I Am Scouted by Real Madrid

Chapter 727: Chapter 19: Backbone (Part 2)

Compared to Sevilla, the home team Real Madrid actually wanted to score more.

Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo’s shots in the first half had some element of luck, but there was indeed a problem with their mentality.

They were too anxious, too anxious.

And now, through passing after passing, on one hand, they could wear down Sevilla players’ stamina, and on the other hand, they could focus the players’ attention on the field, while also playing mind games with the Sevilla players.

”Real Madrid’s attack!”

”Sevilla made a mistake.”

”Marseille Turn!”

”Chen Zhong got past the onrushing player.”

”Passed to C. Ronaldo!”

”C. Ronaldo breaks through!”

”Whoa! A foul stopped this attack.”

”That will definitely earn a yellow card.”

Real Madrid fans in the stands voiced their displeasure, while Sevilla fans breathed a sigh of relief.

Mansano paced back and forth, frequently looking at the pitch. The change in Real Madrid’s tempo made it harder for Sevilla to defend.

And even more frightening was that Real Madrid’s free-kick also had a ”reputation.”

”The referee has shown a yellow card.”

”C. Ronaldo and Chen Zhong are standing in front of the ball.”

”Alonso also came over.”

”It’s possible to shoot directly from here.”

The three Real Madrid players discussed together; whether it was Cristiano Ronaldo, Alonso, or Chen Zhong, they all had a good free kick.

”Pass, or shoot directly?” Alonso stood to Chen Zhong’s left, although it was a question, when he said it, the meaning was clear. He wanted to take the free kick and then pass the ball to create a play.

”Chen?” Cristiano Ronaldo looked at Chen Zhong, ”From this position, I can try to put it through.”

The Portuguese looked eager; a goal drought in recent matches, along with failed attempts in this game, made him desperate to prove himself.

In the team, the main free-kickers were usually him and Alonso.

”Go for it directly.” Chen Zhong patted Alonso’s shoulder, then looked at Cristiano Ronaldo and said, ”I will do it.”

The timing was somewhat delicate; the match had already reached the 65th minute, and soon it would be the 70th. Yet, the aggregate score of the two teams was still 0:0.

The home fans were starting to get restless.

If Cristiano Ronaldo were to take the free kick and didn’t do well, he might get booed by the fans.

But if it was Chen Zhong, perhaps it would be different.

Cristiano Ronaldo felt touched; he understood Chen Zhong’s well-meaning intention, and he said, ”Chen, I can do it.”

”No...” Chen Zhong looked at Cristiano Ronaldo. If it were another time, letting Cristiano Ronaldo take the free kick was okay, but the goal drought had made the Portuguese star impatient, and at such a critical juncture, as the team captain, when capable, there was no reason to hide behind others.

”I’ll do it.”

When Chen Zhong made the decision, both Cristiano Ronaldo and Alonso zipped their mouths.

”The three of them are standing in front of the ball.”

”Alonso...”

”C.Ronaldo!”

”It’s Chen Zhong!”

The three players stood in front of the ball. Alonso ran first towards the ball, and the Sevilla players showed no intention of moving, thinking it wouldn’t be Alonso.

Then, Cristiano Ronaldo and Chen Zhong almost simultaneously darted towards the ball.

Sevilla’s players watched Cristiano Ronaldo closely; as the Portuguese ran towards the ball, Sevilla’s wall finally moved.

They leaped high but only saw Cristiano Ronaldo skip over the ball.

Real Madrid’s real threat was Chen Zhong!?

As Sevilla’s wall descended, Chen Zhong smashed his foot into the underside of the ball.

”Bang!”

A dull thud; the ball swiftly started ascending like a frog’s leap, sailing over the descending wall.

Everyone’s eyes followed the trajectory of the ball, looking toward the goal.

Sevilla’s goalkeeper tried to parry the ball away, but its downward speed was too fast...

”The ball is in in in in in in!!!”

”Chen Zhong!”

”Scoring directly from a free kick!”

”His form has been explosive recently!”

”He’s always the one to stand up when the team is in a deadlock!”

”1:0”

”Real Madrid takes the lead!”

”Now, there’s not much time left for Sevilla!”

When Mourinho saw Chen Zhong score, he jumped up; he had been thinking about how to break the deadlock, but now, with a single goal, Chen Zhong told him, no need to worry, I’ve broken through.

On the other hand, Mansano was in a completely different mood.

He knew Chen Zhong had the skill to score from a free kick, but at Real Madrid, Chen Zhong was never the primary free-kick taker.

In such a crucial match, at such a critical moment, facing such an opportunity, how did he dare to step up and take it himself?

Although there was still time left in the match, Sevilla’s chances of reaching the final after being a goal down had already plummeted to the bottom.

After scoring, Chen Zhong first performed an enthusiastic knee-slide celebration. On the turf, the distinct three stripes showed off his robust strength. Many young women, and ladies watching Chen Zhong’s handsome face, muscular physique, and the vibrant three stripes, found themselves lost in imagination.

Chen Zhong then stood up, ran towards the corner flag, and did his trademark celebration.

Real Madrid fans in the stands coordinated by shouting, ”Chen!”

Some even yelled to Chen Zhong, ”King of the Cup!”

Chen Zhong joined the first team in the 07-08 season, and in the four seasons with the first team, he helped Real Madrid win the Spanish Super Cup in the 07-08 season, helped Milan win the UEFA Europa League in the 08-09 season, and helped Real Madrid win the Spanish King’s Cup in the 09-10 season.

He always excelled in cup competitions!

And now, he was about to help Real Madrid reach the King’s Cup final once again.

One must know that in almost the past 10 seasons, Real Madrid’s performance in the King’s Cup had been mostly mediocre.

After scoring, Real Madrid completely took control of the game. Sevilla tried to equalize but in vain!

In the 70th minute, Real Madrid had another scoring opportunity!

Cristiano Ronaldo crossed from the left, Benzema passed back from the far post, and Chen Zhong charged into the penalty area, jumped high, and headed the ball in, overpowering the Sevilla defenders.

2:0

Real Madrid sealed the victory.

Chen Zhong repeated his signature celebration, and the entire Santiago Bernabeu Stadium echoed with the shout: ”Chen!”

In the 82nd minute, Real Madrid scored again. Kaka took the ball, passed it forward, Benzema returned it, and Chen Zhong, one-on-one with the goalkeeper, executed a Marseille Turn to get past his defender and fired a powerful low shot, scoring once more!

3:0

Real Madrid killed the game.

Sevilla lost their fighting spirit.

After this goal, Mourinho substituted Adebayor for Benzema.

Two minutes later, Di Maria replaced Kaka.

In the 91st minute, Callejon replaced Cristiano Ronaldo.

In the 94th minute, Di Maria received the ball on the right flank, chipped it to the center for Chen Zhong, who controlled it with his chest, flicked it over a defender, and used his less favored left foot to shoot.

Sevilla’s goalkeeper Valas was helpless against this shot.

In his mind, he had only one thought.

Is this really his weaker foot?

If you told me he was a left-footed player, I’d believe it.

In the end, Real Madrid defeated Sevilla 4:0, with Chen Zhong scoring four goals in the second half, completely killing the match. This heroic performance had many fans exclaiming that he was back.

The Chen from last season, who could do everything, was back again.