"Marco Reus!! God! He scored a spectacular goal in the final moments of the match!"
"Borussia Dortmund's resilience did not let them down; they got the best outcome, a goal! A goal! Guys, they scored!"
"These lads did an amazing job!"
"Marco Reus! Remember this young man! Bayern Munich poached Lewandowski, they poached Götze, but they didn't poach the best, Reus!"
"For Borussia Dortmund, this is Reus's moment. Borussia Dortmund's performance was too good, everyone! Yes, everyone, they stubbornly resisted Real Madrid together, scoring first in the first half and taking the lead!"
"This precious goal will allow them to start the second half with a one-goal lead, which is very, very, very good news for Borussia Dortmund!"
"Go! Lads, overcome Real Madrid, advance to the semifinals, and then redeem yourselves in the final!"
"We are eager to hear your legendary story!"
The German commentator was ecstatic.
After a tense match, a valuable goal once again boosted Borussia Dortmund's morale.
Moreover, immediately after this goal, they would enter halftime, allowing them to make appropriate adjustments.
There was no better news than this!
Klopp on the sidelines was also excitedly running along the touchline, swinging his arms, and repeatedly punching the air, venting his excited emotions.
The players' performance in this match was much better than he had imagined.
Their form was also much better!
It was precisely because of this that they were able to score such a valuable goal.
As for Real Madrid, Ancelotti exhaled and said, "We need to change our tactics!"
Continuing to play like this would only allow Borussia Dortmund to control them.
They needed to come up with some different attacking methods.
Fortunately, thanks to the diligent coaching staff, Real Madrid had many tactical reserves and many attacking options they could utilize.
The first half ended.
Borussia Dortmund temporarily led Real Madrid 1-0 at home.
The German commentator was overjoyed, constantly praising the Borussia Dortmund players, while also repeatedly stating that vigilance was still needed in the second half.
Borussia Dortmund fans were also very excited, but at the same time, they carried a hint of nervousness.
Real Madrid's ability to adjust should not be underestimated.
Especially at the Champions League level, Real Madrid was far too experienced.
Back in the locker room, Real Madrid's players did not complain, but rather offered their own opinions.
Being one goal down was not a major threat to them.
Or rather, they could still feel that there were opportunities to score, which meant there was a chance for a comeback.
However, they needed to play more precisely and pay more attention to details.
"Their high pressing puts a lot of pressure on our midfield. Although we can get the ball out, it's not very smooth, and they control the spaces very well, making it difficult to make penetrating passes!"
"The connection between the defense and the midfield isn't that tight. Our linear defense broke down several times, and when we pushed up, we couldn't retreat in time!"
"In the second half, we will focus more on defense and use long passes to create opportunities!"
As the players were all expressing their opinions, Ramos suddenly said, "What about the front line?"
With that, everyone turned to look at Suker, Benzema, and Bale.
The three of them were very quiet.
The previously invincible attacking trio was somewhat muted in this match, which was unexpected.
Benzema didn't know how to speak.
Bale was also dissatisfied with his performance, so he didn't say anything either.
Finally, only Suker stepped forward.
"We will finish the battle within 30 minutes of the second half!"
Suker's words were clear and concise. He then looked at Kroos, Kaka, and Srna: "Give me more through balls behind the defense, or make long passes as you envision, whether to feet or behind the opponent, it's fine. There's no need to create one-on-one situations for me, just pass me the ball!"
"What do you plan to do?" Srna asked.
Everyone was also curious.
Suker: "Hummels tends to restrict me heavily, so his positioning is also closer to the left side. I haven't been able to make quick transfers because of the constant running of Şahin and Kehl in the defensive midfield, so…"
"Midfield in a inverted triangle formation. Kaka and Kroos will impact the half-spaces, further pulling their defense apart, while also using interchanging runs to disrupt the defense. If necessary, both full-backs should also go up and cross!"
Ancelotti directly took over Suker's words, and his thoughts coincided with Suker's.
Suker also immediately nodded; "Exactly!"
Ancelotti: "Casemiro, warm up. I apologize, the coaching staff made some tactical errors in this match, leading to us falling behind, but I believe you can turn the situation around in the second half!"
He still took the responsibility upon himself.
In fact, it wasn't entirely Ancelotti's problem; the players' performance also bore some responsibility.
However, Ancelotti didn't want the players to bear too much psychological pressure, so he took the initiative to take responsibility.
And indeed, when this statement was made, many players breathed a sigh of relief.
After the tactics were laid out, Ancelotti walked up to Suker; "The second half is up to you!"
As Real Madrid's strongest attacking point, at such a crucial moment, it was time for Suker to step up.
Moreover, Suker had just said that he would finish the battle within 30 minutes, and that they only needed to pass him the ball, without even needing to create one-on-one opportunities for him.
This meant that, through his observations in the first half, Suker already had enough confidence.
Ancelotti believed that Suker was not a person who spoke carelessly; he had a certain grasp of the situation, and thus he was willing to trust Suker.
Throughout the first half of the season, he had allowed Suker to get good rest.
Any requests would be met; this was the treatment of a star player.
