the final, we must thank the coaching staff, the medical team, and the logistical support."

"I am proud of my teammates."

"Everyone is contributing to the team."

"The upcoming opponent is very strong, but Portugal will make all preparations for the European Cup final, so dreams can come true."

C Ronaldo's own attitude and the reaction of some extreme fans... form what a striking irony.

The media were not idle.

The front pages of major newspapers and online news sites all switched to photos of Li Kang and C Ronaldo.

《Euro Cup Final: Spain vs. Portugal! 》

《Yin Biliya Derby: Li Kang vs. C Ronaldo! 》

《Twelve years of reincarnation, 18-year-old Li Kang and 18-year-old C Ronaldo! 》

The comment section erupted again.

The war over 'Why is Li Mingdeng's name listed before C Ronaldo's?' has officially begun!

Ré Island.

The Spanish coaching staff were analyzing the opponent's past matches.

Actually, there isn't much to analyze.

The attack revolves around C Ronaldo, the offensive pattern is extremely simple, and it doesn't pose much of a threat.

The defensive problems are serious; Pepe and Fonte, the two center backs, are constantly exposed to the opponent's attacks... relying solely on individual ability to hold up Portugal's back line.

Mininano said solemnly: 'Boss, the Portuguese players' mental attribute must not be underestimated!'

Everyone burst out laughing.

This fitness coach had long been treated as a joke by the team members.

Mental attribute?

Which team that Spain, having fought out of the death half, encountered had a weaker mental attribute?

Bosque shook his head and said: 'We are only analyzing tactics now.'

On the training field.

The players were in a very relaxed state.

Nobody underestimated this Portuguese team.

Objectively speaking, as long as Li Kang can play, Spain has no chance of losing.

"We need to be careful of João Mario and Sanchez's crosses from the wings, even though their attack is very simple."

"Also, Pereira, this guy rarely joins the attack; he spends most of his time protecting the back line, but he is prone to losing position."

"We must pay attention to Pepe's side."

Yinniesita, Cazorla, and David Silva gathered again to discuss tactics.

Saúl was just listening in.

He wondered: 'Why aren't you mentioning C Ronaldo? He is the core of Portugal...'

The midfield maestros looked at each other.

"C Ronaldo's current ball ability... In the Madrid derby, how many times did he get past you and Koke?"

"Not once, and compared to Yin Si Ke's progression, he's far behind!"