When Chen Zhong "watched over" Messi, Messi occasionally found opportunities, but they were still within controllable limits, and the combination of Khedira with Di Maria and the center-back chain didn't seem to put much pressure on Messi.
This made Mourinho momentarily question whether his choice was problematic.
"The match continues."
"Real Madrid is temporarily trailing Barcelona."
"This match is a back-and-forth affair."
"With less than 60 minutes, there have already been 7 goals scored."
"We believe there will be more goals to come."
"Real Madrid's kickoff."
"Chen Zhong is controlling the ball up front."
"Opts for the left flank."
"Kaka!"
Kaka gets the ball on the wing, facing the defender, nudges the ball before habitually chipping it towards the center.
There, Cristiano Ronaldo leaps high, but Pique jumps even higher, and the repeated success of the chip passes and headers of the first half is reduced to nothing at this moment.
