"Here's your water!"
Suker handed a bottle of water to Srna.
Srna took it but didn't drink, instead still panting heavily while holding the water.
It was as if his breathing couldn't be adjusted.
Suker also noticed Srna's abnormality.
"Are you having physical problems?"
Suker asked.
Srna took a deep breath: "It seems to have gotten worse. Especially this season, I get tired easily. In the first half, I jumped with Ronaldo countless times, and my legs were so sore the last few times. I kept hitting my thigh muscles to recover a bit!"
After a pause, Srna grinned: "In the second half, I might be exploited here!"
Srna's words made Suker's expression turn serious.
Srna's right wing has always been their most stable defensive area, but as he gets older and his physical quality and stamina decline, these problems will gradually be exposed.
Especially after this terrible season, Suker and a few others, including Srna, have been ever-present.
This is indeed a very difficult thing for a veteran in his 30s.
"Can't you hold on?"
Zidane also leaned over and asked.
Srna grinned: "I can hold on!"
Suker rolled his eyes.
This guy is stubborn, but with Zidane asking that, who would say they can't hold on!
After all, so many teammates were watching him. If he said he couldn't hold on, it would be a blow to morale.
Even if he couldn't, Srna had to grit his teeth and say he could!
Zidane also knew that his way of asking was problematic.
"Arbeloa, go warm up!"
If it came to a last resort, he would indeed have to consider substituting Srna.
"In the second half, when Bayern Munich has a corner kick, I'll drop back to contend for the header!"
Suker volunteered.
Upon hearing this, everyone showed surprise, but soon Ramos, Pepe, and others' expressions turned gloomy.
He was very angry.
But not angry at Suker, but angry at himself!
If only they could limit Cristiano Ronaldo, Suker wouldn't have to drop back to contend for headers during corner kicks.
But currently, Bayern Munich's corner kicks are indeed too threatening. Only Suker can match Cristiano Ronaldo's jumping ability, and his dropping back is indeed the best solution.
Although he was very unwilling, there was no better way.
Of course, Suker doesn't always drop back. He only drops back to help contend for headers during corner kicks. Bayern Munich's crosses still need to be dealt with by their defensive line.
Soon, halftime ended.
Both teams' players returned to the field, and neither side made any substitutions.
Real Madrid had no one to substitute. This was their most impactful formation at the moment, and substituting anyone would not be effective.
Bayern Munich was in the lead, so they didn't need to make substitutions.
Guardiola still looked calm and composed. The game had progressed to this point, and they were steadily heading towards victory.
Of course, they couldn't relax because of this; they still had to attack in the second half.
Especially between 45-65 minutes, this was their best period for attacking.
If they scored another goal at this time, their chances of winning would be even higher.
As for after 65 minutes, Guardiola would choose to defend.
The reason was also simple!
One's gain is another's loss!
Suker's explosive ability after 70 minutes was too astonishing.
Therefore, he had to make plans!
In the second half, both sides switched ends.
After switching sides, the pace of the game remained unchanged, still as intense.
After the first half, Bayern Munich was currently leading Real Madrid 2:1 at the Allianz Arena.
They had dominated the entire game's rhythm and advantage.
This made Real Madrid play somewhat passively.
But they were still patiently looking for opportunities for a counterattack.
Suker was under great pressure.
Especially after Bale's injury, all the pressure fell on Suker.
Di Maria needed space to perform, and that space could only be created by Suker and Benzema drawing defenders away.
If it were Bale, he would have stronger pressure resistance and could share some of the pressure.
Furthermore, Di Maria's performance in this match was not particularly outstanding.
Suker was also puzzled.
He really doesn't explode until the final!
If you carry Di Maria into the final, he can give you an extremely brilliant performance.
But in the semifinals, the Angel seemed to have gone silent.
From a certain perspective, the immense pressure on Srna was also related to Di Maria's inability to launch effective attacks from the wing.
