Chapter 187: Bale Time! Premier League Mayhem! This Is the Power of Youth Development!
After Bayswater Chinese pulled off a stunning 4–3 comeback at the Bernabéu, something unusual happened—every single British media outlet united in praise of Gareth Bale.
"Perfect Bale!"
That was the massive headline The Sun ran the very next day, never one to miss a dramatic moment.
Known for their flashy language, the high-selling tabloid went all-in with poetic descriptions, practically launching Bale into the stratosphere.
According to The Sun, before the match, journalists inside the Bernabéu had run their predictions—over 60% believed Real Madrid would win.
After all, Madrid now boasted the most star-studded squad in the world.
And when analyzing who in Bayswater Chinese might pose the greatest threat, almost all fingers pointed at Lewandowski.
"The Polish striker had been on fire since breaking his goal drought."
"He was benched against Arsenal to save his legs—for this showdown at the Bernabéu!"
But no one expected Gareth Bale to steal the spotlight from his teammates—
and from the stars of Real Madrid.
Even Cristiano Ronaldo looked dim in comparison.
The reason why Bale wasn't expected to shine?
Because he would be facing Maicon.
"In fact, Yang Cheng likely had similar concerns before kickoff," The Sun speculated.
"Maicon had played for Bayswater Chinese for years. He and Bale knew each other well."
"That's likely why Bale started on the right."
"And that worked—he scored a stunning long-range goal in the first half."
"But when Ronaldo led Madrid to two quick goals and made it 3–1, Yang Cheng adjusted—he put Bale back on the left flank."
"From then on, Bale was unstoppable."
"Back on his favored side, he took Maicon head-on—and the Brazilian couldn't cope. In one-on-ones, Maicon struggled badly."
The Sun insisted that Maicon didn't even play poorly—
he just happened to run into a rampaging Gareth Bale.
"In the final minutes of both halves, Bale made two long-range sprints and scored twice."
"That's no fluke."
"It shows his rare stamina, blinding pace, and top-tier technique."
"One 30-meter screamer, three long-distance bursts, a hat trick, and an assist—Bale single-handedly stormed the Bernabéu."
"It was a perfect performance."
"He showed the world exactly what he can do—his style, his strengths, his identity."
"As Yang Cheng said in the post-match press conference, we absolutely have reason to believe the 20-year-old Gareth Bale will bring us many more unforgettable performances."
…
The Telegraph went one step further—comparing the Bernabéu comeback to Liverpool's "Miracle of Istanbul" in 2005.
But this time, it was different.
This wasn't just a comeback—
this was trailing multiple times, equalizing again and again, and then winning in the final moments.
"Last time, the miracle belonged to Steven Gerrard."
"That match cemented Gerrard's place among the world's best midfielders."
"This time, it's Gareth Bale."
The Telegraph believes that after this game, Bale will rise into the echelon of elite European players—
perhaps even breaking into the ranks of global superstars.
"Even Pellegrini himself admitted in the press conference—'Bale has unbelievable speed. None of our defenders could catch him.'"
"That kind of acknowledgment—from an opponent—says it all."
…
Sky Sports immediately posted their player ratings and gave Gareth Bale a perfect 10.
They went one step further, coining a new term: "Bale Time."
They used it to refer to the moments after the 40th minute in the first half, and after the 85th minute in the second half—both of which Bale used to create goals.
"Power. Pace. Stamina. Acceleration."
"Bale checks every box, and the numbers don't lie."
"First, a world-class goal from the right. Then, he switched to the left and blew Real Madrid's defense apart."
"Maicon, once considered the best right-back in the world, was humbled by his former teammate."
Sky Sports declared that 20-year-old Bale is the most talented player in the Premier League.
"And yet, he hasn't even hit his prime."
"We have every reason to believe that in the near future, Gareth Bale will become a Premier League—and global—superstar."
"Ballon d'Or? FIFA World Player of the Year? Not out of the question."
…
Compared to the others, The Guardian offered a more nuanced take.
They, too, praised Bale's performance, but also devoted a significant portion of their article to telling his life story.
From nearly being cut from Southampton's academy, to joining Bayswater Chinese, Bale's football journey had been anything but smooth.
The most touching part?
His brotherhood with Theo Walcott.
"The two have been friends and roommates since their days at Southampton's academy. That bond continued when they both joined Bayswater Chinese."
