Black Whistle

This conceded goal was devastating. It came just as Real Madrid's starting forward had gone off injured, severely weakening the team's attacking power.

If Cristiano Ronaldo had still been on the pitch, then even with the score level, he and Lin Feng working together could perhaps have scored another goal in the remaining time. It would not have been an impossible task.

But with Cristiano Ronaldo off the field and Mourinho not bringing on a replacement forward, it would not be so easy for Real Madrid to regain the lead.

All the pressure fell onto Lin Feng!

Yet Barcelona were still in the midst of an attacking spell!

After scoring, Ibrahimović threw back his head and roared. This goal proved his worth!

He was not Barcelona's dead weight!

Guardiola applauded Ibrahimović from the sidelines, not merely because he had scored, but also in recognition of his performance over the past dozen or so minutes of the second half.

If Ibrahimović had accepted his tactical arrangement earlier and integrated into the team's tactical system at the start of the season, their results this season would certainly have been even better. Perhaps the league title would not have been snatched away by Real Madrid!

Ibrahimović's goal also spurred Messi on. He had yet to score in this match!

Play resumed, and Messi was exceptionally active in the frontcourt.

In the 65th minute, Messi broke through down the right in the frontcourt and drew a foul from a Real Madrid player, earning Barcelona another free kick in the frontcourt.

Messi chose to take it himself, but the position was poor, and his shot flew directly over the crossbar.

A few minutes later, Messi and Iniesta completed a sequence of one-twos. After breaking into the penalty area, Messi's low shot was blocked by