Goalkeeper Buffon immediately recognized the danger when he saw Zhao Gang suddenly wind up for a shot.

　　He quickly turned and sprinted towards the goal, looking up to track the ball's trajectory.

　　This shot wasn't just powerful; more importantly, it had incredible spin.

　　These kinds of shots are extremely challenging for goalkeepers. Buffon, who was positioned slightly forward, watched the ball, realizing he didn't have time to retreat. He could only lean his body and leap into the air.

　　He stretched out a hand towards the ball!

　　Buffon, already caught off guard, found judging the path of such a spinning ball even more difficult.

　　His outstretched hand didn't touch the ball. It slammed into the net!

　　Buffon crashed to the ground. He immediately got up and kicked the ball that had rolled out of the goal and hit him.

　　Buffon, usually known for his composure, was visibly frustrated right from the start.

　　He turned to look at the young man celebrating his goal.

　　How could someone generate such a high-quality shot from that distance?

　　Even a goalkeeper as renowned for his consistency as Buffon wouldn't have imagined someone taking a shot from forty meters out, with such power and speed that he couldn't react.

　　"Wow! What a super world-class goal! Zhao Gang!

　　He suddenly unleashed a shot from nearly forty meters out! Buffon was positioned a bit too far forward and couldn't stop this incredible goal!

　　This could be the most spectacular goal of this round, and perhaps the entire Champions League season! It's even more impressive and extraordinary than Zhao Gang's long shot against Monchengladbach!

　　Juventus, who had maintained a clean sheet for seven hundred minutes in this Champions League season, have been breached!

　　Juventus, with the strongest defense and fewest goals conceded in the Champions League this season, had their goal pierced by Zhao Gang in the fourth minute!

　　The strongest shield still can't escape unscathed at the Etihad!"

　　A roar of jubilation erupted at the Etihad Stadium as all the Manchester City fans screamed.

　　It was a surge of pure adrenaline.

　　A thunderclap out of nowhere.

　　This goal was just too brilliant.

　　"Zhao! Zhao!"

　　"So awesome!!"

　　"Super Zhao!! Score another one, score another one!!"

　　"Buffon, the top goalkeeper, is nothing special after all!!"

　　Fans waved their banners and shook their number eighteen jerseys, jumping rhythmically.

　　"We love you to death, Zhao!!"

　　Zhao Gang, who had scored the spectacular world-class goal, sprinted to the sidelines to celebrate this extraordinary goal with the fans.

　　The fans in the stands shouted themselves hoarse, their faces flushed.

　　They leaned forward, arms outstretched, just to get a little closer to their idol, Zhao Gang.

　　Manchester City teammates ran over, surrounding Zhao Gang.

　　Jesus, Aguero, and Sterling were still waiting for Zhao Gang to pass, ready to execute some of their usual training ground combinations.

　　They knew Zhao Gang had long-range shooting ability, but they never expected him to shoot directly from that distance and hit the target!

　　What kind of confidence and ability did that require?

　　For Manchester City players, the Champions League quarter-finals carried a significant psychological burden. They were all being cautious, striving for stability, and never taking risks.

　　They wouldn't dare to take such a shot even if they were given a hundred chances.

　　If they took that kind of shot, they would basically be benched by Guardiola.

　　In Guardiola's eyes, that was a waste of opportunity, a waste of teammates' runs and energy.

　　But Zhao Gang didn't hesitate at all.

　　He spotted the opportunity and just went for it.

　　It didn't matter if it was a second-rate team like Monchengladbach or a top European defensive team like Juventus.

　　If there was a chance, he was going to blast it!

　　Guardiola covered his mouth, his jaw dropping in astonishment.

　　Even though this kid had already given him so many surprises, he could still pull off something incredible in every match.

　　Juventus' defense did have some flaws, but to unleash such a fierce, spinning shot from that distance, there weren't many players in the entire football world who could do it.

　　Allegri frowned. He had seen Zhao Gang shoot from this distance a few times, but he always believed these shots were just lucky guesses.

