Chapter 175: The Madman and the Prince
Extra-time was a great ordeal for both sides, and fitness became the biggest problem for both sides. However, compared to Real Madrid, Leverkusen's fitness problems are undoubtedly even greater. In response to this situation, except for Neuville in the front, everyone returned to their own half to defend. The body of a Bayer Leverkusen player has become an insurmountable barrier in front of Real Madrid. Their brave fighting style made them show an extraordinary will to fight on the defensive end at this time.
However, no matter how tenacious the will to fight is, there is always a limit, and when the fatigue of the body exceeds a certain level, it is useless to have the will to fight. This is not a real battlefield, you can also pull a grenade to fight when you don't have the strength to fight at the end, after all, football still has to be kicked with your feet, and physical fitness is a qiē support. If Bayer Leverkusen could hold on in the first 10 minutes of extra time, in the final five minutes, the limits of fitness were truly there. However, since Bayer Leverkusen has used up all the substitutions, Leverkusen's players can only continue to play anyway, otherwise Bayer Leverkusen will have no choice but to reduce the number of players.
Seeing that Bayer Leverkusen's defence was about to crumble, Bosque played his last card and replaced Concecao for the excellent Concecao. It was because of his play that he led Barak to a sluggish performance throughout the game. Replacing a defensive midfielder with an attacking striker is undoubtedly a signal that Real Madrid will continue to strengthen their attack. In moments like these, Bosque showed his courage and sent a clear signal of his tactics to the players on the field. No penalty shootouts.
In such a case, in the 12th minute of the first half of extra time. Real Madrid finally broke through Bayer Leverkusen's dense defence. McManaman and Zidane both shot from distance in a row. It caused the defensive line at the edge of the Leverkusen penalty area to be in disarray. Zidane's shot was blocked by Lucio and was picked up by Consecao, who had just come on the pitch. After the Brazilian defender won the ball, he was not soft, showing the strong desire to attack that Brazilian players generally have, and he directly put on a posture to hit the goal from a long distance. At this point, there was a hole in Bayer Leverkusen's frontal wall, so it can be said that this is a good opportunity. And Lao Lei is on the other side of the forbidden area at this time, and he can't reach this whip.
At this point, Barak stepped forward and made a flying long-distance sliding tackle. Plug it up. Ballack's efforts paid off, as Concecao's shot hit his right calf. The power of the shot was greatly reduced, and the well-timed Bout took it off with both hands, leaving no chance for Morientes and Raul. However, this also made him pay for the situation of foot cramps, you must know that Ballack has always had the title of a physical maniac, and if he can cramp, you can imagine how much physical energy this game consumed him.
At this time, the German man showed his tenacious will. After a short period of processing, he stood up and prepared to continue. Although it can be seen from the way he walks that this cramp has affected him a lot. Seeing Barak's style, Lao Lei couldn't help but feel a trace of admiration in his heart, and at the same time, his will to fight was even stronger. Like the rest of Bayer Leverkusen, Ballack's actions left Leverkusen's morale already depleted. Like a long drought and a rainstorm, it is flourishing again. And the Leverkusen fans at the scene also did not hesitate to applaud and sing. Bayer Leverkusen fans use it this way. Expressing his support for the team and the players.
Tong guò such a thing, originally only half a breath of Leverkusen. It's back to breathing again, and it always increases the odds of winning a little bit anyway. Although not enough to change the situation on the field. It's like the famous NBA star Willis Reed, when Reed limped onto the court with a broken leg in Game 7 of the 1970 Finals, which was an exciting thing for the home team, the New York Knicks. The audience responded to a thunderous applause for Reid, and although he finally scored 4 points in that game, the effect of his contribution was no longer comparable to that of just 4 points. Inspired by him, the New York Knicks overturned the Lakers at home and won the championship. The current Barak is a bit of what Reed meant at the beginning, competitive sports are sometimes so strange, counting jù and table xiàn, and sometimes it is far less than a spiritual incentive.
Inspired by Ballack, Bayer Leverkusen rallied and kept the score of the two teams at the level of a draw when the referee blew the whistle for the end of the first half of extra time. However, the old ray is not very optimistic, and you can imagine the fatigue of Bayer Leverkusen's players with violently heaving chests. Unable to do it, this word appeared in Lao Lei's heart, making him frown tightly. At this time, Topmuller didn't say a word, but just arranged for the team doctors to hurry up and give a short treatment to Ballack and other players who showed signs of not being able to hold on. At such a time, no seminal vesicle trick can compare to an extra minute of rest.
It's just that at the urging of the referee, Leverkusen's players had to brace their bodies and walk towards the field to prepare for the start of the second half of extra time. As long as they get through the last 15 minutes, Bayer Leverkusen will have a chance to live. However, the Leverkusen players are really not good, and in front of Real Madrid's attacking players, they are no longer able to make effective defensive moves in time, and it looks like they have started their own slow-motion ritual. In such a situation, Real Madrid's attack group began its own frenzied mode.
