Chapter 312 – Los Blancos Regret, Exhaustion, Obsession Teaching (4)
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The first half, which started with Newcastle’s one-sided overthrow, ended with Real Madrid’s massive counterattack at the last minute.
As the game was held at Real Madrid’s home, it was quiet when Newcastle’s offensive continued, but after Real Madrid’s counterattack began, enthusiastic cheering followed, creating a hot atmosphere.
Enough to let the commentators who were broadcasting breathe a sigh of relief.
“This is the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu where the Champions League round of 16 first leg Newcastle v Real Madrid and Real Madrid v Newcastle are being played. Commentator Kim Hyung-seok, how do you rate the first half?”
“Yes. First of all, as Newcastle led 3:1, it was the first half where Newcastle’s propaganda shined as the score showed. The ace, Hong Min-jun, needless to say, showed great performance and scored a hat-trick in the first half at home against Real Madrid. In addition, it can be evaluated that he showed good performances in defense and offense.”
Along with the commentator’s explanation, CG showing detailed indicators appears.
Both teams had a 6:4 share, with Newcastle having the upper hand.
The number of shots and effective shots was 9, 5 / 4, with Newcastle significantly ahead, the score was 3:1.
“Real Madrid, on the other hand, seemed to be continuing their slump from last year until halfway through the first half.”
“That’s right. Captain Robert Gunner, who had a brilliant performance in the match against Getafe and made expectations for a revival, and Rodrygo, who seemed to be coming out of the slump by scoring in the last game, both performed below expectations.”
“But after the replacement, the performance changed dramatically, right?”
“I think the atmosphere of the team has completely changed after the replacement. Most of all, Jorge focused on the attack and eventually succeeded in scoring a goal in pursuit.”
“Considering the momentum at the end of the first half, the gravity of the stage of the Champions League, and the fact that it is home, it is expected that Real Madrid will not give up the game easily. In the second half that will start soon, what points will there be?”
The caster, who checked the time, asked a closing question ahead of the start of the second half.
The commentator licked his lips for a moment and—
“We should also pay attention to the aces of both teams, Hong Min-jun and Jorge. Early second half… Depending on the early stages, who gets replaced first will be the deciding factor in today’s match.”
* * *
As soon as I entered the locker room, director Boatman’s fist banged! It strikes as if it splits the tactical board.
“Fuck!! Fucking guys!! Good job! Very well done!!”
It’s unfortunate that they conceded at the last minute, but didn’t they score three goals in the first half at home against Real Madrid? No matter how sluggish, against that Real Madrid!
“I will go with Plan C in the second half. Yomund, pay more attention to the defense coordination. Jimmy and Big Jose refrain from overlapping and take turns underlapping to engage in a power struggle in midfield.”
Plan C, goalkeeper Yomund and defenders on both sides James Paul and Jose Alba nodded as if they understood the request for defensive tactics.
Next, tactical instructions are fired at Luke, who is peeling and putting a second banana in his mouth, and captain Baum Johan, who is receiving an emergency massage due to his age and his endurance has dropped.
“Red! You little cutie!”
I am also munching the banana in my mouth and changing my socks, but Director Boatman scratches his head roughly.
“You are doing well as always. But now, the range of activity is reduced. Using Jonathan rather than breaking through directly. You know what I mean?”
“Sure.”
* * *
Bang!!
Before the players even enter the locker room, a tactic board protrudes from the door and rolls down the hallway with a roar.
“Where have all the players I know gone! Huh? Where have all the warriors I know gone!!”
In the last minute of the first half, they scored a comeback goal, but the difference was still 2 goals.
Not at home, not away, and scoring three goals in the first half was not at all a match for ‘Real Madrid’.
“To see Reyes de Europa, King of Europe, beaten like a dog in his white house, La Casa Blanca! In front of the Madridistas, so helplessly!! Let me answer Did you do your best?”
“…”
Everyone bowed their heads at the roar of director Han, who seemed to have lost his temper due to anger.
There’s a lot I want to say, but anyway, the first half’s sloppiness is true… Above all, there was 45 minutes left.
More than anger at the director—
“Take a look at the uniform’s logo, the crown and star on it and say it. Is this really Los Blancos? Are these the warriors I knew!!”
The shame of the fans and themselves was even greater,
“Are you going to watch those English country folk laughing at us?! You have to answer me!!”
Because the anger towards the opponent was even greater.
Bang!!
Once again, the kicked locker dents.
In a quiet locker room where only the sound of the director’s angry breathing can be heard, the director, who was breathing heavily, speaks calmly for the first time.
“Gabi.”
