Chapter 645: Chapter 76: The End, Very Unsatisfied!

He substituted Albiol for Kaka, while having Di Maria warm up, intending to replace Cristiano Ronaldo with Di Maria.

Then Real Madrid’s formation would shift to a 4-3-2 setup.

Negredo, Di Maria

Chen Zhong, Khedira, Alonso

Marcelo, Pepe, Albiol, Ramos

Casillas

In this formation, Ramos returned to the flank, Albiol became the center-back, and Chen Zhong, Khedira, and Alonso formed the trio in midfield or as three defensive midfielders for defense, with Negredo and Di Maria forming the frontline.

Mourinho hoped to launch counterattacks through this formation.

In the stands, Real Madrid’s fans were chanting Chen Zhong’s name, and after scoring, Chen Zhong, without hiding his emotions, ran to the corner flag and performed seven different celebration moves.

He knew the team now needed to waste time.

They were not the ones to be anxious.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Kaka clearly understood what the team needed. After celebrating, Kaka was the first to slowly walk off the field, high-fiving the players on the sideline.

Then, shortly after the kickoff, after clearing the ball, Cristiano Ronaldo also leisurely exited the field.

This made Sevilla’s players very dissatisfied, each turning into an impatient king.

Especially when Cristiano Ronaldo was leaving the field, with a walk, a stop, a turn, and a wave, even the referee couldn’t stand it and directly issued a yellow card as a warning.

The Portuguese didn’t mind, and even when Chen Zhong looked at him, he winked and gave Chen Zhong a playful expression.

"Time is running out for Sevilla."

"They are clearly very unhappy with Real Madrid’s time-wasting."

"C. Ronaldo received a yellow card for time-wasting."

"Mourinho looked very happy after the goal!"

"He ensured the integrity of the defense with Albiol."

"Haha!"

"It seems Sevilla is getting anxious."

"Coach Mansano made three substitutions to strengthen the attack."

Real Madrid had used up all their substitutions, leaving Mansano pacing nervously on the sideline.

He glanced at Mourinho, seemingly making up his mind, and swapped three players in one go to bolster the attack.

With fresh players on the field, Real Madrid’s midfield suddenly became "challenging".

On one hand, they were running out of stamina; on the other hand, Sevilla’s players were playing rough.

"Zorak brought Di Maria down to the ground."

"The referee showed a yellow card as a warning."

"Another foul!"

"Another yellow card for Sevilla’s player."

"Sevilla has been very impatient during this period."

In the stands, Real Madrid fans expressed their dissatisfaction with boos, while the Sevilla players on the pitch had bloodshot eyes, appearing like irrational beasts repeatedly blocking Real Madrid’s midfield.

With one man down, Real Madrid could only play short passes around Chen Zhong, whittling away time.

"The match is about to end!"

"Time is running out for Sevilla."

"Chen Zhong handles the ball so neatly."

"Once again, the ball is... hmm?"

"Di Maria!"

"Real Madrid’s counterattack!"

Sevilla’s high pressing seemed to make Real Madrid struggle, but Chen Zhong sharply sensed an opportunity. In the 91st minute, as Chen Zhong got the ball, facing Sevilla’s reckless pressing, he did not hastily distribute the ball but performed a skill move, nutmegging his opponent.

Then, using his body to hold off the opponent, he made a direct through pass to the side for Di Maria.

Di Maria had just been substituted on, full of energy, making the hearts of Real Madrid fans in the stands race.

If Di Maria could score a goal, it would almost secure the victory.

"This isn’t calm!"

"He’s surely going to get a card."

"Jose Carlos!"

"Took out Di Maria on the flank."

"Di Maria appears to be in considerable pain on the sidelines."

"Both teams’ players have gathered around."

"Acosta grabbed Di Maria’s head with his hands."

Sevilla’s players used rough moves to stop this Real Madrid attack, with Di Maria lying on the ground, painfully covering his leg. Acosta hurried over, placing a hand on Di Maria’s head, viciously shouting, "Get up, get up. Don’t waste time here!"

This scene clearly enraged Real Madrid’s players.

Chen Zhong was the first to rush over, knocking Acosta to the ground.

Acosta turned his head in anger, but seeing the lion-like fury of Chen Zhong, he quickly calmed down.

But then he realized that Chen Zhong had a yellow card.

So, he quickly covered his face in pain, wailing miserably.

The other teammates immediately got the hint, gathering around the referee, pressuring him.

Some even said, "If my teammate gets a yellow card, then Chen should also get a yellow card."

The referee glanced at Chen Zhong and then at Acosta, hesitated for a moment, and pulled out a yellow card...

"Acosta’s actions might earn him a card!"

"Chen Zhong isn’t very calm here!"

"He already has a yellow card!"

"The referee is coming over, pulling out a card!"

"Yellow card!"

"Given, only to Acosta?"

"This was given for Acosta grabbing Di Maria’s head."

"Chen Zhong escaped a card!"

"Sevilla’s players seemed very dissatisfied."

"Real Madrid is more than willing to continue the argument, as time is running short."

Sevilla’s players felt crushed.

Why, he just knocked my teammate to the ground, couldn’t you see?

Yellow card!

It had to be a yellow card!

But the referee was unmoved, even randomly giving a yellow card to an overly excited Sevilla player.

"The match is about to end!"

"Chen Zhong with the ball!"

"Sevilla with a sliding tackle!"

"Avoided it!"

"Passed to Di Maria!"

"Dabo!"

"Oh no!"

"This time!"

"Red card! Undoubtedly!"

Sevilla’s mentality had completely collapsed. The time had already entered the countdown stage, and this attack could potentially be the end of the match.

As Di Maria held the ball, Sevilla’s Dabo kicked down the Argentine from behind.

It was an obvious red-card offense, and the referee didn’t hesitate, pulling out the red card immediately.

After showing the red card, as soon as Real Madrid kicked off, the referee blew the final whistle of the match.

In the end, Real Madrid 1:0

bravely defeated Sevilla at home.

Mourinho first smiled, then looked seriously at the referee, as if saying, "Just you wait."

Many of the Real Madrid fans in the stands also booed and threw trash at the referee and the officiating team.

Clearly, this match left them very dissatisfied with the officiating team.

At the post-match press conference, Mourinho entered the room holding a club letterhead paper, with a disdainful look, sat down, and scanned the room coldly.

On this night, at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, whether fans, coaches, or players, all had bottled-up anger.

For Real Madrid alone, 8 yellow cards, 1 red card, uncalled penalties, nonexistent offsides...

Especially when Cavaleiro was sent off with a red card, many Real Madrid fans in the stands even tried to climb down to teach the referee a lesson with their fists.

At that moment, if anger could be measured like a thermometer, no doubt the rage level would have burst!

"Can you talk about today’s match?" the journalists began the post-match press conference with this opening question, and Mourinho flashed a bright smile.