On Villarreal's training ground, the morning sun shone on the players' sweat-soaked jerseys, glistening.
Despite the team's brilliant three consecutive victories, Head Coach Escribá's face showed no trace of joy.
The experienced old Head Coach's face was filled with seriousness and earnestness, because he knew that the next opponent was no small matter.
Real Madrid, the Galácticos of La Liga, had conquered the hearts of countless fans with their powerful strength and magnificent playing style.
With Bale's addition, the BBC Trio—Bale, Benzema, and Cristiano Ronaldo—had become a terrifying attacking trident in world football.
Their tacit agreement, exquisite skills, and every attack was like a flash of lightning, instantly tearing apart the opponent's defense.
Escribá knew that facing such a strong enemy, Villarreal could not afford to be careless or complacent in the slightest.
He stood on the sidelines, observing every player's training performance with sharp eyes, constantly reminding them to stay focused and vigilant.
On Villarreal's training ground, at Escribá's whistle, the players quickly gathered, ready to begin a new round of training.
Today's training session was extremely significant for the entire team, as Head Coach Escribá decided to make major adjustments to the team's formation.
Facing the upcoming challenge, he decisively abandoned the previous 4-4-2 formation and adopted a more stable 5-4-1 formation, aiming to strengthen the team's defensive capabilities.
On Villarreal's training ground, Head Coach Escribá was facing the challenge of selecting the central defensive pairing.
He had originally planned to start the experienced Musacchio alongside the promising Ruiz and Pau Torres, forming a solid defensive line.
However, considering that Musacchio had just recovered from injury and his form had not yet returned to its best, Escribá began to hesitate.
Just then, he thought of Lin Feng, who had performed excellently in the previous match.
This young player had shown outstanding physical quality, reaction speed, and positional awareness on the defensive end, which greatly impressed Escribá.
He believed that Lin Feng was fully capable of taking on the starting central defender position and bringing greater help to the team.
After careful consideration, Escribá finally decided to replace Musacchio with Lin Feng, pairing him with Ruiz and Pau Torres in the starting lineup.
He believed that this combination would not only ensure the stability of the defensive line but also inject fresh blood, enhancing the team's overall strength.
After making the decision to adjust the central defensive position, Escribá decided to verify the effectiveness of this new defensive combination through practice.
The old Head Coach simply waved his hand, holding the whistle.
"Guys, let's have a scrimmage today."
On the green field of the team's internal match, Lin Feng seemed to have undergone a complete transformation, displaying a defensive style that was distinctly different from before.
He was no longer fighting alone on the defensive line but had transformed into the team's defensive core, building an unbreakable iron triangle with Pau Torres and Ruiz.
During the match, Lin Feng commanded with composure, his voice echoing on the defensive line, guiding his teammates' defensive rhythm.
"Ruiz, go press him, I'm behind you, don't be afraid!"
"Pau Torres, get the second ball, well done!"
"I'm going up! I'm going up! You guys cover for me!"
He accurately judged the opponent's passing routes, anticipated and intercepted, repeatedly foiling the opponent's attacking plans.
At the same time, he was also good at using his experience and awareness to remind Pau Torres and Ruiz beside him to pay attention to defensive gaps and the opponent's breakthrough points.
Under Lin Feng's leadership, Pau Torres and Ruiz also played at their best defensive level.
They cooperated closely, covered for each other, forming a solid defensive barrier.
The tacit understanding and team spirit among the three made the opponents feel immense pressure when attacking, unable to easily break through their defensive line.
On the sidelines, Head Coach Escribá witnessed the change in Lin Feng's defensive style, and a glimmer of surprise flashed in his eyes.
This Chinese youngster was no longer the individual defensive player he used to be, but had grown into a core figure capable of commanding the team and leading the defensive line.
Lin Feng's performance in the match made Escribá very pleased.
He was not only able to accurately judge the opponent's attacking intentions but also quickly direct Pau Torres and Ruiz beside him to assist in defense and cover.
This awareness and ability for team defense filled Escribá with expectations for Lin Feng's future.
"His progress is really fast," Escribá thought to himself, "From the start of the match until now, he has shown more and more leadership and defensive intelligence.
This is not just his personal growth, but also an improvement in the entire team's defensive capabilities."
After witnessing Lin Feng's excellent performance on the sidelines, Head Coach Escribá's heart was stirred.
He took a deep breath, his gaze fixed on the distance.
The defensive intelligence, leadership, and tacit understanding with teammates displayed by this young player undoubtedly made him a shining new star in the team.
Escribá knew that letting a 20-year-old youngster start in the crucial central defender position at the Bernabéu against Real Madrid's BBC Trio was a risky decision.
The BBC Trio—Bale, Benzema, and Cristiano Ronaldo—was a terrifying attacking trident in La Liga and even world football.
Their speed, skill, and shooting ability were all top-notch, and any defensive player would feel immense pressure when facing them.
However, from the first time Escribá met Lin Feng, he noticed the youngster's unique temperament on the field.
Although Lin Feng was not a flamboyant player, he infected everyone around him with his most simple and straightforward style of conduct.
Escribá had seen Lin Feng more than once at Villarreal's training base, either alone or with Pau Torres, in the gym strengthening their physical fitness, and these two were often the first to arrive on the field.
Perhaps, this kid could truly grow into a great figure in world football in the future?
Lin Feng on the training ground did not particularly feel Escribá's increasingly appreciative gaze from the sidelines; he simply continued his daily training diligently and earnestly as usual.
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Spain, Madrid
Many people wearing Real Madrid jerseys appeared at newsstands on the streets of Madrid, all paying attention to a figure in a yellow jersey on the newspaper.
"Paulo, I bet, no matter how good this kid is, under the attack of the BBC Trio, he'll have to surrender obediently." A Real Madrid fan threw the newspaper onto the newsstand counter, saying disdainfully.
"I bet 50 euros, no, 100 euros, that the BBC Trio will blow through this defense by halftime." Another Real Madrid fan said, a proud expression appearing on his face when he mentioned the BBC Trio.
After former Head Coach Benítez was dismissed from Real Madrid, club legend Zidane took over the reins, and subsequently maintained a winning streak this season, first winning the European Super Cup, then advancing all the way, achieving a strong start in the Champions League and four consecutive victories in La Liga.
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