This Wasn't Just a Goal!

"Real Madrid won the ball in midfield."

"Mascherano passed to Sneijder, and Real Madrid launched a counterattack."

"Sneijder carried the ball past the halfway line and angled a through ball behind the defense toward Ibrahimovic."

"Busquets slid in, but failed to win the ball."

"Ibrahimovic made a late run. He wasn't offside, and Real Madrid had a great chance this time."

"Let's see how the Swedish Striker handles it. He's carrying the ball toward the right side of the penalty area."

Barcelona's retreat was incredibly fast as well.

When Sneijder sent the ball straight behind Pique and Ibrahimovic reached it first, Barcelona's back line was already retreating rapidly. Pique also turned around immediately and went straight after Ibrahimovic.

Milito followed close behind, forming a solid double shield with Pique and forcing the Swedish Striker to carry the ball toward the right side of the penalty area.

At the moment Sneijder passed, Yang Yang happened to be moving back in that direction, with Puyol around him, making a pass difficult. But right after Sneijder released the ball, Yang Yang immediately turned and accelerated, racing Puyol for speed.

Yang Yang didn't move over to support Ibrahimovic. Instead, he ran behind Milito and in front of Puyol, occupying that position.

He was waiting for Ibrahimovic's pass.

In that area, there were already Ibrahimovic, Pique, and Milito. If Yang Yang moved over, Puyol would surely follow him, making the area too crowded and even more advantageous for the defense.

It was more threatening to attack as they were now, spreading out and keeping space between one another.

Yang Yang believed that, with Ibrahimovic's ability, he would definitely be able to pass the ball over.

The Swedish Striker received the ball on the right side of the penalty area and faced Pique. Both