Chapter 389: Attack of Warcraft

Chapter 389: Attack of Warcraft

Real Madrid lost to Valencia and missed the King's Cup final. This result surprised everyone. Even though they lost 1-2 in the first round, everyone believed they could turn it around in the second leg.

Another semifinal was equally surprising, as Barcelona lost 1-2 to Santander and missed the final as well. Both giants of La Liga fell, a rare occurrence in the history of the King's Cup.

Barcelona faces more pressure than Real Madrid. Despite their strong pursuit in the second half of the league, they currently sit only third in the standings due to their early season shortcomings. They are 13 points behind Villarreal in second place and have almost no chance of contending for the championship.

With their elimination from the King's Cup, their hopes now rest on making a breakthrough in the Champions League. Otherwise, they will end the season empty-handed.

Of course, Real Madrid cannot be complacent either. Although they have been comfortably leading the league, Villarreal is chasing closely behind. They need to shake off their disappointment and prepare for their match against Sevilla in the 29th round of La Liga, which is just three days away.

Just five minutes into the game, the Galacticos conceded a goal as Fabiano scored after receiving a cross from Navas.

When it seemed like Real Madrid would suffer another defeat, Wang Feng stepped up. In the 21st minute, Real Madrid won a free-kick opportunity. Guti lofted the ball into the box, and Wang Feng rose high to head it in, equalizing the score.

Before halftime, Wang Feng and Robben displayed excellent teamwork. Sneijder sent a long pass to the Chinese star, who then passed it to the advancing Robben. The Dutchman sprinted into the box and passed it back to Wang Feng, who calmly slotted it in with his right foot, scoring his second goal.

In the second half, the home team dominated. In the 69th minute, Guti dribbled past defenders and crossed to the middle, where Wang Feng controlled the ball and fired a powerful shot with his right foot, completing his hat-trick.

In the Champions League quarter-finals, Real Madrid will play the first leg at the Bernabeu. This schedule somewhat disadvantages them, as they need a big win at home to have confidence going into the away leg.

Upon arriving in Madrid, Chelsea's coach, Grant, expressed confidence in an interview, saying, "We have made sufficient preparations and definitely have the ability to stop Real Madrid."

As an emergency replacement for Mourinho, the Israeli coach has performed admirably, stabilizing the team and guiding them to second place in the league, trailing closely behind the in-form Red Devils. He also made notable contributions in the Champions League.

Grant is also confident against Wang Feng and Real Madrid, as Chelsea is the only team that has defeated the Chinese star in the Champions League in recent years. Although he wasn't the coach at the time, the team's overall lineup and core remain unchanged, giving him confidence to achieve results comparable to Mourinho's.

However, what Grant doesn't know is that the club president, Abramovich, is currently scouting for a new coach. Regardless of Grant's performance, Abramovich has no intention of appointing him permanently.

Emergency measures are just that. Chelsea should have a more renowned coach, rather than someone who previously managed Hapoel Haifa or Portsmouth FC.

Drogba, as the undisputed attacking core of the team, also gave an interview, saying, "Wang Feng is undoubtedly the best player in the world right now. It's a huge challenge to face him."

"But haven't we succeeded before? I'm honored to have won the league and Champions League trophies in my first season with Chelsea, so I will work even harder to maintain this glory."

As football becomes increasingly popular domestically, not only La Liga where Wang Feng plays and the Bundesliga where Dong Fangzhuo plays, but also the Premier League, has attracted the attention of many fans.

Drogba possesses formidable physicality and explosiveness, and he is a nightmare for almost all Premier League defenders with his high-speed dribbling. When he dribbles, there are no fancy moves, only endless power. Therefore, many domestic fans jokingly call him "the Beast."

With the Beast's arrival, one wonders if Real Madrid and the Galacticos can withstand it.