Chapter 198 Are you guys going to protect each other? [Fourth update, begging for monthly tickets!]
After returning to Valencia from Madrid, Su Dong resumed intensive training.
He did not tell anyone about his bet with Ronaldo, including his close partner Nuno Cruz.
He knew very well that this was encouragement and support from Ronaldo.
If the news leaked out, it would not be a bad thing for Su Dong. On the contrary, when the media all over the world were scrambling to hype this matter, it would be good for him who had just landed in the four major leagues.
But this is of no benefit to Ronaldo.
If someone is kind enough to help you and you still want to stab them in the back, then you are really ungrateful.
Although he didn't say it, in actual actions, Su Dong really started to compete with Ronaldo.
During training, Su Dong worked harder and tried desperately to improve himself.
He knew very well that Ronaldo's strength should not be underestimated.
Although he has only scored one goal this season, in fact, Real Madrid has scored a total of three goals so far this season. Ronaldo assisted Beckham twice and scored another goal himself.
Who can say such performance is not good? But it is precisely because Su Dong knows Ronaldo's strength that he stimulates him and makes him work harder.
This situation made Nuno Cruz and other personal coaches feel very puzzled. He was already hard-working enough on weekdays, but now he was almost working himself to death, so much so that Cruz had to call a halt and let Su Dong rest more.
Being diligent and hardworking is a good thing, but if anything is excessive, it will backfire.
But everyone could see that Su Dong must have been stimulated by something in Madrid.
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When Aimar returned to Valencia from Argentina after a long journey, he happened to see Su Dong stop training sweating profusely. He felt both admiration and helplessness.
What he admired was Su Dong's hard work, but what he felt helpless about was that he had gotten into trouble with Su Dong, which was like getting on a pirate ship.
Let me ask you, Su Dong is so hardworking, how can Aimar, who often trains with him, be lazy?
But soon, Aimar noticed that there was another person next to him.
He was short, even thinner than me, and looked a bit dark, which was really unattractive to my eyes.
"David, why are you here?" Aimar recognized the young player from the youth training camp at a glance.
As he spoke, the Argentine walked towards David Silva happily.
The two are about the same height and size, play in similar positions, and even have similar playing styles, so much so that Aimar had some misunderstandings, thinking that David Silva didn't come here to practice extra because of him? I have a little fanboy in Barcelona, and I don't mind having another one in Valencia.
But just when Aimar happily came to David Silva, Su Dong stood behind David Silva very inappropriately and reached out to touch the Spanish boy's head.
"Don't think too much, Pablo, he is here to train with me." Su Dong laughed. He saw through Aimar's thoughts at once. This kid is a repressed and shy person. He looks silent on weekdays, but actually he has a lot of tricks up his sleeve.
"Also, his idol is Laudrup, don't be so conceited!"
Aimar's face immediately changed. It was so embarrassing, wasn't it? But the Argentine was also familiar with Su Dong. He immediately took another step forward, stretched out his hand to slap Su Dong's head away, and pulled the Spanish boy to his side.
"I'm not being sentimental. I just can't stand your behavior. Do you understand?"
"What's wrong with me?" Su Dong was very surprised.
Aimar turned to look at David Silva and said in an admonishing tone: "You have to remember, David, stay away from certain people. Although we are short, we can't touch our heads casually, especially certain people. We must not let them touch our heads even if we die."
Su Dong burst out laughing immediately. Isn't it just a touch on the head? Is it necessary to react so strongly?
It's like a life-and-death feud.
But unexpectedly, after looking at Su Dong, David Silva actually nodded seriously.
He and Aimar are both 1.7 meters tall. Standing in front of Su Dong, who is 1.95 meters tall, the height difference really makes them feel inferior, so much so that Su Dong can just touch their heads by raising his hand slightly.
This is purely a matter of convenience, and it feels good to touch.
"Are you guys going to protect each other?" Su Dong asked with a smile.
"What? You still want to compete?"
"Three-person football field!" Su Dong pointed to the indoor football field in the distance, "I'll call for help!"
In Spain, or in other words, teams with a tradition of South American players basically have small football fields, and even many teams' normal training is held in small football fields.
This kind of small field requires very high reaction and technical ability of the players, and has high training value.
When Su Dong was in Sporting Lisbon, he often played football and played games with Ronaldo, Pepe and Semedo in small football fields. After coming to Valencia, he naturally became a fan of small football fields.
This is also the reason why he was able to get along well with Aimar, Vincent and others so quickly.
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September 13th is Su Dong’s birthday.
But Valencia did not play on this day.
The Bats' third round is on the 14th, but Real Madrid's home game against Valladolid is on the 13th.
