Chapter 212 The final winner, a thrilling penalty shootout!
After a period of adjustment, the players from both sides gathered their spirits and once again walked from the player tunnel to the green field of the Bernabeu.
The two sides fought fiercely for 90 minutes, and their physical fitness had reached its limit. When they appeared on the court again, they could see several new faces.
It seems that both sides have made substitution adjustments!
On Real Madrid's side, Modric was finally substituted. In the locker room, he gradually felt unbearable pain in his legs and knees and could hardly compete.
Under this situation, even if Zidane lets Modric play, he knows in his heart that it will be a burden on the team.
Just like the last time I suffered severe pain in my leg, my opponent Sterling seized the opportunity and scored a goal.
If I hadn't made any mistakes, the game would have been over by now.
But there are not so many ifs in football, and Modric also acknowledged the current facts, so he took the initiative to tell Zidane that his leg seemed to be injured and asked to be replaced.
Zidane also nodded to accept and made substitution adjustments.
Toni Kroos replaced Modric for overtime.
During this thirty-minute competition, the heavy responsibility of midfield defense was completely placed in Bai Ran's hands.
On the other side, Kompany was replaced and their high school defender Mangala came on as a substitute.
This player's technical characteristics are also very distinctive. As a tall and powerful central defender, his physical fitness is even better than that of Kompany.
His strength and defense are very fierce, while Kompany is fierce with a lot of skills.
Relatively speaking, Mangala's passing and dribbling seem to be relatively stretched.
The two sides fought again in overtime, and the players on both sides showed varying degrees of fatigue.
After all, this is a strong dialogue. Every player is working hard on the court. During the 90 minutes of the game, they all worked very hard. This also led to overtime and neither side had much physical fitness.
In the 96th minute of the game, De Bruyne made an exquisite through ball. After Aguero inserted it from behind, he had no time to make a follow-up breakthrough and shot directly with a violent shot.
The ball did not pose a threat and was directly collected by Navas.
Real Madrid also had an attack. In the 103rd minute of the game, Bai Ran started to attack in the middle, tearing apart Manchester City's defense with a long pass. Ronaldo dribbled the ball from the left to Huanglong. Facing the opponent's defender, he stepped on it. After the bicycle passed someone, it was knocked horizontally by Bai Ran who came to intervene.
After receiving the ball, Bai Ran volleyed right in front of his feet without hesitation!
The ball is sinking with great force! But unfortunately it was a little higher and hit the crossbar and popped out!
This goal made all the Manchester City players sweat. This kid was too active on the court!
Even in overtime, Bai Ran is the one who can pose a great threat to Manchester City.
The players on both sides looked a little pale. In the first half of overtime, the two sides ended in a goalless draw and no goals were scored.
The second half is about to begin. Whoever scores the first goal will have the absolute initiative to advance!
At this time, even Sterling, who came on as a substitute, was a little out of breath.
Toni Kroos passed through and found Benzema in the middle. After Benzema responded to Bai Ran, Bai Ran ducked past the opponent's Mangala.
The high school defender's skills at his feet were awkward. Although he was very physically strong, he was a bit clumsy and was easily passed by.
Facing the opponent's goal in vain, he chose to give it to Ronaldo, who was in a better position!
Cristiano Ronaldo kicked and shot into the far corner of the goal!
The ball just slipped out a little!
What a pity, if this goal had been scored, Real Madrid would have breathed a sigh of relief!
At the 113th minute of the game, Manchester City once again counterattacked with a ground pass. Fernando in the backcourt made a low pass and found Sterling on the wing. Sterling dribbled the ball down at high speed, facing Real Madrid's iron wall. , choose to pass directly to Yaya Toure in front.
Toure volleyed a long shot from outside the penalty area!
The ball hit the mountain and hit the post!
Every minute and every second of the second half involuntarily touched the heartstrings of all the goals!
Finally, at the 120th minute of the game, the referee blew the whistle to end the game!
Real Madrid played against Manchester City. This game lasted for 120 minutes and there was still no winner.
The players of both teams have begun to sweat. With such a huge amount of exercise, they may have to take it easy for a few days.
And who will advance to the Champions League final, the next drama will be on everyone's mind.
Penalty shootout!
This is the cruelest thing on the court, and it is also the most thrilling. Many famous scenes of penalty shootouts are still talked about by fans and have become a good story in football.
There were no goals in overtime, which made the mood of both sides a little complicated. I couldn't say I was happy, nor was I too disappointed.
Next it’s time to compete with luck.
Players from both sides and the head coach gathered in a circle to discuss the tactical arrangements for the penalty shootout.
On Zidane's side, the Real Madrid players came over to follow his instructions.
"The first goal, Cristiano, you take the kick."
Ronaldo looked calm and nodded.
"Second, Benzema."
"Third, Cross."
"Fourth, Isco."
"Fifth, Bai Ran."
When Bai Ran heard that his name was placed in fifth place, he suddenly felt mixed emotions in his heart.
As we all know, in a penalty shootout, the fifth and first orders are often the most important, testing a player's psychological quality.