"Bayern Munich has gradually taken control of the midfield rhythm. Real Madrid contended for a while at the start of the second half, but quickly gave up and began to retreat to their own half!"
"The game is gradually entering Bayern Munich's familiar rhythm..."
The German commentator feigned ease.
If it were any other team, with a lead, Bayern Munich's chances of winning would be high.
But with Real Madrid as the opponent, it was a different story.
Real Madrid had a knack for playing from behind!
Under their tenacious fighting spirit, Bayern Munich could not afford to be complacent in the slightest.
After all, in the highlights of Real Madrid's comebacks, the former Bayern Munich had also contributed.
They must not make the same mistake again.
But in this match, Bayern Munich played very smoothly.
In the 59th minute, Cristiano Ronaldo and Muller suddenly made a cross run.
Cristiano Ronaldo feigned receiving the ball but chose to let it go.
The ball passed, and the defending players were all drawn to Cristiano Ronaldo.
After receiving the ball, Muller immediately pushed the ball horizontally, adjusted his footwork, and then suddenly poked a shot.
This poke shot was sly, getting in before Ramos could lunge, and it had a slight element of luck.
The ball hit Pepe's ankle, deflected, and flew into the goal.
Facing such an own goal, even a very good Diego López was helpless.
"Oh~~~ This is terrible!!!"
González held his head; "Pepe's own goal, this goal is too damaging to morale!"
Own goals and world-class goals are both known as 'football coolants'.
In a thrilling battle, such a kick suddenly appears.
The scoring team gets pumped up!
The conceding team immediately deflates!
The key is that Real Madrid conceded again, and the score was widened.
"Pepe's own goal, Bayern Munich leads Real Madrid 3:1!!!"
The German commentator clapped his hands excitedly. He was very emotional and excited.
But even so, he dared not shout words like 'certain victory'.
He was afraid that his jinx would set some kind of flag, causing Bayern to suffer a comeback.
However, being happy was still allowed!
Just like at the Allianz Arena at this moment, cheers surged and songs floated.
Bayern Munich fans were overjoyed.
They were singing non-stop.
Since taking a two-goal lead, although Real Madrid had been trying to counterattack, they had a two-goal advantage, so they felt much more at ease.
60 minutes.
Real Madrid and Bayern Munich made substitutions simultaneously.
Real Madrid:
Off: Srna, Pepe.
On: Arbeloa, Varane.
Bayern Munich:
Off: Mandžukić, Cristiano Ronaldo.
On: Gómez, Franck Ribéry.
Both sides made like-for-like substitutions, but Bayern Munich still opted for offensive substitutions, while Real Madrid strengthened their defense.
"Damn it? Looking down on me?"
Suker wiped the corner of his mouth.
It was 60 minutes, and it was time for him to 'explode'!
Moreover, this time, Bayern Munich used both of their substitutions on the front line, which would have a better effect on his impact on their defense.
At the same time, his own defense also received some defensive assurance!
Suker didn't know why Guardiola made such substitutions, but it did give him some hope for a comeback.
Suker immediately used a State Recovery Card, sweeping away all his fatigue.
He suddenly jumped a few times on the spot, feeling an endless surge of power welling up in his heart.
At this moment, Suker's eyes became sharp.
His performance time had arrived.
"You shouldn't have taken me off, I can still go on!"
Cristiano Ronaldo was somewhat dissatisfied with Guardiola substituting him.
He still wanted to score another goal and complete a hat-trick.
Completing a hat-trick against Real Madrid and Suker would certainly be very satisfying.
Guardiola could only appease him. He substituted Cristiano Ronaldo partly to prepare for the next match.
Moreover, Cristiano Ronaldo's energy consumption was also very high at this point, and his effectiveness might not be higher than Franck Ribéry's.
Suker also turned his head to look at Bayern's half.
After dealing with Cristiano Ronaldo, he would then have to face the Robben-Ribéry duo.
This was like using two sets of top-tier offensive lineups to grind him down.
Suker gritted his teeth, thinking that the most urgent task now was to equalize the score!
