In rapid motion, the outside of his right foot!

Concealed and fierce.

The force of that kick even caught Varane off guard.

It looked like he was going to continue driving forward.

Varane never expected Zhao Gang to suddenly lift his foot and unleash a powerful shot from that distance!

He had dribbled past Casemiro and Ramos in quick succession, his form explosive and his confidence soaring. Logically, facing Varane one-on-one, he should have continued forward. Instead, he went straight for the goal!

The football spun rapidly, at an incredibly tricky angle, heading straight for the top right corner!

After Fernandinho's powerful shot was parried away, and after C. Ronaldo's shot hit the post, Zhao Gang didn't choose a more conservative shooting method.

Instead, he continued to pursue the angle, not worrying at all that his shot might fly over the crossbar or hit the post!

Navas leaped into the air.

His reaction speed was fast, but he wasn't tall enough. He judged the direction correctly, and stretched his arm out as far as it could go, but he still couldn't touch the ball.

So close, yet so far. He could only watch helplessly as the football flew into the far corner, before crashing heavily to the ground!

Goal!

When Real Madrid had launched successive high-quality counter-attacks to take a 2-0 lead, when Real Madrid fans thought that Manchester City was nothing special, when Manchester City players were becoming disheartened, when most commentators thought that Real Madrid would slaughter Manchester City, as the commentator He said:

Zhao Gang never gave up.

Hope blossoms!

"Oh, God."

"Oh! Zhao!!!"

"Flash!!! Black Flash!!"

Amidst the Manchester City commentator's hysterical roar, Manchester City fans watching on screens instantly erupted into frenzy.

He shook off Casemiro and Ramos in quick succession, his speed like lightning, even his dribbling route was like a twisting bolt of lightning!

"Zhao, he's like a black flash, passing through Casemiro, passing through Ramos, erupting with the most intense light in front of Varane, instantly disintegrating all of Real Madrid's defenses!

Real Madrid's defense is like paper in front of him!

Oh! Zhao!!!"

Marcelo and Carvajal, after surging forward, chased back all the way, just a little bit short, just a little bit short!

If only Zhao Gang had continued to dribble towards the penalty area, the two of them would have been able to chase back and disrupt him!

At this moment, the two of them rushed into the penalty area, holding their heads, holding their heads, looking with frustration at the football that had already rolled out of the goal.

The entire Bernabéu stadium was silent.

The white ocean was frozen.

The fans stared blankly at the pitch, unable to believe it.

Defensive midfielder Casemiro, double captain Ramos, were so fragile in front of Zhao Gang at that moment.

Ramos didn't even have a chance to foul him, as clumsy as a turning aircraft carrier.

C. Ronaldo's shot almost sent Manchester City to hell. While Real Madrid fans were still regretting it, in the blink of an eye, Manchester City scored a goal!

What was even more unacceptable was that Zhao Gang had run all the way from the center, dribbling past Modrić, Casemiro, Ramos, and then unleashing a powerful shot against Varane.

He had single-handedly flattened Real Madrid's midfield!

Zhao Gang sprinted to the edge of the pitch, stood up straight facing the silent Real Madrid fans, and pointed his thumb at his jersey number.

When Manchester City was two goals behind, Real Madrid fans had shouted loudly.

Manchester City is too embarrassing!

Manchester City is too embarrassing!

Welcome to the Bernabéu!

Welcome to the Bernabéu!

In the past, if the team was behind, Zhao Gang would never run to the opposing fans' section and make such a gesture after scoring.

Because they were still losing, he definitely didn't have the face to provoke them.

But today was different. He heard the jeers from the Bernabéu, he saw his teammates' dejected expressions.

He wanted to shut up the Bernabéu fans and boost his teammates' confidence!

Even if luck isn't on our side, even if Fernandinho's shot hits the post, even if Agüero kicks the ball straight into Navas' arms.

