Chapter 447: Chapter 447
The main issue was that during the 1982 World Cup, Maradona, competing against Brazil, got a red card for a malicious foul, and Pele severely criticized the 22-year-old Maradona in the newspapers.
After that, the two of them became sworn enemies.
Huang Kaiwen and most of the main players were not included in the big list.
Real Madrid, with major rotations, managed a tough victory after the match thanks to a goal scored by Reyes.
A week later, on January 28.
It was finally Huang Kaiwen’s time to shine.
In the grudge match against Villarreal, even at an away game, Huang Kaiwen wouldn’t miss it.
It just so happened that Pele was also planning to watch this match before returning to New York.
His biggest wish for this trip to Europe was to watch Huang Kaiwen play a full match.
While going to the away game with Real Madrid’s bus, Pele instructed Huang Kaiwen, "You must perform well today, don’t let my trip to Europe be in vain."
What could Huang Kaiwen say? He could only nod.
But inside, Huang Kaiwen was also unsure.
Who knew what "Experience Card" he would draw.
Taking advantage of Pele’s distraction, Huang Kaiwen scratched off the Scratch Card.
After the grand prize icon appeared, Huang Kaiwen sighed in relief.
It seems the Yellow Submarine still couldn’t escape their fate of getting slaughtered.
He, Huang Someone, hadn’t drawn a grand prize in a long time, but today it appeared, clearly indicating that the resentments were about to deepen once again.
In the away dressing room, after changing into his kit, he used the "Immunity Card."
Huang Kaiwen looked at the full "Expectation Value" and chose to draw.
"Ding, you’ve obtained the 1958 World Cup semi-final, Brazil vs France, Edson Arantes do Nascimento’s single match experience card."
Huang Kaiwen’s mind buzzed.
He knew several Edsons.
But the greatest was indeed this one.
Because this Edson had a nickname called Pele!
Coming out of the locker room, Huang Kaiwen looked towards the away fans’ stands, waving at the old king of football.
Since you want to watch,
then witness what the strongest number ten in Brazilian style looks like!
"Wow, Huang Kaiwen is showing excellent form during his warm-up; it’s been a long time since I’ve seen such an excited Huang Kaiwen. Villarreal is in for a tough day," said one commentator.
Pele has followed Real Madrid to watch several matches, and Huang Kaiwen’s style of play today clearly carries a Brazilian flair but is even flashier than before. I’m already looking forward to the match starting," said another.
"Recently, there have been rumors that Real Madrid’s signings need Huang Kaiwen’s approval, but these must be fake news. A club like Real Madrid would never agree to such demands, even if the person in question is Huang Kaiwen."
"Heh, those must be fake news concocted by Real Madrid’s rivals. Don’t even think about such things."
"Real Madrid has made several signings recently; let’s see how Capello will arrange his team today."
Yellow Submarine 433 with dual defensive midfielders: Goalkeeper: Sebastian Vieira,
Defenders: Jose Enrique, Nishioka, Fuentes, Josemi,
Midfield: Josico, Martins Fernandez, Senna,
Forwards: Makitos, Diego Fran, Ruben Garcia.
Real Madrid 433 with dual defensive midfielders:
Goalkeeper: Casillas,
Defenders: Miguel Torres, Pepe, El Guerra, Ramos,
Midfield: De Jong, Guti, Diarra,
Forwards: Huang Kaiwen, Raul, Cassano.
Seeing Real Madrid’s lineup, Coach Zhang laughed,
"Heh, some media previously claimed that Pepe and the others were Real Madrid’s new ’Five Eagles’ to mock Capello, but Capello has once again made all five of them start."
"Capello certainly has his own considerations."
At 6 in the evening, the main referee Carlos Gomez blew the whistle to start the match.
Standing on the field,
Huang Kaiwen felt completely secure.
With all bodyguards present, who would dare to mess with the Yellow Ball King?
Unfortunately, Riquelme had already returned to Argentina for training, preparing to leave Europe to retire back home.
Otherwise, he would have definitely let him know who the boss of La Liga was today.
Shortly after the kick-off, the Yellow Submarine demonstrated a clear tactic.
They chose to target Guti, with Senna constantly hovering around him.
Capello furrowed his brows.
In the lineup of players collaborating with Huang Kaiwen, Guti’s passes and Raul’s runs were crucial, followed by Carlos behind Huang Kaiwen.
Today, Carlos not being able to play had already limited Huang Kaiwen’s performance.
Now, with Guti being targeted, it would make it even less likely for Huang Kaiwen to receive support.
Capello couldn’t help but worry.
Pellegrini smiled as he watched the field.
This was his conclusion after studying numerous matches of Huang Kaiwen with Real Madrid.
Huang Kaiwen was a strong player,
but soccer is not a one-man sport, even for someone like Huang Kaiwen, who needs to receive the ball in his usual position in order to make a breakthrough.
So Pellegrini chose to target Huang Kaiwen’s passers, which was his ace in the hole!
Guti, upon receiving the ball, faced the pressing pressure from Senna.
The two tangled, with Guti clearly at a physical disadvantage. However, as he fell, Guti tapped the ball sideways to the approaching Miguel Torres.
Torres quickly twisted his body and passed it back to De Jong.
Though De Jong had been transformed into a midfield enforcer, his skill with the ball hadn’t faded.
Marching forward, he directly scooped underneath the ball, sending a lofted pass towards the left wing.
Huang Kaiwen, on the left sideline, chested the ball, swiped it sideways towards the center with his left foot, accelerating and leaving Makitos behind.
the other Yellow Submarine players couldn’t hold back anymore.
Martins Fernandez and Josico together rushed towards Huang Kaiwen.
Huang Kaiwen tapped the ball with his right foot, quickly pulling it back with the tip of his toes.