Strength: 79
Speed: 67
Tackling: 76
Interception: 77
Composure: 69
Motivation: 70
Anticipation: 76
Passing: 69
When Lin Feng opened the attribute panel, he found that a new passing attribute had been added. It was clear that, with his current attributes, his weakest links were speed and passing.
He is 191cm tall, so his speed is slightly inferior to other athletes, and the passing attribute is the top priority for him to improve next.
In the weekend's La Liga Matchday 8 showdown, Villarreal hosted Celta.
Although Celta's La Liga ranking has not been prominent in recent years, they have always impressed with their tenacious fighting spirit and unexpected tactical arrangements.
Celta, known as the "commoner's team," has repeatedly shown strong combat effectiveness at critical moments, successfully overturning powerhouses like the La Liga Big Three, bringing countless surprises to fans.
For Coach Escribá, Villarreal's Head Coach, the most gratifying news for this match was the return of striker Bakambu from injury.
Bakambu's return undoubtedly injected new vitality into Villarreal's offense, further enhancing the team's attacking prowess.
As an experienced striker, Bakambu's speed and shooting ability have always been outstanding in the team.
However, a previous injury had caused him to miss several matches, which also affected Villarreal's offense.
Now, he has returned from injury, and his form has recovered quite well, which undoubtedly gives the team greater confidence and morale.
Escribá expressed high praise and expectations for Bakambu's return.
He believes that Bakambu's comeback not only strengthened the team's offensive capabilities but also boosted the team's overall morale.
He is confident that as Bakambu gradually regains his best form, Villarreal will perform even better in future matches.
Overall, Bakambu's return from injury is undoubtedly good news for Villarreal.
His return has once again enhanced the team's offensive strength and laid a solid foundation for the team to achieve better results in future matches.
In this match, Coach Escribá made a wise choice in the defensive line, deploying the more mature and experienced Ruiz and Pau Torres as center-backs.
This decision was validated in the match, as the two performed excellently, building a solid defensive line for the team in the backfield.
Ruiz, as the team's defensive core, demonstrated his excellent technical ability and match experience.
He was calm and composed on the field, capable of handling both opponent's pressing and complex clearances with ease.
His passing efficiency was extremely high, always accurately passing the ball to teammates at critical moments, helping the team maintain a smooth attacking rhythm.
Just eight minutes into the match, Villarreal's midfield general, Trigueros, showcased his strength as the team's core.
His eyes were as sharp as a leopard's, closely monitoring every change on the field.
When Celta's passing intention became clear, Trigueros pounced like lightning, successfully intercepting the ball with his excellent tackling ability.
Almost at the moment of the tackle, Trigueros reacted, looking up towards the penalty area, his gaze fixed on Roberto Soriano, who was making a high-speed run.
He took a deep breath, firmly controlled the ball at his feet, then with a light flick of his toe, a precise through ball pierced through the crowd and found Roberto Soriano directly.
Roberto Soriano was already poised, and with his keen sense of goal and excellent positioning, he successfully received the pass.
He met the incoming ball, adjusted his stride, and calmly sent the ball into the net with one kick.
After scoring, a brilliant smile instantly bloomed on his face, and he waved his arms, shouting loudly, releasing the joy in his heart.
"Finally! My first La Liga goal!" Roberto Soriano exclaimed excitedly, his eyes sparkling with emotion and pride.
He turned to Trigueros, extended his hands, and embraced him tightly, thanking the midfield general for his assist.
"Well done, Trigueros! That was a beautiful pass!" Roberto Soriano praised sincerely.
Scoring a goal just eight minutes into the match, it seems Villarreal has rediscovered its winning form.
In the twelfth minute of the match, the atmosphere in the entire stadium suddenly heated up, as if ignited by an invisible flame.
Roberto Soriano, the newly emerging striker, once again became the focus of the entire stadium.
He roamed the front field like a keen leopard, always ready to catch prey.
Suddenly, a passing error by Celta defender Cabral provided Roberto Soriano with a golden opportunity.
He reacted quickly, rushing towards the ball like lightning, a clean and decisive tackle, firmly controlling the ball at his feet.
Facing Celta's goalkeeper, Roberto Soriano showed no fear.
He adjusted his breathing, his eyes gleaming with determination.
One step, two steps, he advanced with firm strides, closing in on the goal.
The goalkeeper nervously watched him, trying to anticipate, but Roberto Soriano's movements were surprisingly fast.
He suddenly lifted his foot and shot the ball with all his might towards the goal.
The ball traced a beautiful arc in the air, heading straight for the top corner of the net.
Although the goalkeeper made a valiant save attempt, the ball, as if possessing a spirit of its own, cleverly evaded his grasp and flew into the goal.
At the moment of the goal, the entire stadium seemed to be engulfed in a whirlwind of madness.
Roberto Soriano leaped high, arms outstretched, fully releasing the passion in his heart.
He shouted loudly, his face beaming with indescribable joy and pride.
Villarreal's players also rushed forward, celebrating this exciting moment with him.
They hugged each other, high-fived, and cheers erupted one after another, as if they were going to overturn the entire stadium.
Celta's players, on the other hand, looked somewhat frustrated and helpless.
They knew that conceding two goals in just twelve minutes had almost sealed the outcome of the match.
In the 38th minute of the match, Villarreal once again launched an attacking frenzy, and this time, they successfully put the ball into the opponent's net.
Sansone, who had broken into the penalty area, faced the rushing goalkeeper and displayed extreme calmness and decisiveness.
He did not choose to shoot directly but keenly observed Bakambu, who was facing an open goal beside him.
Thus, he decisively passed the ball to the recently returned-from-injury striker.
Bakambu did not disappoint his teammate's trust; he easily sent the ball into the open net, scoring his own goal.
At this moment, the entire Estadio de la Cerámica was ignited once again, and the cheers and shouts of the fans were deafening, as if they were going to overturn the entire stadium.
Scoring three goals in the first half was a long-awaited feast for Villarreal fans.
They waved flags, sang songs, and cheered for the team's excellent performance.
Every goal was like a generous gift to them, making them feel immensely happy and satisfied.
Villarreal's players also fully enjoyed this joy on the field.
They hugged each other and high-fived, celebrating every goal.
They knew that this was the result of their collective efforts and the best reward they could give to their fans.
In the second half of the match, Villarreal maintained high morale and excellent performance.
They continued to fight hard on the field, striving for the ultimate victory.
Although Celta tried to catch up, they were always unable to narrow the score gap against Villarreal's powerful offense.
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