I Am Scouted by Real Madrid-Chapter 378 - 41: Background Character, The End.

Camp Nou, Barcelona fans are ecstatic because they see the dawn of victory.

Ibrahimovic’s flamboyant celebration excites them even more, and some fans even shout, "Where’s Chen?"

"Oh, he’s just Zlatan’s background!"

The electronic screen repeatedly replays the scene where Chen Zhong tries to defend against Ibrahimovic, only to be stunned by Ibrahimovic’s scorpion kick.

Obviously, the staff at Camp Nou are messing with Chen Zhong’s mindset.

"The match continues."

"Real Madrid controls the ball in the center."

"Now they’re playing more cautiously."

Yaya Toure wants to physically challenge Chen Zhong, but Chen Zhong doesn’t intend to tangle with him. Every time Yaya Toure approaches, he passes the ball to the wing and runs forward.

This makes Yaya Toure somewhat conceited as he thinks, "This kid is afraid of me; he’s afraid of a physical confrontation."

In the 68th minute of the match, Chen Zhong passes the ball to Marcelo, and Yaya Toure’s approach lets Marcelo see a narrow path.

He decisively chooses to cut inside, easily breaking through Xavi’s defense, which leaves Xavi momentarily astonished, unable to discern whether Marcelo is a fullback or a winger.

Considering Cristiano Ronaldo is also sprinting forward, Xavi doesn’t press Marcelo but positions himself between Marcelo and C. Ronaldo.

Trying to intercept any potential passes.

Both Yaya Toure and Xavi do what they believe is right, but Busquets in the rearguard senses the danger. In this match, Real Madrid has opened up channels with several powerful direct passes.

And when Xavi and Yaya Toure clear the middle lane...

Marcelo can fully connect with Higuain or Kaka behind Busquets...

"Marcelo’s speed is fast."

"Barcelona leaves a large open space in the middle for him."

"Pass!"

"Busquets!?"

"The referee has blown the whistle."

Marcelo’s eyes are locked on Kaka; he attempts a direct pass to Kaka’s feet, which would allow Kaka to break into the penalty area directly.

Busquets is the first to sense danger. As the ball flies past him, he instinctively raises his hand, committing a tactical foul.

The Real Madrid fans in the stands can’t hold back any longer; the whole stadium seems to explode.

Under such momentum, the referee finally pulls out a yellow card that could change the course of the game...

"He’s carding!"

"Should have carded earlier."

"The referee finally dares to show a yellow card."

"Busquets’ tactical foul stopped a highly threatening Real Madrid attack."

"Free kick for Real Madrid."

The commentator’s voice carries a hint of dissatisfaction, which he cannot express directly due to his position, but the fans online aren’t so reserved.

[Isn’t this the Cosmic Team?]

[Watching their various tricks all match.]

[Isn’t this Busquets, such a nuisance!]

[Busquets doesn’t seem like a footballer, more like an actor.]

...

Busquets accepts the penalty without any defense, nor does he need to defend anything.

After all, his arm wasn’t close to his body, clearly raised.

On the sidelines, Pellegrini looks at the position of the free kick, shouting loudly, while his hand gestures toward Barcelona’s penalty area. Immediately, the Real Madrid players on the field instantly understand.

"Hmm?"

"Marcelo stands in front of the free kick."

"Trying to execute a tactical play!"

Ibrahimovic and Yaya Toure engage in a discussion; both want to mark Chen Zhong. Yaya Toure feels he can handle Chen Zhong easily, while Ibrahimovic is slightly irked from being marked by Chen Zhong earlier and wants to avenge himself.

Ultimately, Ibrahimovic prevails, going to Chen Zhong’s side, laying a hand on Chen Zhong without provocation, casually saying, "I know you, my agent is Raiola, I’m also familiar with Pimenta, how have you been with Pimenta lately?"

"Not bad," Chen Zhong replies while focusing on Marcelo’s subtle movements.

Ibrahimovic’s attempt to distract with small talk is clear to him, but it doesn’t bother him.

The Swede continues to chat, with Chen Zhong casually engaging, and it all ends when Marcelo’s ball is launched.

Marcelo’s pass aims for Barcelona’s backline, right at the critical point where goalie Valdes wants to rush out but fears being a step too slow.

Real Madrid players, like unsheathing blades, quickly pierce Barcelona’s throat.

"Marcelo takes the free kick."

"This landing is..."

"C. Ronaldo!"

Since the entrance of Yaya Toure and Ibrahimovic, Barcelona has significantly improved in terms of toughness. Marcelo’s pass is very clever, providing a sprinting space for the players.

And if it’s a straight sprint.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s starting speed and absolute speed are very fast.

He’s the first to arrive nearby, facing the ball that’s so close and surrounded by Barcelona players trying to interfere, he ends the sprint with a header just outside the goal area.