"Ronaldo is in trouble now," the commentator said. "Bayern's right-back Lahm often pushes forward, but precisely because of this trait, Bayern's defensive line will deliberately shift to the right."
"It's not so much a four-back defense as it is a three-center-back system—Bayern is fully capable of coping with Ronaldo's onslaught."
The commentator was describing Ronaldo's situation.
Deng Kai also noticed what he was talking about.
It wasn't just a three-center-back system, but specifically a three-center-back system that stayed right, which was quite the mark of respect for Ronaldo.
In the 22nd minute, Sporting Lisbon gained a precious ball possession.
Under the pressure from Bayern's players, Deng Kai didn't just pass the ball away but used his ball control to navigate through the opponents, waiting for an opportunity to present itself.
Bang!
Deng Kai executed a "fried meatball" maneuver to escape the defender and gain ample space to pass.
Bang!
