When referee Cesar Muniz Fernandez pulled the scarlet card out of his chest pocket, Real Madrid centre-back Vermaelen covered his face in despair and turned to walk off the pitch with a frustrated face.

At this moment, his heart was filled with despair.

His first season at Real Madrid was a success for Vermaelen.

Although he competed with Pepe in the early stage, he did not fall behind, and then Pepe's serious injury gave Vermaelen a chance to perform, and the Belgian also seized the opportunity and became Real Madrid's main central defender in one fell swoop, performing quite well.

It can be said that in addition to the disadvantage of defending high, Ramosga Fermaren's partner is the hero of Real Madrid's double last season.

But no one expected that after Pepe returned from injury, he was in very brave form this season and performed quite well, pressing Fermaelen in one fell swoop and becoming the backbone of the team's defense.

The Brazilian Portuguese centre-back is a pillar centre-back who complements Ramos' partnership and is quick with his speed, physical superiority and ability to defend the ball, which has allowed him to gradually overpower Vermaelen in the competition.

This season, the competition of Real Madrid's three central defenders has made great progress in the strength of the three central defenders, and many people even joked that after Pepe returned from injury, he transformed into a world-class central defender, and his overall strength has improved by leaps and bounds.

But this is not good news for Vermaelen, and he is under a lot of pressure.

Finally waited for the opportunity of the century derby, Vermaelen also showed his best side, diligent on the pitch, he did not even make a single mistake in the entire first half, and also assisted Yang Yang to score with a header.

If the script goes along the lines of the first half, then Vermaelen should be praised by everyone.

But as a result, he made a mistake that he shouldn't have made.

It was a Real Madrid counter-attack, the team played very forward, the midfield pressed up, and the back line had to move forward.

According to Ramos and Vermaelen's thinking, Messi retreats so deeply, and it is okay for the defense to press forward a little, they are confident that they can chase back at the first time, and they can also help their teammates in midfield.

But who would have thought that Barcelona would seize this point in the second half to play, a quick counterattack, Messi retreated, but Villa suddenly stepped forward quickly, Xavi kicked a long pass from a distance of 40 meters, directly behind the Real Madrid defense, and quickly passed to the penalty area.

Ramos was completely thrown away, Fermaelen chased all the way back, but failed to block Villa on the periphery of the penalty area, the two entangled and rushed into the penalty area, but Fermaelen couldn't dodge, was hit by the ball in his hand, and subconsciously pulled Villa, and the Spanish striker fell in the penalty area.

Red card plus penalty!

The referee didn't intend to show mercy.

The entire Bernabeu stadium was booed.

Vermaelen hung his head, not daring to look at anyone, he didn't dare to look at the fans in the stands, he didn't dare to look at his teammates, he felt guilty.

Intellectually, though, he felt that he had done enough and had done his best.

Suddenly, an arm reached over from the side and clamped his neck hard, and a figure bumped into him, and then Yang Yang's voice was heard.

"Hey, brother, don't look down, you're acting great, you should keep your head up and your chest up."

Fermaren stopped, suddenly raised his head to look at Yang Yang, and his eyes suddenly turned red.

At this time, Yang Yang still remembered his brother.

"I'm fine." Vermaren smiled reluctantly.

"Don't worry, we prefer to fight with ten men." Yang Yang said jokingly.

Fermaren was amused, but soon became serious and looked at Yang Yang deeply, "Kill them!" Don't lose! ”

If he loses, he is a sinner of Real Madrid!

Yang Yang frowned, but nodded heavily, pointing to the player tunnel on the sidelines, "You just wait over there." ”

Fermaren nodded, he knew that if Yang Yang agreed, he would definitely do his best.

As the Belgian centre-back walked off the pitch, Rafael Benitez also came over to shake his hand.

This mistake is indeed inseparable from him, but he can't be blamed, it can only be said that Real Madrid's defense is a little too forward, and Barcelona seized the opportunity and broke through directly.

Vermaelen's tragedy was that he desperately chased back and became the last defender.

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Messi calmly scored the penalty!

It was his 32nd La Liga goal of the season.

And Barcelona have one more person than Real Madrid, which makes Real Madrid's next game very difficult.

Benitez made the first substitution, bringing on Arbeloa for Di Maria.

It was a tactical substitution as Real Madrid had one less man than their opponents.

The situation was already very bad, with just over 30% of the possession, and now the situation will be even worse.

After Arbeloa came on, Real Madrid adopted a tactic similar to that of a back five, with Ramos and Arbeloa flanked by the flanks, and Javier Martinez retreated to the centre-back to occupy a central position.

Xavi Alonso and Mascherano have reverted to the two-man approach, with McCone and Marcelo on the left and right flanks positioned relatively far forward, almost the same as the two midfielders, forward to midfielders or full-backs.

