Chapter 372

The next day.

Li Kang and Welbeck held game controllers, sitting in front of the TV.

"Li, you can't even score this?"

"How is this guy Piero still not as good as me!"

"The model is too poor."

"His shooting is about the same as Morata's, his footwork is terrible, hehe, I'm going to win again!"

"This afternoon we might as well play World of Warcraft and do some Mythic dungeons, I'll buff you! Tonight we'll watch Real Madrid vs Atlético Madrid, what a wonderful day off."

"I almost forgot, you still have to review your homework this afternoon."

Xiao Heidan kept complaining, some people talk a lot when playing games, they feel uncomfortable if they don't speak.

Li Kang scratched his forehead: turns out after entering the Piero zone, you can perform high-difficulty shooting actions under various interferences, but it doesn't necessarily mean scoring...

Also not right.

Because the game can't simulate Piero before age 22.

Maguire sat on the sofa, expression serious: "I think Atlético will win a leg, but the team that ultimately advances to the final will be Real Madrid."

He then picked up the phone on the table and countered Welbeck on social media regarding racist remarks.

Even in the 2017 Premier League, people of color facing fan discrimination is an unavoidable phenomenon.

For example, Tottenham's Son Heung-min was recently given a chant by fans: "Yellow-skinned monkey, you sell discs, selling three can earn five pounds."

The sun set in the west.

Calderón Stadium was hosting a globally watched Champions League semi-final.

Madrid Derby!

Over the past five years, there have been four Madrid derbies on the European stage.

Two of them were even at the pinnacle of the Champions League.

In the 13-14 season, Atlético broke Real Madrid and Barcelona's La Liga dominance, winning the league title, but in the Champions League final, in the last minute of injury time, Ramos equalized in desperation, sending the match into extra time.

In the 15-16 season, it was again Ramos's goal that sent the match into extra time.

"A century of grudges, new and old hatreds, will continue tonight!"

"Atlético has no chance at all."

"Ah! Goal! Saul headed it in!"

"In the 12th minute of the match, Atlético took the lead! Assist from Koke!"

"Real Madrid entered form slowly this season, they conceded more in the first half, but they can always turn the game around in the second half!"

"King of European competitions!"

Calderón Stadium, a sea of joy.

Saul patted his forehead, tightly embracing Koke.

The two Atlético youth academy graduates joined forces to overcome the enemy, making the home fans ecstatic... not entirely true, Saul was earliest in Real Madrid's youth academy, but because he was bullied by his teammates and youth coaches, he transferred to Atlético's youth academy.

Simeone rubbed his large bald head, looking relaxed.

Zidane wore a solemn expression, he gripped Yin Si Ke's shoulder, constantly whispering.

Bell on the bench looked a bit disheartened.

This season, due to his fragile physique and conflicts with the coaching staff, Bell hasn't gotten many playing opportunities, Real Madrid often lines up 4-4-2, the traditional midfield plus Yin Si Ke's diamond formation.

How intense is the atmosphere of the Madrid Derby? Even if the two teams play a friendly match, fans from both sides can start fighting.

"From the look of play, Real Madrid will soon equalize!"

"Ah! The ball was intercepted!"

"Torres!"

【41 "He got up!"

"It's up!"

"Charged into the penalty area!"

"Varane can't stop him!"

"Fell in the penalty area! The referee pointed to the spot! Penalty!"

"Only two minutes after the last goal, Atlético won another penalty opportunity!"

"In slow motion, no problem, Torres's impact was too strong, Varane's right foot tripped his knee!"

Torres raised his hand, giving the penalty opportunity to Griezmann.

He's old.

The future stage belongs to the young.

Real Madrid fans tried to use boos to disturb Atlético's penalty taker, but here is Atlético's home ground, the blanket army's home fans quickly countered with cheers!

"Scored!"

"Atlético 2-0 Real Madrid!"

"Unbelievable!"

"Griezmann missed a Champions League final penalty last season, this time he didn't falter!"

"This season, Atlético's defense has been plagued by serious injuries, but they've persisted step by step to get here!"

"Two Champions League derby encounters ended in defeat... but three times the charm! They took a huge advantage from the start!"

"Real Madrid is already in adversity! Someone must step up!"

North London, red-brick villa.

Giroud exclaimed: "Thank goodness we didn't draw Atlético in the semi-finals!"

Morata nodded: "I grew up in Atlético's youth academy before I was 15, back then many teammates were better than me, especially Koke and Borja Bastón."

But if we can make it to the final, our opponent is very likely to be Real Madrid.

Maguire put away his notebook, crossed his arms over his chest, and frowned tightly: "Atletico Madrid's defensive line hasn't fully recovered from injuries, their support speed and defensive thinking are half a beat slow, I think Real Madrid can turn the situation around."

"Griezmann will be Real Madrid's breakthrough point; his right thigh injury hasn't healed at all, his speed is far worse than before."

Everyone nodded, without questioning Maguire's analysis.

This guy has recently been imitating Ramos, and also opened a course on social media platforms: "World-class center-back teaches you how to defend."

Li Kang often appears as an attacking player in it.

42nd minute of the match.

Cristiano Ronaldo stopped Marcelo from throwing the ball out of bounds.

Then he gestured, asking the Brazilian full-back to join the attack, while he himself took the throw-in.

"Cristiano Ronaldo's team awareness this season has greatly improved!"

"See how he decides the attacking direction...."

"Beautiful! Cristiano Ronaldo's powerful throw-in, explosive! Actually thrown to Benzema pulled to the left flank!"

"Again targeting Griezmann's flank!"

"Ah!"

"It's over!"

"Benzema was triple-teamed, brought the ball from the byline into the penalty area!"

"Inverted triangle!"

"Kroos struck low... Oblak made a godlike side save! The ball slipped from his hands!"

"Yin Si Ke!"

"Follow-up shot! Goal!"

"2-1!"

"Cristiano Ronaldo's decision was flawless!"

"He initiated Real Madrid's perfect attack this time with his powerful throw-in!"

"This goal... let Real Madrid equalize Bayern Munich's record of scoring in 61 consecutive matches!"

Real Madrid teammates swarmed Cristiano Ronaldo!

Cristiano Ronaldo made a shushing gesture toward Atletico Madrid fans, then raised his arms toward Real Madrid fans, signaling them to cheer even louder.

Real Madrid were still behind on the scoreboard! He didn't linger in celebration, but rushed to the net, retrieved the ball, and ran back to the center circle.

Simeone crouched down, shook his head helplessly.

Zidane's expression remained solemn, his bald head gleaming under the Calderon spotlights.

The Madrid derby, anything could happen.

This globally watched city derby finally ended in the heavy rain.

Atletico Madrid 2:1 Real Madrid.

Torres and Cristiano Ronaldo had a verbal altercation.

The conflict did not escalate.

Cristiano Ronaldo smiled and walked away.

North London, red-brick villa.

Maguire full of confidence: "I just said Griezmann's injury hasn't healed, Atletico Madrid are dangerous in the second leg, all three Champions League semi-final teams have weaknesses, but Real Madrid don't, I think they'll reach the final!"

Welbeck asked in confusion: "What is Arsenal's weakness?"

Maguire stared, counted on his fingers, then sighed: "Li Kang can cover part of our weaknesses."