But after the goal, Albacete had no intention of celebrating.
The Real Madrid players rushed over to Su Hang.
Simon immediately signaled for the team doctor. Su Hang had collapsed beside him.
After a quick examination, the senior team doctor said to Simon, "I don't think it's anything serious."
Su Hang, face contorted in pain, said, "I think it might be."
Team doctor: "Trust me, it's nothing major!"
Su Hang: "Well, maybe it should be!"
Team doctor: "It won't even affect Su's next game."
Su Hang: "Of course it should! We can't take injuries lightly! Sometimes it looks fine on the outside, but there could already be internal damage!"
Beep! Beep! Beep!
Three whistles cut off the dramatic back-and-forth between Su Hang and the doctor.
The referee saw no point in waiting.
He blew the final whistle.
Six to one!
Real Madrid crushed Albacete.
The Albacete players practically fled down the tunnel, escaping from the nightmare that was the Bernabéu.
After the match, the "Crown Prince Party" flooded Real Madrid's forums, demanding justice for Su Hang.
The major media outlets also backed Simon's tactical overhaul.
The three-forward formation clearly made Real Madrid more threatening—most importantly, it didn't require sacrificing Crown Prince Su.
Marca: "Su Hang starts, and Real Madrid scores six! This is no coincidence!"
AS: "Two goals and two assists, once again Man of the Match! Real Madrid's bench is terrifying—Crown Prince Su is practically another Ronaldo!"
Sport: "Barcelona's academy produces midfield maestros; Real Madrid's produces strikers. But it's a shame Real Madrid doesn't treat Su Hang the way we treat Xavi or Iniesta."
Mundo Deportivo: "Real Madrid has become a joke! With a lethal striker like Su Hang, they still brought in Owen and recalled Morientes, stirring internal conflict!"
Sky Sports: "Tactically speaking, Simon's gamble paid off—he found the best solution for Real Madrid's current strength. But that may not be the best fit for the squad's overall balance."
"Su Hang, who had been phased out, returned to the starting lineup, inevitably squeezing others out and causing a domino effect."
"Especially since once Su Hang starts, he's rarely subbed off—no one wants to replace such a top performer. Even if he coasts through half the game, he'll still pull off something special."
Kicker: "Simon's approach might intensify Real Madrid's locker room tensions! Roberto Carlos has openly said Simon's system makes many players uncomfortable."
"Four-at-the-back can win too, so why switch to three?"
Bild: "Maybe the only good news for Simon and Real Madrid is that Su Hang will miss the next league match due to an ankle injury."
"This might delay the inevitable locker room blow-up."
Yes.
Su Hang was injured.
At his insistence, the team doctor labeled it a "potential injury risk,"securing him a match's rest.
This left many Real Madrid fans disappointed.
And many Barcelona fans… thrilled.
Because the next match was the season's first El Clásico!
Real Madrid would travel to Camp Nou to face their biggest rivals.
Barcelona fans acted nonchalant, saying things like, "It wouldn't matter even if Su Hang played." But judging by the smile on Coach Rijkaard's face when he said, "It's really a pity Su Hang's injured," they didn't seem all that disappointed.
They clearly didn't want to face him.
And it all went back to the last El Clásico.
That was when a player named Su Hang stunned Barcelona with a hat trick.
Even on Real Madrid's side, Ronaldo didn't hide his dismay when he heard Su Hang would miss the next match.
Ronaldo: "I love playing with Su. People always talk about Brazil producing players with great footwork.
"But what they don't know is, we also have guys who might not be great with their feet, but their imagination is off the charts.
"They can still play football that shocks the world!
"Su's footwork isn't top-tier, but he thinks about football like someone from Latin America. That's why I feel so at ease playing with him."
Zidane also said in an interview:
Zidane: "Su Hang has an incredibly strong mentality and stays cool on the pitch. A player who can control their emotions during a match will never be bad.
"But if his ball control were as good as his emotional control, that would be even better."
...
Ding! Ronaldo recognizes your football mind. But he believes you need better foot skills to fully unleash your potential, so he's gifted you the skill: 'Heel Flick Direction Change'.
Heel Flick Direction Change: Superstar-level skill. A high-speed stop-and-go technique with a moderate level of difficulty that helps shake off defenders. Detected link with the skill 'Chasing the Wind.' Each time you use Heel Flick Direction Change, there's a chance to trigger the 'Chasing the Wind' effect for three seconds.
Zidane feels your ball control still needs work, so he's taught you the skill: 'Ball Stepping Technique' (a step-on control move) to enhance your touch.
Ball Stepping Technique: Player-level skill. Improves control by using foot pressure to guide the ball, helping with dribbling and shooting transitions.
!!!
Zidane!
Come take a look!
Look at what Ronaldo gave—and now look at what you gave?
He totally outdid you—admit it!
Su Hang looked at both gifts, torn between feeling amazing… and feeling even more amazing.
To be fair, Zidane's gift wasn't bad.
The Ball Stepping Technique might seem like a basic player-level skill, but it's actually a divine one.
It enhances the elusive, almost mystical attribute: feel for the ball.
With that, everything—dribbling, ball control, shooting, passing—becomes more fluid.
The skill instantly activated Su Hang's Ball Control stat, pushing it to 70, and gave slight boosts to Shooting and Short Passing.
But in terms of visual flair?
It was lacking.
What is flair?
Heel Flick Direction Change is the textbook example.
It's a crisp, visible move with instant impact.
Later, this move gained massive popularity thanks to Cristiano Ronaldo, who used it most often, most effectively, and became the face of it—so much so that people started calling it "Ronaldo's Heel Flick."
Original Ronaldo: ???
Cristiano Ronaldo: Well… I'm Ronaldo too, aren't I?
The move itself is simple: a sudden stop, a flick with the heel, then a burst into a new direction.
But both the initial stop and the directional burst demand top-tier physical ability.
Without powerful muscles, you can't stop on a dime—it takes brute force to overcome momentum.
And exploding forward after changing direction? Even harder.
No one expected this move to actually link up with Owen's "Chasing the Wind."
Before that, aside from his sturdy physique, Su Hang didn't have any standout edge. Even with Chasing the Wind, he wasn't that special—the activation conditions were just too strict.
But once the two linked?
Everything changed.
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