Lin Feng's body hit the turf hard, the violent impact instantly made him feel breathless, his chest felt as if it was pressed by a huge rock, and every breath became extremely difficult. The pain quickly spread from his chest to his whole body, but his consciousness was unusually clear. He knew clearly that he could not fall at this time, the team still needed him.
Seeing this, the referee immediately blew his whistle, and the game was temporarily stopped. He nervously waved to the team doctor to enter the field quickly, and at the same time hurried to Lin Feng's side, asking him about his condition with concern. Lin Feng endured the pain, trying to calmly tell the referee that he was fine and just needed some time to recover.
Just then, Cristiano Ronaldo also came over. He didn't look triumphant because of the shot just now, but instead asked Lin Feng with a concerned look if he was seriously injured. Lin Feng looked at Cristiano Ronaldo's sincere eyes, and a warm current surged in his heart. He knew that at this moment, Cristiano Ronaldo was not an opponent, but an athlete who also loved football and respected his opponents.
The team doctors quickly arrived at the scene and conducted a preliminary examination of Lin Feng. They carefully helped him up and slowly carried him to the sidelines. Lin Feng's teammates also gathered around, their eyes full of worry and concern.
Under the careful care of the team doctors, Lin Feng's breathing gradually returned to normal, and the pain in his body also began to slowly subside. He took a deep breath, feeling that he had regained his strength.
The game resumed after a brief pause, and both players once again engaged in fierce confrontation. However, injury time did not last too long, and the referee's whistle blew again, announcing the end of the first half. The players walked to the sidelines, began to discuss the first half of the game, and exchanged their views and feelings with each other.
On the way back to the locker room, Cristiano Ronaldo specifically sought out Lin Feng. He walked to Lin Feng's side, his brows slightly furrowed, and asked with a concerned expression: "Lin Feng, are you okay? I was really worried about you when I saw you fall to the ground just now."
Lin Feng looked at Cristiano Ronaldo, a hint of gratitude flashing in his eyes. He smiled slightly, trying to make himself look more relaxed, and said: "It's nothing, I just bumped a bit, and I'm much better now."
Cristiano Ronaldo looked at Lin Feng's eyes, seemingly not entirely believing his words. But he didn't continue to ask, just gently patted Lin Feng's shoulder and said: "We still have to continue to work hard in the second half, we don't want to see anyone get injured."
The whistle for the end of halftime echoed over the stadium, and the New England Sports live broadcast room instantly became lively. Jin Xiangkai's voice was full of passion, and he reviewed the exciting moments of the first half with Li Xiaopeng beside him.
And Lin Feng's injury undoubtedly became the most concerned topic for fans.
At this time, the barrage in the live broadcast room was also scrolling rapidly, and Chinese fans expressed their worry and respect for Lin Feng. "Go, Lin Feng, you must be fine!" "I couldn't defend that ball either, Cristiano Ronaldo is too strong!" ... The lines revealed the fans' sincere emotions.
In the Villarreal locker room, the atmosphere was unusually tense. After conceding a goal, Escribá did not blame the players like some coaches. He deeply knew that winning or losing on the football field is common, and what is important is teamwork and morale.
He walked to Lin Feng's side, asking him about his injury with concern: "Lin Feng, how are you? Do you feel alright?" Lin Feng shook his head firmly, indicating that he was fine. Escribá nodded, a sigh of relief in his heart.
Then, Escribá turned to all the players, his voice firm and powerful: "Although we conceded a goal in the first half, everyone's performance was excellent. Lin Feng's defense made me even more proud. In the second half, we still have a chance to equalize the score, and even overtake our opponents. We must continue to defend, but at the same time, we cannot sit still and wait."
He paused, his gaze sweeping over the players' faces, and continued: "After seventy minutes, we will launch a counterattack. We want Real Madrid to know that Villarreal is not to be trifled with. Do you all have confidence?" The players responded in unison: "Yes!" Their eyes sparkled with firm light, and their morale was high.
In the Villarreal locker room, the atmosphere was both tense and full of fighting spirit. Lin Feng and other defenders spontaneously gathered in a circle to deeply reflect on and discuss their defensive performance in the first half. Everyone understood that as defenders, their responsibility was great, especially when facing a strong team like Real Madrid.
Ruiz was the first to break the silence, his voice full of sincerity and determination: "Cristiano Ronaldo's goal in the first half was indeed very difficult to defend, his speed and shooting were too outstanding. But I think we must be more vigilant in the second half and not give him such opportunities again. We need to strengthen communication and cooperation to ensure that every position is marked."
Pau Torres then expressed his views, his eyes firm and focused: "In addition to Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale's speed and breakthrough ability should not be underestimated. We must maintain an appropriate defensive distance and be ready to start and intercept at any time. We cannot give them any chance to break through."
Lin Feng also actively expressed his views, his thinking deep and comprehensive: "In addition to these obvious threats, I think we should also pay attention to Benzema's retreating to receive the ball. He often uses this method to create situations where the attacking side outnumbers the defending side, causing us a lot of trouble. I think we should respond to the midfielders in time and participate in the defense together to prevent him from easily getting the ball."
Just as Lin Feng and his teammates were deeply discussing the defensive strategy for the second half, the team captain Bruno Soriano walked into the locker room. His steps were firm and powerful, his face showing a kind of calmness and confidence. His arrival immediately attracted everyone's attention, and everyone stopped their discussions and looked at him.
Bruno Soriano walked to Lin Feng's side, his gaze lingered on Lin Feng's face for a moment, then he spoke: "Lin Feng, I want to talk to you about the plan to launch a counterattack after seventy minutes in the second half."
Lin Feng looked up at the captain, his eyes revealing a sense of respect and listening. He nodded, signaling the captain to continue.
Bruno Soriano continued: "I hope that when defending in the backfield, you try not to clear the ball with a long kick. This makes it easy for the opponent to steal the ball and reorganize an effective attack. Instead, we should try to control possession and pass the ball steadily to our midfielders."
He paused, his gaze sweeping over the players' faces, and continued: "This is more conducive to us organizing an effective counterattack. The midfielders will have more time and space to plan the attack, and our forwards will also get better support."
Lin Feng listened to the captain's words and nodded repeatedly. He understood the captain's intention and knew its importance to the team. He looked at the other players and found that they were all listening with great interest, their faces showing expressions of agreement.
Finally, Bruno Soriano concluded: "We need to cooperate tacitly and execute this strategy together. I believe that as long as we unite and work together, we will definitely achieve good results in the second half of the game."
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