This is Bernabeu!

Wasted chances would be punished—this had practically become the law of cause and effect on the pitch.

Real Madrid had just squandered a golden opportunity when Barcelona scored on their very next attack.

In the 22nd minute, Barcelona patiently moved the ball around and found a weakness.

Xavi slipped a through ball down the left. Maxwell received it near the touchline, cut into the box, and after drawing the defenders, knocked it back into the middle with a cutback.

Real Madrid's defense lost its man. Pedro shook off his marker and burst into the box, then swept a left-footed shot home from twelve meters out.

The score became 1-0!

It was Pedro's fourth Champions League goal of the season!

Since Eto'o had left in a transfer and Henry's form had declined, Pedro's status in Guardiola's tactical system had risen even further. He had repaid Guardiola's trust with his outstanding performances.

On the sidelines, Guardiola was as excited as a child after Pedro scored. Hugging every member of his coaching staff in celebration was not enough—he even rushed to the advertising boards and kicked one in excitement.

That kick earned him a yellow card. If not for his good attitude—repeatedly apologizing and pleading after the referee came over—he might have been sent to the stands.

Seeing their Head Coach's ridiculous behavior, Barcelona's fans could not help laughing.

[Pep always has this inexplicable comedic charm about him. I have no idea why!]

[To be fair, that's true. He'd probably make an excellent comedian if he acted in comedies!]

Taking the lead, especially in a crucial match like the final, thrilled countless Barcelona fans.

Pedro's goal gave countless Barcelona fans hope of defeating Real Madrid and reaching the summit of Europe!

"Damn it!"

Mourinho was furious after conceding. That goal had been purely