But there must be effort for there to be reward!
At critical moments, it was time for Suker to step up.
And now, that moment had arrived!
Suker changed into a dry jersey, a short-sleeved one at that. He tucked his shin guards into his socks, then took a deep breath: "Leave it to me!"
On the other side, Benzema looked at Suker, and then his eyes darted around. He also changed into a dry jersey, also short-sleeved.
Even the bandage on his hand was changed.
This guy had an inexplicable obsession with metaphysics!
Both teams' players, after their halftime adjustments, returned to the field.
The second half was about to begin.
"After 45 minutes, Borussia Dortmund currently leads Real Madrid 1-0. We very much hope this score can be maintained until the end of the match, but for that, Borussia Dortmund needs to show even more initiative!"
"Real Madrid has made a substitution: Isco is off, Casemiro is on!"
"This looks like they're going to play with a single defensive midfielder, freeing up Kroos and Kaka to be more attack-minded!"
"Real Madrid is still Real Madrid. When they are behind, they will infinitely ramp up their attack, allowing themselves to unleash even more ferocious offense."
"Alright, guys, the second half is about to begin. Borussia Dortmund will kick off first in the second half!"
The Borussia Dortmund players looked serious.
Despite leading by one goal, it was not enough for them to let their guard down.
Therefore, they needed to be even more cautious.
Beep!
The whistle blew, and the second half began amidst cheers.
After Borussia Dortmund kicked off, they immediately passed back, while Real Madrid players surged forward.
Benzema charged the most fiercely, heading straight for Hummels.
Seeing Benzema's fierce charge, Hummels directly kicked the ball high towards the front of the field.
He had thought he had lured Real Madrid's front line forward, but Hummels made a misjudgment.
Or rather, Real Madrid was already prepared!
Only Benzema charged fiercely, while Suker and Bale immediately retreated to receive the ball the moment Hummels passed it.
As a result, Real Madrid established a numerical advantage in the midfield.
After Casemiro came on as a substitute, his desire to perform was also incredibly strong.
In the aerial duel, he charged bravely, almost riding on Aubameyang's head to complete the header.
The ball was headed into an open area ahead, and Suker, seeing this position, immediately turned and sprinted.
He charged very fiercely, and Kehl was also rushing towards the landing spot.
However, Suker's speed was faster, and he poked the ball to Bale ahead of time.
But Suker did not stop, instead continuing his run forward.
"Pass it over!"
Suker shouted as he ran.
Bale had originally intended to control the ball steadily and then attempt a horizontal breakthrough.
But hearing Suker's shout, he immediately changed his mind, directly using the inside of his left foot to gently flick the ball, which took a 90-degree turn and flew towards Suker.
This was a half-volley, still somewhat difficult to handle.
Papasthatopoulos was also rushing towards him.
But Suker suddenly slowed down and stopped short, flicking the ball with the back of his right foot.
The ball arced in a parabola, flying behind Papasthatopoulos.
And Suker, turning 180 degrees on the spot, completed his evasion.
"Oh~~~ Suker!! Back-heel flick over!"
The brilliance of this flick-over was its continuity; the entire movement was incredibly fluid, severely testing ball control and technique.
But Suker's control was just right.
After Suker evaded Papasthatopoulos, Hummels and Durm also rushed towards Suker.
Suker looked up at the descending ball, confirmed the positions of the two out of the corner of his eye, and immediately adopted a shooting posture.
"Block!!"
Hummels and Durm slid in fiercely from both sides, trying to stop Suker's shot.
But just as the two slid, Suker gently lowered his right foot, stopped the ball firmly with his toe, and watched them slide past him.
"Oh no!"
At this moment, cold sweat broke out on Hummels's forehead.
He didn't look at Suker, but turned his head immediately.
Sure enough, the next second, the ball appeared in his vision.
Suker passed the ball!
And he passed the ball to a crucial position.
With Hummels, Papasthatopoulos, and Durm all drawn to Suker, the only remaining full-back, Piszczek, was also drawn away by Benzema.
Şahin was marking Kaka!
But in the open space inside the left side of the penalty area, Marcelo had arrived at full speed.
The most critical thing was that there was no defensive player in his position, and Suker sent the ball right in front of Marcelo.
"Shit!"
Borussia Dortmund Goalkeeper Weidenfeller desperately chased and dived.
Marcelo looked at the opposing Goalkeeper's daring save, and he gave a slight flick with his right foot.
It was a chip shot!
The ball curled in an arc, flew over the Goalkeeper, and dropped into the goal behind him.
Swish!!
The ball lightly touched the net, making a crisp sound.
Just 5 minutes into the second half, Real Madrid scored.
At 50 minutes, Borussia Dortmund 1:1 Real Madrid!
"Goal!! Marcelo!!"
"Oh my God! No one expected Marcelo to appear in that position, this is too critical!"
"Of course, Suker's handling was too crucial. He completed a wall pass with Bale to get past Kroos, and facing Papasthatopoulos's interference, Suker chose a back-heel flick to get past him. After evading, he faked a shot and made a true pass, and Marcelo successfully chipped the ball into the net in the end!"
