"Keep calm and believe in me." -- This is what he expressed after scoring the winning goal against FC Barcelona. He probably had learned this expression or rather this statement from Manchester United FC, his former club. El Clasico was not only a derby for the players, but also a strife between the clués and madridastas. Though Khedira netted the goal first, Mourinho's side was dabbling. The ex-Liverpool lad -- now quite a mature holding defensive midfielder with a blond stubble and decent hairstyle: Xabi Alonso -- was accompanying Khedira to fort against the Barcelona attack. Messi, the flea, and Iniesta, the game maker, were on full attack. Even Dani Alves, the right back, was upfront trying to cut in Coentrao. Coentrao was excellent in deceiving Dani's play, but the threats continued. Dani Alves, with his furious look, brownish golden eyes, rustic grown beard and almost bald head, along with the unstoppable stark attacks, could obviously result in a fatal blow to Mourinho's boys anytime. The albiceleste flea, Leo Messi, was a constant threat in the center. On the other hand Cristiano Ronaldo had been trying to attack along with Angel Di Maria, another growing albiceleste and madrid boy with a promising future along with the barcelonean flea. Tello, the young Barcelona lad, was seen warming up. "Madrid on the attack, ball with Ronaldo, cuts in through the defence and.... and the Barca defence intercepts the pass, defender saves the day." -- These things were quite often heard on air. Tello was seen taking off his bib, standing near the touch lines, being instructed by the coach and the manager. Would getting Tello on the pitch cause a fatal blow to the Madristas? Would he cause a lamentable day for the white jersey Spaniards? All these questions started flooding everyone's minds present at Camp Nou. The Clues were hoping for a game changer substitution, or as they're called : 'A SUPER SUB'. While on the other stands, reserved for the outsiders, the away fans started thinking - "Is he a good player?" "Is he a game changer?" "Is he arriving on the pitch for improving the attack or is this some defence tactic?" "Is the Barca manager playing any strategic mind game?"
"Here comes in Tello for Barcelona... he is instructing the players on the field, he is transferring the information to other players, as suggested by his coach..." chanted the commentator, and Christian Tello was already in the game, making his presence felt. The game was full of attacks, defences. Jitters ran amongst the people present at Camp. Suddenly there was some commotion seen in front of the Madrid goal. Iker Casillas was helpless.
"And it is Tello to score"
Some confusion and then a hesitant goal, but the substitution plan worked. The scores were levelled and the Barcelona side was relaxed.
"Ohh did I mention that too soon..."
A perfect early through ball from Di Maria; it was a low cross and from a very tight angle CR7 doubled the score. "A two goals lead is twice as good as a one goal lead."
Cristiano Ronaldo proved to be the tormentor for Barcelona. Obsession for perfection, what they say, is always true in his case. Ronaldo saved the day.
"Keep calm and believe in me." -- This is what he expressed after the goal.
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