Chapter 75
Chapter 75
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Translator: Silver Dragon
Chapter: 75
Chapter Title: Chapter 75
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Translator: Silver Dragon
Chapter: 75
Chapter Title: Ban Yeager Derby (2)
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Fans of Manchester United and Real Madrid all gathered in Ppan-ye's stream.
Having cheered for Manchester United last season and Real Madrid during the Club World Cup period, Ppan-ye's broadcast was bound to draw the most attention when these two teams matched up.
Thanks to that, it shattered her all-time viewer record, pulling in a whopping 130,000 watchers.
A match drawing immense interest.
And a huge chunk of that attention was, as expected, on the all-too-familiar player, Ban Yeager.
Peep!!
The match kicks off with Real Madrid's possession.
After sending the kickoff pass back, Kylian Mbappé charges forward and glances at me as he brushes past.
I lock eyes with Jude Bellingham dribbling up next.
Real Madrid aggressively pushing the line forward from the opening whistle.
As if they don't need a possession battle—just play their prepared soccer and they'll win comfortably, full of confidence.
True to that swagger, they're steadily feeding the ball to their three forwards: Rodrygo, Mbappé, and Mastantuono.
Yaaaaaaah!!
At the 15th minute, Franco Mastantuono bursts from the halfway line, sprinting through the wide-open Manchester United half.
If he maintains speed and dribbles, he can create a one-on-one with the keeper.
Shwoooosh!
The moment Mastantuono traps the ball and turns.
Nuño Mendes slices through the grass and snatches it away.
Springing up with full possession, he passes to Mike Maignan.
Having thwarted a goal, he immediately transitions to the next play.
Nuño drops back to give space, receives Maignan's pass.
Dribbles forward, but Federico Valverde blocks ahead.
Thwump!
Without hesitation, pass to Mason Mount who's dropped deep to receive.
Nuño surges forward exploiting space, while Mount links it centrally to Ban Yeager.
Bang!!
Ban Yeager's direct kick keeping the tempo high.
The ball drops perfectly at Nuño's feet.
'As expected...!'
Nuño had anticipated the pass and run for it, but still inwardly marvels as it arrives, controlling it.
The touch stretches a bit long as a result.
Bang!!
Misses the timing to pass central to Lucas Cruijdt, forced into a finish himself.
Fortunately.
Yaaaaaaah!!
Nuño's diving shot rips the net, announcing Manchester United's opener.
Great pickup with Nuño lol
Manchester United fans rejoicing at Nuño Mendes' performance.
Opinions even emerged suggesting using his immense attacking prowess at left wing instead.
'Should we just swap Mendes and Mount?'
And Ban Yeager, thinking almost the exact same.
Partly because Nuño's attack was phenomenal, but also because Mason Mount made a huge contribution to this goal.
Dropped deep to receive, unselfishly linked to me.
Followed by a dummy run dragging in Federico Valverde.
His work rate and linking suit a lower position better than left wing.
Of course, a bit frustrating that the formerly sluggish teammate is helping out now, but anyway.
Leading 1-0 against Real Madrid, Manchester United now holds the advantage.
With breathing room, they drop the line—content even if the game ends like this.
Real Madrid completely loses their pre-goal destructive edge.
Crash! Bang!
Peep!!
Kylian Mbappé tries a solo breakthrough but gets sent tumbling by the center backs' teamwork.
The absence of their playmaker.
No, the gaping hole left by that one player.
They're starting to feel it deep in their bones.
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