I Am Scouted by Real Madrid-Chapter 455 - 78: Beating the Grass to Scare the Tiger (Crucial Growth, Recommended Reading)

Chapter 455: Chapter 78: Beating the Grass to Scare the Tiger (Crucial Growth, Recommended Reading)

"CCTV, CCTV!"

"Broadcasting live right now is the 31st round La Liga match between Real Madrid and Barcelona!"

"This national derby has garnered attention from many fans."

"Wearing the white jerseys is Real Madrid, while Barcelona is in red and blue stripes."

"We can see the camera focused on Ziglinsky, who set the center-back transfer record."

"This 23-year-old genius center-back joined Barcelona this summer for 25 million Euros."

"Guardiola favored him for his strong body, excellent anticipation, and calm demeanor."

"At the start of the season, with Pique, their defense partnership made many believe he would shine at Barcelona."

"Until one match, under pressure from the opposition, he chose to make a long pass to Ibrahimovic, after which the young player was substituted out, moved down the lineup, and even received boos from Barcelona fans during the King’s Cup."

"Perhaps it’s due to difficulty adapting or the pressure of his 25 million Euro price tag, this genius center-back has not shown the performances fans had hoped for."

"Let’s hope he can make an impact in this match!"

The Barcelona fans, fresh off winning a "six-trophy year," are extremely demanding, and Ziglinsky, having broken the team’s transfer record for center-backs, naturally feels immense pressure.

Wearing Barcelona’s jersey, with long hair reminiscent of Puyol, the "Ukrainian Beckenbauer" looks tense, yet there’s a hint of determination in his eyes.

He’s the first Ukrainian to wear a Barcelona jersey.

He is the "Ukrainian Beckenbauer"!

With the referee’s whistle, the match officially begins, Ziglinsky’s gaze finds Chen Zhong through the crowd, knowing his target in this match is Chen Zhong, who is "like him".

"Barcelona scored successive victories against Real Madrid last season."

"In the first clash this season, Real Madrid narrowly defeated Barcelona by a single goal, thanks to Chen Zhong’s header."

"Last match, Barcelona suffered from a lack of height, and in this match, both center-backs have height and physical prowess."

"On Real Madrid’s side, Cristiano Ronaldo has been pushed to the front line, Marcelo moves on the left, with Chen Zhong and Alonso paired in midfield, while Baptista is at a disadvantage in the midfield battle."

"For Barcelona, Ibrahimovic unable to play due to injury, Alves is pushed forward indicating a similar approach to Marcelo’s move, and Puyol and Pique return to the field after a break, their energy levels high since being suspended in the midweek Champions League."

"Maxwell replaces the injured Abidal in the full-back position."

"Real Madrid takes the kickoff."

In the stands, Real Madrid fans erupted in loud cheers at the moment of the kickoff, aiming to uplift their players’ spirits.

Amid the deafening cheers, Chen Zhong immediately delivers a straight pass on receiving the ball, sending it to the team’s left wing where Marcelo, already raring to go, quickly advances.

His speed is impressive, looking as if he could fly.

Barcelona clearly hasn’t found their rhythm yet, and by the time they reacted, Marcelo had already breached Xavi’s zone, exciting the Real Madrid fans in the stands.

"Real Madrid’s aggressive start."

"Chen Zhong takes the ball and delivers a powerful diagonal pass."

"Marcelo receives the ball and swiftly advances along the wing."

"Negredo and C.Ronaldo are positioning themselves."

The fans on both sides can’t help but feel anxious, one side hoping desperately that no goals are scored, while the other side is eagerly wishing for a goal, as Marcelo charges directly towards the gap between Puyol and Pique, seemingly intent on storming into the penalty area at full speed.

Puyol moves in from the side, Marcelo’s "second gear acceleration" forces Puyol to opt for a slide tackle, but even that can’t stop a "unstoppable Brazilian," as Marcelo picks and bounces, avoiding Puyol.

Pique abandons Negredo on his side and quickly dashes towards Marcelo, Ziglinsky follows suit, positioning himself to block Marcelo’s pass while keeping an eye on Negredo’s movements, and Busquets moves back into the box to cover C.Ronaldo, while Chen Zhong outside the penalty area shakes off the entanglement of Keita.

Striding with his long legs, he charges towards the vacant area in front of Barcelona’s penalty box!

This scene has played out repeatedly in matches.

Real Madrid fans are all fired up, with their "God’s eye view", elevated as they are, they clearly understand what this moment signifies!

As long as Marcelo!

As long as Marcelo passes the ball to the open area, then a familiar scene will unfold at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.

At this moment, countless fans are already prepared to celebrate, waiting for Chen Zhong’s heavy cannon.

On the sidelines, both teams’ coaches are equally tense, Pellegrini’s gaze shifts from Marcelo to Chen Zhong, his heartbeat pounding, while Guardiola, on the sidelines, is animatedly gesturing, shouting loudly: "Chen!!! Watch Chen!!!"