"Even now, whether training at Brent or traveling for away games, they still room together."
"They even bought houses next to each other in the London suburbs."
The Guardian emphasized that since joining Bayswater Chinese in 2005, both Bale and Walcott had benefited from Yang Cheng's careful nurturing.
Along with Di María, they formed the team's devastating trio of wingers.
"Many fans mistakenly assume the three are rivals. In truth, their friendship runs deep."
"Similar in age. Similar in position. And extremely close."
"When we watch Gareth Bale tearing apart the Bernabéu, we must not forget the years of development that went into building this moment."
"And above all, we must not forget the trust and guidance Yang Cheng has shown him."
The Guardian also noted that big clubs had been circling Bale and Walcott for some time.
When Cristiano Ronaldo left Manchester United for Madrid, there were whispers that Sir Alex Ferguson wanted to sign Bale as his successor.
But Bayswater Chinese had refused to sell.
With Bayswater Chinese pulling off a 4–3 comeback at the Bernabéu, the entire British media, for once, was united in its praise for Gareth Bale.
"Perfect Bale!"
That was the bold headline plastered across the front page of The Sun the following morning.
Known for its attention-grabbing style, the best-selling tabloid pulled out all the stops to describe Bale's brilliance—elevating him with lyrical exaggeration, as if determined to launch him straight into the heavens.
According to The Sun, before the match, most reporters inside the Bernabéu had predicted a Real Madrid win—over 60% of them, in fact.
After all, Real Madrid had the most luxurious squad in world football.
And when asked who in Bayswater Chinese posed the greatest threat, nearly everyone answered Lewandowski.
"The Polish striker has been in great form since breaking his scoring drought."
"He was even rested against Arsenal just to be fresh for this showdown."
But no one foresaw that Gareth Bale would steal the show from his teammates—and even from the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo.
The Sun explained that the reason Bale wasn't seen as a danger was simple: he was up against Maicon.
"In fact, Yang Cheng probably had the same concern. Maicon had played for Bayswater Chinese for years—he and Bale knew each other inside out."
"That's likely why Bale started on the right."
"And it worked—he scored a stunning goal from distance in the first half."
"But after Cristiano led Madrid to two quick goals and made it 3–1, Yang Cheng adjusted, and Bale moved back to his natural left side."
"From that moment on, Bale was unstoppable."
"He didn't just hold his own against Maicon—he dominated. In one-on-one situations, Maicon simply couldn't cope."
The Sun believed Maicon's performance wasn't bad at all.
He just had the misfortune of facing a Gareth Bale on fire.
"In the dying minutes of both halves, Bale completed two lung-busting runs ending in goals."
"This wasn't a fluke."
"The man has rare endurance, explosive speed, and top-tier technique."
"One 30-meter screamer, three coast-to-coast solo runs, a hat trick, and an assist—Gareth Bale carried Bayswater Chinese to victory at the Bernabéu."
"It was the performance of a lifetime."
"As Yang Cheng said after the match, we have every reason to believe that this 20-year-old will deliver many more magical moments in the years to come."
…
The Daily Telegraph took a different angle, comparing Bale's Bernabéu heroics to Liverpool's Miracle of Istanbul in 2005.
But unlike Istanbul, where Liverpool mounted one epic comeback, Bayswater Chinese repeatedly clawed back before snatching victory at the end.
"Last time, the hero was Steven Gerrard—that night defined his place among the game's elite."
"This time, the name is Gareth Bale."
The paper went on to say Bale now had a foot in the door of Europe's top tier and may even rise to global superstardom.
"Even Madrid manager Pellegrini admitted in his press conference: 'Bale's speed is unbelievable—none of our defenders could match it.'"
"That's the ultimate praise—from the opposition."
…
Sky Sports was the first to publish their post-match player ratings—and gave Gareth Bale a perfect 10.
Even more, they introduced a new term:
"Bale Time"—the moments after the 40th minute of the first half and the 85th of the second, when Bale changed the game.
"Power. Strength. Speed. Acceleration."
"In every category, Bale delivered elite-level numbers."
"He scored a screamer from the right, then switched flanks and shredded Madrid's defense on the left."
"Maicon, once hailed as the best right-back in the world, was brought to his knees by his former protégé."
Sky Sports declared Bale the most gifted player in the Premier League under 21.
"But he's not even close to his peak."
"One day soon, Bale could become a global superstar."
