Chapter 74 – Halftime at the Bernabéu
From the sideline, Amorim shouted, "Reset! Wake up!"
The next few minutes shifted.
Real Madrid, momentarily stunned by Nathan's pace, began to sit deeper. They'd tasted the threat.
And Manchester United… started to bite back.
Casemiro, the general in red, stormed forward after a heavy Vinícius touch.
Clack!
Clean tackle.
"Let's go!" he barked, picking out Valverde instantly.
The Uruguayan didn't hesitate. One touch—then a low fizz toward Bruno Fernandes between the lines.
Bruno turned, letting the ball roll across his body before dinking it wide toward Demir.
"Demir!" he yelled. "1v1!"
The young winger didn't flinch.
He sized up Mendy and danced left—then right—
Then cut back, linking with Bruno again, who flicked it short toward Nathan, now cutting inside.
Tik. Tak.
A triangle formed.
Nathan. Demir. Bruno.
Tap-tap—slip—tap!
Tiki-taka.
Suddenly, Nathan surged into space between Militão and Carvajal.
Boom!
