The free-kick was awarded on the right side of the top of the arc, about 20 meters away from the goal.

  Beckham was familiar with this position.

  Even three years had passed, but he still vividly remembered that night at Old Trafford.

  That was the st time he pyed in the Champions League for Maer United against Real Madrid.

  He even clearly remembered the date: April 23, 2003.

  At that time, the game was in the 71st minute, and he had just e off the bench for less than ten minutes.

  The position of that free kick was almost identical to the position Real Madrid had now.

  He wondered, was this a reination of fate?

  ...

  Back then, it was just two months after the Flying Boots i, and his retionship with Ferguson, whom he once regarded as a father, had dropped to freezing point.

  The whole world was saying he would move to Real Madrid.

  It was the sed round of the Champions League quarter-finals. The first round was at the Bernabeu, and Maer United had lost 3-1.

  At Old Trafford, Maer United were tenacious. Real Madrid's superstars were exceptionally brave. Maer United came from behind twice to equalize twice, but Ronaldo still scored the third goal and pleted a hat-trick.

  Beckham was ordered to repce the sluggish Veron.

  Eight mier, Maer United won a free ki a simir position, about 20 meters from the goal.

  Beckham did his part and stood at the penalty spot.

  He eled all the accusations from Ferguson, the rese from the Flying Boots i, and all the pressure from media and fans regarding the transfer rumors into that kick.

  In that game, Beckham came off the bench to score twice, being Maer United's best pyer. They reversed Real Madrid 4-3 but still lost on aggregate and were eliminated.

  Two months ter, Beckham moved to Real Madrid.

  For three years, he had been trying to prove to everyohat his decision was right.

  He wao prove tuson, to Maer Uo the British media, to all British fans, to the world, that he was right!

  Marrying Victoria! Off-field business operations! Leaving Maer United and moving to Real Madrid!

  But unfortunately, since he joined, Real Madrid's lineup had pletely lost its bance.

  Many said he brought a curse with him because since his arrival, Real Madrid hadn't won any major titles.

  Beckham refused to accept that. He tried and fought, but it was useless.

  He fell at the door of the championship time and time again, suffering tless abuses and ridicule.

  But in his heart, he never gave in!

  That red card in 1998 made him the publiemy of Engnd, but he didn't give in.

  This time, he wouldher.

  The emergence of Gao Shen was like a light in the darkness, illuminating Beckham's life.

  Gao Shen was young but always fident, able to vince Beckham ahe team to victory.

  Although many criticized Gao Shen's servatism, those inside Real Madrid knew he was right.

  Why get scolded for being right?

  Real Madrid's pyers were full of energy, fueled by external questioning, ridicule, and sarcasm. The dressing room was filled with fighting spirit.

  Gao Shehe team, hitting everyone in the face with one victory after another.

  Finally, Real Madrid caught up with Bara in the league.

  Finally, Real Madrid stood at the door of the Champions League final once more.

  Finally, Beckham stood at this familiar penalty spot again.

  He seemed to be back three years ago.

  ...

  No one knew what Beckham was thinking as he stood in front of the penalty spot, head up, eyes closed.

  Gao Shen didn't kher, but he guessed it must be very emotional.

  Before crossing, Gao Shen had personally experienced Beckham helping Real Madrid win the championship in 2007. He followed every game and watched them, feeling Beckham's determination through the TV s.

  Sihis time, he felt it even more deeply.

  Not just Beckham, but the entire Real Madrid team showed a tenacious and unyielding spirit.

  This was the key to reg the local and Brazilian fas.

  They all had one on goal: a championship!

  Standing on the sidelines, watg Beckham raise his head and close his eyes, Gao Shen suddenly had a strong premonition.

  They would score!

  A felt the threat too. They had five men in the wall, and goalkeeper Dida was anding his defense as if fag a formidable enemy.

  The entire Beradium fell silent, everyone waiting for the moment of explosion.

  Gao Shen, gritting his teeth and g his fists, waited anxiously.

  He heard the crisp whistle from the referee Sars, and Beckham slowly ran forward.