"Even a Ballon d'Or winner or FIFA World Player of the Year."
…
Compared to other outlets, The Guardian took a more thoughtful approach.
In addition to recapping the match and praising Bale's performance, they ran a full-length feature on his 20-year journey.
From nearly being cut from Southampton's academy to becoming a Bernabéu conqueror, Bale's career had been anything but easy.
What stood out most?
His brotherhood with Theo Walcott.
"They were best friends and roommates back in the Southampton academy. That bond stayed strong after they joined Bayswater Chinese."
"To this day, whether at Brent or on away trips, they still room together."
"Their houses in suburban London? Right next to each other."
The Guardian emphasized that since joining the club in 2005, both Bale and Walcott had flourished under Yang Cheng's careful guidance.
Add Di María to the mix, and you had the club's terrifying trio of wingers.
"While many assumed the three were rivals, their off-field relationship was close-knit."
"Similar ages, similar positions—they pushed each other, not competed against each other."
"When Gareth Bale lit up the Bernabéu, it was the culmination of years of development."
"And it wouldn't have been possible without Yang Cheng's unwavering trust."
The Guardian also revealed: elite clubs have had their eyes on Bale and Walcott for a while.
When Cristiano Ronaldo left Manchester United, rumors swirled that Ferguson wanted Bale.
But Bayswater Chinese refused to sell.
Now That Gareth Bale Has Blown Up, More Will Certainly Come Knocking
"Gareth Bale's perfect performance is both a blessing and a curse for Bayswater Chinese," one headline read.
"On the one hand, it's thrilling to see his development and brilliance."
"On the other, it means the doors of Brent are likely to be swarmed by clubs hoping to poach him."
The Guardian suggested that perhaps Yang Cheng really should start worrying about how to keep this future superstar from being snatched away.
"According to reliable sources, clubs like Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester City, and Real Madrid have all set their sights on the Welsh sensation."
…
Coincidentally, Spain's Marca reported the next day that Real Madrid had indeed been interested in Bale—long before his hat trick at the Bernabéu.
"Madrid had already looked into Gareth Bale and Theo Walcott during the summer window."
"But Bayswater Chinese refused to even begin negotiations."
According to Marca, the world now saw what Bale could do, and more importantly—Madrid were lucky the match ended when it did.
"If the game had gone on a bit longer, Bale and Walcott might've kept scoring."
"Over the last few years, Bale has grown stronger, faster, and more skilled."
"He's too good—nearly unstoppable."
Marca suggested that Bale would be the perfect piece for Real Madrid's right wing.
If they already had Cristiano Ronaldo and Džeko, and added Bale to the mix—no team in the world could handle that front line.
…
With British and Spanish media in full frenzy, and the whole world watching the aftermath of the Bernabéu classic, Bale's name went global overnight.
Fans around the world were left stunned by the Welshman who tore Madrid apart.
Amid the wave of attention, Bayswater Chinese's commercial department sprang into action.
CEO Adam Crozier quickly organized a press conference the next day to dispel all rumors.
"Without question, we have no plans to sell a young talent like Gareth Bale."
He spoke with absolute conviction.
Not only that, Crozier revealed that contract renewals would begin in January 2010, with Gareth Bale as a top priority.
Even Bale's agent, Jonathan Barnett, told British media that the player had no intention of leaving.
"Whether it's Gareth or Theo, they're both very happy at Bayswater Chinese."
"They've grown immensely under this club, and they feel deeply connected to it."
Barnett acknowledged that yes, the club's wages weren't on par with the Premier League's biggest spenders.
"But for players like Bale and Walcott—homegrown talents—it's not just about money."
"Staying at Bayswater Chinese is what matters most."
The message was loud and clear: the British Twin Stars weren't going anywhere.
And with contract talks opening soon, an agreement would likely be reached before season's end.
When Yang Cheng personally called Barnett to begin negotiations, the agent was overjoyed.
He even brought up the promise Yang Cheng had made in 2005:
"Back then, you told me you'd give me a player who wouldn't lose to Wayne Rooney."
"Well, now it's not one… it's two."
Gareth Bale and Theo Walcott weren't just matching Rooney.
They were younger, more explosive, and even more promising.
Barnett was sure: it was only a matter of time before they surpassed him.
And don't forget—the 2012 London Olympics were just around the corner.
Team Great Britain would field a U23 squad.
Bale and Walcott would almost certainly be leading it.
