Meanwhile, in the Tottenham Hotspur dressing room, the atmosphere felt even more relaxed than in Monaco.
Although Tottenham were still trailing in the first half, their almost overwhelming possession made everyone believe that victory might only be a matter of the captain's final shot.
Not only the players felt this way, but even the team's head coach, Pochettino, felt the same way. He constantly instilled confidence in the players, dismantled the shortcomings on the field, and instructed other forwards to provide cover when Kane took a shot.
Although the opposing goalkeeper is really good, young and quick-witted, it's only a matter of time before his defense is breached by a shaky backline.
Harry Kane, the Premier League Golden Boot winner, is everyone's source of confidence.
However, unlike everyone else, Kane frowned, because he didn't think Monaco was a simple club at all.
The experience in the first half almost broke him down. He even felt as if he was facing not a rookie goalkeeper, but a top football star.
No matter how he shot, the opponent always seemed to be in the right place. His reaction was the sharpest he had ever seen in all his years in the industry.
Seeing that everyone was still immersed in the illusion of having the upper hand, he couldn't help but roar: "Listen to me, Monaco is not that simple, and they are not some pushover team. You should all be fully focused and take the second half seriously."
Everyone was surprised; they never expected their usually amiable captain to suddenly lose his temper like that.
However, upon closer reflection, it's understandable. After all, the captain was under immense pressure. He had seven shots in the first half but failed to score. No striker would be happy under such circumstances.
If you pass by your home seven times without going in, even a young virgin will eventually become a married woman!
Kane is in a hurry!
Son Heung-min turned his head to look at the serious-looking captain beside him, and he felt the same way about his point of view.
Perhaps his teammates were still basking in the thrill of dominating, but only these forwards knew how difficult the opponent's last line of defense was to overcome.
The goalkeeper, also an Asian boy, was even stronger than he had anticipated.
Seeing his prized disciple in this state, Pochettino gestured for Kane to share his insights on the match.
After Kane shared the difficulties he faced as a forward, Pochettino quickly made some adjustments to the lineup.
On the pitch, after the first half, the Monaco fans no longer felt any aversion to their number 99 goalkeeper. On the contrary, they grew to like him more and more.
In the first half, Monaco's defense was almost completely torn apart, and everyone was on tenterhooks!
However, their own team withstood the pressure under these circumstances and successfully maintained a 1-0 lead until halftime. During this period, it was the player they had once distrusted who made one save after another that brought them to this result.
Fans are confused as to why his skills, which are clearly not bad, have only been discovered now. All they know is that number 99 is now their guardian angel.
As the players from both sides walked back onto the field through the players' tunnel, the Monaco fans in the stadium spontaneously began chanting thunderous slogans.
Thunder~~~ roar~~~
"Da da da~~~"
Thunder~~~ roar~~~
"Da da da~~~"
Thunder~~~ roar~~~
Lei Ming, who had just stepped out of the passage, was stunned by the scene.
Standing on the green field, listening to thousands of people chanting his name, even Lei Ming's usually steady heart was touched.
He never expected that these guys, who had been scrambling to scare him into leaving Monaco in the previous match, would now be so shameless as to shout his name. You guys are really going all out! Have you no shame at all?!
Mbappe put his arm around Lei Ming's shoulder and joked, "Wow, Lei, you've won over the fans in just the first half. Awesome!"
"Stop talking nonsense, score a couple more goals later, and I'll secretly treat you to barbecue if we win."
Seeing that the opposing players' aura was growing stronger, Lei Ming sensed something was wrong. For the sake of his own money, he had to keep a close eye on Xiao Mu in front of him to prevent the kid from getting too cocky.
"Hehe, don't worry."
Not far away, Sun Xiaoyan watched the Monaco fans' reaction with great surprise, feeling somewhat envious of Lei Ming's treatment here.
According to the information, the opponent seems to have not been in Monaco for long, and this is even their second major match. However, the opponent has won over their own fans in just two matches, while what about us?
I've been in Europe for several years now, and no matter how hard I try, I always face discrimination. Although I've gained some fans, there are still many people who don't like me.
It's incredibly difficult for Asian players to succeed in Europe.
As the game resumed, Monaco were noticeably more aggressive in the second half than in the first. They successfully won possession through high pressing, and Bakayoko passed the ball to Bernardo Silva to orchestrate the attack.
Bernardo Silva's ability is undeniable, and it is precisely because of his presence that Monaco's attack has become so passionate.
Bernardo Silva received the pass and didn't hesitate for long. After taking only two steps, he launched a long diagonal pass to the left flank.
At that moment, Tottenham's left flank was actually a large open corridor, but just as the ball flew away, a red and white lightning bolt suddenly appeared from there.
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