In Reilly Vicente's vision, the most important role of replacing Leonardo Lima is to use his speed and assault ability to target the Madrid Pirates high position to close the space behind him.
Moreover, Lima will have a physical advantage if he plays at this time.
This is why Vicente must substitute Lima instead of starting him.
Mainly to enhance the variability of tactics.
When the two sides are in a stalemate, replacing Lima can give the Madrid Pirates a sudden blow.
Such as now.
Although Madrid Pirates equalized the score, the two sides were still in a stalemate.
Whoever can score at this time can break the balance.
Vicente hopes it is his team that breaks the deadlock.
However, it takes at least five minutes from the time Lima goes to warm up to the time he is substituted.
For Lima to take effect, it needs at least five more minutes.
After making the substitution decision, Vicente stood on the sidelines, frowning and staring at the court with a solemn expression.
His eyes were focused on Hu Lai most of the time.
Because he knew that the key figure in Madrid Pirates' scoring was Julay.
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Although the Madrid Pirates' offensive has become more intense, Paul Fortune feels that the pressure on him has been relieved.
Because after the Madrid Pirates pressed forward, Catalonia's overall formation shrank, and there were more Catalan United players inside and outside the penalty area, so he no longer had to mark Hulay alone.
Whether it is his center back partner Joel Jimenez or other teammates, they can help him defend.
Therefore, Fortune is not worried that Hu Lai will be undefended after leaving his defense zone.
Whether this can prevent Hu Lai from scoring goals is hard to say, but at least he will no longer bear the "mental pollution" output by Hu Lai alone.
When the Madrid Pirates passed the ball, he jumped up and headed the ball before Hulay, winning another victory over Hulay.
He felt that his condition had recovered without mental pollution.
He also noticed Lima running to the sidelines to warm up and knew that the head coach had made adjustments to deal with the current situation.
As the team's central defender, all he has to do is withstand the crazy attack of the Madrid Pirates in these few minutes.
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Madrid Pirates moved their attack to the left wing.
Left back Ion Martinez almost played as a left winger.
When Tonini received the ball from the ribs, he ran wildly along the sideline.
This time is no exception.
After receiving the ball from Tonini, he moved forward hard, trying to force a breakthrough with speed.
Catalan United's right back Pablo Osqui rushed forward aggressively, almost willing to commit a foul to block him.
Ion wasn't sure he could get past the opponent, so he passed the ball directly!
After catching up with the football, he crossed the ball and kicked it in front of the goal!
Hu Lai did not get a chance to shoot under tight surveillance. The ball was not passed to him, but to Vukovic who came in from behind!
The Serbian international jumped up and headed the ball!
He flicked the football from the front to the back!
Catalan United's Dutch national goalkeeper Thone Schulman was flying in the air, stretching his whole body, lightly stretching his arms, and lifted the football to the extreme!
Then the football hit the back post and bounced back!
"Schulman! Nice save!"
"Hulai!"
Amid the exclamations, Hu Lai ran to the spot where the football landed.
Also running over with him was center back Paul Fortune, who was always stuck behind Hulay, preventing Hulay from turning around easily.
As long as Hu Lai can't turn around, he won't be afraid even if he gets some points.
Because his back is to the goal.
After Hu Lai ran to the landing spot, he could only protect the football with his back to the goal.
Fortune did not move easily behind him, nor did he stick directly to him. He was afraid that after he and Hu Lai came into physical contact, the latter screamed and fell to the ground...
Anyway, as long as you stay at a suitable distance, even if you are not close to your body, you can still prevent Hu Lai from shooting.
He saw the football landing in front of Hu Lai and then bouncing up. This kind of half-high ball was the most difficult to handle. He needed to adjust just to stop the ball. By then, his teammates would gather around...
Before this idea flashed through Paul Fortune's mind, he saw Hu Lai in front of him suddenly falling backwards...
His eyes widened!
Hu Lai used his body to separate the football from Paul Fortune. Looking at the bouncing football, he fell directly back and kicked the football in the air with his right foot...
Barb!
No jumping barbs!
When Hu Lai completely fell to the ground, the football was also hooked towards the goal behind him by his right foot!
Paul Fortune watched the football fly past him without any reaction at all - he had no time to react...
Schulman, who had just made a wonderful save, struggled to get up from the ground. As soon as he got up, he looked up and saw the football flying over again!
what's the situation?!
There is a big question mark in the mind of the Dutch national team.
Didn’t I just throw the football out?
Why so fast?!
Schulman still wanted to save, but was unable to make a save due to inertia. He could only watch the football swinging past him.
He turned back to follow the football and watched helplessly as the football scraped the inside of the back post and fell into the goal...
