Chapter 287
A few days after Kaka's birthday, Real Madrid will face Bayern in the second round of the knockout match.
In the first leg, Real Madrid played away. Bayern headed the ball into Real Madrid's goal less than ten minutes into the game. At the end of the first half, the Bayern striker's shot in the penalty area hit the arm of the Real Madrid defender and won a penalty.
However, Bayern did not seize the penalty opportunity and kicked the ball away.
Bayern didn't realize that they had lost their only chance to extend the lead in the game.
After the half-time break, Real Madrid sounded the clarion call for revenge.
Cristiano first equalized the score with a header, and then Modric made a cross from the right, and Cristiano shot in front of the penalty area, expanding the score advantage to 2-1, and finally maintained it until the end of the first round.
In the second leg at Real Madrid's home ground, the Bundesliga giants, who were one goal behind, had to launch a strong attack away from home to pull the score back.
A powerful dialogue!
Guardiola once again meets Real Madrid with Cristiano.
He had been defeated by this team when he coached Barcelona, and now they were facing off again.
Guardiola really hopes that they can wipe out their previous defeat at the Bernabeu and kick this arrogant team out of the Champions League stage.
"The game begins! Bayern, who are trailing in the overall score, quickly launched a fierce attack on Real Madrid's goal after the game whistle was blown!"
"Bayern's forward line includes Robert Lewandowski, a Pole who just transferred from Dortmund this year, Robben, a Dutchman who helped the team beat Dortmund in the German Cup final, and Franck Ribery, a Frenchman who just returned from injury!"
"Although Ribery has just returned from injury, his performance is amazing! Let's take a look at this round of Bayern's offensive!!"
The commentator's voice suddenly became louder, and Ribery advanced into the left side of the penalty area. His cross was quickly headed out by Ramos, and the ball bounced to the right side.
Robben was in position immediately and shot the ball towards the goal at the moment the ball bounced off the ground.
The ball went slightly wide of the goal frame, saving Real Madrid.
"Six minutes into the game! Bayern's Robben's shot was slightly off target! Real Madrid's midfield and back defense are a little unsettling—"
Bayern's attack was overwhelming, and the huge offensive pressure forced Real Madrid's defense to make terrible mistakes.
In the 50th minute of the game, just as Robben was dribbling into the penalty area, he was pushed down from behind by Casemiro!
There was an uproar in the stands!
Bayern fans booed continuously in the stands, and players from both teams quickly gathered around the referee.
In the second leg of the Champions League semi-finals, every penalty kick is likely to change the fate of a team!
"Penalty!! The referee pointed to the penalty spot!! Bayern got a precious penalty opportunity in the 50th minute of the game!"
Casemiro and Ramos turned around angrily. Cristiano wiped his face and looked at Lewandowski who was already standing at the penalty spot.
The Pole clenched his fists and stared at the goal, his ambition and determination to score a goal so evident that it seemed as if this goal was inevitable.
Lewandowski seemed to notice Cristiano's gaze. He looked over, then quickly looked away and focused on his ball.
He knew that the Portuguese was watching him, and he also knew that the Portuguese would realize that he was going to score the goal because they were similar and they would achieve what they wanted, like scoring a goal.
But he was not as lucky as Ronaldo to join a strong team - the Poles ignored the fact that in the summer when Cristiano joined Real Madrid, countless people were laughing at and puzzled about the Portuguese's choice. Real Madrid was still in the quagmire that year. From the perspective of "futures" alone, transferring to Real Madrid was the worst transfer option of all clubs.
However, Lewandowski is an ambitious man who will make decisive choices for his future. After he saw no future in winning the Champions League, he left Dortmund and turned to join the Bundesliga overlord Bayern.
He wants the championship and the Ballon d'Or, which is the ambition that every player should have.
Lewandowski looked down at the ball and took a deep breath.
"Can Bayern seize this opportunity? They missed the penalty in the first leg and gave up the chance to expand the score..."
"Lewandowski takes the penalty! Run-up! Shoot!!"
"With such ease, he lobbed the ball at an extremely fast speed, fooling the goalkeeper and scoring it in the goal!"
The total score between the two sides is tied! 2:2!
"Bayern has equalized the aggregate score! But as it stands, Bayern has one less away goal than Real Madrid! They must score one more goal to eliminate Real Madrid!"
But Bayern's goal still boosted morale.
Real Madrid still has a slight advantage thanks to Cristiano's two away goals at the Allianz Arena in the first leg.
Zidane has arranged for the substitute players to warm up on the sidelines. Originally, Real Madrid had the advantage, and the tactics chosen by Zidane were more inclined to a balance of offense and defense, but as the balance began to slowly tilt, he might need more players with outstanding offensive abilities to help the team increase the organization of the offense.
Kaka warms up on the sidelines.
But soon, in the fifty-third minute, less than five minutes after the penalty kick, the situation on the field suddenly changed!
"Casemiro intercepted the ball in the middle and made a long shot to cross the ball! Ronaldo jumped high in the penalty area!!"
"Header!! Ronaldo overpowered Bayern's defense and kicked the ball into Bayern's goal!"
"Real Madrid overtook us again in the overall score! 3 to 2!"
"Casemiro's assist! Real Madrid's midfielder made up for the penalty tragedy three minutes ago!"
Cristiano ran to the sidelines and hugged Kaka and the head coach who were warming up on the sidelines! Another point! This is undoubtedly a layer of insurance for Real Madrid!
If Bayern wants to eliminate them, it will be more than just scoring one more goal.
What Real Madrid needs to do next is to hold on to the fruits of victory until the end of the second half.
