I Am Scouted by Real Madrid

Chapter 934: Chapter 26: Only Myself Left_2

He used one match to show everyone the true meaning of a tactical master. It’s not just about formations but pushing the opponent into despair through details. The effect is truly shocking.

In modern football, many people think tactics are something for before the game, and once the game starts, player performance is most important, and the coach’s role diminishes.

But after the Champions League final, no one can deny: Enrique stands at the peak of European tactics.

Whether you like it or not, he lets the facts speak.

His tactics are never about superficial flair but penetrate to the heart of the game. Every detail highlights his precise control over the match.

Especially this season, Paris Saint-Germain continues to showcase their high standard, delivering a big upset to Atletico Madrid in their first FIFA Club World Cup match, making everyone realize their strength.

Looking back at the match between Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain, the suspense of the game lay in—could the team withstand the seemingly flawless tactics?

Even Alonso cannot deny, Enrique is a legend who can win matches with tactics.

He showed us that a coach’s value is far more than shouting a few slogans from the sidelines.

Tactical talent, meticulous analysis, and the hard-wrought victories are all showcased in this match.

Ultimately, you’ll realize the real victors are not those with ripened talent but the strategists who know how to overshadow all with strategy.

Enrique, the tactical master, without a doubt.

Behind his entire set of tactics lies countless nights and days of painstaking effort and sweat.

After the Champions League final, the understanding of tactics and victory has been completely refreshed.

Before the match, Paris Saint-Germain coach Enrique expressed in an interview, the ambition to win, saying the team would play as usual.

Enrique talked about how to defeat Real Madrid: ”Easy to say, hard to do, but we bring the joy of playing football, the desire to dominate the match, and as a return for the fans’ support. This is an early final; we have the ambition to win and will do our utmost to achieve this goal.”

Regarding the outlook of this match, Enrique stated: ”The game will be tough; both teams are excited. We must know how to adapt to this emotion, handle it as usual, which I think is key, and for this, we must play as usual.”

Enrique also showed respect to Real Madrid, mentioning Chen Zhong saying, ”Chen Zhong has won 9 Ballon d’Or awards, a historic achievement that no one can ignore.”

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Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, Real Madrid fans in the stands singing their team anthem, and in the stadium, the announcer plays the original tune, allowing Chen Zhong to even hear his own voice.

After the Real Madrid anthem was revised, it lost some grandeur but gained more momentum and passion, and of those who originally sang this song, only Chen Zhong remains.

Chen Zhong stood on the sidelines, a glimmer of nostalgia flashing in his eyes.

He seemed to see Kaka, Cristiano Ronaldo, Ramos, Casillas, and one by one, the teammates who once fought alongside him.

And now...

Only he is left in Real Madrid’s squad!

”The match officially begins.”

”The fans from both teams in the stands are imposing.”

”Paris Saint-Germain started with the long-ball tactic right from the beginning.”

”This is their classic tactic.”

Paris Saint-Germain players pressed forward aggressively, making Real Madrid feel on edge. Alonso on the sideline frowned, looking at Enrique with some concern, unsure of his plans.

Yet Enrique appeared exceptionally composed.

After receiving a long pass, they quickly hit the baseline, but the experienced Chen Zhong had already anticipated the pass route.

The 35-year-old veteran suddenly sprinted, cutting off the ball with a precise slide tackle.

Dembele rolled on the ground, appearing a bit bewildered.

Santiago Bernabeu’s stands erupted with a deafening cheer.

”Paris Saint-Germain on the attack.”

”Dembele with the ball.”

”He attempts to reach the baseline from the wings.”

”The ball is delivered.”

”But Chen Zhong rushes out suddenly.”

”Chen Zhong intercepts the ball!” The commentator shouted excitedly, ”This Real Madrid legend seems to have returned to ten years ago!”

Chen Zhong quickly got back to his feet, lifting his head to observe the situation on the field.

A sharp glint flashed through his eyes, a calmness forged through countless battles.

He noticed a huge gap in Paris Saint-Germain’s defense due to their offensive push, with Vinicius speeding down the left side.

As Real Madrid’s midfield core, perhaps Chen Zhong’s physicality is no longer as dominant as before, but his skill, vision, technique, and experience are extremely rich.

He barely needed to say anything as Vinicius and Mbappe were already slicing towards the weakness of Paris Saint-Germain like two sharp swords. He merely needed to decide to whom to pass the ball.

Chen Zhong glanced at Mbappe and opted to pass the ball to the more open Vinicius on the other side.

”Chen Zhong passes the ball!”

”A precise long ball from over 40 meters!”

”Showing excellent technique!”

Chen Zhong delivered a precise long ball from over 40 meters, the ball tracing a perfect arc, landing right in front of Vinicius.

The pass made it very comfortable for Vinicius, who easily controlled the ball, broke away, and completed a one-on-one.

On the sidelines, Enrique’s face changed dramatically. He stood abruptly from the coach’s bench. He knew Chen Zhong might bring about some unexpected plays this match, but when against Inter Milan, he played veterans and didn’t pay it much heed.

However, Chen Zhong’s first defense, first pass, left Enrique feeling like a bone in his throat.

In contrast, Alonso clenched his fists, a glimmer of anticipation in his eyes.

Initially, he had high hopes for Chen Zhong, but seeing the aged player, Alonso felt a tad disappointed, but Chen Zhong stood up again and again in critical matches, helping the team gain the upper hand, adding something else to Alonso’s mind.

He began to expect Chen Zhong’s performance, starting to rely on him in tough matches.

Especially after the comeback against Bayern Munich, even more so.

Real Madrid fans in the stands were all on their feet, knowing this might be the key moment to change the game’s outcome.

”Real Madrid’s rapid counterattack!”

”Vinicius’s speed with the ball is incredible!”

”Breaking into the penalty area!”

”Donnarumma decides to abandon the goal to intercept!”

Vinicius dribbled into the penalty area, calmly choosing to pass across in the face of the advancing goalkeeper Donnarumma.

There, Mbappe moved swiftly, with most of the goal unguarded ahead of him, not disappointing the fans, he shot, directly giving Real Madrid the lead.

”Goooooool! Real Madrid leads 1-0!” The commentator’s voice was almost hoarse, ”This is a textbook fast counterattack, initiated by the team’s oldest player, Chen Zhong!”

”After intercepting in the backfield, he immediately found Vinicius at the far end. Vinicius took the ball and then passed to the centrally advancing Mbappe.”

”Mbappe did not disappoint the fans, effortlessly scoring, netting the goal.”

After scoring, Mbappe first ran toward Vinicius, then looked at Chen Zhong. Vinicius and Mbappe embraced tightly; their season’s conflicts have eased.

Real Madrid’s combat power increased greatly.

Other players also came around to celebrate.

Chen Zhong glanced around, seemingly seeing the old teammates who once fought alongside him smiling at him in a daze.

This is already a new generation.