Yang Yang struck suddenly from the right side of the penalty area and scored, but he did not celebrate.
He still had feelings for Liverpool. Breaking through Liverpool's goal was not something worth celebrating wildly in his eyes.
Even though this was the Champions League Final.
Liverpool's fans had complicated feelings about Yang Yang's goal. The boos in the stadium were not particularly noticeable; there were more cheers and applause from the Real Madrid supporters. Clearly, the Reds fans were unwilling to boo the star they had once revered so deeply.
Even now, they still regarded Yang Yang as one of their own.
Yang Yang was still in the honor room at Anfield Stadium. Someone had even suggested that, after Yang Yang retired, Liverpool should erect a statue of him outside Anfield Stadium.
Although he had spent only three years there, Yang Yang had won the affection of Liverpool's fans. Now, however, the two sides were facing each other with drawn swords, which was truly bittersweet.
But that was football.
After scoring, Yang Yang turned around and walked back.
He was not upset, but neither did he feel like celebrating.
The Real Madrid players, on the other hand, rushed over in high spirits. Even Suarez was excited and thrilled by Yang Yang's goal. He had spent less time at Liverpool than Yang Yang, and since he had been there during the team's low point, his feelings naturally were not as deep as Yang Yang's.
As for the other Real Madrid players, they were even more excited.
For a mature and steady team like Real Madrid, taking the lead was undoubtedly a step through the door to victory.
The match resumed.
Real Madrid did not change its strategy because of the goal. They continued to maintain the shape