　　If they weren't lucky, wouldn't everyone take three or five of these shots every game? What would be the point of playing any other way?

　　Of course, he had some skill, but it definitely couldn't be a consistent tactic.

　　If he took a hundred shots, he might not be able to pull off that one.

　　Anyone who played football knew that.

　　Today, Juventus' luck was a little off, and they became the backdrop for Zhao Gang's brilliance.

　　If Manchester City had broken through the strongest defense in the Champions League through various combinations, Allegri would have accepted it.

　　But Allegri absolutely refused to accept this kind of fluke goal.

　　The Juventus players were even more frustrated. This shot had to be stopped either when it was taken or on the goal line.

　　There was no way to intercept the ball in flight.

　　The truth was, there was a problem with the defense. No one closed down Zhao Gang in time, allowing him to build up power for the shot.

　　Buffon's somewhat careless positioning also contributed to this astonishing goal.

　　"There really isn't much you can do about this kind of goal. Buffon's positioning wasn't a mistake; it was the kind of supporting action a top goalkeeper should take," said Arrigo Sacchi, the commentator, feeling a little down after seeing the sole Serie A representative suffer a brutal start.

　　"We can only say that Zhao is indeed a remarkably gifted player. Any other player wouldn't dare or even think to shoot from that position. His ability to seize opportunities surpasses any other player on the field."

　　After the restart, Juventus began their attack from the left flank.

　　Dybala's ability to organize, drive forward, and pass was very strong.

　　"Little Magic Fairy" was highly regarded by fans in Dragon Country.

　　And Dybala on the left flank happened to be facing Zhao Gang.

　　Defense is inherently less advantageous than offense. Most of the time, defenders can only passively track their opponents. It is very difficult to take the ball away from high-level attacking players.

　　Dybala carried the ball, wanting to break through from the wing. Zhao Gang quickly blocked his path, preventing him from moving laterally and forcing him to continue forward, where he would eventually be cornered.

　　After quickly stopping the ball, Dybala wanted to cut inside towards the center. Zhao Gang was momentarily shaken but quickly regained his position, following Dybala all the way to the center.

　　In this exchange, Zhao Gang didn't win the ball, and Dybala didn't find a good route to break through. The passing lanes forward were also blocked. Fernandinho's support forced Dybala to pass back.

　　Pjanic took the pass, and the ball was quickly switched to the left flank.

　　On the left, Alves, originally a full-back, was playing as a wing-back and was a very dangerous attacker.

　　And defending him was De Bruyne.

　　Alves used the same dribbling technique as Dybala, shaking off De Bruyne and passing the ball just before Silva could close in, finding Mandzukic.

　　With Dybala and Higuain drawing defenders, Mandzukic suddenly took a shot from the right edge of the penalty area.

　　Unfortunately, the shot lacked power and was easily caught by Bravo.

　　"Manchester City's 3-4-3 formation has no problems in attack, but the defense on the left flank is a big issue. Juventus will likely exploit this weakness. Silva and Fernandinho may need to provide cover more often.

　　De Bruyne's defense is definitely a bit weak!"

　　"Juventus should focus on Alves' side and use Mandzukic and Higuain's ability to seize opportunities to launch a more aggressive attack on Manchester City's left flank!"

　　Bravo threw the ball to Zhao Gang, who took possession and slowly moved forward while observing his teammates.

　　This time, Sandro was fully focused, standing in front of Zhao Gang and marking him closely.

　　Juventus' coaching staff had done a very detailed analysis of Zhao Gang's dribbling ability. They instructed Sandro and Pjanic that whoever was marking the midfielder must remember not to rush in for a tackle!

　　Before they could complete the encirclement, they shouldn't attempt a tackle unless they were sure there were enough defenders behind him to cover if he broke through.

　　Otherwise, they should stay at a safe distance to limit him.

　　If he tried to break through, surrounding teammates would immediately provide support, using physical contact to disrupt his rhythm.

　　Zhao Gang looked at Sandro, who had lowered his center of gravity, and didn't choose to dribble past him. Instead, he passed the ball directly to Silva.

