Chapter 263 – Vs Barcelona (3)

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True to its reputation as the world’s largest soccer-only stadium, even a 100,000-seat stadium cannot exceed the passion of Barcelona fans for the Champions League.

Before the start of the match, Camp Nou was full of spectators.
Everywhere in the stands, which are colored red, blue, and yellow, cheers resound when a Barcelona player shines on the screen, and booing breaks out when a Newcastle player shines.

But José Matheus couldn’t help but laugh at the sight he should have been thrilled with.
Fingers twitching involuntarily in nervousness.

‘If you follow the plan, you can win. Just as planned….’

How much stress and annoyance I got from that damn Asian.
This time is a golden opportunity to get away from Asians who are red or red.

That is why Jose Matheus prepared for this match with the determination of his life.
All that remains now is to hope that a player who agrees with him will perfect his imperfect plan.

“Ugo. Lead the players well on behalf of the captain.”
“All right.”
“Well.”

Vice-captain and centre-back Hugo Sanchez from Seonggol Youth was appointed as the ground commander instead of the captain who had decided due to injury.

José Matheus shook his head at the 31-year-old veteran’s deep, trustworthy voice.

“Fernando. Are you ready?”
“Of course, Boss. I waited only for today.”

The next thing that drew attention was the right defender who would collide with Hong Min-jun the most.

“Great. It’s time to put an end to your old bad relationship. Go and show everyone! That I’m not the same Fernando Dominguez who was made fun of by that Asian at the last Olympics!”

At the same time, secret glances pass between Jose Mateus and Fernando.

It was then.

Woo-woo-!!
The reason why there was an enormous booing that literally made the ground ring.

The air buzzes and the ground vibrates at the tremendous booing of 100,000 people all at once.
Jose Matheus’… No, everyone’s eyes turned to the display board at once.

A man with a look that draws admiration from anyone who sees a large electronic signboard full of light.

After yesterday’s media day, the player who has been voted as the number 1 most unlikable player by Barcelona supporters on social media.
It was Hong Min-jun.

I wonder if I was surprised by the huge booing beyond my imagination.
Hong Min-joon blinked his big eyes,

“… Smile?”

He showed off a wonderful smile that would make you admire.
But even that charming smile couldn’t hide José Matheus’ absurdity.

“Are you laughing? Now? … Huh, what the hell happened to your heart?”

How can you laugh in this situation… What might have happened to your hair?
Well, looking at yesterday’s interview, it wouldn’t be strange to call him a lunatic.

No matter how much Real Madrid is the dream club that corresponds to the destination of players, how can a player who belongs to another club and openly declares, “I will go to Real Madrid!”

That’s also a former Barcelona player, ahead of the Barcelona game.

“Die, son of a bitch!”
“Go away to Asia!!”
“You ungrateful monkey. Break your leg!!”

Indeed, the fans who were stimulated by that laugh started pouring out abusive words all at once.

A situation where even the most daring player could not help but feel intimidated.
In a space where as many as 100,000 people poured out curses on only one person, the player who was receiving the curses of 100,000 people in one body only smiled while sweeping the surroundings.

“… Madman.”

* * *

As soon as my face appeared on the screen, I couldn’t help but be surprised at the tremendous booing that poured out.

“Hey~ 100,000 people are booing, so the ground really shakes.”

The booing that even the average me was momentarily startled.
I thought I had a lot of stage experience… This is my first time experiencing this.

But it’s so strange.
Why do you feel good when you are being booed like this?

“There… Min, Minjun.”

José Gaya, who had been stiff from the ground-shaking booing, cautiously opened his mouth.

“Why why… Smile?”

Smile?
I?

Only then did I realize
The corners of my lips that went up without my knowledge.

“Ah.”

Right.
I was enjoying this situation.

“Why are you laughing?”

It’s so much fun, so exciting, and so much anticipation that I don’t know what to do.
My heart beats like a child eager to check the birthday present I received right away.

“Yeah—that’s funny. The image you will show when you get smashed by a player who booes you like this.”
“… Mmm, crazy bastard.”

It’s such a crazy.
Son of Jose Gaya, what are you talking about to your colleagues?

