Chapter 422: External move

Chapter 422: External move

La Liga's giants have gone on a rampage! This is the first feeling in the hearts of all fans. They have both achieved five consecutive victories in the league, with Real Madrid scoring 17 goals, while Barcelona's performance is even more impressive, with 26 goals scored. Therefore, they sit atop the points table, with Barcelona edging ahead due to superior goal difference.

In the top scorers' list, Wang Feng still comfortably leads with 12 goals, followed by Messi with 7, Eto'o with 6, and Henry with 4. From the stats, it's evident that Real Madrid relies heavily on Wang Feng's prowess, while Barcelona shows a more distributed attacking strategy.

The Spanish newspaper "Abesai" commented that the two teams are like "express trains" speeding ahead. Real Madrid sets its sights on the target of a third consecutive championship, while Barcelona, after a period of rebuilding and integration, has reached its peak once again. It's time to regain past glory.

"The Chinese superstar and Catalonia's attacking trio are the best fuel for the train. Logically, one against three is definitely unfavorable, but Wang Feng doesn't follow the norm. He's an unpredictable miracle player."

The "World Newspaper" believes that the strength of Real Madrid and Barcelona not only stands out in La Liga but is also unparalleled in the entire European football scene. "The Premier League has many outstanding teams backed by strong finances, but to clinch the top spot, they probably need to pass the test posed by the Spanish giants."

In the midweek of the Champions League group stage, Real Madrid faced Zenit St. Petersburg away.

"Let's see Real Madrid's attack this time. Sneijder advances in the frontcourt, Robben on the flank is asking for the ball, a pass goes over, he's running, Robben's speed is impressive, crosses from the bottom."

"What about inside the penalty area? Zenit first gets to the ball and clears it away. But there's still a chance for the Galaxy battleship. Sneijder controls the ball again, sends it in from the middle."

"Wang Feng receives the ball with his back to the goal, shoots! Goal! Goooooooooooooooooal!"

"After a wonderful feint left and right, suddenly turning around to shoot, the home defenders are completely deceived by the Chinese superstar's feint, moving in the opposite direction, giving him space to turn and shoot."

"Raul has always been the spiritual leader of Real Madrid. It's highly unlikely for him to openly complain about the club now."

"Shut up!" Steve interrupted his words abruptly. "I don't want explanations. Just find a way quickly." Another reporter raised his hand and said, "There was a Spanish tabloid that once captured Real Madrid midfielder Sneijder suspected of dating a pornographic actress named Jolante, but it didn't cause much of a stir. I don't know if this piece of news would be useful."

"The Dutchman Sneijder? Hasn't he been married for years? Of course, it's useful. He's frequently assisting Wang Feng on the field. Dig deeper and find substantial evidence, then expose it!"

The power of the media is formidable. In just one day, "Daily Sports" uncovered Sneijder's affair and, in conjunction with "World Sports," "Pioneer News," and others, strongly condemned the Dutchman's infidelity, hinting that he had gone astray only after arriving in Madrid.

Although Europe is open-minded, when it comes to marriage and protecting women's rights, it's still quite strict. Moreover, Sneijder and his wife, Romana, have been in love for many years since their youth, making this affair absolutely unacceptable to her.

In an interview, Romana explicitly stated that their marriage had come to an end, and it's very likely they would settle property division and child custody issues in court.

So, the day after the scandal broke, the Dutchman appeared listless during training, and he needed to take a leave of absence from the club to deal with his family troubles.

Though the club management hadn't made any punitive decisions, they also subtly expressed dissatisfaction, stating that personal lives should not affect the team's overall performance.

"Sorry, Wang, for letting my personal issues interfere with the game," Sneijder said to Wang Feng after training. He had already apologized to the coaching staff and captain Raul. As the true core of the team, Wang Feng naturally couldn't be left out.

Wang Feng patted his shoulder, "Deal with it peacefully. We'll be waiting for your return." The Chinese superstar didn't say much more. After all, it's difficult for an outsider to intervene in family matters. He just hoped the team wouldn't be affected.

The whole world knew the purpose behind the Catalan media's sensationalizing of this private matter. They indeed had some tricks up their sleeves. Fortunately, Real Madrid had just brought in Van der Vaart in the summer, who could to some extent replace Sneijder's role.

But trouble followed trouble. The Catalan media dug up an old news article from the "Dutch Telegraph," where Van der Vaart was interviewed and asked who between him and Sneijder was better. The Dutch Golden Boy confidently replied, "Of course, it's me!"

"Real Madrid's dressing room is now facing a crisis of discord," commented the "World Sports Report."