The Plan (2)
The match between Napoli and Barcelona is taking place at this Estadio Diana Salvatore.
The current clash in Serie A between the most attacking team in Italy, Napoli, who are once again renewing their prime under Coach Angela's management, and Barcelona, who are recovering their golden era. It's really unmissable.
That's right. But one thing is regrettable is that Ryu Ha-neul player's substitution was announced for today's match.
That's right. Probably because the match three days later is against Real Madrid, so Ryu Ha-neul player, who might have relatively low stamina, is being protected. But if they lose in the second half, Ryu Ha-neul player might come out.
Haha, I wanted to broadcast Ryu Ha-neul player's appearance directly, but then Barcelona would have to hope for a loss.
As a commentator, I have to maintain neutrality, but I end up cheering for Napoli. Because Ryu Ha-neul player's play is enjoyable just to watch.
That's right. Then, the home team Napoli's lineup………
………Today's match's key is how Barcelona blocks Napoli's triangular formation called MIL combination. Coach Angela chose Valentina player as the counter card against it. We can evaluate it after the match, but for now, it's a proper mercenary tactic, I think.
Then, the game starts.
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Valentina blocks the cross again! This time, she blocks Napoli's attack!
She's winning all 5 header competitions? Valentina player is showing great activity as if she's in water. Probably because Napoli's central striker Irina player is not fast, so Valentina player is first to position.
Today's defense is quite noticeable? Actually, Barcelona's so-called 'Golden Generation' has become famous, right?
That's right. Centered around Ryu Ha-neul, Camila player almost perfectly filled the void left by Lucia player who retired last season, and the expectations of football fans for the 2001-born youth players at Barcelona have risen? And Valentina player is one of them. Along with Kang Yu-ri player currently playing on the field. Personally, I think the term 'Golden Generation' is not an overstatement.
I see. Now Barcelona's attack begins.
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Valentina wins the aerial ball competition again! Napoli's attack is in vain!
Probably Napoli needs to change their pattern. Napoli's aerial ball tactic, which they are proud of, is not working at all against Barcelona.
Actually, Barcelona's weakness would be height, but Napoli, who doesn't fall behind in height in Europe, is struggling against Barcelona.
Perhaps the teams analyzing this match will have their heads spinning. Because Barcelona has a player who can handle height.
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Lorenz's shot! Blocked! Now it leads to Barcelona's corner kick. ……Camila's corner kick goes up! And! High! High! It perfectly hits Valentina's head! A precise header shot that changes direction! Barcelona scores the first goal! And the main player is Valentina, who showed good form in defense too!
In today's match, she succeeded in almost all aerial ball competitions and looked in good condition, and in the end, she succeeded in scoring a goal. It seems a new large prospect has appeared at Barcelona.
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Barcelona wins 2:1 away at Napoli!
This would be a great satisfaction for Barcelona? They won an away match against Napoli without using their ace Ryu Ha-neul card. And they confirmed Valentina player's potential once again.
That's right. Probably today's MVP will be Valentina player.
Probably so? She faced the highest point scorer in Serie A, Irina player, and won 10 out of 13 competitions. And she completely sealed her head. And she even scored the first goal. The player who shone the most today will be Valentina player.
Ah, the Valentina player caught on camera is smiling brightly. Probably she sensed that she is the main player of today's match.
“Tina! What was that? It wasn't a joke today?”
“What. I have to show this much to get to start as a starter.”
“From just this match, my uniform income will increase a bit.”
“Really?”
“And, just in case, be careful with the guys.”
Valentina was a bit expecting after Ha-neul's words to be careful with the guys. Maybe he's jealous? But the next words weren't what she expected.
“I’ve seen quite a few promising players who got hooked up with the wrong people and disappeared.”
Still looks like she doesn't know much about football. She thought today's victory was quite meaningful, so Ha-neul's guard, which she had perfectly set up for the past few weeks, seemed slightly loosened, but even so, Ha-neul's love for football remains.
“Where did you see it? We haven't been together since we were 6 years old?”
So, the words coming from Valentina's mouth were a bit blunt. Valentina herself was surprised by her own words. But Ha-neul continued the conversation as if he was used to her tone.
“What, there's that. Yeah, I saw it on the internet.”
Ha-neul's appearance of continuing the conversation without caring about her blunt words makes me a bit sad. Normally, in a relationship, one would be hurt by such words, but Ha-neul showed no such sign.
She wanted to develop this relationship that has continued since their young childhood into a deeper one, but unfortunately, Valentina couldn't figure out the method.
There were many men contacting her, and sometimes male players living in the same dormitory would hit on her, but she had no experience in romance, and the only close man was Ha-neul.
So, while disappointed,
“Tina, since you're pretty, you have to be extra careful. Okay?”
Ha-neul smiled and put his appearance into her beautiful lips. The disappointment in her heart melted like snow.
‘…But why only say pretty and not come a bit closer?’
And one regret touches her. But there was no choice. According to Yu-ri, in Korea, unlike Spain, it's almost taboo for men to approach women first.
