In the 20th round of La Liga on January 19, Real Madrid defeated Las Palmas 4-1. However, the significance of this match goes beyond goals and VAR controversy. It marks the strong return of Dani Ceballos - a once forgotten talent who is gradually proving himself an indispensable member of Real Madrid's midfield. Ceballos' Brave Performance Just 27 seconds into the game, Fabio Silva scored a lightning goal for the visiting team, catching the entire Bernabeu off guard. But Ceballos quickly adjusted his state and ended the match with an outstanding performance. He created three key chances and completed 73 accurate passes out of 79 touches. In addition, he participated in 101 ball controls, second only to Bellingham (80 times), and was the player who won back possession most on the field (10 times). Ceballos successfully tackled 7 out of 5 times and forced the opponent to foul 3 times, demonstrating his importance as a tactical core of the team. When the game reached the 83rd minute, Ceballos was substituted, and the Bernabeu stands erupted in applause. "I am very grateful to the fans for recognizing my efforts," Ceballos said excitedly after the game, "This is the moment I have been most confident since joining. I will continue to work hard and strive to make the coach consider me more." Ceballos' career has not been smooth sailing. In the summer of 2017, he transferred from Betis to Real Madrid for 16.5 million euros, then seen as the successor to Luka Modric or Toni Kroos. However, under Zidane's coaching, Ceballos had…

A thrilling match unfolded in the La Liga as Real Madrid faced off against Valencia in a make-up game for the 12th round. Real Madrid has not had a particularly impressive season so far, with only 12 wins out of 18 league games, suffering 2 losses and drawing 4 times. This record has placed them in a fierce battle for the championship. In this crucial make-up game, they faced Valencia, a team struggling in the relegation zone. In their last three encounters, Real Madrid had one win, one draw, and one loss. However, this time, they managed an incredible comeback to secure all three points. Real Madrid lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Kylian Mbappe leading the attack. Vinicius Junior, Jude Bellingham, and Rodrygo were the attacking trio, while Federico Valverde and Dani Ceballos formed the double pivot in midfield. Ferland Mendy, Antonio Rüdiger, Éder Militão, and Lucas Vázquez started as the four defenders, with Thibaut Courtois in goal. Eduardo Camavinga, Marco Asensio, Borja Mayoral, and Luka Modrić were on standby on the bench. Valencia started the game with a sharp offensive, creating several chances. However, it was not until the 27th minute that they capitalized on their opportunities when Hugo Duro scored after a rebound from a shot by Héctor Hernández. Despite Real Madrid's efforts to respond more aggressively in the second half, they found themselves trailing 0-1 at halftime. They had 64% possession and 12 shots, but only three were on target, failing to score. Valencia, on the other hand, had seven shots, five on target, scoring…

Modric's view is that Pele's era is too distant, and only Messi and Maradona are worthy of the title of "King of Football" in the history of world football. In my opinion, everything should be viewed with a developmental perspective; otherwise, it will regress. Pele is undoubtedly a great king of football, but the technology and competitive ability of his time cannot be compared with modern times. Maradona's skills and the great national spirit he brought to Argentina are unmatched by Pele. Messi inherited Maradona's mantle on the field and is undoubtedly the third-generation king of football. There is nothing comparable among the three kings of football; they all represent the greatness of an era! Do you know Li Huatang, the Chinese king of football from Pele's era? If you don't, it proves that you don't understand football, or perhaps you're just too young. With superhuman football talent, a strong physique, excellent speed, balanced shooting skills with both feet, comprehensive personal techniques from head to toe, and tactical thinking that stands out in both attack and defense, even as a substitute goalkeeper, he could still perform excellently. Pele is the sum of all the superstars we can see. His versatility is unparalleled! To say the least, Guan Yu could never fight Qin Qiong! In the 1960s, when Beckenbauer first started his career, people admired his talent, and he also admitted that he had once been "overwhelmed," but later, after seeing Pele's skills, he was completely convinced by the other party. (Beckenbauer has written a memoir in which he shares his…

In order to find a replacement for the legendary Luka Modric, Real Madrid has been searching the transfer market for suitable candidates over the past few seasons. Unfortunately, due to various reasons, they have not been able to secure their desired player. Recently, according to the latest report from Italy's "La Gazzetta dello Sport," Real Madrid has found a very promising transfer target whose personal abilities make him a perfect candidate to succeed Modric. This individual is none other than the current midfield maestro of AC Milan, Frenkie de Jong. De Jong, a rising star in the Netherlands national team, has just turned 26 and is at the peak of his career. The Dutch midfielder has quickly risen to prominence on the stage of AC Milan, impressing with his exceptional footwork, outstanding vision, and calm reading of the game. He has become an indispensable midfield commander for the team. In the tactical system of the Rossoneri, he serves not only as a link between the front and back lines but also as a key figure in both offensive initiation and defensive interception. It is thanks to his remarkable performances that Milan achieved commendable results in last season's Serie A and displayed strong competitiveness in European competitions. Due to De Jong's outstanding performances at AC Milan, he has become a coveted target for many European giants. Real Madrid is one of the top clubs eager to sign him. According to "La Gazzetta dello Sport," De Jong's transfer value has soared to an astonishing 60 million euros, which attests to his immediate…