话分两头。

Bernabéu, one of Europe's most magnificent stadiums.

The "Seven Billion Showdown" is unfolding.

Traditional powerhouse versus European nouveau riche.

Judging from the value of both sides, the combined worth of the two teams is as high as one billion euros.

According to the 2016 exchange rate, converted into RMB, it can be called a seven billion yuan drama.

The match is particularly intense.

Possession changes hands back and forth.

The audience is having a great time.

What program... can compare to the wonderful performance of twenty-two super-rich men?

....

Pellegrini is in a state of anxiety.

Obviously, Manchester City's tactics are impeccable.

The scene once suppressed the opponent.

But they can't withstand the explosive individual strength of Real Madrid players.

Three counterattacks have left the most expensive defense in the Premier League exhausted.

The face of the Manchester City coach gradually turned pale.

His eyes stared intently at Modrić, wearing the white number 19 jersey.

"He and Li Kang are two extremes."

"Li Kang is best at capturing weaknesses in the opponent's tactical system and then destroying them."

"Modrić, on the other hand, establishes and constructs based on the frequency, intensity, and switching of different roles during the match, adapting to changes in rhythm and intensity..."

...

Zidane scratched his bald head.

He is under great pressure.

Real Madrid had surprisingly lost to Villarreal some time ago.

The Madrid media have been verbally abusive.

They even included the Eastern netizens' nickname for him on the front page.

Master of Mysticism?

Meek in the league, but a heavy hitter in the Champions League?

.....

The Bernabéu stadium is like a palace.

The cheers of the fans are like hymns.

Yaya Touré was defeated in several dialogues with the midfield masters.

Real Madrid regained the initiative.

20 minutes into the match.

An unexpected turn of events occurred.

Kroos advanced a few steps in the middle and passed the ball horizontally to the right.

Modrić touched the ball once and distributed it to the wing.

Manchester City players quickly retreated to defend.

Carvajal hesitated for two seconds after receiving the ball.

In Manchester City's penalty area, the BBC (Bale, Benzema, Cristiano Ronaldo) trio launched an attack.

*Pa.*

The ball rolled to near the baseline on the right side of the penalty area.

Bale suddenly accelerated, and after stopping the ball, he immediately took a shot at the goal from a small angle.

The ball hit Manchester City's Fernando's leg and deflected its trajectory.

It hit the post and bounced into the net.

Joe Hart once again became a background board.

1:0!!!

The entire Bernabéu was suddenly shrouded in joy.

On the sidelines.

Pellegrini helplessly covered his forehead.

"If Manchester City had Li Kang..."

....

Two days later.

The results of the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals were released.

Bayer Leverkusen 1:1 Chelsea.

Real Madrid 1:0 Manchester City.

Barcelona 2:1 Atlético Madrid.

Juventus 2:2 Bayern Munich.

The number of comments soared wildly.

-【It's a pity for Atlético Madrid. If Torres was in better form, the score would have been 2:3. I'm optimistic that Atlético Madrid will eliminate Barcelona in the second leg. They have the most championship potential!】

-【The match between Juventus and Bayern Munich was of high quality, scoring two goals in a row and then conceding two goals in a row, a battle between spear and shield.】

-【Is there any need to watch Juventus' matches? You wake up to another draw. I'm optimistic that they'll play extra time in the second leg.】

-【The most stable team is still Real Madrid, they have the look of champions. Although Zidane commands blindly, he's just plain lucky.】

-【Why doesn't Li Mingdeng go to Real Madrid?】

-【It's hard to say. He might not be regarded as a core player there. Real Madrid's lineup is too luxurious. There's even James Rodríguez on the bench. Zidane's favorite midfielder is Isco, and he can't wait to break up the classic midfield trio. Besides, his tactics are weird. It's okay for James Rodríguez to be a substitute, but occasionally Cristiano Ronaldo will be substituted as well.】

-【Zidane has deep conflicts with Bale. If he hadn't encountered Real Madrid's golden generation, his level would have been at most similar to Enrique's, right?】

-【It's not about strength, the chemistry between players and coaches is very important. If Li Mingdeng encountered Enrique, Simeone, or Conte, there would definitely be conflicts.】

-【Stop hyping up Li Mingdeng. He's just a system player. The entire Bayer Leverkusen team revolves around him. Just wait and see, he'll be even more awesome if he goes to the Spanish national team.】

...

