章 171: Chapter 171: Plans Can't Keep Up with Changes
Chapter 171: Plans Can't Keep Up with Changes
When Vidmon easily dribbled past Varane and then passed the ball for Bruno to powerfully shoot into Real Madrid's goal, Guidolin threw his arms up and rushed from the bench, eagerly awaiting this moment to celebrate. Meanwhile, Real Madrid's coach, Ancelotti, was visibly frustrated, waving his arms and cursing. It wasn't directed at any player specifically, just a venting of his emotions after conceding a goal.
"Carlo, do we need to make any adjustments?" his assistant coach asked.
Ancelotti shook his head, "It's too early for changes."
The game had only been underway for eleven minutes.
"Our tactics are correct. Udinese are pushing forward to attack just as I anticipated," Ancelotti observed, "My biggest concern now is that Udinese will bunker down and play defensively after taking the lead."
Not just worried, Ancelotti was almost certain that Udinese would turn to counter-attacking since it's Real Madrid's home ground and Udinese were leading 1-0. Playing defensively was the most logical choice.
"Do we switch to counter-attacking?" Udinese's assistant coach asked Guidolin.
Guidolin shook his head, "Did you notice?" However, without waiting for a response, Guidolin continued, "Real Madrid showed many vulnerabilities when they conceded."
"Marcelo seems off his game, and Varane appears panicked," the assistant noted.
"Exactly," Guidolin replied, pleased, "This is our chance. Focus on attacking Real's left side, especially the gap between Varane and Marcelo!"
Guidolin walked to the sideline and shouted for Kanté, who was still celebrating with his teammates. Kanté hurried over.
"Tell Bruno to focus attacks on Real Madrid's left, particularly where Varane and Marcelo are," Guidolin instructed.
Kanté was surprised that such tactical adjustments were being communicated through him rather than directly to team captain Di Natale or Bruno. Nonetheless, he nodded and ran back to the field.
On the other side, Ancelotti, noticing Guidolin calling Kanté over, scowled and muttered about conservative teams who defend after taking a lead.
The game resumed.
Real Madrid restarted play at the center circle, with Ronaldo tapping the ball to Benzema, who knocked it back to Isco.
Perhaps eager to equalize, Isco didn't pass back but drove forward with the ball. His dribbling was sharp; he first sidestepped Di Natale who had come up to press, then continued forward, slipping past Vidmon with a clever flick.
"Isco! He's bypassed two players already!"
Ancelotti nodded in approval, appreciating Isco's spirit and his effectiveness against Udinese's tight defense.
Alan stepped up to intercept. Isco tried to break through, but the Brazilian pushed him slightly, causing Isco to lose his balance and fall.
The referee blew the whistle, calling a foul on Alan for pushing, granting Real Madrid a free-kick in the attacking half. The position was too far for a direct shot, so Kroos stepped up to take it.
After the whistle, Kroos delivered the free-kick into the box.
Benzema leaped for a header but, under pressure from Domizzi, couldn't angle it properly, sending the ball straight at the goal.
Udinese's keeper, Canizares, tried to catch it but underestimated the power behind the header, awkwardly batting the ball away instead.
Ronaldo reacted first, heading the ball to set up James Rodríguez.
The Colombian chested it down and turned to shoot, but the strike was blocked by Udinese's full-back Piris and cleared by Kanté before any Real player could react.
Rodriguez immediately protested for a handball, supported by Ronaldo who indicated a handball gesture. The main referee, however, crossed his arms, signaling no penalty, then sprinted to follow the play as Udinese launched a counterattack.
"No handball! No penalty!" the commentator shouted as the counter unfolded, "Udinese with a beautiful long pass!"
Alan received Kanté's pass and launched a diagonal ball to the left wing, where Guilherme was breaking fast.
Back at Real's bench, Casillas was shouting for his team to fall back, clearly frustrated not just with the referee but also with his teammates' focus.
"That was a handball! Absolutely a handball! Dammit!" Ancelotti exploded at the fourth official, just as boos erupted around Bernabeu when he saw Udinese's quick counter-attack.
Guilherme, swiftly moving, outmaneuvered a scrambling Isco and continued his drive forward.
Averoa stepped up to intercept Guilherme, who feinted a pass but instead took the ball around Averoa with a swift dribble, gaining ground toward the box.
"Avеroa's been beaten!"
"Into the box!"
Boos filled the Bernabeu as Guilherme approached the goal. As the stadium buzzed with tension, Guilherme prepared for a potential match-defining moment, reflecting the drama and intensity of top-level European football.
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