Chapter 303: Crazy show
The clash at home against Atlético Madrid is a serious test for Real Madrid. They do not want to lose to their city rivals at the Bernabéu, but the incomplete lineup of the Galacticos has made the situation somewhat worse.
Hagire and his players will not give up this opportunity for a head-on collision, even if it seems a bit "unsportsmanlike."
Atlético Madrid lined up their strongest 4-4-2 formation, with goalkeeper Franco.
Defenders Pe?a, López, Pablo, and Barella.
Midfielders Petrov, Costinia, Lucin, and Maxi.
The forwards are Aguero and Torres.
The young and energetic forward combination naturally raises high expectations, and the double pivot formed by Costinia and Lucin will forge a solid barrier in the defense.
Hagire has never faced Wang Feng head-on, but he believes that one player cannot change the overall situation. The Chinese star is definitely not as unstoppable as the outside world portrays him to be!
As the game begins, the situation unfolds just as Hagire predicted. Atlético launches a fierce attack amidst the resounding boos at the Bernabéu and scores in the 17th minute.
Torres receives a through ball from Petrov, turns at the edge of the box, and shoots to break Real Madrid's defense.
This young forward from Atlético's youth academy has gradually grown into the team's leader. He helped the club return from Segunda División to La Liga and became the youngest captain.
The away team's onslaught is far from over. In the 33rd minute, midfielder Costinia intercepts and sends a precise long pass. Aguero quickly rushes into the box, controls the ball ahead of the goalkeeper, and scores.
0-2! Atlético leads Real Madrid by two goals at the Bernabéu!
The excited Argentine forward dances in front of the crowd. After all, facing the Galacticos at just 18 years old is no small feat!
Aguero, touted as the heir to Romário, is a strong candidate for this year's European Golden Boy award. His speed, strength, and agility are admired by Wang Feng, but he seems a bit too arrogant!
The sharp studs scrape Wang Feng's ankle, causing Shuster's eyes to twitch nervously. If Wang Feng were also injured, Real Madrid would be in trouble!
Fortunately, after simple treatment, the bleeding stops, and Wang Feng steps on the grass to indicate he's okay.
So, Wang Feng personally takes the penalty. He cleverly scores with a chip shot, breaking Atlético Madrid's goal for the third time.
After that, the away team, down to ten men, gradually falls behind, and Real Madrid's defense can finally breathe a sigh of relief.
As the game nears its end, Wang Feng launches a long-range shot from thirty meters in front of the box. The goalkeeper Franco, who has conceded three goals in a row, seems a bit lost and lets the ball slip into the net!
Even Wang Feng didn't expect this shot to go in. He scores four goals, achieving his first hat-trick since joining Real Madrid!
After this, Atlético becomes even less motivated to fight back. The main referee quickly blows the whistle, and Real Madrid wins 4-2!
At the moment the game ends, Atlético coach Hagire is very frustrated. He doesn't understand how the favorable situation could be overturned. Could Wang Feng's role really be so significant?
The Mexican ponders this question deeply, not even noticing Shuster approaching to shake hands. Fortunately, he quickly comes to his senses and congratulates Real Madrid on their victory.
On the field, Wang Feng finds the somewhat dejected Aguero: "Sergio, you played really well. Let's exchange jerseys."
The Argentine youngster looks excitedly at Wang Feng: "Can I really?" Today's young forwards have basically grown up listening to Wang Feng's stories.
They admire the Chinese superstar and hope to catch up with him, much like Maradona, Pelé, and Ronaldo back in the day.
Aguero is no exception, so the two happily exchange jerseys. Unlike their energetic and passionate performance on the field, they seem a bit shy off the field.
At the post-match press conference, coach Shuster and Wang Feng attend together. As the focus of media attention for completing a hat-trick in his debut for Real Madrid, Wang Feng naturally attracts attention.
"I'm glad to have achieved this honor with Real Madrid so quickly, but honestly, I don't feel anything special," Wang Feng says playfully. "After all, such performances are not unusual for me, but it would be strange not to score goals."
As soon as he finishes speaking, there is a burst of laughter from the audience. Indeed, if Wang Feng had gone several rounds without scoring, these people would surely have reported it extensively and analyzed the reasons.
The reporter then asks Shuster how he evaluates Wang Feng's outstanding performance. The German proudly says, "Being able to coach Wang Feng is the luckiest thing in my career. He can simplify complicated situations. As long as I trust him, he can repay me to the fullest extent."