Li Kang didn't watch the live broadcast of the match.

He prefers to watch recordings because he can fast forward and rewind.

He hasn't gone anywhere these past two days.

Besides training, he's been holed up in his room watching replays of Chelsea's recent matches.

Bayer Leverkusen first team dormitory.

The assistant is helping him pack his luggage.

"Since losing the Confederations Cup, Spain has always tried to avoid Brazil... I mean in friendly matches."

"Well, now, during the international match day, Brazil has come knocking on our door!"

"Seville is very cold this month, you need to bring more clothes."

At this time, Spain and Brazil are in the same boat.

In the 2014 World Cup, both teams experienced their respective massacres.

5:1.

7:1.

With the European Cup and the Copa América Centenario just around the corner, both sides need a top-level match to ignite their morale.

The roster is without suspense, with all the main players called up!

....

Friday.

Madrid, Las Rozas training base.

After changing into his jersey, Li Kang met his teammates from the Spanish national team.

A gathering of big names.

Iniesta, Busquets, Ramos, David Silva, Cazorla...

He didn't see Diego Costa and Fàbregas.

Apart from a few old acquaintances he had played against, most of the stars didn't show much enthusiasm.

However, Del Bosque, who was dozing off, suddenly perked up and waved his chubby hands excitedly, "Li, come here quickly, oh... warm up quickly!"

The Spanish coach's eyes were shining.

He couldn't wait to see which midfield combination Li Kang was more compatible with.

Minyano quickly ran forward to put a vest on Li Kang.

How luxurious is Spain's midfield lineup? It can be divided into four teams!

In a sense, finding the most suitable formation for Li Kang might even require building a mathematical model.

....

Ten minutes later.

Li Kang was assigned to Team A.

His midfield teammates were Busquets and Iniesta.

His teammates in the back line were Piqué, Bartra, Alba, Bellerín.

A traditional Barcelona-gene midfield and backfield.

Leading the attack were Pedro and Nolito.

Both of them were also transfers from Barcelona's youth team.

Striker Morata and goalkeeper De Gea seemed out of place.

The intention of this training configuration is obvious.

The Spanish coaching staff wants to replicate the peak dynasty.

Del Bosque twirled his finger on his temple and muttered, "I really don't know what Barcelona is thinking. If Li had come from Real Madrid's youth training... he would definitely be our Bernabéu... the Prince of Madrid!"

...

On the other side.

Team B's lineup is star-studded.

Forwards: Aduriz, Lucas Vázquez.

Midfielders: David Silva, Cazorla, Koke, Thiago.

Back line: Ramos, San José, Juanfran, Carvajal.

Goalkeeper: Casillas.

....

*Beep!*

Assistant coach Minyano blew the whistle.

The group scrimmage officially began.

Morata kicked off and passed the ball back to Li Kang.

Li Kang touched the ball once and passed it to Iniesta.

Then he started running diagonally.

The latter was taken aback at the moment he received the ball: the strength and the trajectory... were so much like Xavi!

Facing the pressing Aduriz.

Iniesta passed the ball back to Busquets.

The latter also touched the ball once.

Without even looking up.

He subconsciously pushed the ball forward.

Li Kang happened to appear in the path of the pass.

*Pa!*

Still one touch.

Alba, who was cutting in on the wing, bypassed Koke.

Team A began to advance!

The ball was passed quickly between the players.

Li Kang always appeared in the most suitable place, as if he had a God's-eye view, and all his movements were impeccable.

Perfect passing route.

Exquisite passing power.

Reasonable running position.

Open vision.

He turned Team A into an incredibly precise machine.

Space and rhythm were used to the extreme!

Li Kang was like a matador wielding a sharp sword!

Dominating the match!

His teammates were ecstatic.

They regained the feeling they missed most from the Spanish national team...

Xavi!

...

Everyone was stunned.

Del Bosque raised his fists in excitement.

Minyano was dumbfounded.

God's gift to Spain?

What's even more terrifying is that Li is only 18 years old this year...

Team B players were facing a formidable enemy!

The opponent in front of them... was the peak of the Matador Dynasty!

...

30 minutes later.

The group scrimmage ended.

Team A lost 0:3 to Team B.

The training ground was silent.

Del Bosque slumped his head, extremely depressed.