Football: Starting from the 05 World Youth Championship

In the 45th minute, Raul received a pass from Marcelo on the left and took a shot from a tight angle, which was saved by the Chelsea goalkeeper with one hand. A minute later, the referee blew the whistle to end the first half.

The bright red score on the scoreboard deeply stung the hearts of Chelsea fans.

After the whistle blew, Chelsea's players didn't want to linger on the field for even a moment longer and hurriedly returned to the locker room.

This first half felt like a nightmare for them.

And for those die-hard Chelsea fans who paid money to come to the stadium to watch the game, isn't it the same?

If they had known their team would be beaten so badly at home, they would never have come to watch the game. Weren't they just asking for trouble?

Inside the VIP box at the stadium, Chelsea's owner, Abramovich, felt exactly that way.

He really wanted to slap himself twice, wondering how he could have been so foolish as to spend a fortune to hire a dud like Scolari.

After being beaten 7-1 in two rounds, could the score be any more outrageous?

Is Chelsea still considered a strong team?
He has invested a considerable amount of money in Chelsea over the years, totaling nearly one billion euros.

With so much money, even if you threw it into the water, you'd still make a splash.

But the money spent on Chelsea was all for naught, with no effect whatsoever.

All he wants is to win the Champions League, right?

Why is it so difficult?
Abu began to reflect, but he couldn't understand where things had gone wrong.

Is it because he didn't spend enough money, or the coach he hired wasn't good enough, or is it because his team lacks a true superstar?

The first two can be ruled out. Before the Middle Eastern tycoons started to make their moves, Abramovich was the biggest investor in football in recent years.

He also hired many renowned coaches, including Ranieri, Mourinho, Hiddink, and Scolari...

These coaches are all renowned and highly respected, yet they still couldn't lead Chelsea to the title.

The problem can only lie in the third option – Chelsea lacks a true superstar!
Coincidentally, the opposing Real Madrid team has such a superstar, who is considered by many football legends to be the best player in the world right now.

Abramovich initially invested in football simply to gain access to British high society, but after investing so much real money, he gradually fell in love with the sport.

Abu has watched many matches over the years, but few have impressed him as much as Lin Feng's performance in the first half today.

Compared to him, Lampard and even Ballack, who were often praised by the media, all paled in comparison and were completely inferior to Lin Feng's performance.

"This is a true superstar!"

Abu couldn't help but sigh, his gaze towards Lin Feng burning with fervor.

If they could buy him and bring him to Stamford Bridge, would Chelsea complete the championship puzzle?
At that moment, Abu seemed to have made up his mind, and his eyes regained their light.

……

Lin Feng, who was attentively listening to the coach's tactical instructions in the locker room, was unaware that he was being targeted again.

However, he wouldn't care about such things at all, as there are plenty of teams that have their eyes on him.

Almost every week, I would hear from Mendes that some club or big team had contacted him, subtly inquiring whether Lin Feng had any intention of changing clubs or whether he was interested in joining a certain team.

As the summer transfer window approaches, such incidents will only become more frequent, especially since Lin Feng has not yet renewed his contract with Real Madrid, which has attracted a lot of attention from many teams who are eager to contact him as soon as possible to secure a place for him.

"Although we have a large lead, we still shouldn't be careless... Ramos, take the champagne back. Who gave you permission to bring it out?"

As soon as Mourinho opened his mouth, everyone in the locker room burst into laughter.

The current aggregate score is 7-1, and Chelsea needs to score 7 more goals to defeat Real Madrid.

Scoring seven goals in the first half is simply impossible.

So even if you celebrate with champagne at halftime and give yourself a debuff, the chances of being overturned in the end are not high.

However, it's best to avoid doing things that damage one's character, in case the damage comes back to you in the next situation.
"The reason Chelsea were beaten so badly by us in the first half was because Scolari still didn't play freely; he was still thinking about turning the game around and winning!"

However, if they go all out on the attack, we might not be able to withstand their onslaught. Therefore, in the second half, what we need to do is control the pace of the game, try not to fall into their rhythm, and also avoid injuries and cards so we don't miss the more important semi-final!

