All Football Talents Are Mine Chapter 216

216. The Spirit of Juanito (2)

April 7, 5 p.m.

Tens of thousands of people filled the streets from Madrid Square to the entrance of the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium and shouted in support.

Although they lost 4-1 in the first game, the fans did not give up until the end.

In fact, there have been many cases where a very unfavorable game was turned over at home.

The famous saying, ‘90 minutes at the Santiago Bernabeu is very long’ also originated from him.

“Huh…”

“I feel more nervous today.”

Eventually, Real Madrid’s players arrived at the locker room, each showing a nervous look on their faces.

That also happened to Hoyoung.

‘I can win. ‘I can win.’

The score of 4 to 1 kept ringing in his head, but Hoyoung tried to shake it off and hold on tightly.

And he faced it boldly.

AC Milan?

If you look at it funny, isn’t it an old people’s center where famous stars of the past gathered together?

Their time is long over.

It was abnormal for the current Real Madrid squad not to win.

Although they suffered a complete loss in the first game due to being played by Leonardo, Real Madrid came out with flawless tactics this time.

Woo Ho-young.

If he, who is close to perfection, participates, the story will be different.

“Hooooh….”

A magic spell leading to victory.

Winning mentality.

As I worked on it, my mind was filled with the only thought of winning.

There was no mischievous appearance anywhere.

The confidence to never be intimidated by others and the mindset not to belittle others.

That was the true meaning of mental strength.

The match took place in a very hectic yet calm atmosphere.

Soon, the press conference room where Scolari and Raul entered had an atmosphere that felt like it would be suffocating at any moment.

The question was simple.

“We lost 4-1 in the last game. What do you think of today’s game?”

What do I need to say?

The thoughts of the director and captain were united.

Raul spoke into the microphone on behalf of Scolari.

“I will clearly show you why Santiago Bernabeu is synonymous with comebacks.”

8:45 p.m.

Players from each team prepared to enter the second leg of the Champions League quarterfinals.

Hala Madrid’s singing voice that welcomed them was louder than ever.

Afterwards, as the Champions League theme song rang out through the stadium, players filled with sorrow walked out of the tunnel.

Just by looking at the outside, it was impossible to tell who was losing.

That’s how much momentum Real Madrid had.

And around the time they shook hands, a strong war of nerves broke out between Hoyoung and Gattuso.

“Look at this guy. “You look very cute.”

Gattuso tightened his hands as if he was going to eat Hoyoung.

It was indeed a war of nerves worthy of a fighting bull.

but.

Quick!

For a brief moment, Hoyoung tightened his grip before loosening the handshake.

Gattuso’s face distorted slightly.

‘Fuck this. How strong is this? ‘Are you sixteen?’

There are two ways to deal with a crazy fighting bull.

Either come to your senses or go crazy together.

Hoyoung, who chose the latter, licked his lips with a cynicism on his lips.

[Gennaro Gattuso]

Talents

– Fighting bull (T)

– Fighting spirit of fighting bull (SU)

– Shocking physical fight (S+3)

– Excellent defensive positioning (S+2)

– Penetrating foresight (S)

– Sharp ball blocking (A+3)

-(More)

(You can covet one talent when you meet the conditions.)

(You can acquire some of the senses when you covet a T grade (Title). However, you must be over 18 to covet it. .)

(For S rank or higher, you must achieve the hidden condition to covet it.)

(Condition 1: Succeed in solo breakthrough 3 times)

(Condition 2: Win 3 physical fight competitions)

(Condition 3: Gennaro Gattuso’s mental breakdown) )

(Condition 4: Score)

(Hidden condition: Open when one or more talents are desired)

As that scene appeared on the electronic display, the atmosphere in the stadium heated up.

Although it was a brief moment of less than two seconds, it felt like a scene from a movie that lit a fire in the hearts of those who watched it.

However, AC Milan fans who went on an expedition from Milan to Madrid did not deserve that scene.

“Did you just see it?”

