Chapter 568: A New Legendary Record
As regular time in Chelsea's deliberate delaying tactics came to an end, the match entered extra time, where they became even more reckless in adopting a stalling strategy, all aiming for the final penalty shootout to decide the winner.
In response, Wang Feng's answer was to run, never giving up until the last moment. Inspired by him, his teammates kept seeking opportunities to intercept and counterattack.
Once again, it proved that heaven favored those who worked hard. In the 118th minute, just when everyone thought the match would end in a draw, the situation on the field quietly changed again.
Chelsea defender Bosinwa, under the combined pressure of Wang Feng and Di Maria, had no choice but to choose a long clearance to relieve the pressure, returning the ball possession to Real Madrid. Wang Feng immediately flew back to the field, signaling everyone not to panic and to slow down the pace, considering that there weren't many attacking opportunities left.
After several exchanges of possession, the Chinese superstar reached the midfield to receive the ball. Near the right touchline, he received a pass from Ramos. At this moment, Bertrand approached to block, while Lampard was ready to defend in tandem.
Wang Feng used his left foot to flick the ball to the left, intending to break through to the frontcourt from the inside. Bertrand naturally moved sideways to closely mark him. After taking a couple of steps, realizing he couldn't shake off the defender, the Chinese superstar quickly made a diagonal flick, changing his running route back to the sideline.
With a quick change of direction, one inside and one outside, he swiftly passed Bertrand. The latter could only hurriedly turn to chase Wang Feng from the side, while Lampard, sensing the danger, quickly rushed from a deeper position to provide defensive support, and Cech also rushed from the backfield to block.
In an instant, the three formed a siege on the sideline, with Wang Feng less than three meters away from each of them. It was as if there was a wall built on the Chinese superstar's path.
Seeing this situation, Di Maria quickly signaled to pass the ball back, but Wang Feng didn't do so. Instead, he chose to break through. He made a quick stop to avoid Bertrand's tackle, then immediately made a left feint to get past Lampard, and finally received the ball through the gap between the two players and headed straight for the penalty area.
The entire process took less than two seconds, and the Chinese superstar had already broken through the encirclement! Even the three Chelsea defenders couldn't turn around in time to chase back and defend. Only Lampard's reaction was slightly faster, but he fell behind.
Approaching the edge of the penalty area, sensing the chasing footsteps of the opposing players, Wang Feng slowed down again while using his left foot to feint inward, catching the English midfielder off guard, easily shaking him off.
With only one defender, Luis, standing in front of him in the penalty area, and Higuain advancing quickly through the middle, passing seemed to be the best choice, but the Chinese superstar was confident.
Approaching the Brazilian defender, Wang Feng took less than a second to feint and change direction while simultaneously preparing for a shot. It seemed that Luis had a chance to tackle, but in reality, it was like there was a gap between them, and he couldn't react in time.
The ball sped towards the bottom right corner of the goal. Although goalkeeper Cech threw himself to save it, he was still half a beat too slow, allowing the ball to brush against the post and roll into the net.
"Goal! Goal! Goooooooooooooooooooal! In the dying moments of the second half of extra time, Real Madrid has breached Chelsea's defense! Oh my God, this is the biggest turnaround in this match!"
"They forced the opponent to surrender possession through intense pressing in the frontcourt, and Wang Feng personally returned to the midfield to organize. He evaded four defensive players consecutively and shot into the corner of the goal, adding another brilliant goal to the Champions League final by the Chinese superstar!"
A goal that completely killed the game! When Wang Feng returned to the midfield, Mourinho already had a sense of foreboding. He comforted himself that his defense was so tight that it shouldn't have been easy for the opponent to break through.
Unexpectedly, the Chinese superstar broke through the encirclement in two seconds and took only one second to set up a shooting angle. It was just too swift!
When the ball crossed the goal line, the Portuguese felt dizzy. Fortunately, the assistant coach beside him quickly stepped forward to support him. Otherwise, he might have fallen directly to the ground.
With Real Madrid scoring their second goal, there was no turning back for Chelsea. Even though they made a last-minute effort to attack, with goalkeeper Cech even attempting to carry the ball forward, what was the use?
"Beep, beep, beep~!" With the German referee Felix Brych blowing the final whistle, the match ended, and the Galacticos successfully defended their Champions League title!
They broke their own record of five consecutive Champions League titles and turned that number into six! Six consecutive Champions League titles!
This was simply unbelievable in the eyes of the world, especially since the competitiveness and unpredictability of the Champions League had greatly increased after the restructuring, yet there emerged a team that dominated.
"Let us congratulate Real Madrid. They have created a new legendary history!"
"This Champions League final is full of drama and reversals. Perhaps some moments weren't as intense, but it was classic enough. I believe countless people will mention this final many times in the future."
"Victory belongs to Wang Feng! He tirelessly ran throughout the game, inspiring his teammates and scoring two brilliant goals."
"Victory also belongs to all the Real Madrid players! Until the last moment, all the players never gave up hope of winning. They are the most united team!"
"Of course, Chelsea deserves respect too. Although their football wasn't as dazzling, and even somewhat sluggish, their effort for victory should not be overlooked."
The victorious players jubilantly circled the field to celebrate, sharing the joy with the fans. Wang Feng came to the area where his family was sitting, waving frantically to them.
This final was of extraordinary significance to Wang Feng. Therefore, except for his mother staying at home to take care of his younger brother, all his other family members came to the scene to cheer for him.
Listening to the constant praise from the fans around her for her father, Little Siyao felt a sense of pride in her heart. She asked her mother in a childish voice, "Mom, is Dad really amazing? So many people are praising him."
Lu Yao tightened her grip on her daughter's arm. "Of course, darling. Dad is the greatest athlete in the world!" Little Siyao's eyes lit up instantly, and a magnificent figure was established in her heart from this day forward. In the days to come, no matter what she encountered, she would recall today, knowing that her father would be her strongest support.
The defeated team left the field dejectedly, their 120 minutes of effort turning into nothingness. Many players needed time to calm down.
At 34 years old, Drogba looked somewhat despondent. This should be his last season playing for Chelsea, after a full eight years, he had left the pinnacle of his career with the Blues.
Fortunately, he was luckier than many other players. He witnessed the club's rise to glory and had won league and Champions League titles, so there would be no regrets.
The Ivorian approached Wang Feng to express his heartfelt congratulations, and he was likely to join a Chinese Super League team next. It was natural to be on good terms with the Chinese superstar.
After a simple arrangement of the award ceremony stage, the familiar award ceremony of Real Madrid officially began. The champions were steadfast, and the runners-up were changeable. Every year, witnessing different losing teams made them deeply aware, in an intangible way, of the aura of a super club.
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