“Yes, boss.”
“I’m going to raise the line. Can you stop that fucking Asian?”
“… Alone, it’s hard.”
“Mitrovic.”
“… Sorry, Boss. As for my performance today—”
The director said coldly, as if there was nothing to hear from Mitrovic, who had been brutally swayed by Hong Min-joon all along.
“Whether it’s breaking a leg or punching a skinny face with a fist, make it stop going wild. That’s all that’s left of you. Okay?”
“That word…”
“Take care as roughly as possible without being sent off. Early in the second half, the first half is important. 10 minutes to start… I’ll replace it in 15 minutes at the latest, so block it with a piece of yellow.”
Upon seeing Mitrovic lowering his head, the coach’s gaze soon turned to the attacking team.
“Dakonam. The opponent’s organization is good, but not at a level that you can’t break through with your pass. It moves more horizontally and slips to the side. Alex. It’s time to use your cleverness. Will you understand?”
It was a wordless instruction because the tactical board was scattered in the hallway, but the players nodded.
It’s not a new tactic, and there weren’t any players with such a low level of tactical understanding that they couldn’t understand even this.
“Jorge.”
And finally, the director’s gaze fell on Jorge Garcia.
Looking at captain Robert Gunner, who was cheering him up by grabbing each player and giving him something to say, Jorge’s eyes glanced at the coach.
“You can run wild. I mean, prove that your skills are better than those Asians today. With the same play.”
* * *
As soon as the second half started, Real Madrid started to press hard.
Against the frantic rush of Real players coupled with the frenzied heat of tens of thousands of spectators, Newcastle have been more stable—
“Jorge, Jorge Garcia!! Just shoot!! Alas, the goal post! The goal post protects Newcastle!!”
“Alex Dominguez. Jorge Garcia penetrates the defense by dragging down to create space. Ah, good moves by both players, but the ball is— dakonam! Dakonam Arambari! Ethiopia’s playmaker stabs in an instant! Jorge, Jorge Schwout! Gooooohol!!! Real Madrid follow by one point!!”
It was impossible to stop Jorge Garcia, who was more rampant than the first half.
On the other hand, Real Madrid also—
“Hong Min-jun, this is Hong Min-jun! Blocking in front of Richard Baker, hesitating, peeling off in an instant with upper body painting— Ah, Richard Baker quickly catching up! Back and forth with Gabi Thielemance— WOW! Wow wow! How did you do it? Minjun Hong Shu— No, pass! Jonathan, Jonathan Silva!!”
“It’s Jonathan Silva’s goal after Hong Min-joon’s amazing pass! It was almost a goal made by Hong Min-jun! Newcastle running away again with a two-goal difference!!”
Because I couldn’t stop Hong Min-joon from running amok.
The score, which was 3:1, was 3:2 in the 3rd minute of the second half, 4:2 in the 7th minute of the second half, and then 5:2 and 5:3.
“Wow! Something! What the hell is this!! What kind of games are there!!”
“It’s a melee fight, a melee fight! Two teams… No, it’s just a slugfest between two players!!”
“Hong Min-joon and Jorge Garcia, show the realm of heaven and earth! Both teams, no one can stop them!!”
When the two Untouchable players started rampaging, neither Newcastle nor Real Madrid could stop them.
But home advantage, tens of thousands of one-sided cheering, better player quality… And most of all, when the referee’s favorable decision towards the home team gradually turned the momentum towards Real Madrid, and the difference was 5:4, one goal.
“Ah~~ What is this!! Mitrovic, that was too much tackle!!”
“It was so rough in the second half! A malicious tackle on Minjun Hong! There have been several situations where the card has to come out, but this time it’s a malicious tackle that I can’t even get rid of!!”
“Red! Red Card! Exit, Mitrovic!! If this happens, Real Madrid will have to play with 10 players for the remaining 20 minutes.”
“Hong Min-joon… Oh, that’s good. It’s sending a signal to the bench that you’re going to keep playing.”
Mitrovic’s rough defense, which was in danger, eventually led to his sending off despite the referee’s favorable decision.
Jorge Garcia, who has been showing off his crazy performance since then, but in the 25th minute of the second half, is it an unreasonable result?
He collapsed on the ground due to muscle spasm and was replaced, and then Hong Min-jun was also replaced, and the game was lulled.
The game ended with Newcastle winning 6:4 after the garbage time of the remaining players, who suffered from two players and lost their souls, was over.
A crazy slugfest, the two players who showed off their crazy performance, exit… Hong Min-joon’s talk broke out at the press conference, which was of great interest, but all the attention was focused on Jorge Garcia.
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