Neither side scored a goal before the end of the first half, and Atletico Madrid players were quite satisfied with the result, after all, this was at Real Madrid's home court.

However, Gao Zheng frowned slightly when he was about to come.

When the TV broadcast gave him a close-up shot, commentator Jose Maria interpreted Gao Zheng's expression in this way: "Gao doesn't seem to be very satisfied with his performance. After all, he got some opportunities in the first half and threatened Real Madrid's goal, but he still failed to score..."

However, the famous Madrid commentator was wrong. Gao Zheng frowned not because he was dissatisfied with his performance, but because he was worried about Cristiano Ronaldo.

When Ronaldo jumped up and headed the ball, others may be paying attention to the last entry and not the goal, so their eyes would shift with the football. Only Gao Zheng was staring at Cristiano Ronaldo. He saw a series of performances after Ronaldo landed and came up with a result that he was unwilling to accept, that is, Ronaldo might have been injured in this competition.

This made Gao Zheng frown. He had two worries. One was that Ronaldo was injured and could not fully exert his strength. Even if he beat the opponent, he would only defeat an opponent who was not in a state and could not do his best. It was not worth being happy. The other was that Cristiano Ronaldo's injury was more serious than he thought and might not be able to hold on. This made the direct conversation with Ronaldo that he had been waiting for for a long time...

No matter which result it is, it will affect Gao Zheng's mood.

So he frowned.

An uninformed person means that he has very high requirements for himself and is dissatisfied with his performance in the first half.

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In the locker room, Real Madrid's team doctor gave a negative answer after a detailed examination of Cristiano Ronaldo's thigh muscles that felt a little painful: "It's better not to continue playing in the second half, Cristiano."

Ronaldo was half lying on the physiotherapy bed in disappointment, supporting his hands and leaning his head backwards.

Generally speaking, if the team doctor says so, he can no longer insist on playing.

He was also unwilling to bear the consequences of worsening injuries.

If it were a normal game, he might have agreed very simply without any hesitation.

But today, when he was about to do this, the scene of Gao Zheng saying that to himself popping up in his mind.

He insisted that Gao Zheng was not qualified to be his opponent, but this did not prevent him from teaching the opponent a lesson in this game.

So he fought so hard in the first half.

As a result, the lesson was not given yet, and I was unable to hold on because of the injury.

What is this?

If it falls into the boy's eyes, will you feel that he is pretending to be injured and avoiding his challenge?

So Ronaldo asked, "Can you persist?"

The team doctor shook his head and said seriously: "I don't recommend you do this, Cristiano. At present, if you rest and recover in time, this will not be a big deal, and maybe the second round of the game will not be delayed. But if you insist on continuing to play, then I can't say it. It's entirely possible that you will miss the game for a longer period of time..."

Head coach Ancelotti also came over to persuade Cristiano Ronaldo: "We all know that your professionalism is unquestionable, and you never doubt your desire for honor and victory, Cristiano. But this season has just begun, and everyone and I don't want you to start the new season with a sick body. And you've also participated in the World Cup, and you're already tired, you need to have a proper rest."

Ancelotti said it very tactfully, but it still pointed out the key problem Cristiano Ronaldo is facing now, that is, fatigue.

Ronaldo was very successful in Real Madrid last season, not only helping the team win the Champions League, but also setting a new record with 17 goals in the Champions League.

But behind such a brilliant achievement is the fact that he was almost drained, injuries followed one after another, and before the World Cup there were even rumors that Cristiano Ronaldo might miss the World Cup.

Ronaldo eventually appeared in Brazil's World Cup, but his physical condition was not at its best and he always played with injuries. This greatly affected his performance in the World Cup.

In the end, the Portuguese national team did not even qualify for the group stage, which was the worst record since Cristiano Ronaldo participated in the World Cup. The worst record of the Portuguese national team was the top 16, and at least entered the knockout stage.

This time, I couldn't even pass the group stage.

This is directly related to Ronaldo's injury. His performance in this World Cup is not good, and he only scored a goal for the Portuguese national team in the last game, which is also his only goal in this World Cup. The Portuguese national team was eliminated because of his goal difference disadvantage.

This fatigue did not recover from a short vacation, as can be seen from his injury in this game.

If he is in good health, how could he be wounded by someone when he is taking off and maintaining balance when landing?

Cristiano Ronaldo himself is also very clear that his physical condition is not at its best. Thinking about the next long season, he really does not want to bring the injuries and fatigue of last season to the new season. In the end, although he was very unwilling to give up, he still agreed to the decision of the team doctor and coaching staff to be replaced during the halftime break and have a good rest and relax.

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Before the second half of the game started, players from both sides walked out of the passage one after another. Gao Zheng's eyes kept floating on Real Madrid players. He wanted to find Cristiano Ronaldo.

He was unable to find it.

At this time, he was already sure that Cristiano Ronaldo was injured and unable to hold on to the game and was replaced early...

It's really a hell!

Gao Zheng lowered his head, clenched his fists and cursed in his heart.

This is the result he least wants to see.

He originally wanted to have a peak showdown with Cristiano Ronaldo in such an important game, but the showdown lasted only forty-five minutes and was terminated early...

He was so angry.

Why did I come to Atletico Madrid? Isn’t it just that I want to get the moon first? At Atletico Madrid, there is a Madrid derby, which can I talk directly with Real Madrid where Cristiano Ronaldo is located?

His expression became ugly.

"I failed to break the deadlock in the first half, the score was still 0:0. Gao looked solemn, as if he was worried about the team's next game..." Jose Maria interpreted again.

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Real Madrid made a substitution before the second half, with the newly joined Colombian player James Rodriguez replacing the injured Cristiano Ronaldo, and the team changed from the original 433 to 442.
Chapter completed!