　　David Silva and Fernandinho had already switched positions. Fernandinho had also noticed the defensive vulnerability on the left flank and had gone over to provide support.

　　After Silva took the ball, Zhao Gang immediately moved forward, positioning himself in the center according to Guardiola's tactics.

　　This provided more attacking options.

　　Sandro diligently followed behind Zhao Gang, but he had already fallen behind.

　　David Silva passed the ball, but Zhao Gang judged that it was a little short. He had to turn his back to receive it.

　　As a result, Sandro was facing him, and Marchisio was closely marking him from behind.

　　Marchisio blocked Zhao Gang, preventing him from turning around. Working with Sandro, Zhao Gang could only play with his back to goal, either passing back or to a forward on the wing.

　　Juventus' defenders were experienced and immediately marked Manchester City's forwards who were making runs. Sandro watched the falling ball and instantly pounced!

　　Zhao Gang leaned on Marchisio, lifted his leg, but the ball didn't touch his foot. It hit the ground, bounced, and went diagonally behind him!

　　With a feint, Zhao Gang quickly stared at Marchisio, turned around directly, and ran forward with the ball!

　　"That let-through turn was beautiful! Masterful!!"

　　If a Dragon Country player had done that, it would have been considered a bad touch, a missed connection with the ball.

　　But because Zhao Gang did it, it was definitely a deliberate move.

　　And his smooth turn and dribble were executed perfectly, making it look like a deliberate let-through.

　　Marchisio was caught off guard by this move.

　　He wouldn't allow the opponent to execute such a smooth and brilliant move, making him look like a background prop.

　　So Marchisio didn't hesitate, using his hands and feet, directly grabbing Zhao Gang's jersey. Also fearing being beaten like those players in the videos, Marchisio didn't just pull. He also kicked Zhao Gang's leg.

　　He wouldn't feel secure unless the referee blew his whistle.

　　Zhao Gang was knocked to the ground, clutching his calf, his expression a little pained.

　　Peep!!

　　The referee didn't hesitate. This foul was too excessive.

　　Not only did he pull the jersey, but he also deliberately kicked him to the ground.

　　Yellow card!

　　Aguero came over and asked if he was okay, helping Zhao Gang up from the pitch. He seemed fine.

　　This free kick was a bit far out. Of course, Zhao Gang could shoot directly, but Buffon wouldn't give him the chance this time.

　　Thirty-two meters.

　　Zhao Gang nodded to De Bruyne.

　　"De Bruyne will probably take it. Zhao Gang would usually go into the box to compete for a header at this distance.

　　Sure enough, Otamendi, Kompany, Zhao Gang, and Stones are all in the box."

　　De Bruyne stood in front of the ball, glancing at the two-man wall, which was just a visual obstruction.

　　The key was the melee inside the box.

　　Juventus' three center-backs were very experienced in defense, and their positional awareness was top-notch.

　　De Bruyne took a run-up and curled the ball into the box.

　　He picked out his spot perfectly. Zhao Gang made a short sprint, leaped into the air, but Bonucci, who was very experienced, stood behind Zhao Gang and subtly nudged him with his arm, causing his jumping position to deviate slightly from his intended spot.

　　This kind of action rarely results in a penalty in the box and is very disadvantageous for the attacking team.

　　But there was nothing to be done. That's experience.

　　After jumping, Zhao Gang headed the ball, but he didn't get enough power on it, and the ball's trajectory was a little off.

　　It should have been a powerful header into the bottom right corner of the goal, but it only grazed the right post and went out for a goal kick.

　　Zhao Gang, having lost his balance, fell directly to the ground. He looked at the referee, but the referee didn't signal anything and pointed towards the goal.

　　Goal kick.

　　A frustrated Zhao Gang glanced at Bonucci, who was acting like nothing had happened and quickly joined the attack.

　　Zhao Gang could only get up and quickly retreat to defend.

　　He learned another trick. I'll secretly push someone next time I get the chance.

　　In the referee's eyes, it might just be a kind of physical contest.