Barnett wasn't alone.
Over the following days, reporters interviewed Bale's parents and family members—and they all gave the same answer:
"Gareth Bale will not leave Bayswater Chinese."
Unless the club wanted to sell him, no one was taking Bale out of London.
This was the power of youth development.
…
Yang Cheng didn't know how many clubs had come knocking on Adam Crozier's office door.
But he did see, with his own eyes, how Brent Training Centre was overrun by fans.
The Twin Stars were already famous—
now they were superstars.
If Bale's explosion came from the Champions League match against Real Madrid, then Walcott's rise was a bit more unexpected.
Around the world, media outlets were relaying the British headlines.
Which is why the Premier League's influence spreads so quickly.
And in recent years, whether intentional or not, Bayswater Chinese had been nurturing the "British Twin Stars" narrative.
Now that Bale had gone global, Walcott's popularity surged with him.
After all, he'd scored in the Bernabéu too.
Back in the Premier League, Matchday 10 arrived.
Bayswater Chinese hosted Sunderland at home.
In the 12th minute, Carroll assisted Walcott, who scored the opener.
Throughout the match, Walcott was electric.
In the 68th minute, he beat his man on the right and whipped in a low cross.
Matuidi charged into the box and smashed it past the keeper.
2–0.
Bayswater Chinese took another win.
Walcott—1 goal and 1 assist.
He was named Man of the Match.
First Bale.
Then Walcott.
Back-to-back games with world-class performances.
The Bernabéu buzz hadn't faded—it had intensified.
Local fans nearly "besieged" the Brent training complex.
Every morning and afternoon training session, crowds gathered at the gates, chanting to be let in.
Especially in the mornings.
And mind you—Bayswater Chinese weren't even based in Central London,
but near the Brent Cross Shopping Centre.
If the Financial Department's Schedule Holds, Another Renewal Will Be Needed Around 2013
And when that time comes—what kind of wage will it take?
If they give £150,000 per week now, then the next renewal will need to hit at least £200,000.
Maybe even more.
And the one after that?
Keep in mind, both renewals would be during the player's peak years—not at the tail end of their career.
Renewals at that stage will inevitably come with significant raises.
Sure, giving a high salary now feels great—everyone's happy.
But what about later?
If you ever need to sell?
No matter how much affection a player has for the club, when it comes to personal income, they won't make sacrifices.
Yang Cheng understood this perfectly.
Two years ago, Bayswater Chinese's wage structure was more than competitive.
But in the past two seasons—especially with the rise of Manchester City—the talent war had escalated.
Combine that with the devaluation of the pound and the income tax hike to 50%, and the entire wage system had been thrown into chaos.
Suddenly, other big clubs were offering massive increases, and Bayswater Chinese's wages started to look noncompetitive.
Now the question is: should Bayswater Chinese follow the market trend or not?
The most critical point is that wage increases are irreversible.
Unless the club faces a major financial collapse—or bankruptcy—once you raise salaries, it's almost impossible to bring them back down.
With that in mind, Yang Cheng quickly made his decision.
Even though he knew wages would likely continue to skyrocket, he chose to stay cautious—
because there was still the bottomless pit called the new stadium.
"I support the financial department. Set the wage cap at £120,000 per week."
Then he turned to Adam Crozier and Omar Berrada.
"The commercial department needs to move fast—do everything we can to help players land endorsements and sponsorships to offset the gap."
Both Crozier and Berrada were well aware of the challenge.
Even without thinking ahead to future renewals, the new stadium drained £100 million per year, plus the ongoing loan repayments.
That was a huge burden.
And even with all their commercial ingenuity, players like Bale and Walcott could bring in the money—but what about everyone else?
Especially the core players just below the superstar tier—could they resist offers from other clubs?
…
After Matchday 10 in the Premier League, things had taken a turn Yang Cheng was very happy with.
Manchester United lost.
Ferguson's team were beaten 2–0 at Anfield by Liverpool.
Manchester City beat Fulham 3–1 at home.
Arsenal edged West Ham 2–1 away.
Chelsea took a solid 2–0 win over Blackburn at Stamford Bridge.
As a result, Bayswater Chinese moved up to 24 points, narrowing the gap with United.
Ferguson's team still topped the table with 25 points—but Bayswater Chinese had a game in hand.
Chelsea also had 24 points (8 wins, 2 losses) but were behind Bayswater Chinese on goal difference.
