I Am Scouted by Real Madrid-Chapter 316 - 14: Response

This statement also provoked a protest from the Real Madrid Club, but Platini didn’t care.

It can only be said that this time the Zurich Team is lucky.

Originally Real Madrid was pretending to be angry, but thanks to Platini’s actions, Real Madrid is truly angry.

At least a large part of the Real Madrid players suddenly became very motivated.

The event quickly reached game day.

The stands were filled with Zurich Team fans, shouting loudly, attempting to use their momentum to show Real Madrid whose home ground this really is.

And Real Madrid in their cool black uniforms, with the Real Madrid Team crest on the left chest, the Spanish flag on the right, and the Adidas logo in the middle, stood tall and proud, looking like cold-hearted robots.

In this match, Pellegrini still used the 4-2-3-1 formation.

Negredo

C. Ronaldo, Granero, Kaka

Alonso, Chen Zhong

Marcelo, Pepe, Albiol, Ramos

Casillas

As the number 9 of Real Madrid, Negredo pushed Higuain and Benzema aside to secure the starting center forward position.

Although C. Ronaldo and Kaka’s relationship is not close, a group of fans fascinated by appearances, adept at self-imagining, still developed the Capello faction, abbreviated as "CK" or "KC." It mainly depends on how fans interpret the sequence of positions.

Of course, there’s a niche group who interpret CK as Chen Zhong and Kaka, while almost no one represents KC. Only a few quirks have different tastes.

The stands saw Zurich Team fans waving large blue and white flags. In this match, the Zurich Team wore blue-striped white shirts, while Real Madrid wore black uniforms.

In the stands, some Zurich fans even displayed phrases like "Light pierces the darkness," which translated somewhat overly dramatic.

"This is the first round of the Champions League group stage match."

"Zurich Team hosts Real Madrid’s challenge."

"Zurich boasts two teams, one being Zurich, and the other Zurich Grasshopper, representing the highest level of Swiss football. Their matches are called the Zurich Derby."

"Zurich, the Swiss Super League champion last season, currently ranks second in the league after 9 rounds this season."

"If Pellegrini watches the Swiss Super League, he’ll discover that Zurich has significant problems on defense this season. If not for an unstable defense conceding too many goals, they should be leading the league."

"Real Madrid Team needs no introduction."

"They are the team with the most Champions League trophies, totaling nine."

"However, since entering the new season, they’ve been blocked from the top eight four times in the last five seasons."

"Hmm, with the whistle from the referee, the match officially begins."

"We can see the camera focusing on Chen Zhong."

"UEFA President Platini’s controversial remarks before the match have drawn much attention to this 17-year-old Real Madrid captain."

"Expecting an outstanding performance from him in this match!"

Pellegrini stands on the sidelines, once again choosing for someone to remain behind, squatting, opting this time for Xabi Alonso.

The Zurich Team gained the kickoff in the first half but made little progress before being tackled by Chen Zhong near the sideline.

After intercepting the ball, Chen Zhong swung his right arm forward and pushed the ball sideways; Ramos swiftly moved up on the right wing and quickly drove forward after getting the ball.

Zurich’s defense line quickly began to retract, while Real Madrid players started massing forces in the central regions.

Chen Zhong was initially running toward the box, but noticing three Zurich players following, he avoided bringing defenders along.

With an abrupt stop, he caught the three Zurich players off guard.

One even slipped and fell.

The three hesitated briefly before one moved to the penalty area, and the other two split, one fixating intensely on Chen Zhong, and the other partially watching the box, ready to assist anytime.

During this process, Ramos dinked the ball twice, and upon noticing Chen Zhong wasn’t advancing inside, he aimed for Negredo.

The ball followed an arc towards the penalty area.

This inward bending arc increased the header success rate but was easy for the goalkeeper to intercept.

The Zurich goalkeeper abandoned the goal, punching the ball away.

"A very decisive move!"

"The ball flies outside the box."

"It’s not over yet!"

"Chen Zhong!"

When did Chen Zhong start moving?

When attention shifted from the ball to Chen Zhong, all they saw was a Zurich player climbing up off the ground and another almost hanging on Chen Zhong who was rushing towards the ball.

Facing the falling ball, Chen Zhong didn’t adjust or stop.

He raised his foot directly.

"Bang!"

The ball jumped up again with immense power, even shaking somewhat in midair.

Everyone craned their necks at the ball, including Zurich’s goalkeeper.

"Clang."

The ball hit the inner side of the crossbar, bounced to the ground, and then bounced into the net.

Instantly, the away Real Madrid fans erupted, jumping up and shouting Chen Zhong’s name. Meanwhile, many Zurich players were momentarily dazed by the power-packed shot but quickly remembered their duties and expressed "boos" towards Chen Zhong.

The overwhelming boos hit Chen Zhong, but he didn’t care in the slightest.

After scoring, he clenched his right fist and placed it against his chest before rushing quickly to the corner flag, sliding and turning over smoothly.

When all the fans expected Chen Zhong to jump up and point his thumb to his back to show his number and name, Chen Zhong instead stood at the end of three stripes and saluted the camera.

At the same time, he powerfully swung his right hand, displaying the numbers 1 and 2.

This was Chen Zhong’s response to Platini’s remarks pre-game, signaling he is the commander and earns a 12 million Euro annual salary.

Will you bite me?

"GGGGGGGGGGGGGGGOOOOOOOOOOLLLLLLLLLLLL!"

"GOAL!!!"

"The ball’s in!"

"It’s a wonder goal."

"An intensely powerful shot."

"0:1"

"Chen Zhong took the lead for Real Madrid."

"Ha~"

"Firm sliding, he seems pleased with his goal."

"His celebration..."

"Oh my God..."

"This..." the commentator’s voice paused, seemingly contemplating how to describe the celebration before saying, "The wild youth," softly concluding.

Meanwhile, Pellegrini on the sidelines showed appreciation for Chen Zhong’s goal with a slight fist pump and nod.

On the other hand, the Zurich Team’s head coach, an old man with white hair, stood stunned watching this unfold.

That’s not right, this isn’t right!

Wasn’t it said that Chen Zhong’s long shot was just an accident?

It seems that, judging from his stance, long shots have become one of his regular weapons, hasn’t it?

Realizing the danger, the Zurich coach issued orders to the players on the field that they must use fierce fouls to limit Real Madrid’s attack, only then there would be a tiny chance of victory.

However, facing the soaring morale of Real Madrid, Zurich’s resistance only increased their excitement.

In the face of Real Madrid’s overwhelming offense, Zurich can only lay flat and wait until the opponent tires before taking control.

After Zurich’s kickoff, just 3 minutes passed before Chen Zhong slid in and cleared the ball again.

"No!"

"No!!!"

"No one told me, Chen’s defensive range was this big!" Zurich’s coach lamented after researching the previous game thoroughly.

Including Chen Zhong, who was carefully studied.

But previously, Chen Zhong’s heat map showed it mostly behind the center circle!

How does the Chen Zhong in this game feel different? He doesn’t seem the same!

"Real Madrid’s attack!"

"Chen Zhong is progressing with the ball!"

"Directly crashing through!"

"Too brutal!"