* * *

“Considering the strength of both teams, it is clear that Barcelona has the upper hand. What do you think, Commentator Deokgu?”
“To… Recently, Newcastle’s momentum is good, but Barcelona isn’t too bad either. Above all, there is something fundamental in Barcelona.”
“Ah, yes. Okay. Hey~ Now, the card section that unfolds in Cal Know is coming out on the screen. It’s always a long shot.”
“Grucho, Grucho. In addition to the card sensation, is there a Barcelona hymn that fans sing when the players enter, Cant Del Barça? There is also something that touches the heart of a very man~”

The card section at Camp Nou ahead of the match.
The caster was involuntarily amazed at the magnificence of the card section, which was created by as many as 100,000 people in perfect order.

“Hey… That’s really great.”
“Yes? Are you booing right now?”
“Ah… Our Hong Min-joon’s face is reflected on the display board. Barcelona fans, they are booing.”
“I wonder if the interview yesterday touched the fans’ wrath.”
“It is amazing. … Uh? Are you laughing now? Oh My God!! Hong Min-joon is smiling!!”
“Hey, this player is first-class. People who cry in times of trouble are—”
“Okay, then I’ll come see an advertisement for a while.”

* * *

The whistle finally blew from the mouth of the referee who set the time while looking at his watch.
The match started with Barcelona’s line-up.

‘My starting formation is 4-3-3… Also.’

Since total football became the basis of modern football, the meaning of the starting formation gradually faded.
No matter what the starting formation is, in modern football where organic movement is important, the position of the players will change in each situation.

In particular, teams like Barcelona, ​​which focus on positional play, are even more unconcerned with starting formations.

But I didn’t expect to take such an extreme formation against me….

‘What? All but two center backs are going up?’

Barcelona’s attacking movements were much more extreme than expected.
Against our team with good counterattacks, all players except for the two center backs go over to our camp?

‘If I do this, I can destroy it with one pass… I’ll have to trust Luke and Jose.’

When my teammates blocked Barcelona, ​​only I, who started as a left-sided striker, and Shakum Shakum, who started as a center forward, roamed around the half-line, waiting for an opportunity to counterattack.

If you connect properly, it will be a 2:2 situation.
Then Barcelona can never stop me.

‘Only once… If I get a good pass just once, it’s the opening goal.’

Adjusting the position to the two center bag lines of Barcelona and taking care of the situation… The ally was struggling more than expected.

At one time, under the name of practical soccer, Barcelona also introduced bold soccer.
If you look at it, it’s not much, it was only 4-5 years ago.

Barcelona, ​​which did not completely abandon the possession soccer represented by its unique ‘Ticataca’, but gave up a part of it, showed a rapid return to the past after the appointment of current manager Jose Matheus.

It is a share football that is melted with the philosophy of Barcelona.
Is that why?

Barcelona’s tactics today were neither particularly unique nor special.
Share football as usual.

Center to left, left to center, then center to right.
Following the frantic movement of the ball, captain Baum Johan, left-back Jose Alba, and central midfielders Luk and Musam Pasha run around.

However, it was one step short of breaking the pass of Barcelona players who were excellent at handling the ball, and for the first five minutes of the first half, the Newcastle players did not touch the ball even once and only ran until their soles were sweaty.

‘I didn’t notice it when I saw it from a distance, but seeing it happen in person, I really hate it.’

It’s annoying to see them exchanging short passes with each other and only increasing possession.
They said that Barcelona in its heyday emphasized passing that leads to shooting, not kicking possession with meaningless passes… It seems that Barcelona today is not like that.

“It’s really dirty and it’s worth the share.”

It is difficult to score a goal by passing safely.
To score a goal, you need an adventurous pass that takes risks, but these guys…

‘Don’t you have any intention of scoring a goal?’

I suddenly thought that way when I saw him overuse only meaningless passes.

What?
Is it a ploy to lose stamina by only increasing share like this? Are you going to start attacking when you run out of stamina?
Or are you trying to foul me out by making me mad? Looking for a penalty shootout?

I’m also puzzled by the meaningless passing that I can’t get out of the way—

“Done! Minjun!!”

Jose’s cry rang out.
Right! Even in the prime of Barcelona, ​​100% market share is impossible.

It is also the end of the sickest share of share.
Now one counterattack to score a goal—

Chow!!