  A's wall jumped high, but Beckham bent his bow and kicked a full moon scimitar.

  The ball flew over the wall with such speed it was indistinguishable to the naked eye.

  When Gao Shen looked again, it had entered A's goal.

  At that moment, Gao She an untrolble surge of energy, and he roared, his whole body bursting with excitement.

  Och, Real Madrid's pyers rushed to the sidelines, chasing Beckham.

  The entire Berurned into a vast o of celebration.

  ...

  "Oo zero!"

  "In the 23rd minute, Real Madrid took the lead with a goal against A."

  "It was a direct free kick from Beckham, a wonderful scimitar."

  "Real Madrid have been very proactive sihe start, pressing A hard. The Rossoneri seem unfortable and uo keep up with Real Madrid's rhythm."

  "Now, we look forward to seeing if Real Madrid take down A at home tonight."

  The live TV footage gave a close-up of Beckham celebrating with his teammates.

  After the celebration, Beckham walked back to the field, turning to the home team's bench to high-five Gao Shen.

  "From their iion, we see Gao Shen is indeed supported by the Real Madrid superstars."

  "It's unbelievable because just a month and a half ago, when Gao Shen started coag Real Madrid, he was at odds with these superstars. Now, they are willing to py for him."

  The live footage switched to Gao Shen.

  "This is Real Madrid's coach, Gao Shen, only 25 years old, the you coa Champions League history."

  "Every step he takes now is making Champions League history."

  "This mysterious ese coach is hailed by some as a genius in coag."

  ...

  After g, A tried to press forward, but Real Madrid, instead of being cautious, tiheir high-iy pressing.

  Stimuted by the goal, Real Madrid's pyers exerted even more effort.

  More importantly, Real Madrid's pressing was a team effort.

  No matter which side A had the ball on, the Real Madrid pyer would rush immediately, with others f a tight pressure around the ball, making it difficult for A to py their game.

  Especially since A's midfield and bae preferred gradual adva, making it even harder.

  Real Madrid's stars weren't the fastest, but A was slower, except for Kaka, of course.

  But the Brazilian was held back tonight by Gravesen and De La Red, while Pirlo was kept in check by Zidane, taining A's most threatening points.

  The Rossoneri had no choice but to py sideways.

  With Cafu repced by Stam, Serginho took on the role of advang the ball more.

  But ih minute, only four minutes after the st goal, Serginho was tackled by Beckham as he tried to break through.

  After the ball was taken, Serginho terattacked immediately, but Beckham passed to Zidane in the frontcourt.

  Zidaurned defeo attack, receiving the pass from Beckham, and got rid of Pirlo, dribbling to the left of the top of the arc.

  Ronaldo ran over, received Zidane's pass on the left side of the top of the arc, stopped, and pushed.

  Zidane passed and moved behind Gattuso. Receiving the knockback from Ronaldo, Zidane blocked Gattuso with his body and, before Stam could react, sent a through pass.

  The ball slid to the left side of the penalty area behind Stam.

  Raul rushed in, stopped with his left foot, and pushed with his right.

  The whole world knew Real Madrid's captain had a golde foot, so Dida covered the near post. But Raul, prepared, stopped with his left and shot with his right.

  The ball slid past Dida, hitting the inside side of the right goal.

  Two to zero!

  The entire Bernabeu erupted!

  Ihan five minutes, Real Madrid scored twice!

  God, is this a joke?

  Real Madrid fans cheered heartily, some g with joy.

  The storm of goals they longed for was finally here!

  From the start, Real Madrid had pyed aggressively against A.

  The live broadcast showed Gao Shen on the sidelines, jumping, raising his arms, shouting, and raising his fists in triumph.

  "This is the offensive football you want!"

  Previously, media and fans criticized his coag style, finding it unattractive.

  Tonight, at the Bernabeu, against A, Gao She loose, pying exhirating offensive football.

  Real Madrid, like tigers unleashed, were unstoppable, suppressing A with no ce for the Rossoo fight back.

  Two wonderful goals were the best proof!