This ball...
This ball!
Schulman's eyes widened!
Paul Fortune also widened his eyes and stared at the football in the goal.
The goal actually went in!
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"Vukovich headed the ball! Schulman lifted it...and! Hu Lai...beautiful!! Ahhhh! Beautiful!! Barb! Hu Lai! Hat trick! He completed the game
hat trick!"
"GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL!!! GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL!!! Finally! The moment has arrived! Hu once again, once again completed a hat trick at the Holy Family Stadium! This is the fourth time in his career that he has visited the Holy Family Stadium and the fourth time
A hat-trick at the Sagrada Familia – in other words, he gets a hat-trick every time he visits the Sagrada Familia! It’s incredible! Haha!”
By the end of the sentence, Sanchez couldn't help laughing.
It wasn't just Sanchez who was laughing, countless Madrid Pirates fans on the Internet were also laughing in front of the TV.
Even neutral fans are very happy at this time.
Even the Madrid Kings fans were gloating and booing.
Because this thing is really funny.
Who would have thought that although it is the home court of Catalonia United, Hulay, a "guest", would have a "home field advantage"?
If Hulay were to choose his favorite away game, the Holy Family Stadium would definitely be ranked first...
Every time he visits here, he scores a hat-trick.
What is the "famous navigator"?
Can Navigators' home stadium be compared to the Holy Family Stadium?
At least Hu Lai didn't achieve a hat trick every time at the windsurfing stadium...
Julay's hat-trick at the Sagrada Familia can be traced back to when he was not at Madrid Pirates.
In the UEFA Champions League group stage of the 2026-2027 season, Leeds City and Catalan United were drawn into a group. It was the first time Leeds City participated in the Champions League. They first lost to Catalan United 1:3 at their home court and were almost beaten.
Unable to fight back, Hulay failed to score a single goal. Although Hulay had already won the Golden Boot in the Premier League and World Cup at that time, Catalonia did not take him seriously.
As a result, when they returned to their home court, Catalonia lost 2:4. In that game, Hulay scored a hat-trick for the first time at the Sagrada Familia Stadium.
It is also Hulay's first hat trick in the Champions League in his career, which is of great significance.
Next, Hulay was out of control at the Holy Family Stadium, which seemed to have become his blessed place.
In the thirty-eighth round of the 2027-2028 season, the key battle for the league championship, Madrid Pirates challenged Catalonia United away from home. Only by winning the opponent can they win the league championship.
Catalan United also needs to defeat the Pirates at home to have any hope of winning the championship.
In the end, Hulay scored a hat trick and an assist in the game, helping Madrid Pirates defeat Catalonia 4:1 away from home and win his first league championship after joining the Pirates.
In the 18th round of the 2028-2029 season, Madrid Pirates once again visited the Sagrada Familia Stadium. The final result was exactly the same as the 38th round of last season, with a score of 4:1 and Hulay's hat trick.
Next is today, the 22nd round of the 2029-2030 league season. The game is not over yet, so I don’t know the final victory or score. But it doesn’t matter, this will not affect Hu Lai’s performance at the Holy Family Stadium again.
The fact that he completed his hat-trick...
Catalan United said: So...the clown is actually myself?
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After Hulay made his own celebration this time, the Madrid Pirates teammates were particularly excited, and they came up to celebrate for a little longer than the previous two goals.
Every Madrid Pirates player is smiling.
They are not so happy because they are ahead of Catalonia United in the score. After all, they are only ahead by one goal. This lead is not safe and does not deserve them to be so happy.
There is really only one reason that makes them laugh so happily - Hulay scored another hat trick at the Holy Family Stadium!
"Hu, I suggest you say 'go home' during an interview before you come here to play football next time!"
"Ion, don't come up with blind ideas, you're not afraid of being beaten!"
"What am I afraid of? It's not me who is being beaten?" Ion answered confidently.
Hu Lai: "What a good idea. Next time I will say that Ion asked me to say that!"
Ion: "..."
"Hahaha!"
The happy and bright smiles of the Madrid Pirates players appeared on the big screen through the TV broadcast, which made the Catalan United fans in the stands feel heartbroken.
Why didn't I see you smiling so happily during the first two balls?
They felt strong malice - obviously these Madrid Pirates players also understood that Julet could always complete a hat-trick at the Sagrada Familia Stadium... and they also made fun of it!
Then they were extremely angry - why? Why?!
Why does Hulay score three goals every time he comes to the Holy Family Stadium?! Is our home goal undefended against him?!
In the end, their anger turned into boos towards Hu Lai.
Violent boos swept through the entire Holy Family Stadium like a storm.
