Chapter 544: Unstoppable firepower
After the resounding victory over Malaga, the Spanish newspaper "El País" evaluated the Galacticos and Wang Feng in such a way that they replaced the photo of the Chinese superstar's back as the headline of the front page, accompanied by the word "Dios."
Using the term originally used to describe Maradona on Wang Feng didn't seem out of place at all, and some even felt that it wasn't strong enough; he deserved a better and more unique title.
El País believed that apart from the inexplicable loss to Levante, Real Madrid's start to the season was flawless. They scored 40 goals in 8 league rounds and 3 Champions League group stage matches, averaging 3.6 goals per game.
What's more valuable is their control over the game situation, as the team's ball possession and chance creation are far superior to their opponents.
"The departure of several key players in the summer made many people very pessimistic about the development of the Galacticos. However, there is no doubt that Florentino's choice was wise. The new lineup has brought new aspirations, and everyone is eager to continue the glory, rather than witness the end of a dynasty."
"Wang Feng always maintains his passion. No one knows where his limit is. Season after season, he never stops pursuing victory and honor. He is the most powerful guarantee for the team's competitive cohesion."
However, El País also pointed out the problems in the current Real Madrid lineup. Although Di Maria replaced Robben's impact on the wing, he lacks the ability to seize opportunities in front of goal.
Then there's Modric; the Croatian seems to have completely failed to live up to his talent. Whether he couldn't adapt to the La Liga environment or he's simply not good enough, he hasn't been able to play the role that Sneijder once did.
"If we were to choose the worst signings of the season, he would definitely be on the list, along with Barcelona's Neymar, who seems even more unreliable compared to Modric."
The consecutive injuries to Alonso and Sahin are also a small hidden danger, but fortunately, they are not serious and will only miss one to two weeks at most.
Continuing this momentum, maintaining the advantage over Barcelona in the league, and winning another game in the Champions League to advance, Real Madrid might really surpass history and set new immortal records.
"The 28-year-old Chinese superstar can continue to lead the Galacticos and dominate European football!"
In addition to El País, Real Madrid-affiliated media such as Marca and AS naturally praised the Galacticos and Wang Feng's performance, believing that Wang Feng's stable performance is the key to the team's victory in many matches.
"In 11 games, he scored 24 goals, including 17 league goals and 7 Champions League goals. It seems that he is going to win the La Liga and Champions League Golden Boots again."
"More importantly, his goals can break through the opponents' defenses and bring victory to the team." Here, the media sarcastically hinted at Messi again, saying that he only scores braces and hat-tricks when the team wins, but disappears when he needs to make a decisive impact.
They also stated that this Galacticos team can do without anyone except Wang Feng, so Florentino has the confidence to carry out a thorough overhaul and support new young players.
German magazine "Kicker" compiled Wang Feng's data for each season since joining Real Madrid, and they were surprised to find that the Chinese superstar's attacking efficiency is astonishingly high and consistent.
"Looking at the data of shots on target, Wang has consistently been around 70% for 5 seasons, compared to Messi's 42.4% and Ronaldo's even lower at 31.7%."
"They are the most popular stars in today's football, but the two young men are clearly far behind. The situation of one surpassing the other still hasn't changed."
French newspaper "L'Equipe" published the 2011 FIFA Ballon d'Or prediction survey results, which showed that the Chinese superstar still has an overwhelming advantage.
"From the perspective of respecting football itself, besides Wang, we have no other choice."
On October 27th, Real Madrid traveled to the Valencia Autonomous Community to challenge Villarreal in the 9th round of La Liga.
In the 11th minute of the game, Wang Feng received a through ball from Khedira inside the penalty area, controlled the ball, switched feet to create space, and then shot forcefully to open the scoring for the team.
In the first half, he and Di Maria continuously cooperated on the right side to tear open the home team's defense. Near the baseline, he made a triangle pass to Cavaleiro, who pushed the ball into the net to extend the lead.
Contributing with one goal and one assist, the Chinese superstar clocked out of work. Marcelo scored another goal before halftime to seal the score at 3-0. The Galacticos secured another comprehensive victory, displaying unstoppable firepower.
During this round, Messi still failed to score, and Iniesta's long shot at a crucial moment saved Barcelona as they won 1-0 against their opponents.
After the game, the Spanish hero defended his teammate in front of the media, saying, "Leo's contribution on the field is incomparable. Whether it's passing success rate or assists, he is the best in the team. Many people maliciously slander him."
He stated that the team's inability to win the game is not the responsibility of any individual, and it's too early to underestimate Barcelona now, "We are still undefeated, and new players like Neymar and Sanchez are still in the process of adaptation. The team will only get better from here on."
On October 30th, Real Madrid returned to Madrid to face Real Sociedad in the 10th round of La Liga.
Once again, Wang Feng took the lead in breaking the deadlock for the Galacticos. He received a direct pass from Granero and shot from the center of the penalty area.
Before the end of the first half, Modric passed diagonally to the wing, Di Maria received the ball, turned to shake off the defense, and then delivered a precise through ball.
The Chinese superstar started his run from behind the defense line with his speed, entered the penalty area, and scored with a chip shot, completing his brace.
2-0! The Galacticos extended their winning streak in the league to 7 matches.
On the other hand, Barcelona achieved a 5-0 victory over Malaga, with Messi scoring a hat-trick. Although the Argentine reached 13 league goals, he dared not relax because the gap between him and Wang Feng seemed to be widening.
Next, in the midweek Champions League group stage match, Wang Feng assisted Ramos to open the scoring with a set-piece, and then scored directly from a set-piece, helping the team win 2-0 and advance to the next round as group winners.
To cater to the Asian, especially Chinese market, the proportion of Real Madrid's matches kicking off at noon has been increasing year by year. On November 6th, in the 11th round of La Liga, the Galacticos challenged Osasuna away, with a kickoff time of 12 p.m. local time and 6 p.m. local time in Beijing.
The head of La Liga, Astiazaran, said in an interview, "Asia is one of our most important markets. We hope to bring more attractive matches to the audience, and Real Madrid and Barcelona are the best choices."
"Besides, we also want to make it easier for the compatriots of the world's number one to watch and support him. This is La Liga's respect and tribute to Wang Feng."
Astiazaran's friendly attitude was very well-received by domestic fans. Everyone enjoyed a feast while watching the game, and Real Madrid also gave face by delivering a splendid performance for everyone.
In the first half, Wang Feng scored three goals with headers and shots, and also provided an assist to Di Maria with a diagonal pass. Osasuna was completely lost, and in the second half, Wang Feng scored another goal to complete his poker, followed by goals from Altintop and Cavaleiro.
The home team only managed to pull one back through Armenteros. 7-1! The Galacticos once again created a catastrophe.
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