And he was just starting out. As a newcomer to Real Madrid, he had only been here for half a year. Bai Ran, who was only 17 years old, was actually entrusted with an important task by the head coach.
It seems that Zidane's trust in him has simply reached the extreme.
Modric on the sidelines also stumbled over to cheer Bai Ran up.
The two hugged each other, and Modric whispered in Bai Ran's ear: "Relax."
"You play well and you will definitely score. Don't be nervous and calm down."
At this time, calmness is the most important quality for a player.
The time to test the mental attributes of the players is coming soon.
After 120 minutes of fierce fighting, no one wanted to lose this game.
Even some players' calves were twitching, and their bodies were extremely tired, and they didn't know if they could complete this crucial shot.
Both sides arranged their own tactics, and the penalty shootout finally began!
Manchester City took the lead in taking a penalty kick.
The first one sent on the field was the team's top forward and star player Aguero.
The Argentinian put the ball on the penalty spot, with a hint of nervousness in his eyes.
Navas put on his gloves and wandered above the goal line, watching the opponent's players' eyes and trying to relax!
On the center line of the center circle, the players of the two teams were supporting each other. Everyone was watching the situation of the goal attentively, and they were extremely nervous!
The referee blows the whistle and the free throws begin!
Aguero's run-up - shot!
Navas misjudged the direction and pounced to the left, but Aguero's shot hit the right steadily and Manchester City scored first!
After scoring the goal, Aguero was not too excited. He just pointed his hands in the sky, muttered something, and slowly ran towards the center circle.
On the other side, it was Joe Hart's turn to guard the goal. The first free throw for Real Madrid was Ronaldo!
Can this battle-hardened football legend convert the penalty?
Ronaldo ran forward two steps and then took a shot!
Achieved in one fell swoop! no problem!
Although Joe Hart judged the right direction, the ball was very fast and had a good angle, so he still failed to save the ball.
1-1!
Ronaldo roared loudly, venting his emotions!
On to the second ball! For Manchester City, De Bruyne takes the penalty.
Navas shook his head from side to side, hoping for better luck.
And De Bruyne looked to the left side of the goalkeeper and shot!
Sure enough, his ball hit the right side of the goalkeeper. This kind of deceptive action cannot deceive Navas!
I saw Navas flying towards his left wing and directly saved the shot!
Steady!
pretty!
The teammates in the center circle shouted out, their mood was so exciting!
The second goal is Benzema for Real Madrid!
Facing Joe Hart, Benzema first took two horizontal steps, then slowly stepped forward and shot!
The ball hit a ten-point corner, and Benzema was very keen on angles!
He shot the ball towards the upper left corner, and Joe Hart couldn't save it from such a close distance!
Real Madrid is 2-1 at this time, leading by one goal!
The third penalty kick was taken by Yaya Toure for Manchester City.
When his teammates made mistakes, the pressure in Toure's heart became more serious. Facing the goalkeeper Navas, he let out a sigh of relief.
Then he kicked off - shot!
ah! Toure slipped on his feet and fell directly onto the green grass!
Of course, the ball was also a weak shot, and Navas easily pocketed it!
Navas raised his arms and shouted wildly! He has turned away Manchester City's shots twice!
Toure's pressure was too much, which led to a nervous mistake at the end!
This mistake is too fatal!
The third player sent by Real Madrid is German midfielder Toni Kroos!
He has a lot of experience in the game, so this situation should not be a big problem for him.
Cross was calm and calm, his expression very calm.
He starts running and shoots!
The speed of the ball was not very fast, but unfortunately Joe Hart judged the wrong direction!
Kroos shot to the left side of the goal, and Joe Hart dived to the right, and the ball crashed into the net!
Real Madrid temporarily leads the opponent 3-1!
For the fourth goal, Manchester City sent out Sterling.
As a young player, Sterling also participated in the penalty shootout in the Champions League for the first time.
He raised his hips, swung his hands wildly, then came to the door and shot!
The ball hit the lower right corner of the goal. Although Navas judged the direction correctly, he jumped high and was unable to touch this kind of ground ball.
Then, it was another penalty kick from Real Madrid.
If this goal is scored, the game will end immediately!
All the pressure is placed on Isco.
Real Madrid is currently leading 3-2. If he scores this goal and Real Madrid is 4-2 with only one round of penalty kicks left, then Manchester City's chance will no longer exist!
He kissed the ball and placed it on the penalty spot.
Fans around the world are watching this free throw!
Isco tried to relax his mind and then took a shot!
Oh my God! Isco actually missed the ball himself!
Although Joe Hart judged the right direction, the ball did not hit the goal frame!
The ball rubbed the upper left corner of the crossbar and flew out!
Just a tiny difference! They have already advanced to the finals!
What a pity!
But none of his teammates blamed him. After conceding the ball, he covered his face and blamed himself, but he received care and encouragement from his teammates.
With the next goal, the pressure on Manchester City was also full.
If they miss this ball, Real Madrid can still win.
Standing in front of the penalty spot is Manchester City's Fernandinho!
