Beep!
When German referee Felix Brych blew the whistle to start the match, Man City's players immediately surged ferociously toward Real Madrid's half, every one of them wearing a determined expression, as if they were ready to fight to the death.
Higuaín passed the ball to Benzema, and the French forward quickly returned it to Xavi Alonso.
The moment the Spanish midfielder stopped the ball, he saw Su Dong charging toward him. Startled, he hurriedly turned and knocked the ball back again.
The two center-backs, Albiol and Ramos, had both dropped very deep. Ramos was the first to receive Xavi Alonso's return pass, but when he tried to pass to his partner, he found Su Dong chasing him all the way. Startled, he quickly trapped the ball, breaking into a cold sweat.
If he had actually passed it, it would have been a suicidal ball. Wouldn't Albiol have cursed him to death?
But by not passing, he had left the ball at his own feet.
The moment Su Dong saw Ramos refuse to pass, he immediately changed direction and lunged at him.
The Real Madrid center-back was practically cursing in his heart.
Damn it, the match has only just started. Does he really have to press this aggressively?
But Ramos did not dare hesitate either. He immediately passed the ball to Arbeloa. The right-back received it with his back to the direction of attack, and just after settling it, he realized Di Maria had already chased up behind him. Ramos was also being harried by Su Dong, leaving him no other choice. After carrying the ball back two steps, he was forced to pass it back to Casillas inside the penalty area.
But just then, Su Dong suddenly shook off Ramos and sprinted at incredible speed straight toward the onrushing