Football: Starting with the Crescent Moon Slash

The match is in its 82rd minute.

The battle became increasingly stalemate.

In the stands, the cheers of Real Madrid fans resounded through the sky as they awaited a hero to step forward.

On the other side of the away stands, the away fans, wearing sky-blue jerseys, were also cheering for their home team, but more than anything, they were praying.

I pray that my team won't concede another goal for any reason, and that Manchester City's ironclad defense can put up a fight against this Galacticos.

Sterling's comical performance earlier had long been forgotten by them, and knowing he hadn't played well, Sterling began to frequently retreat to defend.

The two teams were locked in a protracted tug-of-war.

"This match was incredibly close!"

"Real Madrid must find a way to break through Manchester City's impenetrable defense if they want to advance, but Manchester City isn't giving Real Madrid any chance!"

Both head coaches came to the sidelines to direct their players.

"Will Jiang Yan be able to get off to a perfect start in his first time playing as a false nine?"

The match is in its 85rd minute.

Casemiro intercepted the ball from Aguero and passed it across to Kroos.

The German midfielder looked up, flicked his toes, and delivered a high-quality through ball.

Jiang Yan, who was originally positioned at center, suddenly retreated!

"Jiang Yan has made a move!"

"Kroos' pass alerted Manchester City's players to the danger; Yaya Toure has already begun marking Jiang Yan..."

He Wei continued, picking up where Zhan Jun left off: "No! Not just Yaya Toure! There's also center-back Vincent Kompany!"

Manchester City's defensive strategy relies on Yaya Toure dropping back to play as a sixth defender, leveraging the numerical advantage of a six-man backline to hold the flanks, half-spaces, and central areas. No matter which path the attacking players choose, they will be pressed and marked by two or more defenders.

Jiang Yan's sudden start caught Kompany and Yaya Touré completely off guard.

Before the two could even exchange a glance, Jiang Yan lured them out of the restricted area.

Apart from Kompany, the original four defenders were showing signs of fatigue after a long day of play, while Bale and Ronaldo were still full of energy.

Manchester City's penalty area was suddenly on edge.

"Jiang Yan has received the ball! The false nine tactic is working well; Ronaldo and Bale have already broken into the penalty area!"

Facing a double press from Yaya Toure and Kompany, Jiang Yan lightly flicked his foot, sending the ball through Kompany's legs. He then turned and dribbled past him.

"Another Bergkamp-esque turn! Jiang Yan now has a wide-open space in front of him; all he needs to do is pass the ball, and Ronaldo or Bale can shoot!"

"The classic style of play for a false nine: drop back to receive the ball, then turn and attack the defense!"

Seeing that there was no one in front of Jiang Yan, Manchester City's defense lost its composure. Otamendi, who was originally responsible for marking Ronaldo, appeared in front of Jiang Yan as if by magic.

"Ronaldo is open! He's only being marked by one player!"

"Otamendi made a huge mistake, giving Ronaldo an open space!"

"Otamendi's choice was understandable; defenders are meant to be in the most dangerous positions on the defensive line as soon as possible. It's just unfortunate that this time, neither Jiang Yan nor Ronaldo could be stopped by one person!"

Facing Otamendi's aggressive challenge, Jiang Yan flicked the ball with the outside of his foot.

"Jiang Yan passed the ball! A cross with the outside of his foot, aimed at Ronaldo!"

Facing the onrushing Joe Hart, the president did not hesitate and calmly fired a right-footed shot into the far corner.

boom!

Just as he took the shot.

"Yaya Toure! It's the veteran Yaya Toure!"

The moment Jiang Yan beat him, Yaya Toure, with his extensive experience, predicted the ball's trajectory.

He appeared in front of the goal ahead of time, leaped forward, and blocked the goal with his face.

"Blocking Ronaldo's shot at such close range, Yaya Toure probably won't feel good about it either!"

"That's right, but he did put on a brilliant and perfect defensive performance. If only he could clear the ball again..."

"Holy crap! It's Jiang Yan! What's he going to do?!"

Just as Yaya Toure forcefully blocked the shot with his face, and the ball was still flying in the penalty area, Jiang Yan, without any hesitation, burst out from the crowd like lightning.

Inzaghi's "nose in front of goal" gave him the opportunity to score on the rebound.

The ball bounced up, and Joe Hart made a diving save. On the other side, Kompany also rushed back to prepare to dive in and block the shot.

Instead of stopping the ball, Jiang Yan met the bouncing ball with his right leg and unleashed a powerful shot with all his might!

boom!

Swish!

The sound of the ball flying into the net was clearly audible.

The ball was too fast and too powerful.

So what if there are three defenders?

He still delivered the decisive blow.

"A decisive blow!!!"

"Another game-winning shot!!!"

"Always a game-winning shot!!!!"

"Jiang Yan! Explosive shot into the net! One sword slays three heroes!"

The Bernabéu instantly transformed into a sea of ​​white, with all the fans jumping wildly and waving white banners.