City had 23 points, Arsenal 21, and Liverpool slipped to 7th with 18.
So far, Liverpool had fallen off fastest.
Mancini's City were finding rhythm.
Hiddink's Chelsea were steady as ever.
Ferguson's United remained inconsistent.
Wenger's team? They had paid dearly in the big games.
Three head-to-head clashes—and Arsenal lost all three.
That's nine points.
Aside from those matches, they'd won everything.
…
Three days later, the League Cup Round of 16.
Bayswater Chinese hosted Aston Villa.
Yang Cheng rotated heavily again.
In the 31st minute, Aaron Ramsey scored to put the team ahead.
In the second half, the 57th minute, Hazard assisted Walcott for the second goal.
Final score: 2–0, a solid win and advancement to the League Cup quarterfinals.
Interestingly, Wenger's side, while struggling in big games all season, eliminated Liverpool 2–1 at home in the same round.
Arsenal's squad depth was clearly superior to Liverpool's.
…
October 30, afternoon – Wembley Stadium, London
Premier League Matchday 11:
Bayswater Chinese vs. Manchester City
Despite having Real Madrid coming to town in three days, Yang Cheng took this match very seriously.
Starting XI – Bayswater Chinese
GK: Neuer
DEF: Marcelo, Thiago Silva, Pepe, Piszczek
MID: Matic (DM), Matuidi and Modrić (CMs)
ATT: Bale, Lewandowski, Di María
Yang Cheng fielded his strongest available lineup.
He was determined to take down City.
Ancelotti also went all-in, deploying his favored Christmas Tree formation.
Starting XI – Manchester City
GK: Joe Hart
DEF: Leighton Baines, Lescott, Lucio, Zabaleta
MID: Barry, Pirlo, De Jong (triple pivot), ahead of them Tévez and Kaká
FW: Adebayor
Unlike Bayswater Chinese, City weren't distracted by the Champions League.
They had depth and were fully focused on this match.
Ancelotti wasn't even thinking about the Europa League—he was throwing everything at Yang Cheng.
More importantly, they played on the counterattack.
When Ancelotti lined up his Christmas Tree on the road, Yang Cheng knew he was in for a rough ride.
And once the game began, City proved it.
A compact defensive block, three holding midfielders shielding the back line, even Tévez dropping to harass Matic.
City had already used this setup to beat Arsenal at home.
Bayswater Chinese had seen this kind of ultra-defensive side before.
In just the 8th minute, they nearly broke through.
Di María cut in from the right and fired from the edge of the box.
It took a deflection off Lescott and clipped the post before bouncing out.
That was the most dangerous moment of the first half.
City then launched counters while Bayswater Chinese worked to carve out openings.
In the 39th minute, Modrić was fouled while driving forward, earning a free kick from 30 meters out.
Bale stepped up, curled a shot that forced Joe Hart into a spill—
Lewandowski's follow-up was blocked by Lucio's body.
In the second half, Bayswater Chinese pushed again.
In the 55th minute, they won a free kick on the right flank.
Modrić whipped it in to the near post.
As Pepe and De Jong leapt to contest, the Dutch midfielder deliberately used his hand to deflect the ball's path.
Bayswater Chinese players all pointed it out—handball in the box.
But referee Mike Dean waved play on, claiming he didn't see it.
Yang Cheng exploded on the touchline.
For a long stretch, Bayswater Chinese kept hammering forward, while Manchester City held firm in defense.
In the end, Ancelotti's team managed to grind out the clock and escape Wembley with a 0–0 draw.
…
"We're satisfied with one point!"
After the match, Yang Cheng—out of courtesy—walked over to the away bench to shake hands with Ancelotti.
The Italian, grinning ear to ear, looked extremely pleased with the result.
Well, only a defense-first Italian could smile like that after such a match.
"Joe Hart will probably make the Team of the Week," Yang Cheng said, not hiding his sarcasm.
Ancelotti didn't take offense.
"Well, that's because your team played so well."
And it was true. Bayswater Chinese had played well.
But Ancelotti's ultra-defensive Christmas Tree formation was simply too conservative.
Four defenders, three holding midfielders, and Tévez pressing from the front?
It was outrageous.
City managed only 4 shots, with 1 on target.
Bayswater Chinese had 13 shots, but that was a season low.
And this match? It was their first scoreless game of the entire season.