“I thought seeing Gattuso whetted your appetite?”

“Aren’t you crazy?”

“under! “You arrogant Asian bastard!”

One by one, they began to laugh at how absurd it was.

It was the same for reporters who flew in from Italy.

“Is it the spirit of youth? “I thought you were really drooling.”

“Ha ha ha ha ha. That’s how confident I am.”

“With the Gattuso of the world in front of you?”

“Maybe you’re still young and don’t know much about Gattuso?”

“That’s nonsense. He must have put in a lot of training to attack AC Milan’s midfield. “That’s a lot of confidence.”

“well. My thoughts are a little different. It was Woo Ho-young who took down Mascherano Vieira Cambiaso, but will he be scared of Gattuso? To be honest, Gattuso is not as great a player as Vieira. “I think Woo Ho-young will just win.”

“But Gattuso is still quite young. “I’m only thirty-two.”

Reporters dispatched from Italy, including Sport Mediaset, Tuto Sport, and Gazzetta dello Sport, analyzed Hoyoung’s actions and expressed their thoughts.

“But I guess it’s not time to relax yet. “Don’t you know how much Ronaldo suffered in the first game?”

“I guess you don’t know much yet. “On days when Gattuso is crazy, he becomes really crazy.”

“No matter how good Woo Ho-young is, things won’t always happen the way you want.”

“It will be the first exciting game in a while.”

The game started with many people looking forward to it.

AC Milan took the lead.

Beep-

[Your game has started. Real Madrid came out with the 4-2-3-1 formation they usually used. However, the variable of appointing Gonzalo Higuain instead of Raul at the top was set.]

Scolari’s intention was to break down AC Milan’s breathtaking defense with one of Higuain’s strengths, breaking the offside trap and making goals.

[Higuaín is aiming for a line break by straddling the edge of the defensive line.]

[AC Milan’s defensive line is so strong, it probably means that they will compete with their young and lively physicality.]

AC Milan has been building up the ‘mal-yes-‘ The ‘Sil-Jam’ defensive line was enough to send a chill down your spine just by hearing its name.

But they had a very fatal weakness.

Maldini (41) – Nesta (34) – Thiago Silva (25) – Zambrotta (32).

That he is very old.

At a combined age of 132, they were a full 36 years older than Real Madrid’s defense.

In particular, Maldini was physically weak enough to be used only in the first half.

Although he is acknowledged by everyone as the number one left fullback of all time, he could not overcome the turbulence of time.

Nevertheless, there was a reason why Leonardo hired him.

[It must have been in anticipation of Maldini’s ability to coordinate defense.]

[That’s right. And to compensate for Maldini’s weaknesses, Gennaro Gattuso, Massimo Ambrosini and Mathieu Flamini were placed in defensive midfielders.]

Three defensive midfielders placed on the third line protect the four-back defense.

On top of that, AC Milan used the ultimate defensive strategy of 4-6-0 (4-3-3-0), with Seedorf Pirlo Mancini in midfield.

[Three minutes have passed since the game started, but AC Milan is still holding the ball. It seems like they decided to just spin the ball for 90 minutes and then leave.]

[The booing from the audience doesn’t stop. Still, the ball doesn’t stop spinning. It’s like watching a passing practice game.]

The frustrating situation continued.

Meanwhile, the first time Real Madrid got the ball was around the 5th minute of the first half when AC Milan’s pass missed and the ball went out of the touchline.

[Yuri Zhirkov receives the ball. Ambrosini’s pressure follows right away!]

[He lets it go without hesitation. Fernando Gago receives it.]

[It’s a ball he barely got, so he can’t throw it carelessly.]

Fernando Gago handed the ball to Xabi Alonso.

“get out!”

Cough!

Xabi Alonso’s long pass to the right side.

It was a sharp attack made in one go, skipping the waist fight.

[Real Madrid finally takes the offensive. Cristiano Ronaldo catches the pass.]

Tak!

Ronaldo, who was used as a right winger for Real Madrid, wasted no time in cutting into the side.

