Wings of Glory: The Alph Walker-Blake Parker Chronicles

Debut Dynamics: Real Madrid's Tactical Edge and Victory

The sixth season of Blake Parker and Alph Walker started in August. The first match of Real Madrid was against Mallorca. Everyone thought this would be an easy win for Real Madrid. The match started with Real Madrid playing at a very fast tempo, passing quickly. This was a defensively-possession-style plan, involving every player from the midfielder to even the goalkeeper.
Alph, known for his expertise in the tiki-taka style, initially thought he would be the central player in this strategy. However, Jude Bellingham, a standout player on the team, stole the spotlight with his incredible passes that led to breakthroughs by the central defenders. Real Madrid slowly advanced inch by inch towards Mallorca's goalpost.
In the 21st minute, Jude Bellingham passed to Alph on the left wing, allowing Alph to break through and charge towards the center. On the opposite wing, Rodrygo, the right winger, tried to create a distraction for the left back, causing him to shift towards the right wing to cover Rodrygo. This provided a perfect opportunity for Mbappe, the striker, to position himself between the left back and the center back for a clear shot. Bellingham stayed in the center of the field, prepared to support Mbappe as a shadow striker.

Alph executed a clever feint to maneuver past the first center back, creating space between him and the other defender. Unexpectedly, the first center-back recovered and initiated a tackle, causing Alph to hesitate before swiftly passing the ball to Mbappe, who was positioned perfectly to take a shot. The commentator erupted with excitement as Mbappe's precise shot found the back of the net, putting Real Madrid ahead 1-0 in the 22nd minute. The fans erupted into cheers, energized by their team's early lead. As the first half progressed, both teams had limited opportunities to score, with the score remaining 1-0 at halftime.

The second half kicked off with Mallorca showcasing a possession-based style of play reminiscent of Real Madrid's triangular passing. This strategic passing approach comprises the movement of the ball between three players, permitting controlled and swift ball circulation throughout the playing field. In contrast to Real Madrid's all-encompassing tactical approach, Mallorca's strategy revolves around the coordination of three players at any given time.

Mallorca's meticulous passing allowed them to advance menacingly towards the goal, inching closer with every precise exchange. Their promising attack, however, was swiftly thwarted by Real Madrid's formidable defender, Connor Ashcroft. Anticipating Mallorca's imminent threat, he intercepted a crucial pass and efficiently redirected the ball to Jude Bellingham, setting the stage for Real Madrid to capitalize on the promising counterattack.

Jude Bellingham surveys the field, taking note of the Real Madrid attackers and the Mallorca defenders. Strategically, he executes a long pass, targeting an area with the highest likelihood of yielding a goal. The ball is directed toward Rodrygo, who swiftly outpaces the left back to receive it. With an open shot opportunity, Rodrygo aims for the top left corner, but the keeper anticipates his move and expertly deflects the ball, leaving it just outside the left wing of the 6-yard box. Positioned outside the box, Alph assesses the situation and considers a shot, only to be thwarted by an advancing center back. Quickly adapting, he searches for an alternative, locating an opening near Mbappe, but is mindful of the looming threat of the other center back. Alph notices that Jude is not being closely defended, so he promptly passes the ball to him, anticipating that Jude will reciprocate by passing it back to him. Instead of passing it back to Alph as expected, Jude seizes the opportunity and unleashes a powerful left-footed shot directly into the top right corner of the goalpost, securing an impressive goal. The commentator jubilantly exclaims, "GOAL!!!! By none other than Belligoal, the nickname bestowed upon Bellingham due to his exceptional goal-scoring abilities." Alph, having made his second assist of the game, must be feeling a tinge of frustration at not being able to net a goal in his Real Madrid debut.

Alph, feeling incredibly frustrated about not being able to score in his debut, watched Mallorca fall behind as they struggled against the formidable Real Madrid, who were leading 2-0. Despite the odds stacked against them, Mallorca knew they had to stay focused and avoid making any careless mistakes that could further jeopardize their position. Real Madrid's dominance in skill and technique meant that Mallorca couldn't rely on their usual tactics, as the opposing team was well aware of their strategies.

However, just as hope seemed to be fading, Real Madrid made a substitution in the 75th minute. A young Spanish player named Alejandro Delgado, who appeared to be only 17 or 18 years old, nervously stepped onto the field for his debut with Real Madrid. Sensing an opportunity, Mallorca quickly devised a plan to exploit this newcomer. They began methodically advancing towards the goal from their right wing, intending to execute a one-two pass between their right winger and striker. To everyone's surprise, Mallorca's striker broke away from the anticipated play and instead, the right winger passed the ball to the right midfielder. This unexpected move resulted in a triangular formation between the right winger, right midfielder, and the striker, catching the Real Madrid defenders off guard. Without wasting any time, the midfielder swiftly passed the ball to the striker, who seized the opportunity to score, bringing the score to 2-1.

The match continued, but despite Mallorca's valiant efforts, the final whistle signaled Real Madrid's victory with a score of 2-1, leaving Mallorca defeated but not disheartened.

Real Madrid's first match against Mallorca. Despite expectations for an easy win, the game turned out to be a strategic battle. Real Madrid dominated the first half with a fast-paced, possession-heavy style, utilizing every player, including the goalkeeper. Alph Walker, who excels in tiki-taka play, initially seemed to be the focal point of the team. However, Jude Bellingham emerged as the star, with his exceptional passing leading to Real Madrid's first goal in the 22nd minute, scored by Kylian Mbappe after a well-orchestrated team move.
In the second half, Mallorca adopted a triangular passing style, slowly working their way towards Real Madrid's goal. However, Real Madrid's defense, particularly Connor Ashcroft, thwarted their efforts. Ashcroft's key interception set up another attacking play, leading to Bellingham scoring Real Madrid's second goal. Though Alph Walker provided both assists, he was frustrated not scoring in his debut.
Mallorca managed to score a consolation goal in the 75th minute, exploiting a young Alejandro Delgado, who had been substituted into the match. Despite the goal, Real Madrid held on to win 2-1.