As usual, on the eve of the game, all the Valencia players checked into the hotel next to the Paterna base, and Su Dong watched the live broadcast of the game with everyone.
Real Madrid, playing at home, lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Beckham and Cambiasso forming the double defensive midfielders.
Ronaldo started the game and I don’t know if it was influenced by the bet with Su Dong, but he performed very bravely.
In the 21st minute, Roberto Carlos made a cross from the left to the front of the penalty area. Ronaldo volleyed the ball, but it was headed into his own goal by the opponent's defender Cesar, resulting in an own goal.
Then there was chaos in Valladolid's defense, and Real Madrid took the opportunity to score consecutive goals.
Raul scored two goals in the 31st and 33rd minutes respectively to extend the lead.
After the change of sides in the second half, Real Madrid launched another wave of attacks. Valladolid was also stubborn and actually fought back against Real Madrid. The two teams scored in the 53rd, 55th, 58th and 60th minutes respectively, with two goals each.
It was not until the 70th minute that Ronaldo received a through ball from Beckham, dribbled past the defender and shot into the far corner with his left foot.
This was his second La Liga goal of the season.
But then, Ronaldo failed to score, and instead Raul scored another goal, performing a hat trick.
In the end, Real Madrid beat Valladolid 7-2 at home.
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After watching the game, Su Dong felt really emotional.
This is the power of a superstar!
With an unparalleled lineup of superstars, as long as Real Madrid plays well, every minute can be fatal.
Strictly speaking, Valladolid's defense was actually pretty good, but when they conceded the first own goal, their mentality was temporarily unbalanced, and as a result they were caught and beaten up by the Real Madrid superstars.
The same was true in the second half.
Sometimes, a game is not only a contest of overall technical and tactical strength, but also a competition of players' mentality.
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The next night, at the Mestalla Stadium.
In the third round of La Liga, Valencia will face Malaga at home.
Before tonight, all the forwards tied for the league's top scorer list, without exception, had been silent.
Including Real Mallorca striker Eto'o, who also performed poorly in the away game against Athletic Bilbao. Real Mallorca lost 0-4 to Athletic Bilbao away from home.
Before the game, many media speculated whether Sudon and Pandiani would also fail to score in the match between Valencia and Deportivo La Coruna, which was played a day later . After all, Raul, who scored a hat trick, has already surpassed him in the real-time scorer list.
But the answer soon became clear.
Won't!
National team players such as Aimar and Ayala traveled long distances and ran back and forth, but were still placed on the bench so that they could save their energy to prepare for the Champions League in the middle of the week.
The other national team players were also exhausted, which resulted in Valencia failing to perform to its full potential in their home stadium.
But in the 43rd minute of the game, Su Dong made a strong breakthrough with the ball, causing the opponent to foul and winning the team a free kick opportunity in the frontcourt.
Vicente took the indirect free kick from the left side of the frontcourt and accurately sent the ball in front of the goal.
In the penalty area, Su Dong, surrounded by several players, jumped up into the sky like a green onion in dry land, headed the ball into the Malaga goal.
"GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!"
"It's Su Dong again!"
"At the critical moment, Su Dong scored again!"
"It's already his third league goal so far this season."
"After scoring three consecutive goals, Su Dong has been performing better and better since landing in La Liga."
After scoring the goal, Su Dong excitedly rushed out of the stadium and accepted the cheers of all Valencia fans.
In the stands, fans of the Bats held up candles and cards high.
Yesterday was Su Dong’s 19th birthday. Before the live broadcast of Real Madrid’s game, Valencia prepared a cake for him and the players also celebrated his birthday for him.
Now, the fans haven't forgotten either.
"In just three rounds, Sudon has integrated into Valencia and conquered the Mestalla Stadium."
"He just turned nineteen, and we are full of expectations!"
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In the end, thanks to Su Dong's goal, Valencia won a narrow victory over the visiting Malaga at home and won three consecutive victories.
Deportivo La Coruña was tied by the opponent, but thanks to Tristan's goal, they beat Sevilla 2-1 away from home and also won three consecutive victories.
In this way, Deportivo La Coruna still maintains its position as the league leader, followed closely by Valencia with a goal difference disadvantage, followed by Real Madrid and Barcelona. The performance of the two giants has recovered.
In the scorer list, Su Dong, who scored in three consecutive rounds, tied for the top spot with players such as Raul who performed a hat trick.
But anyone can see that the season has just begun and the top spot in the scorer list is not stable.
After the third round, Valencia will face a tough schedule.
First, in the Champions League group stage, they faced last season's nemesis Inter Milan. In the next three rounds of the league, Valencia will face Atletico Madrid, Real Madrid and Barcelona respectively.
This will undoubtedly be Valencia's biggest test this season!
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