Midfielder Ruler

When most people focused on Benzema helping Real Madrid equalize the score, only a few people focused on Tang Zheng who provided a wonderful assist.

Before the start of this game, Tang Zheng had contributed 20 assists in the entire 2013-2014 La Liga season, tying the single-season assist record set by Barcelona player Xavi in ​​the 2008-2009 season. In addition, he had just assisted Benzema. In terms of the number of assists scored, Tang Zheng's assists this season have reached 21, which means he has created a new history.

Central 5 commentator He Wei and other Chinese sports media commentators who followed Tang Zheng's overseas career focused not on Benzema who scored the goal, but on Tang Zheng.

In addition, the same is true for British Sky commentator Andy Gray and German Sky commentator Marcel Leif. Their concerns are the same as those of Chinese domestic TV commentators.

Tang Zheng, who sent the assist, did not expect that he would set a new La Liga single-season record at the first time. He only realized something after hugging and celebrating with goalkeeper Benzema.

But Tang Zheng did not show too much excitement, but clenched his fists and raised them as he walked back.

In his view, setting a record is gratifying, but what is more important is that the team can win the game in the end.

In particular, Atletico Madrid has already extended the lead to four points with one game in hand. If they can't beat Barcelona at the Bernabeu at home, everything will be empty talk.

If possible, Tang Zheng was even willing to trade records in exchange for victory.

Records can be set at any time, but El Clasico victory is not.

Real Madrid assistant coach Zidane, who is sitting in the home team's coaching bench, is very satisfied with Tang Zheng's performance. Last summer, Florentino was able to spend more than 100 million to introduce Tang Zheng, which was directly related to his lobbying with Ronaldo. Now he can see that Tang Zheng set a new La Liga single-season assist record. He was very pleased and even proud.

Although Zidane is unwilling to admit it head-on, he knows that Tang Zheng now is almost the same as himself at his peak, and is even more aggressive and comprehensive than himself at his peak.

Closer to home, Ronaldo, who was sitting in the VIP seats watching the game, did not focus on Benzema, the goal hero wearing the No. 9 jersey. Like Zidane, he was looking at Tang Zheng.

Looking around, everything is the shadow of the Copa Libertadores five years ago.

The game restarted, and the Barcelona players who had been equalized by Real Madrid did not play much. They still followed their own game rhythm and tried to score Real Madrid's goal again.

Real Madrid played relatively conservatively after equalizing the score, with the pair of defensive midfielders Tang Zheng and Xabi Alonso holding back relatively deep.

Of course, Tang Zheng's position will not always be the Queen Mother. If there is a chance or the time is right, he will move forward to participate in a direct attack.

In Ancelotti's tactical system, Tang Zheng has a very high degree of freedom, even more freedom than Cristiano Ronaldo.

It's just that Tang Zheng has a strong sense of position and ability to read the game. He rarely pursues freedom without regard to the overall interests of the team. Therefore, Real Madrid's offensive and defensive system has become very mature under Tang Zheng's guidance.

The Tiki-Taka that Barcelona is famous for is far from its peak. Neymar, who moved to Barcelona last summer, is more capable of breakthroughs and scoring from the wing. He is equivalent to being outside the Barcelona system, so Barcelona's offense Now relies on two wings.

Neymar is on the left and Messi is on the right.

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After Real Madrid equalized the score, the fanatical atmosphere at the Bernabeu Stadium has been significantly enhanced. The performance of the Real Madrid players on the field has also undergone some changes, especially Benzema, who scored the equalizer goal. He is the most motivated.

Messi worked very hard, and his way of playing has changed compared to the previous one. He no longer frequently retreats to the midfield to stop attacks. Instead, he and Neymar go to the left and right, looking for loopholes in Real Madrid's defense on the wing.

But Barcelona lacks a strong center. Even if Messi and Neymar complete breakthroughs on the wing, they will not be able to pose a threat to Diego Lopez guarding the goal.

Whether it is Iniesta or Fabregas, their characteristics tend to be organizational, and their sensitivity in front of the goal is not high.

Real Madrid's offense is different. With Tang Zheng this season, the offense has become more diverse.

Crossing from the wing can create a threat, and penetration from the center can also create a threat, so Martino stood in front of the visiting team's coach's bench with a frown, not knowing how the team should deal with this situation.