Although Lao Lei has a slightly better physical condition than other Leverkusen players because of the existence of the devil's muscles, it is not enough for him to make up for the holes in Leverkusen's defensive line, and Leverkusen's defense has begun to be plugged by Real Madrid's attack group. In the sixth minute of the second half of extra time, Bayer Leverkusen's defense collapsed. McManaman was on the edge of the penalty area, facing the sluggish Ballack and Babic, and drove straight in, two consecutive quick changes of direction, bypassing their defense and going straight into the penalty area.
At this time, Bout had to attack, and he couldn't sit still. Seeing this situation, McManaman sped up. It's about to get past Bout and face the empty door. Faced with such a situation. Bout made his choice by grabbing McManaman's jumping ankle with his hand on the grass. Brought him down in the penalty area. The result was clear, a red card, a penalty. Faced with such a situation, no one will say anything to blame Bout, he has done his best. Bout came off amid the comfort of the Leverkusen players and the applause of the fans. He stood in the tunnel and watched the pitch, wanting to see the final result for himself.
At this point, the problem is left to the players on the pitch for Leverkusen, who have no substitutions and must choose a temporary goalkeeper from among the other players. Saved Real Madrid's desperate penalty. At this point, no one would have thought that Bayer Leverkusen could perform another miracle, and this Champions League final should be over for them. Even Bayer Leverkusen's side is pretty much the same idea. Real Madrid fans, once again, could not suppress their excitement and wanted to start celebrating in advance, but they were afraid of accidents and losses.
Just when Bayer Leverkusen's players were worried about the goalkeeper selection. Old Ray stepped forward and took the goalkeeper's gloves. Maybe it was Lao Lei's performance in this game that gave Leverkusen a trustworthy feeling, or maybe they didn't have any hope in the first place, and the dead horse became a live horse doctor. But in short, Lao Lei has temporarily become the goalkeeper of Bayer Leverkusen. Lao Lei tightened his gloves and took a few deep breaths, wanting to relax his nervous mood. This is the first time that Lao Lei has been in the position of goalkeeper. He wasn't sure, he just hoped that he could rely on his defensive anticipation ability. Or it triggers the ability to anticipate the defense to save Raul's shot. However, things are not so simple, even if the skill of anticipating defense is triggered. It still takes a lot of luck.
The penalty was chosen by Real Madrid to their captain on the pitch, Prince Raul of the Bernabeu. Lao Lei, who has no bottom in his heart, also used a trick in order to increase his probability of pounce. While Raul was placing the football, Lao Lei walked up and said to Raul: "Left, I'll pounce on the left." You just have to hit to the right and you're safe to score. In that case, think you're a hero of Madrid. Tsk, this is the Champions League title you brought with one kick. Well, just hit the right, I won't lie to you, no. ......" Lao Lei was like a rapper at this time, and kept chattering, just like Tang Seng reciting Sun Dasheng's mantra. It wasn't until Raul frowned when he heard this, and the referee on the side couldn't listen anymore, and when he intervened to dissuade him, he had to return to the goal-line position and prepare to save the penalty. But that's it, he still whispered: "This is simply no human rights, and I don't even let me speak." "Listen to the referee and Raul, his face is black.
Boo, endless boos, the Leverkusen fans in the stands are doing their best to influence Raul's free throws. "Will Raul take the throne of Real Madrid, or will LaMelo perform magic again? It's the most exciting heads-up in football! Goalkeeper vs. striker, king vs. king!! ”
Raul looked at Lao Lei in front of him, and suddenly Lao Lei's words appeared in his mind. I shook my head, wanting to forget about it, but it was even more obvious. Right? Is it really the right? Raul thought to himself. In fact, it is not to blame Raul, who has been in battle for a long time, after all, this penalty is too crucial, which directly determines the belonging of the big ear, and no one can avoid it. At this time, Lao Lei on the door line was full of the sound of his heart beating, and he couldn't hear other sounds.
With a whistle from the referee, Raul started to run, shooting. The ball flew to the left side of the goal, and Old Ray pounced on the left side of the goal. Seeing Raul's shooting action, Lao Lei had a hunch that he had made the right bet. Although he is not an orthodox goalkeeper, he has never eaten pork and has not seen a pig run, Lao Lei made a decent side pounce.
Raul's penalty is taken into the top left corner of the goal. Lao Lei rose into the air and desperately stretched out his hand to the football. Ran into it!! Lao Lei was ecstatic in his heart. His fingertips touched the football, but Raul's penalty was angled from a tricky angle. Although he was touched by Lao Lei, he didn't change the trajectory of his operation too much, but continued to fly forward. In the end, it was a "bang" that ended the suspense. Raul's shot hit the outside of the post and flew off the line. Lao Lei saved the life-saving penalty.
"Pounced! Pounced!! God, are you kidding me!! My God!!! Unbelievable, LaMelo denied Raul's penalty. Bayer Leverkusen is not dead yet!! Is it April Fool's Day?!! ”
After seeing the ball out of the bottom line, Lao Lei stood up suddenly.
Throwing his arms wildly at the sky, like crazy.
With a hideous face.
And in front of this madman is the lonely prince of the Bernabeu.
With his head down, he stuck his waist and had an expression on his face.
It's just unbelievable. (To be continued......)