Come on, Su Dong!

Pique had just received Xavi's return pass and had not even brought it fully under control when he felt as if a massive mountain were bearing down on him. He was instantly startled, thinking he had returned to his days in the Premier League.

That was the Premier League's style: fast-paced and highly physical. Players charged forward aggressively, and often, the moment someone controlled the ball, they were already right in front of him. Pique had been extremely uncomfortable with it at first and had performed poorly.

Although he had not made many appearances for Manchester United, he had at least spent several years plying his trade in the Premier League.

At that moment, facing the charging Su Dong, Pique immediately turned to shield the ball and quickly passed it back to the goalkeeper inside the penalty area.

Su Dong was not running particularly fast, but when he saw Pique pass the ball back to Valdes, he immediately quickened his pace and charged straight at Valdes.

Pique only saw a blur before Su Dong had already rushed past him.

Inside the penalty area, Valdes had just stopped the ball when he saw Su Dong rapidly closing in, which shocked him.

Su Dong was still this fast!

Valdes assessed his situation. To pass to Puyol, he would have to adjust his direction, but Su Dong might latch onto him during that adjustment. So, in reality, he had only one choice.

He had to pass to Pique, who was directly opposite him.

To avoid having Su Dong intercept the ball midway, Valdes's pass was not quite accurate. He hoped Pique could run back to receive it.

But Pique clearly failed to understand Valdes's situation and intentions in time. After seeing the pass, he did run back immediately, but the ball still slid