There are not many methods on the offensive end, and the same is true on the defensive end.

After all, the offense is proactive and the defense is passive. The defense needs to wait until the offense makes changes before passively making changes.

Just when Martino turned back to the coaching bench to discuss with his assistants whether he should adjust his tactics, Tang Zheng was planning to organize a very threatening attack.

Tang Zheng, who was moving near Modric, suddenly ran to attack the left rib, seeking cooperation with Cristiano Ronaldo who got the ball.

Busquets and Fabregas both consciously leaned towards the right side of the defense. Now they no longer need the head coach to remind them on the sidelines to know that the most threatening Real Madrid offense is not Cristiano Ronaldo, but Tang Zheng.

Central 5 commentator He Wei's mood calmed down over time, but his tone was still passionate: "As long as the football is handed over to Tang Zheng, Real Madrid's offense can create a threat. Please take a closer look. There are people near Tang Zheng." As many as four Barcelona defenders..."

Before he finished speaking, Tang Zheng once again received a pass from Cristiano Ronaldo and did not pass it back. Instead, he used the flexibility of his ankle to flick the ball to the right. Iniesta subconsciously stretched his leg and missed the football. Tang Zheng was not kicked.

Fabregas, who was on the inside, followed Tang Zheng's direction to move the ball towards the center, but Tang Zheng's stride was long and he could reach far. One step was equal to two steps for Fabregas.

In addition, Fabregas's explosive power is weak, so the task of defending Tang Zheng head-on is handed over to Busquets.

As the last barrier in front of the central defender, Busquets has decided to use fouls to stop the football, even if Tang Zheng's feet have been hot recently.

Before Busquets could get close to Tang Zheng, Tang Zheng suddenly stepped on the running football with the sole of his right foot. His whole body froze on the spot. Before the other Barcelona players had time to react, he picked up his right foot and rubbed the inside of his instep. Below the right side of the football.

The football flew towards our side to attack the left wing with an obvious inner arc.

The on-site director immediately switched the camera, and Marcelo, wearing the No. 12 jersey, ran high-speed from the left sideline to the inside.

"Nice transfer!"

Central 5 commentator He Wei shouted loudly.

Because Cristiano Ronaldo's adduction attracted the defense of Alves and Mascherano, the attention of Fabregas and Iniesta was attracted by Tang Zheng, so that Marcelo broke in at high speed. Unmarked.

By the time Messi realized something was wrong, it was already too late to chase Marcelo...

Tang Zheng's sudden stop and pass with the ball was very accurate. It was exactly in the same direction as Marcelo's high-speed insertion. The timing was also well controlled, and there was no need for Marcelo to slow down and wait for the ball.

At the same time, huge shouts rang out from the sky above the Bernabeu Stadium: "Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa"

Accompanied by huge chants, Cristiano Ronaldo and Benzema went one behind the other, elbows on each other, fighting for position in the Barcelona penalty area.

Marcelo measured his steps while running at high speed and pointed directly at the football with the arch of his left foot.

The cross after the attack is transferred must be quick!

Cristiano Ronaldo and Mascherano, who were running forward, were tangled up. Neither of them could take off, and the football flew over their heads.

"careful!"

Valdes, who was pacing alternately with his feet, noticed from the corner of his eye that Benzema suddenly slipped in front of Pique and suddenly exclaimed.

However, it was too late.

Benzema, who helped Real Madrid score the equalizer, was in good condition. He suddenly accelerated and ran in front of Pique, and then jumped high.

Pique's vision went dark, and when he saw the big number nine on the back of the white jersey, he felt filled with regret.

When defending, he made a serious mistake-looking at the ball instead of people.

Benzema used the inertia to leap high and aimed his forehead hard at the football flying in the air.

The football hit the ground and bounced to the left side of the goal.

Valdez stood slightly closer to the middle. Facing the fast and bouncing shot, his body subconsciously reacted by falling to the right. He also tried to hit the ball with the palm of his right hand, but was helpless because the ball was too fast and his right hand The palm did not touch the football.

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A second later, the Bernabeu stadium announcer Albert drew out his voice: "Goooooooooooooooooooal——"

After scoring the goal, Benzema used the power of his hands to stabilize his body after landing, and then opened his arms and ran all the way to the left to attack the corner flag area, but he failed this time.