We can still break through Real Madrid's goal, and we can still win the game!

Real Madrid fans booed loudly. They hadn't won yet!

They were still losing!

How dare you?

Even if you scored a very beautiful goal, you are still behind!

Arrogant! Ignorant!

Florentino, sitting in the stands, had a grim expression. Through the countless fans who stood up, he watched Zhao Gang face the entire Real Madrid fanbase alone.

In front of a vast white ocean, that touch of black was particularly eye-catching.

"He is indeed very strong," Mendes said with emotion.

"Buy him," Florentino uttered.

He had been hesitant before, but now he was impatient.

The commentator He, who was commentating, spoke in a shocking voice, "Zhao Gang!!! It's him again, still him!!

A world-class goal!! Pulling Manchester City back from the shadows!

He wasn't knocked down by C. Ronaldo's two goals, nor was he affected by the boos from the Bernabéu!

He used his signature celebration to tell all the Bernabéu fans that the game wasn't over yet, and Manchester City hadn't been defeated!

Manchester City has started to fight back, number 18, Manchester City's number 18, the world's number 18!

The miracle number 18, the hope number 18!!"

"The number 18 that you can always trust!!"

The Brazilian commentator shook his head, unable to bear to watch Casemiro stumble clumsily.

New talents replace old ones, but it wasn't Casemiro's time to be the old one yet, he was still in his prime!

"The world's top defensive midfielder, it's unbelievable.

This is a teenager from Dragon Country, Dragon Country! That... that Dragon Country whose entire national team is not worth as much as Casemiro!

Ramos, Casemiro, the absolute mainstays of Spain and Brazil's defense, were vulnerable in front of this teenager.

Believe me, he will grow into one of the world's leading superstars!"

Zidane stood on the sidelines, shaking his head non-stop. Manchester City had been beaten black and blue by two counterattacks, and was almost out of breath. They were too afraid to attack, but not attacking wasn't an option either, leaving them in an awkward and even desperate situation.

Now, Zhao Gang's breakthrough through the entire central axis had boosted the confidence of Manchester City's players again.

The only good news was that halftime was coming soon, and Manchester City's momentum would be interrupted.

After celebrating, Guardiola's expression didn't improve much.

Obviously, Zhao Gang's moment of brilliance could boost morale, but it wasn't a long-term solution.

What if he didn't have that kind of performance in the second half?

This was Real Madrid of La Liga, not Celtic of the Scottish Premiership.

The Manchester City fans on the scene were already shouting loudly.

Manchester City's attack was good in the first forty minutes, but compared to Real Madrid, their ability to seize opportunities was much worse.

Agüero seemed a bit sluggish in the Champions League, De Bruyne's passes were still sharp, but his ability to finish games was too poor.

In the end, Zhao Gang still had to stand up!

"Strong!! Zhao!! Having you in Manchester City is our greatest fortune!"

"Messi of Barcelona, C. Ronaldo of Real Madrid, Zhao of Manchester City!!"

"Invincible, keep going! Blue Moon will win!!"

The shouts of the Manchester City fans on the scene were almost drowned out by the voices of the Real Madrid fans.

Only two thousand people or so, compared to eighty thousand, was simply a drop in the bucket.

However, Zhao Gang still waved at them. He heard these fans shouting his name, cheering him on, and cheering for Manchester City.

Seeing Zhao Gang's response, the Manchester City fans on the scene became even more crazy, putting all their strength into it, shouting until their necks turned red.

A whistle sounded, and the first half of the game ended.

Although Manchester City's players had been given a shot in the arm, the enormous consumption of energy made them know that the second half would be just as difficult.

Throughout the first half, Manchester City had been chasing and intercepting, forcing Real Madrid to be unable to launch a smooth attack and cutting off their attacking routes.

As a result, they wasted a lot of energy and were still scored two goals by counter-attacks.

If their stamina declined in the second half, Real Madrid's BBC would be deadly when they charged!