The match restarted.
This time, Suker pulled wide quickly, trying to stay as far away from the opponent's defensive midfielder as possible, leaving only Lahm to mark him.
Although Alonso would immediately rush over when he had the ball, it was fine as long as they weren't pressing him simultaneously.
Suker retreated a few steps along the touchline.
At this moment, Kroos passed the ball to him.
Suker stopped the ball with his back to the goal, pulling it sideways directly.
When he looked up, Kroos just swept past him.
This movement made Alonso hesitate slightly when approaching him, wanting to mark Kroos.
But at this moment, Suker controlled the ball with alternating feet, pulling the ball from his left foot to his right, then making a large circle to turn.
This kind of turn was not efficient but was safe.
After Suker completed his turn, Lahm immediately closed in.
Lahm lowered his center of gravity, staring intently at Suker, not daring to be careless in the slightest.
Suker feigned a full sprint, his left foot stepping forward sharply.
This movement successfully fooled Lahm.
The moment Lahm started to move, Suker abruptly paused, executing a change-of-pace nutmeg, then immediately charged diagonally forward.
"Oh~~~Suker!! A nutmeg!!"
González roared.
He felt that Suker was about to explode!
Suker quickly advanced towards the penalty area, and as he neared it, he unleashed a powerful shot with his left foot.
This shot startled Bayern Munich.
Fans and everyone on the bench instinctively stood up.
However, the ball was parried away by Neuer.
"Neuer! He saved the goal!"
The German commentator roared, but he clenched his fists, not daring to relax at all.
Neuer fumbled the ball, the danger was not yet over.
The Bayern Munich penalty area fell into chaos.
In the scramble, Kroos poked the ball to the center, and Benzema instinctively poked the ball forward in a hurry.
Bang!
Neuer made a second consecutive save, once again pushing the ball out.
"Neuer!!!! A brilliant save!!!"
The ball flew to the right side.
At this point, Bayern Munich's defense was completely in disarray.
Di Maria appeared at the landing spot and shot with his left foot.
Ding!!!
The ball hit the post and rebounded out.
"Ah~~~This is the third time~~~It still hasn't gone in!!"
González was almost on the verge of a breakdown.
Just then, the ball bounced out of the penalty area.
And in the central position, Suker trapped the ball down with his left foot and charged into the penalty area.
"Suker!!!!—"
González's voice became sharp.
But the next second, a figure charged in from the side, directly tackling Suker and the ball.
Ah~~~~~~~~!!!!
Suker screamed.
The more exaggerated the scream at this time, the more favorable the Referee's decision would be.
Lahm got up from the ground, still feeling lingering fear.
But the next second, the Referee showed Lahm a yellow card and pointed to the penalty spot.
Lahm was stunned!
All the Bayern Munich fans in the stadium were stunned.
"Yellow card!! Penalty!!!—"
Only González roared excitedly.
A penalty!
A penalty at this stage of the game!
This was a great opportunity!
Lahm excitedly argued with the Referee.
What kind of balance was this?
Because Bayern was given a penalty, Real Madrid had to be given one back?
Lahm was sure that he had kicked the ball, and although he had also brought down Suker, he had touched the ball first.
This was a legitimate clearance!
But the Referee ignored all this, constantly signaling the Bayern players to calm down and stay away from him.
He had no intention of changing his decision.
In the end, the Bayern players could not win over the Referee, and Real Madrid were awarded a penalty opportunity.
"Suker to take the penalty!"
González nervously rubbed his hands; this might be Real Madrid's best chance to pull a goal back.
First, pull one goal back, and then slowly try to come back in the remaining time, until they equalize or take the lead.
Penalties are always tense!
In this match, Cristiano Ronaldo had two goals.
One penalty, one header.
And Suker currently had one goal.
Suker certainly wouldn't give up this penalty kick.
Of course, besides Suker, no one else dared to step up to the 12-yard spot!
Placing the ball on the penalty spot, Suker straightened up, took a deep breath, then slowly retreated to create space for his run-up.