Because Cristiano Ronaldo hugged Benzema where he must pass and dragged him to the ground.

Marcelo, who sent the assist, turned a corner and lay on Benzema to celebrate the go-ahead goal.

In front of the home team's coaching bench, Ancelotti, his assistants Clemente and Zidane huddled together to vent about the sudden goal.

No one expected that just five minutes after equalizing the score, Benzema suddenly broke out and scored twice to lead the score!

Central 5 commentator He Wei was eloquent with excitement: "Wonderful attack! Benzema scored twice in five minutes to help Real Madrid take the lead! But the player he should thank the most is not Marcelo who provided the assist, but Tang Zheng ! Without Tang Zheng’s change of pace and perfectly timed transfer, Benzema would not have been able to get this opportunity!"

While the Real Madrid players celebrated the goal, the on-site director showed a slow-motion replay of the entire goal. German Sky commentator Marcel Leif said with excitement: "Based on the wonderful replays, it is not difficult to see that Real Madrid's offense relies heavily on Tang. Without his sudden acceleration and transfer, Real Madrid would not have scored a goal... When we think back to the last goal, are we amazed by Don's vision? He is just like when we play a game and can see a small map, he can Being able to accurately see the movements of each teammate makes Real Madrid’s huge investment last summer well worth it!”

After British Sky commentator Andy Gray marveled at Benzema's explosive state, the focus returned to Tang Zheng, who planned the attack. He spoke in a high tone: "Tang's vision is so wide that it's incredible. From the camera, Tang Zheng is It is impossible to see Marcelo running in at high speed, so I admire him very much. If Real Madrid can finally defeat Barcelona, ​​Tang who did not score a goal will be the best in the game!"

As soon as the words fell, guest commentator Martin Taylor added: "No, no, no! Old man, I have to criticize you, how do you know that Don will not score? Do you dare to bet with me! I bet that he will score in the next We will definitely score goals in the game!”

"Are you sure?" Andy Gray turned his head unexpectedly and looked at his partner Martin Taylor, and said doubtfully: "The score is already 2:1, will there be a goal?"

"Otherwise?" Martin Taylor said matter-of-factly: "Go back and do some basic knowledge. You will find that Tang always scores goals when facing strong opponents."

"From what you said, it seems possible."

After being reminded by Martin Taylor, Andy Gray suddenly realized.

Immediately, the live director's close-up shot showed the core player of the team that lost the ball. Messi had his hands on his hips and his face was expressionless, but it was not difficult to see that he was very unconvinced.

The same is true for Neymar, who moved to Barcelona at a high price last summer. He has been in hot form recently and has high hopes from Barcelona fans, but...he seemed to be misfiring in this game.

The other Barcelona superstars seemed dim at this moment, completely relegated to the background.

The home fans at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium were as excited as children. They seemed to have seen the team beat Barcelona twice at home and away this season.

If they can finally win Barcelona at home, Real Madrid will be four points ahead of Barcelona, ​​and the probability of winning the league championship with only nine rounds left in the league is higher than Barcelona.

Because Real Madrid has already played two rounds of the league with Atletico Madrid, and this game is the second round of the El Clasico this season, it reminds me that Barcelona will face Atletico Madrid at home in the last round of the league, even if the current points gap remains until the last round of the league. , as long as Barcelona finally wins Atletico Madrid, Real Madrid can win the league championship!

Looking back at the Barcelona fans, their mood is exactly the same as that of the players on the field, and there is no extra emotion shown.

When Iniesta's goal broke the deadlock, Barcelona fans looked forward to defending the league title, but Benzema scored twice in five minutes to help Real Madrid take the lead like a slap in the face.

This feeling is very uncomfortable.

Of course, the most uncomfortable thing is Barcelona coach Martino, who is definitely under the most pressure on the team.

Many people say that Real Madrid's head coach is the position with the greatest pressure. In fact, this is not the case. Barcelona's head coach position is also uneasy.

Just like Guardiola, who once led Barcelona to the top, didn't he end up leaving in the end?

There are many right and wrongs in wealthy clubs, and it is not that easy to be a head coach.

If Barcelona loses to Real Madrid as a guest, Martino has already imagined his own results.

But Martino is not a person who gives up easily, and the game is not over yet. His team still has enough time to tie and overtake!

So, Martino came to the sidelines and made a tactical gesture to captain Xavi.