"Real Madrid scored, they equalized the score, and they only had 5 minutes!"
"This is Real Madrid! Unparalleled ability to adjust, they might be behind, but they won't give up easily!"
"The reason why a giant club is a giant club is not only that they can play a thrilling victory, but also that in the face of a disadvantageous situation, they also have tenacious fighting spirit and a tough combat style!"
"This goal made Borussia Dortmund's efforts in the first half go to waste, and the most crucial thing is Suker! He's started! He's started his performance!"
"After being silent for a full 45 minutes, Suker started to explode. How should Borussia Dortmund deal with this situation?"
Spanish commentator González shouted excitedly.
He waited 50 minutes, and finally the goal came.
Real Madrid's adjustment this time was simply fantastic!
The inverted triangle midfield formation allowed Kroos and Kaka to hold back the opponent's defensive midfielders in the ribs, further weakening Borussia Dortmund's concentrated defense.
At the same time, they used the full-backs to push forward!
Everyone else provided cover for Marcelo, and Suker's final pass was also absolutely perfect.
This is Real Madrid's overall cohesion!
They have individuals when needed, and they have teamwork when needed.
And they also have such rapid adjustment capabilities, they can play well when ahead, and they can also play tough matches!
This Real Madrid team has once again shown their championship quality!
Ancelotti was pumping his fists!
It worked!
This goal was very crucial, even earlier than he expected.
They had planned for this goal before the start of the second half.
This allowed Benzema to attack the defense alone, giving Borussia Dortmund defenders the false impression that Real Madrid was high pressing, tempting them to clear the ball long.
And after the opponent cleared the ball long, both wings quickly retreated and tucked in to receive the contested ball from the defensive midfielder position.
In fact, the most crucial thing was whether Casemiro could win the aerial duel.
But he did it!
And he also helped Real Madrid successfully launch a counterattack.
As for what happened next, that was an opportunity created purely by Suker's individual ability.
Zidane kept shaking his head, also marveling at Suker's performance.
This guy is simply unstoppable; he was quiet in the first half, but immediately exploded in the second half to show you.
Theoretically, there was a better way to handle this attack, but Suker's way was the most morale-boosting.
Because he was sending a signal to Borussia Dortmund.
'You can't stop me now!'
Once Borussia Dortmund starts to focus on Suker, Real Madrid's other positions will be freed up, directly creating a deadlock.
Most importantly, this goal put immense psychological pressure on Borussia Dortmund.
They toiled for over 40 minutes to score, and Real Madrid equalized in 5 minutes; that feeling of inner exhaustion is fatal.
Sure enough, under the camera, the expressions of the Borussia Dortmund players were all incredibly dejected.
How did it go in?
How did it go in so easily?
Their overall morale had dropped significantly, but they still had fighting spirit.
But this impact was also a turning point.
As for Real Madrid, the fans had always believed the team could equalize the score. They had played so many difficult matches, what was a one-goal difference!
Of course, the fans were still cheering enthusiastically, giving applause to the players.
Marcelo was very excited; this time he had originally intended to go up and cause some trouble, just attracting the attention of the defenders would have been enough.
But who would have thought that Suker would directly start breaking through from the central axis.
And this breakthrough was incredibly sharp, attracting enough attention, and Piszczek was also drawn away by Benzema.
As he ran, he realized he had run into a perfect position.
And Suker just happened to pass him the ball.
The goal appeared so easily.
Sometimes Marcelo would marvel at playing alongside a group of exceptionally talented teammates.
These guys always manage to make complex things simple, just like this goal.
"Fantastic!"
After Marcelo finished celebrating, he and Suker also embraced tightly.
After this goal, the pressure immediately eased a lot. The next step was how to score and get three points.
Real Madrid, whether home or away, always played for a draw and a win.
As for the issue of losing, or the so-called giving up away games, they never had such a thought.
With their ability, they also had enough skill to secure a victory.
At 50 minutes, the two sides were tied 1:1!
The game was back to square one, and now it was up to who would perform better in the remaining time.
But there was one problem: Borussia Dortmund's form was declining.
Borussia Dortmund was very wild!
But they were not that stable, easily affected by various things.
When in excellent form, like in the first half, they fought Real Madrid to a standstill, even scoring first.
But once their form dropped, they would also make many mistakes and create vulnerabilities.
And what Real Madrid needed to do was to seize these vulnerabilities and counterattack.
It could be said that after this goal, the situation and momentum were slightly tilting towards Real Madrid, although the winning probability was not yet that high.
But what Real Madrid excels at most is snowballing, turning an advantage into a winning position.
There was an even more troublesome question: how to limit Suker?
Now that Suker's form was gradually heating up, could Hummels defend him one-on-one like in the first half?
Many Borussia Dortmund teammates turned to look at Hummels, noticing his slightly fatigued expression, and their hearts sank.
In the first half, Hummels was marking both sides, and although he performed excellently, he also expended a huge amount of energy.
At this moment, he had over-expended his energy and stamina, causing his form to decline, and his body was struggling to keep up.
But the fact that he could defend Suker one-on-one for over 40 minutes was already commendable!