A Match for the Legends

Yang Yang was injured!

The news spread across the world at astonishing speed.

At the post-match press conference after the home game against Marseille, reporters were already asking Head Coach Benitez why Yang Yang had not appeared in the lineup for the second half. Benitez's answer was that Yang Yang was feeling somewhat unwell.

But Benitez did not provide any specific explanation of what had actually happened.

An hour after the match ended, the Real Madrid official website published a statement informing all the media and fans that Yang Yang had indeed been injured—and that the injury had come from Diawara's vicious foul.

"After a detailed examination, Yang Yang's injury has been confirmed as damage to the lateral ligament of his left ankle. He is very likely to miss this weekend's away match against Sevilla."

Real Madrid expressed its regret over the injury, but also stated that it was not serious and that Yang Yang was expected to return to the team soon after a period of rest.

Although the injury was not severe, Real Madrid fans were still deeply unhappy. They were especially disgusted with Diawara of Marseille, and many fans flooded the UEFA official website with messages calling for Diawara to be punished severely for such a savage foul.

"A genius like Yang Yang deserves more protection, not a barbaric assault."

Although Yang Yang had been substituted at halftime because of his injury, several European media outlets still gave him high marks after the match. UEFA also regarded Yang Yang as the chief contributor to Real Madrid's four-nil demolition of Marseille and selected him as the Man of the Match.

AS also gave Yang Yang a perfect ten in its player ratings.

"He was the best player on the pitch. His tenacity and strength helped Real Madrid