While Mourinho says not to underestimate the opponent, he is already making plans for the semi-final, which shows that even in his heart, he doesn't think Chelsea can make any waves in the second half.

However, Mourinho was right about one thing: in the home team's locker room.

Scolari didn't spend time giving the players tactical instructions; instead, he spent almost all his time giving speeches and boosting morale.

"Guys, this is my last game for Chelsea, and it's probably your last Champions League game this season!"

I don't want to leave with regrets, nor do I want us to leave the Champions League with a humiliating defeat.

So go all out, prove yourselves, fight for the team, fight for the fans, and most importantly, fight for yourselves. Fight like men!

Perhaps Scolari's speech had an effect, or perhaps the Chelsea players were truly awakened.

After the start of the second half, Chelsea's performance was clearly different from the first half!

Just 30 seconds into the second half, Ballack played a through ball from midfield into the flank, Anelka received the ball, bypassed Real Madrid's full-back, and passed it back to Lampard, whose lob shot from the left edge of the penalty area slammed against the crossbar.

The crisp sound of metal striking metal drew sighs from the crowd, followed by even more enthusiastic applause for the player.

Although the ball didn't go in, Chelsea's attack gave fans hope.

The team was already trailing by a large margin in the first half, but the vast majority of Chelsea fans remained loyal and chose to stay in the stands to support their favorite team.

After seeing the team's attack improve, Chelsea's fans started singing the Chelsea anthem, using their unified chants to inspire the players on the field to fight!

Encouraged by the fans at the stadium, Chelsea's morale soared, and they launched an even more ferocious attack on Real Madrid.

Judging from the current situation on the field, it's impossible to tell that this is a team that is three goals behind; someone who doesn't know the situation might think they are the ones in the lead.

In the 51st minute, Lampard passed the ball to the right, and Anelka received the ball and broke through to the vicinity of the byline.

Ramos didn't dare to get too close to prevent his opponent from cutting inside, but Anelka seized the little space he left.

Despite the extremely tight angle and the risk of losing possession and launching a counter-attack, Drogba, displaying exceptional skill and daring, opted for a cross. Under close marking from Thiago Silva, Drogba slid to the ground and completed the shot. Casillas, standing on the goal line, was momentarily stunned, and although his fingertips touched the ball, it was too late to prevent it from finding the back of the net.

The score became 1-3, and Chelsea finally pulled one back.

A thunderous cheer erupted from the crowd as Chelsea fans chanted Drogba's name in celebration of his goal.

But Drogba, who had just scored, didn't have time to celebrate. He got up from the ground, rushed into Real Madrid's goal, bent down to pick up the ball, and then ran back with his head down.

One goal isn't enough; they need more.

[No, is Drogba really trying to pull off a miracle?]

The current aggregate score is 7-2. Chelsea needs six more goals to advance. This miracle is too difficult to achieve!

Including stoppage time, Chelsea have about 45 minutes left. They need to score every seven minutes on average; that's a really tough challenge!

[You call this difficult? This is simply impossible! Don't forget, they're not wooden dolls that can't fight back. Who says Real Madrid can't score?]

Yes, Chelsea are attacking so fiercely, Real Madrid have plenty of counter-attacking opportunities. Who knows, for every goal Chelsea scores, Real Madrid might score one too!

Hey, who cares who wins or loses? For fans, as long as the game is exciting, that's all that matters, right?

Just as fans had predicted, the huge lead gave Real Madrid players a lot of confidence. Even after the opponent pulled one back, they didn't panic at all and instead seized the opportunity to launch a counterattack.

In the 54th minute, Real Madrid intercepted the ball in their own half and launched a quick counter-attack. Lin Feng delivered a long pass to Huntelaar, who was positioned at the forefront.

But the Dutchman was too slow. Despite having a positional advantage, he was caught up by the opposing defender after only a few steps with the ball.

This made Mourinho on the sidelines shake his head. This guy seemed to be worthless in almost every way except for his shooting skills.

Dissatisfied with Huntelaar's performance, he subconsciously glanced at the bench, intending to substitute Higuain, but then suddenly remembered that Higuain was injured and not included in the squad.