I tried to take off Maldini with my speed.

but.

Wow!

Things didn’t go as planned because Maldini wasted time with a clever foul.

As Nesta caught up with him, Ronaldo’s breakthrough was blocked in an instant.

[The body is dead, but the unique clever play hasn’t rusted at all. Maldini is truly a legend.]

Maldini used all his hands and feet to play dirty and rough, but he was a very smart player who only received a red card twice in 27 years.

That wasn’t all.

[Maldini’s defensive coordination is shining more and more. Higuain is in a miserable situation as Xabi Alonso’s kill pass is blocked. [The first half will be a critical moment for Real Madrid.]

Real Madrid’s players, who were in high spirits, lowered their heads.

reality.

After realizing that I had to score at least 3 goals and that it would not be easy, I felt an enormous amount of pressure.

But 7 minutes in the first half.

The fans’ voices once again boosted the players’ spirit.

““Illa illa illa juanito maravilla!””

The spirit of Real Madrid legend Juanito.

Whenever a stand-in role was needed, it was the cheering slogan that came out in the 7th minute of the first half.

“can win!”

“Let’s go to Madrid!”

“There are still 83 more minutes left!”

There was still plenty of hope.

It was not at all that there was no breakthrough.

‘You have to catch the ball.’

Hoyoung looked ahead.

Gattuso Ambrosini Flamini Maldini Nesta Thiago Silva Zambrotta.

It was an opponent that had to be defeated in order to score.

It felt like I was just around the corner from Mount Tai, but I was confident that I could make a breakthrough if I just caught the ball.

[It’s been 8 minutes and Woo Ho-young hasn’t caught the ball even once. This must be really frustrating, right?]

[Moreover, wherever we go, Gennaro Gattuso follows Woo Ho-young persistently. Even if you catch the ball, this is a normal play…]

[Ah, the moment you mentioned!]

The opportunity has come.

This was thanks to Hoyoung and Ronaldo Yuri Zhirkov using their high speed to put pressure on the opponent and induce a long ball.

[Dida’s goalkeeper’s long ball 3rd line emerges.]

[Ambrosini and Higuaín compete for the ball!]

Pow!

However, it was veteran defensive midfielder Ambrosini who won the competition.

“shit!”

Higuaín let out a groan, but Ambrosini’s header had already gone to Gattuso.

But that was then.

“…?!”

widely!

Long legs that snatch the ball like an octopus.

As soon as Gattuso caught the ball, Hoyoung stole it.

“What a disaster! hey! stick!!”

Mathieu Flamini clung to Hoyoung while Gattuso was on the line.

[Flamini running towards Woo Ho-young!]

[Woo Ho-young! You have to react quickly! You have to escape the pressure!]

A situation that was completely opposite to the fussing voice of the commentator unfolded.

Hoyoung did not escape the pressure and just stood there.

Like a tree rooted deep in the ground.

Supporting his entire body with his two strong legs, he waited for Flamini to arrive and then moved in an instant.

Pow!

“…!!”

The amount of impact is so enormous that it shakes the bone.

Flamini, weighing 66 kg, fell helplessly like a dandelion seed being blown away by the wind.

Moreover, it did not end there.

This time, 32-year-old Ambrosini showed his veteran fighting spirit and blocked Hoyoung’s path.

but.

Pow!

“… Pfft!”

Hoyoung fought forward and fought, and Ambrosini was literally thrown away.

Fortunately, he didn’t fall because he was big, but Flamini, who was small in stature, was already rolling around on the floor.

The game was not stopped.

The audience became even more heated.

Juanito’s chant, which was thought to be over, once again heated up the stadium.

““Illa illa illa juanito maravilla!””

““Illa illa illa juanito maravilla!!!””

It was at that time that Hoyoung started moving in earnest.

and.

“Whoa.”

‘Let’s do this whether you die or I die.’

The ultimate king.

Gattuso, who had rushed to cover, rushed forward with all his might like a bull.