Even if a man has feelings for a woman, in Korean tradition, the woman has to approach the man first, and Ha-neul is a conservative man who follows tradition quite well.
It was impossible for a man like that to approach a woman without romantic feelings.
But the good thing is that he made an excuse to approach.
But to do that, first the match against Real Madrid had to end. Currently, they are laughing happily, but when they leave this stadium, Ha-neul will return to focusing on football.
And it shouldn't be too late. She had to approach quickly while the shock of the movie they watched with Camila was still there.
‘Ha-neul, why is it so hard?’
It would be nice if romance was as simple as football.
Actually, if it weren't for the opponent, romance for Valentina would be simpler than football, but she didn't want that.
“What? Why are you just staring without saying anything?”
“Okay. Let's go in.”
Valentina wanted to tell Ha-neul her plan right now, but she held back. If she said it to Ha-neul, the innocent Ha-neul would immediately tell that promise, and the interrupters next to him, Camila and Yu-ri, would interfere with her as opponents.
‘Please, let it end without any incident in El Clasico.’
If she loses in that match, Ha-neul's mood will not be good, and her own potential will decrease.
After joining Barcelona as a child, this was the first time Valentina wanted to win in El Clasico for reasons other than football.
The greatest football show in the world! The inevitable rival of the century, Real Madrid and Barcelona. And the match between Barcelona and Real Madrid! El Clasico! Today, it is taking place here! At the Bernabeu!
Wow, it's really the match I was looking forward to? I'm already excited to see what kind of match will be played here today.
That's right. Commissioner, how do you see the current situation of both teams?
Both teams used rotation in the Champions League round of 16 first leg last Tuesday to prepare for today's match? But the results were quite different. Barcelona won 2:1 away at Napoli, and Real Madrid lost 2:1 at home at the Bernabeu?
That's right.
So, Barcelona's morale has risen, while Real Madrid's morale will inevitably drop. And since Barcelona won the first confrontation, Real Madrid is now in a position where they must win this match.
So, it means Real Madrid is in a slightly disadvantageous situation?
That's right. But this is the Bernabeu. It's Real Madrid's home, right? We can't ignore Real Madrid's strength.
I see. It seems like a decisive one-match battle…, then now the home team Real Madrid's lineup………….
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………Ryu Ha-neul's fantastic first goal! He scores the first goal! Barcelona leads 1:0!
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Goal! Goal! Goal! Marisol's powerful long-range shot! Real Madrid doesn't seem to want to allow Barcelona's lead!
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Ha-neul's pass! Connected to Albaria! Shoot! Goal! Goal! Goal! It goes in! Albaria doesn't miss Ha-neul's perfect heel pass! Score 2:1!
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Francesca! She breaks through! And! Ah! She gives it here! Marisol! Marisol records a hat-trick! She records her 35th league goal!
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Adriana's cross! It bounces off Marisol's foot! Fantastic volley shot! With this goal, along with the hat-trick, Real Madrid takes the lead in the match for the first time!
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Ryu Ha-neul's lob shot! The goalkeeper can't catch it! High! High! Finally, Barcelona ties the score! Ryu Ha-neul's toes save Barcelona once again! Score 3:3!
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……Finally, the El Clasico ends 3:3! Marisol records a hat-trick, but Barcelona had Ryu Ha-neul!
Wow, it would be really disappointing for Real Madrid? They got a draw at home.
That's right. But apart from that, it was an incredibly high-level match, right?
That's right. The fantastic play of both teams' aces, Ryu Ha-neul and Marisol. Many football fans probably got excited watching this match.
“……So, what you're saying is that you made plans to eat with Angela, and you want me to go with you?”
“Yeah.”
After the bloody battle in Madrid, on the official rest day granted by the club, Valentina was making a request she had never done before in her life.
“Really?”
“Yeah, it's a bit awkward with Angela, you know.”
“What, that's true.”
Although she was tall, Valentina was still a child who had just become an adult. It might be awkward to have a private meal with the coach. And in that sense, Valentina came to me well. Because I was almost like a parent to Angela.
Well, Valentina knew that too and came to me.
“But, don't tell the others.”
“Why?”
“Bringing one more person is a bit much, and if I bring more, what will Angela think of me.”
“Well, that's true.”
Valentina's words to not tell her friends were understandable. Probably if she brought a lot of friends to that place, Angela would look at Valentina with strange eyes. And since the two of us going out alone might make other friends suspicious, I nodded to Valentina's words.
Well, eating with Angela once in a while isn't bad.
“Okay. Then I'll prepare. There's about 3-4 hours left? Good. Then I'll secretly get a car for the kids and leave it for you.”
“…Car?”
“So, were you planning to walk? Secretly go out with the kids and come out. Oppa will drive once.”
And after winning the El Clasico the next day, driving was a quite long hobby that I liked, so I was a bit excited. Well, at that time, the joy was enjoyed in Madrid, not Barcelona.
I had been holding back until now, but now that I have a license, and I have the excuse of the dinner appointment with the coach, there was no need to hold back.
About 3-4 hours until the promised time with Angela. It seemed good to enjoy the joy of victory while driving until then.