Jiang Yan spread his arms wide and sprinted towards the stands, followed by his Real Madrid teammates who had come from the pitch and the bench.

"A fierce battle of offense!"

"Whether it's the players' individual performance or the coach's tactical maneuvering, this is absolutely the most exciting Champions League match I've seen in recent years!"

"That was fantastic! Absolutely fantastic! The fans had a real treat, and the players were very satisfied with today's result."

[Awesome!!! Not only did we win the game, but I also won the over!]

[There are some mystical things you just have to believe in, like Jiang Yan being a god of the ball.]

[This was absolutely brilliant! The interplay between the players and the coach was truly a classic!]

It's a pity Manchester City has so many injuries; some players are unavailable, otherwise they might really have won!

Injuries are also a part of football.

[What are you babbling about? Jiang Shen is awesome!]

……

The referee blew the whistle to end the game.

This Champions League semi-final has finally come to an end.

"The match is over. Let's meet again in 24 days at the San Siro Stadium, in the heart of Milan, and see the white jerseys flutter in the San Siro sky once more!"

……

After the match, Manchester City players covered their faces and wept, then returned to the locker room under the guidance of Aguero and Kompany.

No team will kneel on the home turf of its opponent.

Although De Bruyne was heartbroken, he was clearly in a much better position than the others. He is still young and will have more opportunities to participate in the Champions League in the future. He still has time to accompany Manchester City's rise.

He found Jiang Yan and took the initiative to exchange jerseys with him.

"You've won this time."

The two shook hands.

"While we are indeed ahead in terms of team performance, our match against you can only be considered a draw."

"I hope we can have another good game together, and I won't lose to you next time."

"That day will come, but you will definitely lose to me again."

De Bruyne's lips curled up slightly.

"Fake Nine... You've taken the lead."

After saying that, De Bruyne turned around, leaving Jiang Yan with only a waving back.

Seeing this, Jiang Yan couldn't help but shout, "Kevin! Beware of fire, theft, and your brothers!"

De Bruyne has returned to Manchester City's ranks. It's unclear whether he heeded Jiang Yan's advice, but that's all he can do.

……

Jiang Yan and his teammates circled the field to thank the fans for their support.

Just then, a cold, mechanical electronic voice rang out:

[Ding~ The host's points have reached 300, which can be redeemed for a new skill pack!]

"I'll redeem a midfield skill pack this time. I don't want to lose to Kevin in the future."

[Midfield skill pack unlocked...]

He was an artist in midfield, a visionary, and one of the greatest passing magicians in football history.

He doesn't possess a powerful physique or explosive speed, but he has unparalleled vision, ball control, and passing accuracy in football history. He can find millimeter-level gaps in chaotic situations and deliver the decisive pass that decides the game.

……

Congratulations on obtaining: David Silva - Magic Johnson Passing Skill Pack.

[When you pass the ball with your left foot, your passing accuracy improves, and your passing becomes more unpredictable for your opponents, enhancing your playmaking ability!]

【你的传球属性提升了！长传：90→95；短传：80→90；盘带：77→80】

It turns out to be David Silva's skill set.

Fortunately, David Silva was injured recently and needs to rest for a month; otherwise, Manchester City's midfield intensity in this match would not have been inferior to Real Madrid's.

Health is also a part of strength.

……

The CCTV studio.

He Wei and Zhan Jun had just finished work, but neither of them showed any intention of putting down their phones.

"They're here! They're here!"

"The Madrid derby is here!"

Another round of Champions League matches is playing on my phone:

"The match is over. Bayern Munich defeated Atletico Madrid 2-1 at the Allianz Arena, but unfortunately, they were eliminated in the semi-finals due to away goals."

Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid have successfully reached the Champions League final!

"The Champions League final is about to feature a Madrid derby!"

……

The post-match press conference.

"Sterling is a good player. It was a tactical mistake on my part. He has a bright future."

"As head coach, it's an undeniable fact that I failed to lead the team to victory. If David were here, things might have been different."

Pellegrini took the blame upon himself.

On the other side, Benitez was in high spirits after winning the battle.

"A famous coach? Ha, I never boast."

"De Bruyne has played very well and he will be the core of Manchester City in the future, but we have Jiang Yan."

"Jiang Yan's talent is beyond doubt. He has unlimited potential. All I know is that he saved the team with two goals today."

After the press conference ended, Jiang Yan was surrounded by his teammates as he returned to the locker room, the cheers almost lifting the roof off.

Jiang Yan simply smiled and celebrated with them, while his mind was still analyzing David Silva's Magician pass.

Magician-like passing vision, ghostly short-range orchestration, deadly through balls delivered with the left foot... those images flashed through his mind like a movie, perfectly blending with his existing skills.

The phone started vibrating wildly.

Meanwhile, Benitez also entered the locker room, his expression no longer one of high spirits, but rather serious:

Our next opponent has been identified.

Jiang Yan opened his phone, and the latest report on it read:

Real Madrid vs. Atletico Madrid! The two Madrid giants meet in the Champions League final!