Chapter 489

In Gao Yi's live broadcast room, the atmosphere reached a climax.

Seeing Li Lei's goal, Gao Yi shouted excitedly: "Li Lei! Li Lei! He equalized the score! Manchester City's hero! Did you see it? This is our Li Lei!"

Fans left messages in the barrage.

"Li Lei is awesome!"

"This goal is wonderful!"

"Manchester City still has a chance, come on!"

"Li Lei's performance is great!"

As the referee blew the whistle to end the 90-minute regular game time, the two teams were forced to start the overtime competition.

The game was dragged into overtime, and the coaches of both sides quickly adjusted their tactics, and the players also took the time to recover their physical strength on the field.

In the VIP box, the reactions of the big guys were very different, and their emotions fluctuated.

Manchester City owner Sheikh Mansour stood in front of the glass window of the box at this moment, with a relieved smile on his face.

While clapping, he turned around and shared his joy with his companions: "Look, this is the result of our investment. Li Lei's goal is so crucial."

Beside him, a group of senior executives also agreed. Some patted his shoulders happily, and some waved their champagne glasses excitedly, as if they had foreseen the moment when the team finally won the trophy.

Real Madrid President Florentino frowned, with obvious displeasure and worry on his face.

He sat in his seat silently, holding the armrest tightly, thinking about the team's next adjustments.

Several Real Madrid executives beside him were also silent. They knew that this goal put the team in a more difficult situation.

"We must believe in Zidane, he knows what to do." A Real Madrid executive whispered, trying to inject a little confidence into the tense atmosphere.

Other bigwigs in the box were watching the progress of the game with their own thoughts.

Premier League Chairman David Gill was watching the situation on the field with a smile, but he was thinking about how to use this game to further enhance the league's influence and commercial value.

Several UEFA executives were also watching in the box. They exchanged glances and nodded from time to time to express their satisfaction with the excitement of the game.

As the organizer of the event, they naturally hope that this peak confrontation can become a classic and attract more viewers and sponsors.

In the other corner of the box, some football celebrities and experts were also discussing the game fiercely.

They praised Li Lei's goal and analyzed the tactics and performance of the two teams.

"Li Lei's running and shooting are perfect. His goal completely disrupted the rhythm of Real Madrid."

"But Real Madrid is not so easy to be defeated. They still have time and strength to win."

The atmosphere in the VIP box changes with the progress of the game, with tension, excitement, worry, and various emotions intertwined.

Everyone is looking forward to the next game, hoping to see their team finally have the last laugh.

Li Lei and the Manchester City players were now slumped on the bench in the locker room. Everyone was panting, sweat dripping down their cheeks, and they no longer had the energy to talk.

90 minutes of high-intensity competition, coupled with the struggle in injury time, had already made them extremely tired.

Guardiola stood in front of the tactical board, looking at his disciples, with both pride and reluctance in his heart.

He understood their predicament and knew that their physical strength was almost overdrawn at the moment, but as the head coach, he could not show any hesitation or retreat.

"Everyone," Guardiola took a deep breath and said in a firm voice.

"I know you are all very tired, and I also know that we have experienced a tough game."

"But now, we still have 30 minutes to fight for the Champions League title we dream of!"

His words cheered up the players a little, and they all looked up at him.

"In the next overtime, we must be more focused and united."

"Li Lei, your breakthroughs and crosses on the right are very effective. We need you to continue to create threats on the wing."

"De Bruyne, you need to retreat more to organize the offense and ensure our possession of the ball in the midfield."

Guardiola continued to draw on the tactical board.

"Fernandinho and Silva, you must maintain defensive stability, especially the defense against Ronaldo and Bale, and don't give them any chances."

"Aguero, keep a flexible position and look for every opportunity to raid."

He turned to the team with a firm look: "This is not just an ordinary game, this is our peak battle this season."

"You have shown your strength, now, let's go all out in overtime, win this game!"

The players looked at each other, and although they were tired, their eyes were full of determination.

What they shouldered was not only their personal glory, but also the hope of the entire team and the entire city.

"For victory!" Kompany stood up and stretched out his hand.

"For victory!"

Other players responded, their palms stacked together, and morale reached a new high at this moment.

When Li Lei and his Manchester City teammates stepped onto the field again, there was a violent cheer from the stands.

Although the fans were a little tired after 90 minutes of play, they still tried their best to cheer for their team.

This enthusiasm and impatience were intertwined, and the entire San Siro Stadium seemed to have turned into a huge vortex of sound waves.

Li Lei took a deep breath, feeling the enthusiasm of the fans and the fatigue of his teammates.

They still had 30 minutes to end this Each game is not only for the championship, but also for the efforts and persistence along the way.

With the referee's whistle, the overtime began.

However, the level of confrontation on the field has obviously dropped a lot. Players on both sides are saving their energy and seem to be waiting for the final penalty shootout tacitly.

Every attack and defense seems a bit conservative, and the rhythm has slowed down.

But Li Lei doesn't think so.

As an important offensive point of the team, he knows that if he doesn't seize the opportunity now, everything will become more uncertain when the penalty shootout comes.

He signaled De Bruyne with his eyes, and the two nodded in tacit understanding.