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Chapter 2016 - 526: Who Can Stand with Sword Drawn?

Even the most clueless opponent will seize the opportunity to launch a counterattack.

Firing shots with no chance only wastes energy.

Whether it’s Guardiola or Huang Kaiwen, they both emphasize that Buffon is part of the team.

From the moment he gets the ball, he consciously slows down the tempo, not sending it out too quickly.

When Van Bommel dribbled forward, both Kroos and Ramos were nearby looking for positions to receive the ball.

In the Canale 5 studio, Crudeli confidently said: "I am sure that Milan’s tactics have something to do with Kevin. I know Cesare, and I know his tactical thinking, there isn’t so much movement in his tactics."

"Every time the Milan players get the ball today, there are at least two support points around them. This reminds me of Barcelona."

"But upon closer observation, it’s clear that Milan’s tactics are different from Barca’s or Guardiola’s previous tactics. It’s not just the formation change to 3241, but Milan’s wings utilize the width of the field a lot today."

"Especially on the right side, when van Persie cuts inside, Ramos quickly comes up as a wing support point, and Kroos drops back to become the deep-lying playmaking core. This complex and advanced thinking tactic is definitely Kevin’s handiwork."

But at this moment, Chiellini moved to the front, received a return pass from Simone Pepe on the left, and directly lifted the ball into the penalty area, where Vucinic headed it into the left corner of the goal.

Crudeli paused and continued, "Even though Juventus scored first, the final victory will certainly belong to Milan as long as Kevin is still standing on the sidelines."

Huang Kaiwen was already standing in the technical area.

This conceded goal was because the defenders focused too much on the three forward players and didn’t expect Juventus to directly lob into the penalty area.

Playing with three defenders, they are still somewhat unfamiliar, and Ramos, who is good with headers, also didn’t return to the box, creating a defensive gap.

Huang Kaiwen glanced sideways.

He noticed that Old Maldini didn’t come up and say anything.

Out of the corner of his eye, he saw Old Maldini on the coaching bench applauding him.

Clearly, this was not sarcasm.

The first half was already close to 40 minutes.

If this continues, they might enter halftime trailing.

Huang Kaiwen made a gesture to the field, indicating for Milan to intensify their attack.

"They’re not doing it, let me go up!"

Inzaghi approached the sidelines and said ingratiatingly.

Fans of the Empire were already asking him on social media why he was just warming the bench.

His Majesty the Emperor was eager to break the deadlock at a time like this.

But Huang Kaiwen had no patience to deal with him and waved him off, saying, "Just go back, I’ll call you if I need a change."

Inzaghi pouted and mumbled as he returned to the bench.

Milan also produced a chance with a long pass.

Ramos took the ball up and lofted it to the left of the big penalty area.

Ibrahimovic jumped behind Lixishtena, controlled the ball nearby, and then pushed away the opponent to lift his foot and shoot.

Courtois reacted quickly and tipped the ball over the crossbar with one hand.

Immediately after, Rizzoli blew the whistle for a foul.

Huang Kaiwen fiercely swung his arm on the sidelines.

The corner chance was gone.

As halftime approached, Milan’s attacks came in waves.

The Milan stars also didn’t want to enter halftime with a 0:1 score.

In the first minute of stoppage time, Kaka received a through pass from Kroos, turned, and a long shot hit Bonucci, looping towards Juventus’s goal, but Courtois successfully collected it.

He immediately threw the ball to initiate a counterattack.

Krajisnik quickly got the ball to Vucinic’s feet this time.

But Van Bommel wasn’t in the front, and he and Nesta, two experienced players, blocked all angles, leaving Vucinic unable to pass the ball.

Up to the edge of the big penalty box, Vucinic couldn’t find a passing opportunity and could only attempt a long shot, which was blocked by Van Bommel.

The ball flew high back towards the center circle, and Kroos had already rushed back.

Vidal was still chasing him.

Huang Kaiwen clenched his fist.

Watching his teammates play was more nerve-wracking than being on the field himself.

Toni Kroos clearly knew the opponent had ill intentions.

The moment he took the ball, he spun around successfully avoiding Vidal’s back tackle.

Next, without adjusting, Kroos flicked his right foot, sending the ball directly to the right wing.

This precise pass put the ball in front of van Persie.

But van Persie had three defenders around him.

Huang Kaiwen thought there was no chance, but the next second van Persie suddenly burst forward.

Chiellini was in front-right of van Persie, and Ze Roberto was on his left.

Van Persie suddenly turned and accelerated, successfully slipping between them with his quick footwork.

"Pass it, pass it..."

Huang Kaiwen said quietly.

But van Persie had no intention of passing the ball; instead, he dribbled directly into Juventus’s penalty area and shot with his right foot before Barzagli could close in.

Boom—

The ball turned into a stream of light and a second later fiercely lodged into the left side net of Juventus’s goal!