Neuer nervously moved from side to side.
The other players were all standing on the edge of the penalty area, ready to rush in at any moment.
The whistle blew.
Suker suddenly looked up and began his run-up.
At this moment, everyone's hearts were in their throats.
Suker showed no hesitation, striking precisely into the bottom left corner.
"Suker! Penalty!!"
González roared, but the next second, he widened his eyes: "Neuer!!"
Neuer had accurately judged the shot's direction and pushed the ball away with his palm.
Swish, swish, swish!!
The players on the edge of the penalty area almost simultaneously rushed forward.
Real Madrid wanted to follow up with a shot!
Bayern wanted to clear the ball!
But someone was faster than them.
After his penalty was saved, Suker paused slightly, then immediately pounced forward.
He got there before everyone else, lightly tapping the ball with his foot, sending it into the net.
Swish!!
The ball rustled into the net!
"Goal!!!!!!!!!!!!—"
González roared, but soon he patted his chest, smiling bitterly: "That was too scary. Neuer saved the penalty, but Suker still managed to follow up with a shot."
"In this match, Neuer's judgment of shots is very accurate, but there are always some fumbles, which has allowed Real Madrid to escape from death!"
"But no matter what, Real Madrid has pulled one goal back!"
"68 minutes into the match, Bayern Munich 3:2 Real Madrid!"
Suker also quickly got up from the ground, rushing into the goal, picking up the ball, and running back.
"Damn it! That scared me to death!"
Suker exhaled as he ran.
The bottom left corner was Suker's most common shooting angle, but based on his understanding of Neuer, Suker thought he would dive in the opposite direction.
Unexpectedly, he predicted his prediction!
However, Neuer probably wasn't that firm either, otherwise, the ball wouldn't have slipped from his grasp.
But no matter what, the result was good.
They had pulled one goal back, and now there was only a one-goal difference.
"Guys!" Suker raised his arm high: "Let's charge a few more times! Hold on, everyone!"
This goal significantly boosted Real Madrid's morale.
On the Bayern Munich bench, Cristiano Ronaldo was nervously shaking his leg.
"That's why I shouldn't have been substituted!"
Cristiano Ronaldo was anxious but helpless, only able to watch from the sidelines.
Guardiola on the touchline also frowned deeply.
The Franck Ribéry and Arjen Robben combination had to play a role, otherwise, constantly being attacked by Suker, they would play very passively.
Two sets of top attacking combinations, this was his strongest weapon to defeat Real Madrid!
However, Real Madrid was still incredibly resilient.
And then there was Suker!
The rotation of Cristiano Ronaldo and the Franck Ribéry and Arjen Robben combination couldn't suppress his performance.
He was simply as strong as a monster!
"How can he still run like this?"
Muller watched himself being bypassed, Suker charging into their half, pushing forward all the way, and couldn't help but feel bitter.
"Suker shoots!!"
González watched Suker shoot directly from the edge of the penalty area and couldn't help but roar.
But this time, Neuer securely caught the ball, without fumbling it.
After catching the ball, Neuer rushed out of the small box and powerfully threw the ball.
"Counterattack!!!—"
Accompanied by Neuer's roar, Bayern Munich immediately launched a wave of counterattacks.
And on Real Madrid's side, including Suker and Kroos, everyone turned around in unison, sprinting back to defend.
Ultimately, Casemiro used a foul to stop Franck Ribéry.
He also kicked the ball out of bounds to prevent Franck Ribéry from taking a quick free-kick.
But Casemiro also received a yellow card for this.
The match entered the 70th minute, but the situation remained fiery and deadlocked.
From the very beginning, this match was filled with incredibly frantic attacking confrontations.
This also swept away the drowsiness of many fans, making them incredibly excited!
Germany, Munich, the Allianz Arena at night.
An attacking battle was still ongoing.
Both teams were gritting their teeth and holding on.
This match was not just a test of skill, but also a confrontation of will and resilience!