Navas watched his movements intently, swaying his steps left and right!
Fernandinho takes a run-up and calmly pushes!
Navas stood in the middle of the goal and did not have time to react. The ball had already rolled into the lower left corner of the goal!
The goal was scored!
Once again, the suspense of the game was brought back.
Now Real Madrid is 3-3!
The score came to a draw.
On the fifth free throw, Real Madrid's Bai Ran took the penalty!
If this ball is missed, the two sides will enter the penalty shootout in the next round again!
Bai Ran was also under great psychological pressure!
He must score this goal and lead Real Madrid to the final!
Stepping on the white dragon, Bai Ran resolutely stepped onto this field.
Before the twelve-yard penalty kick, Bai Ran's hair was flying in the wind.
The breeze blowing gently at the Bernabeu seemed to be telling a long story.
The fans in the stands all had their hearts in their throats.
Zidane also had goosebumps all over his body. During this critical period, many fans even cried.
Bai Ran must come in!
Zidane placed Bai Ran in this position because he wanted him to be the savior at the critical moment or score the game-killing goal.
If the penalty shootout ended early, Bai Ran wouldn't have to bear so much.
But now it seems that the burden falls on the shoulders of the 17-year-old boy.
Modric was also silently cheering for Bai Ran on the sidelines!
Bai Ran let out a long breath, and the referee's whistle finally sounded!
He started to run, took two steps forward, and stepped heavily on the ground with his sneakers, full of intimidation!
Joe Hart didn't dare to lose his mind for a moment. This was a penalty that decided the life and death of both teams!
Uh-huh!
Bai Ran took a shot and the ball flew across the sky and towards the upper right corner of the goal!
Joe Hart saw the path of the ball and jumped into the air!
And the ball passed Joe Hart's fingertips lightly and fell into the net!
The ball went in! !
Goal! ! !
Bai Ran scored a penalty that killed Manchester City. Real Madrid finally advanced to the Champions League final with a 4-3 penalty advantage!
What a magical game, what a magical reversal again and again!
The commentator was also extremely excited!
"The goal went in!"
"Bai Ran scored the penalty steadily, which means Real Madrid won this game perfectly!"
"They experienced a narrow escape, and after 120 minutes of fierce battle, they came to the penalty shootout. Everyone had a worried look on their face, but at this moment, they can smile and enjoy the joy of victory!"
"Since the first round, this Real Madrid team has not been favored by most people. The competition in the Premier League is so fierce. The fact that the Blue Moon Army can stand out is enough to prove its strength!"
"In fact, many fans are optimistic about Manchester City today, and we have also seen that although the venue is the home stadium of the Bernabeu, there are not many Manchester City fans coming."
"But they got through all the way, first drawing with Manchester City 3-3 at home in the first leg. With the outstanding performance of the talented midfielder Bai Ran, they scored a valuable away goal."
"After that, in the second round, Bai Ran contributed two goals and one assist, helping Real Madrid kill the suspense of this game!"
"Even the final winning goal was made by Bai Ran himself!"
"What an amazing story and what a great game!"
"Let us congratulate Real Madrid for winning this focal point!"
"At the same time, let us also wish Manchester City well. They are an indispensable part of the new generation of football. I believe they will have many opportunities in the future to compete for the championship trophy at the top of Europe!"
"Congratulations to Real Madrid for advancing to the Champions League final!"
Fans poured into the stadium crazily to celebrate with the players!
The Manchester City players lost their fighting spirit and collapsed on the ground, while Sterling shed tears.
Otamendi sat on the ground, looking up at the Bernabeu ceiling.
Is this Real Madrid still out of their reach?
No! It's Bai Ran!
It's that Asian guy!
In these two games, Bai Ran's performance directly drove Real Madrid!
They lost to Real Madrid, but they also lost to Bai Ran!
17 years old, such a young and ignorant age, and Bai Ran was already standing in front of them, forming a huge gap that was insurmountable!
Bai Ran was so excited that he and his teammates gathered together to celebrate the victory!
Real Madrid has now advanced to the Champions League final, and they will have the final Champions League showdown among the winners between Atletico Madrid and Bayern!
The game is over, but the football journey continues. The Blue Moon Legion will definitely regroup and fight again next year.
Real Madrid is about to usher in Europe's peak showdown, and they must prepare well.
After the game, Zidane, as the head coach of the winning team, was also invited to the press conference to be interviewed by the media.
The reporter was enthusiastic and asked: "Mr. Zidane, what do you think of this game?"
Zidane also breathed a sigh of relief, feeling a little bit like he had escaped from a dangerous situation and survived the disaster.
"Phew! This is not an easy game."
"Manchester City's lineup is very luxurious, and it gave us a lot of trouble during the 90 minutes of the official game."
"Their offense was very sharp, but fortunately our team withstood the pressure."
"In terms of midfield control, the opponent was better in this game, but the ability to seize opportunities was a little lacking. I think there is some luck involved, and our goalkeeper also performed at his best."
"All in all, it was a great matchup and the fans enjoyed a great game."
