I Am Scouted by Real Madrid

Chapter 691 - 3: Protagonist

The little spark that Benzema just ignited was completely extinguished under Chen Zhong’s two slaps.After seeing Chen Zhong’s reprimand to Benzema, Cristiano Ronaldo also took a deep breath and adjusted his mindset.

Quite a few Real Madrid fans in the stands were waving white handkerchiefs, clearly displeased with Benzema’s recent squander.

When you watch a team’s game for a long time, at certain moments, in certain areas, whether to pass the ball or not, who will be where, the old fans actually have a premonition in their hearts.

At that very position, Benzema should have passed the ball to the open Chen Zhong, letting Chen Zhong take the final shot, rather than making a pointless attempt in front of Atletico Madrid.

"A brave attempt by Benzema."

"But maybe passing the ball would have been better."

"We can hear disgruntled voices from the stands."

"Obviously, they think Benzema shouldn’t have taken the shot himself."

"He should recognize who the main character of this match truly is."

Under Diego Simeone’s shouting, Atletico Madrid’s defense in the middle, both in number and intensity, has gained significant improvement, which correspondingly affected their offensive organization to some extent.

Reyes gets the ball on the flank.

This time he tried to repeat the move, but the irritable Sergio Ramos slid in directly, sending the ball flying from under his feet, and not far away, Alonso quickly took control of the ball, turned to evade Fernando’s tangle, and before Raul Garcia arrived, chipped the ball towards the middle.

Nearby Chen Zhong was the unfortunate Paulo Assens, the Brazilian player, standing at 175CM and weighing 67KG, had no impact on Chen Zhong. When Chen Zhong retreated and trapped the ball with his chest, Paulo Assens was shoved to the ground, looking quite awkward.

Meanwhile, knowing his teammates couldn’t be relied on, Juan Fran quickly moved over, aiming to impart some senior guidance to this younger player.

"Atletico Madrid’s attack."

"The ball is with Reyes."

"Ramos intercepts it with a slide."

"Alonso takes the ball, breaks free from Fernando."

"The ball goes to Chen Zhong who pulled back to take it."

"Chen Zhong traps the ball."

"Assens falls directly to the ground."

"Juan Fran moves in."

"It’s..."

"A Marseille Turn?"

As Juan Fran aggressively charged at Chen Zhong, who had his back to him, intending to give Chen Zhong a senior’s shock, Chen Zhong seemed to have eyes at the back of his head.

He placed his foot on the ball, then smoothly made a 180° turn, then while turning, he lightly tapped the ball to the other foot and led the ball to the side of his opponent.

Juan Fran tried to interrupt Chen Zhong in the process, but Chen Zhong’s massive physique shielded the ball from the defender effectively blocking his attempt.

Marseille Turn!

He actually did a Marseille Turn!?

For French fans and Real Madrid fans, a Marseille Turn always excites them, and in the stands, Zidane, who is now an advisor to the Real Madrid chairman, also touched his head, presenting a surprised expression to Florentino who was watching him.

This was not the first time Chen Zhong used the Marseille Turn to bypass players.

Initially clumsy, deliberate, and stiff, but now it’s as smooth as flowing water.

Zidane witnessed that Chen Zhong become increasingly fluid, and more natural with this move...

"He’s passed him!"

"Juan Fran has no answers."

"After passing him, there’s a large swath of open ground between Atletico Madrid’s defense and midfield."

"Chen Zhong strides forward with the ball."

"Speeding up!"

"What’s he going to do?"

What’s he going to do?

The hearts of Real Madrid fans already had an answer. About 30 yards from the goal, in most players’ minds, this is not a good shooting distance.

But...

He is Chen Zhong!

The youngest captain, youngest Ballon d’Or winner, who has created countless miracles and records, known as the monster back in the youth team!

Adjusting his breath, adjusting his steps.

Chen Zhong, with an elegant posture, struck the lower part of the ball fiercely.

"Bang!"

With a muffled sound.

The ball accelerated upwards, eluding the touch of Atletico Madrid’s defenders, then after bypassing the defense, it plummeted swiftly towards the goal.

"Chen Zhong!"

"Shooting from 30 yards out!"

"He chose to go for the goal directly!"

Diego Simeone’s eyes widened, his whole body trembling slightly, Mourinho clenched his fists, half-squatted at the sideline, seemingly waiting to celebrate in the next second.

In front of the small penalty area, De Gea felt himself reverting back to the fear the first time he encountered Chen Zhong.

He needed a brief moment to adjust his mindset, but there was no time left.

Footsteps, footsteps, bending, jumping.

De Gea made a graceful play, but at 189CM tall, he couldn’t seal the goal’s top corner.

It’s over! He can’t reach it!

It’s over!

De Gea’s heart sank into despair, and in the stands, the Atletico Madrid fans also clutched their heads in despair.

"Bang!"

Another dull thud, the shaking crossbar resuscitated De Gea, got the hearts of Atletico Madrid’s fans beating again, allowed Diego Simeone to let out a sigh of relief, then gazed skywards with his eyes closed as if praying to God.