Even in their loss at Old Trafford, they still scored once.
"I just don't get it. You park the bus like that—it didn't even help you in the table. You dropped a spot!" Yang Cheng fumed.
Arsenal, Chelsea, and United had all won this round.
"You can't just focus on one match. We're looking at the whole season. Getting a point at Wembley—that's a win for us!" Ancelotti beamed.
What a sly, devious man, Yang Cheng thought bitterly.
…
Elsewhere this round:
Arsenal thrashed Tottenham 3–0 at home—Van Persie with a brace.Chelsea got lucky against Bolton, who went down to 10 men in the first half. Lampard, Sneijder, Ivanović, and Drogba all scored—4–0 away win.Manchester United beat Blackburn 2–0 at Old Trafford, with goals from Rooney and Berbatov.Liverpool? They completely collapsed—two red cards, and a 1–3 loss to Fulham.
A disaster for the Reds.
After the dust settled, the table read:
Manchester United – 28 ptsChelsea – 27 ptsBayswater Chinese – 25 ptsArsenal – 24 ptsManchester City – 24 ptsLiverpool – 18 pts
So, as Yang Cheng noted, City fought tooth and nail for 1 point… and dropped in the standings.
The Premier League was utter chaos this season.
Still, Yang Cheng wasn't wrong about one thing—
Thanks to his heroic performance at Wembley, Joe Hart was indeed selected in the Premier League Team of the Week.
…
Despite being held at home by Manchester City, Yang Cheng had no time to dwell on it.
Three days later, on November 3, Bayswater Chinese welcomed Real Madrid to Wembley.
Before the match, Madrid had boldly declared they'd get revenge for the Bernabéu loss.
Yang Cheng didn't back down—he said he had found Madrid's weak point.
That fiery tension carried straight onto the pitch.
From the opening whistle, the match was a high-tempo shootout.
Just 4 minutes in, Bayswater Chinese created a massive chance on the right.
Piszczek played a sharp through ball.
Walcott took it, burned past Arbeloa, broke into the box, and cut it back—
Modrić arrived late and drilled a low shot just wide of the post.
Two minutes later, Modrić again found Lewandowski, who turned Albiol and shot just wide.
A minute after that, Bale dribbled past Maicon on the left and set up Matuidi—his shot flew harmlessly over.
Attack after attack—all from the flanks.
Yang Cheng's strategy was obvious:
Target Madrid's chaotic defense. Exploit the fullbacks.
Bale and Walcott alternated battering Madrid's wide defenders.
In the 10th minute, Walcott beat Arbeloa and whipped in a cross.
In the 12th, Bale bulldozed past Maicon and crossed—Casillas caught it.
13th minute—Walcott with a ball-and-run move.
14th—Bale once again blew past Maicon...
Whether it was Bale vs. Maicon or Walcott vs. Arbeloa—they passed at will.
Poor Maicon and Arbeloa—both stars in the Premier League—looked like traffic cones.
Madrid knew they couldn't hold back defensively, so they pushed forward.
But that just left them more exposed.
In the 21st minute, Bayswater Chinese won the ball in their own half.
Walcott sprinted down the right, passed Arbeloa like Bale two weeks ago, booted the ball into space, then chased it down himself.
He crossed low into the box—Lewandowski tapped it in.
1–0!
Nine minutes later, they struck again.
Marcelo and Bale played a series of one-twos down the left.
Marcelo cut inside and found Modrić, who chipped over the backline—
Bale raced in from the left and volleyed it home.
2–0!
After the break, Madrid fought back.
Van der Vaart slipped a ball to Džeko, who chested it down and lashed a shot past Neuer.
2–1.
But Bayswater Chinese didn't let up.
Whether it was Bale on the left or Walcott on the right, the flank attacks kept coming.
Everyone could see it now:
It wasn't that Madrid's fullbacks were weak—
It was that Bayswater Chinese's wings were just too strong.
The home team unleashed all the frustration from the Manchester City match onto Madrid.
Madrid's goal seemed to be under constant siege.
Only Casillas stood tall, making save after save to keep the scoreline from ballooning.
By the 75th minute, Bayswater Chinese eased off a bit.
Madrid tried to rally.
But in the 86th minute, they were punished again.
After winning the ball deep, Bale sprinted 60 meters, then laid a low cross to the far post—
Walcott tapped it in.
3–1.
Bale Time.
Once again—magic.
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