I Am Scouted by Real Madrid

Chapter 536: Chapter 23: An Eye for an Eye (Part 2)

Eventually, neither team scored again in the first half.

Amelia seemed to gradually find his form, completing a heroic save just before the end of the first half.

”End of the first half.”

”Amelia is gradually finding his form.”

”Huh~”

”We can see in the player tunnel, Ibrahimovic is exchanging jerseys with Chen Zhong.”

”It seems Chen Zhong is quite popular in Milan.”

”Even Ibrahimovic wants to exchange jerseys at halftime.”

In the player tunnel, Ibrahimovic quickly reserved the jersey worn by Chen Zhong before Inzaghi could claim it. Inzaghi glanced over and had to continue exchanging with Kaka, then arranged to exchange jerseys with Chen Zhong after the match.

Seeing that Chen Zhong’s jersey was already reserved, Gattuso could only make arrangements with Kaka for the second jersey to swap following the match.

Halftime adjustments were completed quickly.

It seems Allegri still had some ideas, though it’s unclear what he said to get the Milan players pumped during the halftime break.

As soon as the second half started, Milan, who appeared a bit ”laid-back” at the end of the first half, became fierce again.

”Gattuso!”

”That tackle was quite aggressive.”

”Wow!”

”Real Madrid immediately retaliated.”

”Pepe!”

”Directly knocked down Ronaldinho!”

Both teams’ ”tough guys” started their actions, delighting in their tackles.

Though the forwards seemed somewhat unlucky.

When Ronaldinho was knocked down, Milan fans in the stands were in an uproar, but fortunately, Ronaldinho was merely in pain for a while and wasn’t seriously hurt.

Pepe, more or less, also absorbed Chen Zhong’s style; despite his aggressive actions, his feet were clean.

Initially, Pepe’s physical abilities were quite remarkable, and now this clean aggression seemed even more chilling.

”Another free kick.”

”C. Ronaldo knocked down on the ground again.”

”Looks like Allegri must have told the players during halftime to pay more attention to this Portuguese.”

”C. Ronaldo steps up to take this free kick again.”

”Free kick launched.”

”Opted to shoot directly!”

”Unfortunately, it slightly missed the post.”

After a brief lapse of concentration, Real Madrid gradually steadied themselves. In the 52nd minute of the match, Kaka crossed from the right, and Chen Zhong flicked the ball with his heel to Negredo, who shot at goal but the power was slightly lacking.

Amelia in front of the goal was highly focused, securely holding the ball in his arms.

Negredo regrettably clutched his hair.

Meanwhile, Mourinho on the sideline revealed a meaningful smile.

”It’s alright!” Chen Zhong reassured Negredo by patting his shoulder: ”Next time, you’ll make it for sure.”

Negredo looked at Chen Zhong’s smiling face, feeling somewhat moved and somewhat guilty because he knew if Chen Zhong aimed to shoot, it would likely be a goal.

As for why Negredo believed Chen Zhong would likely score if he shot.

It was because Chen Zhong had established such an image in the hearts of Real Madrid players through countless goals.

Looking at Chen Zhong’s radiant smile, Negredo thought maybe the fans weren’t entirely wrong; passing to Chen Zhong increased the chance of scoring as he was starting to show a superstar’s potential, seizing opportunities that weren’t really opportunities, turning bad chances into goals, and rarely missing or failing to score from clear chances.

Chen Zhong quickly fulfilled his promise.

In the 55th minute, Chen Zhong dribbled through the midfield, broke past Milan’s defense, Nesta slid in directly trying to disrupt Chen Zhong’s ball, but Chen Zhong stopped abruptly and flicked the ball towards Negredo, who was unmarked.

”Chen Zhong dribbling through midfield.”

”Continuous breakthroughs!”

”Such strong physique.”

”Nesta slides in.”

”Flick pass.”

”Negredo!”

”Unmarked!”

Negredo quickly chased after the ball, leaping high for a header.

Unfortunately, he pursued the angle too much and Amelia managed to secure the ball.

”Allegri used the first substitution of the match.”

”He brought on Pato, replacing Inzaghi.”

”Inzaghi was completely invisible in the second half.”

By now, Pato no longer had his youthful confidence. Since getting to know Ronaldinho, he’s realized the world is full of wonders, and nightlife can be so rich and colorful.

The genius who once competed with Chen Zhong for the Golden Boy Award.

Still striving for the Golden Boy Award, while Chen Zhong has his sights set on the Ballon d’Or.

Their status is now incomparable.

And as Pato came on, he cast a complex look at Chen Zhong, seemingly acknowledging the gap between the two.

In the 59th minute, Marcelo worked on the left, teaming up with C. Ronaldo to penetrate the left side directly, but Marcelo didn’t cut inside, instead opting for a low cross from the left.

Chen Zhong competed with Nesta in the middle, subsequently heading the ball to Negredo.

Negredo fired a volley from 18 meters out, but unfortunately, the ball sailed over the crossbar.

Jeers erupted from the stands, evident that some Real Madrid fans were dissatisfied.

If those shooting chances were given to Chen Zhong, maybe he would have scored one or two. What level do you think you have, Negredo? Don’t you have any sense?

The weakest Real Madrid number 9 in history.

The last to be labeled so is currently dominating La Liga—Soldado...

Negredo listened to the jeers, feeling his heart race and sensing pressure, as he looked at Chen Zhong’s encouraging gaze, he truly wanted to say, stop passing to me.

I don’t have such ability; I don’t want to be the main shooter.

In the 61st minute, Cristiano Ronaldo and Marcelo tried their old trick again, but Gattuso anticipated their anticipation, directly knocking C. Ronaldo down.

Real Madrid obtained another free kick opportunity, and C. Ronaldo took it.

But the free kick went straight into the wall.

In the 64th minute, Mourinho substituted Higuain for Negredo, and Di Maria for Kaka. After entering the field, Higuain and Di Maria were very active, and the two Argentines started stirring up storms in Milan’s half.

In the 67th minute, Di Maria dribbled with the ball, finally distributing it at the top of the penalty arc.

His Argentine compatriot, Higuain, made a clever run and then took a shot from 13 meters away on the right side.

Unfortunately, this shot was weak and was directly gathered by Amelia.

This scene led many fans to mock Higuain as a ”soft-footed shrimp”—how could he be out of power just entering the field?

If it were Chen Zhong.

At such close range, he would have sent both the ball and player roaring into the net.

In the 70th minute, Mourinho seemed to be trying new combinations. Marcelo was entrusted with a crucial role, and the Brazilian whose attack exceeded his defense, escaped Zambrotta on the left, making a cross, creating a shooting chance for Real Madrid.

But Higuain’s right-footed shot from 13 meters out soared high!

Mourinho was somewhat incredulous, widening his eyes, clearly surprised by Higuain’s performance in this match.

Really, given your standard, how do you have the audacity to demand unlimited shooting rights?

In the 73rd minute, Allegri used another substitution, bringing on Robinho for the exhausted Ronaldinho, and Robinho’s appearance was met with considerable cheers from the fans.

Ronaldinho hugged Robinho as he exited, trying to comfort his compatriot.

Ultimately, Real Madrid defeated Milan 3-0 at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.

Despite efforts, even in the end, Allegri couldn’t break past Real Madrid’s defense.

After the match, some media labeled this current Real Madrid as ”the strongest defense in history.”