Chapter 1130 - 271: Superstars Shine at the Bernabéu, I Only Aim for the World’s Best

Huuuu!

The boos at the Bernabéu came late, but they came.

"How dare he provoke us like that!"

"He looks like they’ve already taken the lead!"

"What are our players doing?"

"Show them some real color, for god’s sake!"

"Are you guys waterproofing out there?"

"Wake up, Balajana!"

The Real Madrid fans were finally getting a bit anxious.

Three goals in eight minutes!

Who could possibly endure that!

Merengues never mind giving their own players the loudest applause, but at the same time their standards for them are brutally high.

Real Madrid have been on the wrong end of plenty of massacres, and every time, at the end of the carnage, you always see their own fans applauding the opposition’s players.

That’s the Bernabéu for you, football’s number-one vanity fair.

Here you can gain the whole world, and you can lose the whole world.

No one wants to lose it all.

The Real Madrid players finally woke up from their dream one by one.

They started to crank up the intensity and began to treat San Remo as a genuine opponent.

In the 12th minute, Madeira struck first with a dangerous move, beating Camihong on the flank before swinging in a cross.

But Enriquez, playing as Real Madrid’s Central Forward today, isn’t known for his heading; he’s a Speed-type player, best used as a left Winger or the quicker one in a two–Central Forward pairing.

Bang!

Naji with the Breakout.

Five minutes later, Madeira came storming back, cutting inside from the wing successfully.

Before Kaint could get there, Madeira unleashed a long shot.

But because of Camihong’s chase, the quality of Madeira’s Shooting was poor; the ball sailed into the stands.

In the 18th minute, Lu Yang once again dribbled past multiple men on the flank, but this time Junior slid in and took the ball cleanly.

And Junior got the ball first, so it wasn’t a foul.

That was a good tackle.

Real Madrid’s superstars were starting to wake up.

In the 20th minute, Lu Yang heard a little ding of a notification.

The Neymar Moment Card had expired.

Lu Yang felt his heart sink.

The horse is good, but it’s nearing dusk.

In the 25th minute, having finally found his feeling as a Central Forward, Enriquez received Eric’s through ball, dribbled past Naji, and drove into the box!

Bang!

With Bernulin closing him down, Enriquez shot from a poor angle and Areola smothered the ball.

Bang!

Areola hoofed it long to launch a counterattack.

Delarre received it just over the halfway line on the left and started to drive forward.

The Real Madrid fans didn’t boo their own kid this time.

They do have at least that much restraint.

Everyone knows that no matter how well Delarre plays, sooner or later he’ll be back at Real Madrid.

Joseph was in the right spot defensively and put pressure on Drela.

Drela played the ball forward, and Bai Zhami picked it up and dribbled at Speed.

But Sanchis defended solidly and nicked the ball off Bai Zhami one-on-one.

Both Wingers, Lu Yang and Bai Zhami, had just failed in their attacking attempts.

The 36th minute.

Enriquez laid the ball back at the edge of the box and then made a forward run.

Eric suddenly pulled the trigger, blasting a long shot at goal.

Bang!

Areola stayed steady, pushing the ball away, washing off the humiliation of the last match against the Regent King.

Bernulin got to the first ball and headed it out beyond the penalty area.

Morici got to the second ball, pulled off a Fried Meatballs move, and slipped away from Eric’s immediate counterpress.

Morici nudged the ball forward, Eric tugging at his shirt.

Bang!

A booming Long Pass, Morici just thumped the ball upfield.

Talista and Rubio went at it in a fierce physical battle up top.

Talista uses every trick in the book and often comes out on top in these duels.

But... Rubio is basically a centre-back version of Talista, and even more streetwise than Talista.

As Talista was about to jump, a sharp pain shot through his waist.

Rubio almost pinched off a chunk of fat from Talista’s love handles.

Talista didn’t get enough height on his jump, and the ball drifted toward Real Madrid’s goal.

Real Madrid keeper Luis came off his line and passed the ball to Sanchis.

The nonstop end-to-end attacks had TV viewers glued to the screens.

This was way beyond everyone’s expectations.

San Remo were actually trading blows with Real Madrid?

Why?

The contrast with the previous match was just too big.

Everyone couldn’t help but focus on San Remo’s number seven.

He’s the only change they made!

Is it really that mystical?

But then you look at his numbers and... it kind of makes sense.

Two goals and one assist right off the bat, he clearly has the ability to change the game.

In the 40th minute, Real Madrid, frustrated after wave upon wave of attacks with no breakthrough, started to get impatient.

Even though, at this scoreline, their Champions League final spot is basically secured.

But proud Real Madrid want more than just reaching the final.

They want to reach the final in style.

This match, they have to win!

And even if they can’t, they at least need some spectacular goals.

Otherwise, after the game, the Real Madrid fans will tear everyone to shreds verbally.

Never underestimate how harsh Real Madrid fans can be on their own players.

Joseph, who’s never been known for his attacking, unleashed a thunderbolt from outside the box.

Areola threw himself at it and, with one hand, tipped the ball over the bar.

But then Areola grimaced and shook out his arm.

No doubt about it, that rocket shot carried so much power that even Areola could barely handle it.

Even with gloves, when a keeper tries to save a full-blooded blast with one hand, the palm, wrist, elbow joint, and even shoulder all risk injury.

Then Luis took the corner.

Real Madrid’s Iron Guard Rubio may not be very tall, but his physical attributes are absolutely explosive.