The second half began, and Villarreal continued with a defensive strategy, retreating into their own half, waiting for counter-attacking opportunities as instructed by Head Coach Escribá.
However, an unexpected situation occurred in the 56th minute. Villarreal's winger, Castillejo, was dispossessed by Seville Team's Vázquez while dribbling. Castillejo, being somewhat impetuous, attempted a sliding tackle from behind to stop Vázquez's attack, but unfortunately, he tripped him. The referee immediately showed a red card, sending Castillejo off the field.
A huge chorus of boos erupted in the Pizjuán Stadium, as the spectators expressed their dissatisfaction with this action. Head Coach Escribá also appeared furious; he uncharacteristically swore, expressing his displeasure with the decision.
Playing with one man down, Villarreal found themselves in a very passive situation. Escribá had no choice but to make an adjustment, bringing on a defensive player to shore up the defense, as securing a draw became the team's primary objective.
Escribá stared intently at Villarreal's bench, his gaze as sharp as a hawk's. He knew that the team was facing an unprecedented predicament, with a wave of injuries in the backline making his choices exceptionally difficult.
Just as he was deep in thought, his gaze suddenly fell upon Lin Feng on the bench. Lin Feng's eyes gleamed with determination, and his body was poised, like a tiger about to pounce. Escribá's heart stirred; he knew this was Lin Feng's moment to be tested.
He walked over to Lin Feng, patted his shoulder, and said in a low, firm voice, "Get ready to play." A hint of surprise flashed in Lin Feng's eyes; he knew his chance had arrived. He immediately began warming up on the sidelines, his muscles seemingly trembling slightly, full of power.
In the stands of the Pizjuán Stadium, Sevilla fans witnessed this scene. Their eyes focused on Lin Feng, and instantly, countless questions and shouts of doubt rained down on Lin Feng like a storm.
"Who are you?" a deafening voice echoed through the stadium. Immediately after, more fans joined in, their voices converging into a massive wave of sound that was truly impactful.
Lin Feng did not back down; he straightened his chest, facing the doubts and provocations. He knew this was his chance to show what he could do, and his stage to prove himself. He responded to the fans' questions with a firm gaze, as if telling them: I am Lin Feng, and I will let my strength speak!
In this originally unremarkable La Liga match, the fan bases of Sevilla and Villarreal were not large in China, with most Chinese fans' preferences concentrated on powerhouse teams like Real Madrid and Barcelona, and some also having a soft spot for Atletico Madrid's passionate style.
However, Lin Feng's appearance instantly changed everything.
When images of Lin Feng warming up on the sidelines appeared in the live broadcast, countless Chinese fans' attention was drawn. They curiously asked, "Who is that Chinese player on the bench?" As this information quickly spread among the fan base, the number of viewers in the live broadcast room for this match surged.
Fans poured into the live broadcast room, leaving messages, discussing, and speculating, creating a lively atmosphere. They cheered for Lin Feng's appearance, hoping he could demonstrate his strength in this crucial match.
"Go, Lin Feng!" and "China's glory, thumbs up for Lin Feng!" The bullet comments were filled with enthusiastic encouragement and blessings. Every word represented the Chinese fans' expectations and support for Lin Feng.
This ordinary La Liga match became extraordinary because of Lin Feng's debut. It became the focus of Chinese fans' attention, and a rare opportunity to witness a Chinese player making his mark in a top European League.
Of course, any spotlight comes with skepticism. In the live broadcast room, some fans held different views on Lin Feng's appearance, believing it was a publicity stunt arranged for commercial value. The internet always has various voices, some of which do not align with mainstream opinions.
However, compared to these skeptical voices, more fans chose to cheer for Lin Feng. They left messages in the live broadcast room, expressing their encouragement and support for Lin Feng. These enthusiastic fans became Lin Feng's strongest backing; they looked forward to Lin Feng demonstrating his strength in the match and bringing honor to his country.
At this moment, Lin Feng, far away in Spain, did not know that this footage of him warming up on the sidelines had already attracted widespread attention and discussion in China. Countless media outlets quickly reposted this information, allowing more people to learn about Lin Feng's excellent performance.
As the match progressed, Lin Feng's debut became the focus of everyone's attention.
Watching Head Coach Escribá wave to him from the sidelines, Lin Feng's heart involuntarily quickened. He felt a strong mix of excitement and nervousness, all of it seeming as illusory as a dream.
Recalling himself just a month ago, he was merely a player who had been swept out of Manchester United. The blow at that time was heavy for him, but he did not give up; instead, he firmly chose to continue pursuing his football dream.
And now, he was about to step onto the professional pitch, a stage he had once dreamed of. All these changes and improvements had come so quickly, making it feel as fantastical as a bubble.
Lin Feng took a deep breath, trying to calm himself. He carefully tidied his gear, put on the team's jersey, and prepared to face the upcoming challenge. He knew this was his best chance to showcase himself, and his crucial moment to prove himself.
He took a step and walked onto the grass. At that moment, he felt his heartbeat synchronize with the rhythm of the stadium, as if the whole world was cheering him on.
In the 65th minute of the match, Head Coach Escribá made a bold substitution decision. He replaced the underperforming Brazilian golden boy, Pato, with the Chinese player Lin Feng. This decision immediately caused quite a stir on the field.
Pato's performance in this match was indeed unsatisfactory; he had not shown his expected level. His departure seemed to signal that Villarreal was going to adopt a more conservative strategy, aiming to hold the 0:0 score until the final whistle.
Wearing the number 43 jersey, Lin Feng stepped onto the historic Pizjuán Stadium. His appearance immediately attracted the attention of fans, especially those far away in China. They witnessed this moment through the live broadcast, feeling that excitement and anticipation.
"Lin Feng is on!" and "Go, Chinese player!" The live broadcast room instantly erupted. Fans cheered for Lin Feng's appearance, hoping he could demonstrate his strength in the match and bring honor to his country.
At this moment, Lin Feng felt the gazes and expectations from all directions. He knew this was his best chance to showcase himself, and his crucial moment to prove himself. He took a deep breath, preparing to face the upcoming challenge.