Su Hang looked like he walked straight out of a movie villain lineup.
But unfortunately for Barcelona, this was the villains' stronghold.
At the Bernabéu, Real Madrid fans erupted into thunderous applause and shouted in unison with Su Hang:
"Get out!"
"Get out!"
"Get out!"
That was essentially an insulting banishment issued from the stands.
The Barcelona players finally snapped — insulted all match, and now defeated at the last second. Their morale collapsed.
"Fuck you!" Puyol charged in first. Enrique, Rezig, Valdes, Motta, Van Bronckhorst, Cocu, and others surged toward Su Hang. A sudden melee broke out.
Su Hang took Puyol down with a shoulder throw — but was immediately engulfed by Barcelona's numbers.
The Real Madrid players snapped out of their daze and rushed in — how dare anyone go after the man who just won them the match?
But before they could reach the fray, the swarm of Barcelona players was scattered — yes, scattered!
With Valdes hanging from his left leg and Enrique clinging to his right shoulder, Su Hang shoved Van Bronckhorst, Motta, and Cocu to the ground. Then he swung his left leg, threw out his right arm, and spun to slap Rezig flat.
Barcelona's suicide squad was utterly annihilated.
Su Hang single-handedly took down seven players in a matter of seconds.
When Real's players arrived, they were momentarily stunned. Who was bullying whom here?
Beep, beep, beep! The referee blew his whistle repeatedly. Stadium security finally arrived.
Commentators were left speechless:
"How do you even describe this?"
"Should I say Barcelona were beaten by one man, Su Hang?"
"Or that Su Hang just took on seven Barcelona players by himself?"
"My God, is this the legendary 'empty stomach' strength from China?"
"Su Hang's got remarkable endurance — he can keep going even on an empty stomach!"
"If football were as easy as fighting, Real Madrid would be unbeatable — they'd only need to field Su Hang."
"I never expected Su Hang to be this strong — he's a beast, a fighting beast!"
"But now he's in trouble... a red card! The referee has shown Su Hang a red card! His punches were spectacular, but this is a football match!"
"And the Spanish Football Federation will surely hand down further punishment — on-field violence must be dealt with, no matter the reason!"
"I have to say, Su Hang isn't just decisive like Zidane — he's got the same kind of temper too. That public argument with Queiroz wasn't a one-off. This is who he is."
"People with talent often have a temper!"
"This all started with Puyol. He provoked Su Hang. That moment was the spark that lit the fuse."
"Puyol will likely be suspended too."
"If this brawl costs them Puyol but takes out Su Hang, it might just be Barcelona's best trade of the season! To me, Su Hang is like a younger version of Ronaldo and Zidane combined!"
The referee kept flashing cards: red for Su Hang and Puyol; yellow for Enrique and Valdes. Then came three sharp whistles. Game over. Final score: 3–2. Real Madrid beat Barcelona.
They overtook Barcelona in the standings — but still remained second. Valencia had taken all six points from the last two rounds and climbed to first. Classic opportunism.
With chaos erupting in the stands, Barcelona players had to be escorted off by security, and no post-match interviews were given.
But Real Madrid's players had plenty to say to the media.
Zidane: "I have no issues with Queiroz's substitutions. He's the coach — he's entitled to his decisions."
"It was a tough match — we were trailing, but some players stepped up."
"That's Real Madrid. A team where many can change the game on their own."
"Yes, I'm talking about Su Hang. He's a player who can single-handedly turn a match around. He's outstanding."
"I don't know if he meant to pay tribute to me with that winning goal, but I definitely saw myself in him."
Raúl: "I expected Su to contribute — his strengths have always stood out. But tonight, he showed a side of himself none of us had ever seen. It was truly stunning."
"Maybe we really should try a three-forward formation. The Rolls-Royce trio would fit right in with Real Madrid's identity — they all have that prestige."
Figo: "Su delivered another masterpiece! This was his game — I'm in love with him now!"
"I think that yellow card was debatable — I shouldn't have been sent off. That decision's going to stick with me for a while."
"But Su handled it."
"In a way, he saved both Cambiasso and me. We definitely owe him dinner!"
Beckham: "Su could do everything in this match. I felt like I was playing with Ronaldo and Zidane at the same time."
"I don't think his celebration was over the top. Barcelona's players have done worse. The only difference is how we each deal with losing."
"Honestly, I have to say — Barcelona lacked a bit of class tonight."
The Real Madrid squad piled on the praise for Su Hang. In short — they were amazed.
And the fans? Their cheers for Su Hang were deafening.
The media gave him the spotlight too:
Marca: "Youngest hat trick scorer in El Clásico history — Su Hang!"
Bild: "Unstoppable! Real Madrid youth star Su Hang becomes the White-Clad God of Death, turns the tide with a hat trick!"
Sky Sports: "A new chant rings through the Bernabéu: 'Siu!' Su Hang's celebration takes over La Liga!"
Tuttosport: "Whether the Rolls-Royce trio will click is still unclear — but Su Hang is already Real Madrid's crown prince!"
Kicker: "The rebel defeats the coach! Legendary manager Queiroz apologizes publicly, calling Su Hang's benching the biggest mistake of his career!"
Yes! Queiroz publicly admitted his mistake.
His post-match comments left everyone stunned.
"It was an epic game — Su Hang showed dominance like I've never seen. This wasn't the Su Hang I thought I knew."
Queiroz appeared visibly older on camera, gray creeping into his temples.
"I've never seen an eighteen-year-old adapt so well to such a high-level match."
"My decades of experience made it hard for me to believe in Su Hang — because of his youth, his inexperience, and the path he had taken to get here."
"This isn't prejudice. I'm just stating the truth — before Su Hang, no one like him had ever succeeded in world football."
"I made a mistake all coaches make."
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