Once they attacked, leaving Real Madrid with enough space behind them, they would definitely be hit by counter-attacks again.

Were Real Madrid's counter-attacks strong?

Real Madrid's two goals in the first half had already perfectly answered that question.

Guardiola scratched his head, looking at the tactical board.

The forward surge of the two full-backs would leave a huge gap behind the defensive midfielder.

Real Madrid had taken advantage of this.

The center-back's cover would leave the center open.

But if the full-backs didn't provide support, Manchester City's attacking numbers would be too small.

Don't look at Zhao Gang, Agüero, or even De Bruyne and Fernandinho being the ones to shoot in the end, the two full-backs surging forward seemed meaningless.

But their surge was actually very crucial, as it could stretch the formation and even provide assists.

If the two of them shrank back in the backfield, the defense would indeed be stable enough, but the forwards would lack support, and Real Madrid could freely double-team and assist in defense, which would make it even more difficult for the forwards.

Guardiola looked at these players. These players were good enough to deal with the Premier League, but they were still somewhat stretched in the Champions League.

"Real Madrid will mark Zhao more closely, making it more difficult for him to receive and pass the ball, so I need you to stand up." Guardiola could guess with his toes that Zhao Gang would be tightly marked in the second half, and they might even adopt a man-marking tactic. Even if Zhao Gang was just walking around, Casemiro might still follow him.

In this way, the team needed someone else to stand up.

Guardiola re-arranged the tactics, he needed Gündoğan to provide support forward, and let Fernandinho stay back, his sweeping and defense were crucial.

"In the second half, don't appear in Real Madrid's dangerous area. I need you to pay attention to defense at all times. Once Real Madrid steals the ball and launches a counter-attack, I want to see you wherever there is an open space!"

Fernandinho nodded. In this way, he would be the only true defensive midfielder.

This was more like a 4-1-4-1 formation, but Fernandinho was able to adapt to it.

"Zhao, Real Madrid's defense against you will be particularly tight, so your position can continue to move forward, staying at the very front. Agüero, I need you to pull to the wing at key moments, just like in the Premier League game last time. Zhao can appear in the center forward position, reducing his possession of the ball, but without reducing his lethality!"

Agüero was habitually sluggish in the Champions League, but Zhao Gang, Guardiola believed, he would definitely be able to stand up.

Just like at the end of the first half.

Reducing his possession of the ball, but as long as he touched the ball, it would be a huge threat to Real Madrid.

De Bruyne, Silva, Gündoğan, Agüero, and even Zabaleta would provide Zhao Gang with fire support.

As long as he could stand firm at the front, he would definitely be able to find another chance to score!

……

"Okay, the second half of the game begins, and neither Manchester City nor Real Madrid have made any substitutions."

After the kickoff, the commentator He saw the changes in Manchester City's formation.

"Gündoğan's position seems to be more advanced, touching the ball more frequently.

Now Manchester City's formation is more like 4-1-4-1, with Agüero alone at the front, Gündoğan on the right, and Zhao Gang's position more towards the center.

Gündoğan's speed and breakthrough ability, I'm afraid it's difficult for him to adapt to the role of winger. Guardiola's arrangement of this formation, it's better to let Sterling play directly. In this way, the breakthrough ability on the right will be stronger!"

Gündoğan didn't really have good breakthrough ability, but his organizational ability and team awareness were definitely very strong.

And he also had a fairly good defensive ability. Even if he attacked, he could quickly return to his position.

This was more useful than Zabaleta.

"Oh?? Casemiro is always following Zhao Gang, completely ignoring everyone else. He has now abandoned zonal marking and adopted a man-marking tactic. In this way, Gündoğan moves up and organizes the attack with Silva, the pressure on Manchester City's midfield is greatly reduced, and the ball moves more smoothly."

"Let's look at Manchester City's attack this time, Zhao Gang's run, directly to the front!"