Forget it, let this guy go up and give it a try!

"Robben, go warm up!"

Robben, who had been lost in thought, snapped to attention when he heard his name called. After realizing what was going on, he immediately jumped up from the bench, took off his jacket, and excitedly ran to the sidelines to warm up.

"Mourinho seems dissatisfied with his strikers' performance and is planning to make a substitution!"

"Robben is a former Chelsea player. I wonder what he and the fans in the stadium will think when he faces his former club in a match like this."

However, Chelsea fans paid no attention to any of this; their attention was entirely focused on their own players on the field.

In the 53rd minute, Drogba headed the ball across the box, and Anelka volleyed it towards the near corner, but Casillas reacted quickly and blocked the ball out of play.

In the 57th minute, a Real Madrid player fouled Drogba in a scramble for the ball outside the penalty area, giving Chelsea a free kick.

Like Real Madrid, Chelsea also has a free-kick expert, and that is Ballack!
Seeing that the free kick was in a very good position, Ballack stepped up in front of the ball without hesitation and took over the penalty kick.

The ball was only about 27 yards from the goal. After glancing at Ballack's posture, Lin Feng felt a little uneasy.

This guy's free kicks are powerful and heavy, but unfortunately, Real Madrid's goalkeeper, like Chelsea's backup goalkeeper, is also a short goalkeeper who isn't tall enough.

For goalkeepers like this, defending free kicks is their weakness, especially powerful shots like those from Ballack, which leave the goalkeeper with less time to react and make saves, making them even harder to defend.

Just as Lin Feng had predicted, Ballack chose to unleash a powerful shot with his right foot, and the ball flew into Real Madrid's goal at an extremely high speed.

Casillas guessed the direction of the shot correctly, but the ball was too fast for him to save.

The score became 2-3, Chelsea pulled one back.

Including the previous match, Ballack has scored in both legs, and for a 33-year-old veteran, his performance is absolutely impeccable!
Mourinho is getting restless.

The opponent scored two goals in less than fifteen minutes of the second half, which is not a good sign!
We can't wait any longer; we must bring Robben on immediately.

Although this guy is a bit selfish on the field, he's fast enough to be useful in counter-attacks.

It doesn't matter if he doesn't pass the ball, as long as he scores a goal.

In the 60th minute, Robben came on as a substitute, replacing his compatriot Huntelaar.

The two were clearly not on good terms; when they handed over the ball on the sidelines, Huntelaar didn't even give Robben a high-five.

Robben seemed to have anticipated this situation, as he didn't even raise his hand and showed no intention of giving the other a high-five.

The Dutch are truly hospitable!
Robben's speed definitely changed Real Madrid's counter-attacks!
In the 62nd minute, Real Madrid launched another counter-attack, and this time Robben, who had just come on, received the pass from Lin Feng.

It seemed like he wanted to prove his ability, or perhaps he was just bored after being on the bench for so long.

After receiving the ball, Robben seemed to be on a fast-moving electric motor, his legs swinging in circles as he ran at lightning speed, almost leaving afterimages.

The Chelsea full-back, who had been playing for more than 60 minutes, was already exhausted. How could he possibly catch up with Robben, who had just come on and was full of energy?

As he ran, Robben shook off all the defenders and got a one-on-one opportunity.

But when facing the goalkeeper's onslaught, Robben's weakness as a lone wolf was exposed. Instead of passing the ball to Raul in the middle, he chose to shoot himself.

Cudicini reacted quickly to Robben's shot, blocking the ball with his leg.

On the sidelines, Mourinho's emotions were as volatile as Real Madrid's attack.

Seeing Robben use his speed to shake off all the defenders, he excitedly rushed to the sidelines to celebrate.

Then we saw Robben waste a golden one-on-one opportunity!
Mourinho was so angry he wanted to swear. He really didn't understand how they could miss such a good opportunity.

Robben clearly had a better option in that position, but he chose the worst one. I really don't know what he was thinking.

On the pitch, Raul shrugged; he also wanted to ask that question.

If the ball is passed to him, it will be an open goal.

Unless he makes a very basic mistake, it's almost certain to be a goal. (End of Chapter)