As for the front, the double striker combination of Ibrahimovic and Yang Yang is left.

Three-four-two, or five-two-two, this is the tactic that Real Madrid put on after one less person.

As for the scene, it was as everyone expected, Real Madrid completely lost possession of the ball.

Barcelona's already dominant passing and possession has become like a fish in water, and the ball possession rate has suddenly increased by more than 70%.

Real Madrid began to retreat across the board, filling the gaps in the team's backline, not seeking to attack, only not conceding goals.

In the 62nd minute, Barcelona created a threat when Pedro linked up with Alves on the right and found Xavi with a cross back, but the midfielder's shot was deflected off the crossbar by Casillasto and failed to threaten.

Real Madrid also played a quick counterattack in the 69th minute, Yang Yang forced the ball on the left side to break through, hit the right side of the Barcelona penalty area, faced Puyol, one-on-one forced speed overtaking, left-footed cross to the goal, but the header of Ibrahimovic who followed up was slightly wide and failed to form a goal.

Two minutes later, Messi saw that his team could not break through Real Madrid's defense, so he took the ball and attacked Villa, and found Villa in the penalty area, but the latter kicked the goal directly into the arms of Casillas.

Barcelona dominated the field, Real Madrid was forced to retreat in front of the goal, and even Yang Yang and Ibrahimovic retreated to the 30-meter area to participate in the defense, harassing Barcelona's midfield.

In the 76th minute, Benitez made a second substitution, Kaka replaced Ibrahimovic, and Yang Yang was pushed to the front and became the team's lone striker.

Benitez, meanwhile, brought on David Silva for Xavi Alonso.

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"Rafael is starting to prepare for the Copa del Rey final."

In the stand of the chairman of the Bernabeu Stadium, Zidane shook his head and sighed.

Both substitutions had one purpose: to keep Ibrahimovic and Xavi Alonso fit in preparation for the Copa del Rey final three days later.

As for tonight's derby of the century, Rafael Benitez is clearly already asking for a draw.

"There's no way around it, one less person, and another penalty conceded, it's good to be able to hold on to the draw." Baldano also agreed with Zidane's judgment, but he still supported Benitez.

If something is said, the fans will definitely not want to hear it.

For example, tonight, if Real Madrid beats Barcelona, in the end, it will depend on Barcelona's face to win the championship, rather than this, it is better to protect yourself, seek a draw first, and do your best to fight for the Copa del Rey final, and try to ensure that you will not be empty-handed.

Many Real Madrid fans don't want to admit that Barcelona is really stable this season, so stable that they basically don't make any mistakes, especially in La Liga, and if you want Barcelona to make mistakes in the remaining six rounds, the chances are actually not big.

Especially now, when there is one less person than the opponent and you are at a disadvantage, and a draw is the best result.

Of course, Benitez still keeps Yang Yang, on the one hand, because Yang Yang's physical fitness is better than Ibrahimovic's, and his characteristics are more suitable for the current situation, and on the other hand, it is also to send a signal that he has not completely given up.

If Yang Yang is replaced, it will really be a matter of giving up.

Yang Yang is the spiritual pillar of the current Real Madrid team, as long as he is on the field, Real Madrid's fighting spirit must still be there.

It's not about a few words, on his worth and influence, but on the fact that he's played game by game in the past two years.

"There is always some unwillingness." Florentino sighed.

Zidane and Baldano glanced at each other and smiled wryly.

Who can be willing?

Scoring a goal in the final stages of the first half, as long as that performance continues, then Real Madrid will win the game nine times out of ten, but who would have thought that the team would have an accident in the second half?

That should have been the only major mistake in the game by Real Madrid's defense, which was caught by Barcelona.

Sometimes football is like that, especially when it's the best of the best, where a single mistake can change everything.

It's like the corner kick scored by Yang Yang at the end of the first half, isn't it also a defensive mistake by Barcelona?

"It's better to draw and try your best to fight for the Copa del Rey final and the Champions League, which will have a better chance." Baldano analyzed.

Real Madrid is still a team that is more suitable for playing in the cup, just like Benitez's nickname, the king of the cup.

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The time is ticking by.

Barcelona were clearly nervous, too, with Pep Guardiola making just one substitution in the 80th minute, bringing on Afele for Pedro, but all other players remained on the pitch.

Pep Guardiola's attitude is also clear, he wants to win this game with one more person than his opponent, completely grasp the La Liga trophy, and at the same time build momentum for the Copa del Rey final in three days' time.

The Barcelona fans on the field also felt the determination of the head coach and attacked more fiercely.

Real Madrid, on the other hand, retreated within 30 metres and built their strongest defence.

Yang Yang is at the front, constantly harassing Puyol, Pique and Busquets, while also patiently waiting for the opportunity that I don't know if it will appear. 2k reading web