This is particularly challenging when they face Bayern, who are determined to get a ticket to the Champions League final.
Bayern was very strong this year, sweeping all the championships in the Bundesliga and cup competitions, and the Champions League was even within their grasp.
In the 70th minute of the game, Bale was fouled and fell to the ground on the court. The team doctor came in and treated him, but after running for only a few minutes, Bale had to signal Zidane to make a substitution.
"Bale is injured and can't continue to play! Kaka comes on! Zidane chose to replace him with Kaka, an offensive midfielder with a certain shooting ability. It seems that he wants to expand the score and win the game in one go?"
The players took the opportunity of substitutions to go to the sidelines to replenish their water. Cristiano patted Bale on the shoulder and watched the Welshman leave the field. He walked straight to Kaka and curled his lips slightly, saying, "Welcome to the game."
Kaka and Cristiano high-five.
The game continues!
Bayern launched a fierce attack on Real Madrid's goal, and Real Madrid almost all pressed on the rear defense line, relying on midfield interceptions to organize quick counterattacks to fight back.
Guardiola calmly directed the players loudly to make changes in attack and tactics.
Muller's cross from the frontcourt sent the ball accurately into the penalty area. Ribery and Lewandowski immediately moved forward. Lewandowski jumped up and stopped the ball with his chest. The next second, the ball was sandwiched by Real Madrid's defenders and fell to the ground. Ramos subconsciously kicked the ball forward, trying to clear it, but he didn't expect the ball to roll towards his own goal!
"Oh my god! Oh my god! Oh my god! The ball goes in! Real Madrid's goalkeeper was caught off guard, and Navas, who had already rushed out to grab the ball, had no time to retreat and catch up with the ball! The ball was hit into the goal by his own defender!!"
“This is an own goal!!”
"In the second leg of the Champions League semi-final!!! Real Madrid scored an own goal!! Helped Bayern equalize the total score! 3-3!"
"At the same time! Bayern and Real Madrid are tied in away goals! The game was dragged into overtime!!!"
"This is so dramatic!! It seems that the balance of this game is visibly tilting towards Bayern Munich!"
The entire Bernabeu Stadium was resounding with the cheers of Bayern fans. Even the players on Bayern's side pointed their hands to the sky and shouted excitedly - everyone was almost certain that there would be no more miracles in the game.
But ironically, the one who brought them the miracle this time was not their own savior, but the captain of the opposing Real Madrid, Sergio Ramos.
Ramos covered his face with his hands, and the angry boos from the fans in the stadium almost swallowed him up.
This own goal was so fatal. After they had played for a full 90 minutes and when they were within reach of a ticket to the Champions League final, he actually gave away the victory.
Now, they have to continue fighting for another 30 minutes, and whoever scores another goal will advance to the next final.
When everyone's physical strength was almost exhausted, these thirty minutes seemed particularly long and desperate - because all this was caused by their own teammates.
Almost everyone was exhausted and gasping for breath. After the whistle blew to end the second half, everyone dragged their legs slowly towards the player tunnel. No one wanted to say a word, as if this would save their energy for the next 30 minutes of overtime.
Their ears were filled with the fans' angry insults, and a pile of garbage fell from the stands like a blanket of snow.
Cristiano was about to walk to the sidelines. He turned around and happened to look behind him, and saw Ramos still squatting on the grass with his hands covering his face.
He paused slightly, Kaka turned his head to look at him, he raised his chin towards Kaka to signal Kaka to go first, then he turned and walked towards Ramos.
Cristiano walked to Ramos' side, stretched out his hand and pulled up the Spaniard who was squatting on the ground: "Don't squat here, the ball won't come out of the ground, it's time to go back to the locker room."
Ramos stood up with Cristiano's force, but he still lowered his head and murmured in despair: "Oh my God, Chris, I messed up, I messed up everything."
"The situation is a bit bad." Cristiano pulled him off the field. He nodded. He couldn't lie, but he still said, "But it's not that bad. There are still 30 minutes. It's enough time for a miracle to happen."
"Ninety-two minutes and 48 seconds, Sergio, that's enough for dozens of moments like this in thirty minutes," Cristiano said.
They walked to the sidelines, and when Ramos came over, the boos from the stands on both sides suddenly increased in volume, and mineral water bottles were thrown at them.
Ramos felt as if their world was shrouded by all of this.
But Cristiano still caught him.
Cristiano was startled, a water bottle almost hit him. He grabbed Ramos and ran quickly into the passage, shrinking his neck in fear. He didn't want to be hit. Although it wouldn't hurt him, it would still hurt.
Poor Ramos was so scared that he had to be dragged by him to run. The Portuguese glanced at him with sympathy.
"Cheer up, sese, you will have to face more big scenes in the future." Cristiano patted Ramos on the shoulder. He knew that in the near future, Ramos would grow up quickly and be able to cope with such scenes. After all, an own goal was not too surprising in Ramos' professional career.
Ramos lowered his head and sniffed hard - he would not shed tears, that was what Chris would do, Sese would never shed tears - he nodded vigorously: "Okay Chris."
"We want to win five consecutive championships. We are only one away. Are you willing to stop here? I don't want to do that anyway." Cristiano said. He grinned, gave the Spaniard an encouraging hug, and then went into the locker room first.
The locker room was also a little quiet, but soon Zidane walked in.
He didn't say anything about the final own goal, but quickly and decisively formulated the tactical strategy for the next half hour, telling everyone what to do.
"Overtime is about to begin! Both teams have returned to the player tunnel now!"
In the final thirty minutes of life and death, both Bayern Munich and Real Madrid needed their own savior to stand up.
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