Master Tutoring Class

Chapter 270 The Town of Dusang
With the league proceeding as scheduled and having secured first place in their Europa League group with a game to spare, Atlético Amsterdam are focusing their efforts on the league.

In the sixth round of the Europa League, which is the home game against Marseille, it is highly likely that a substitute will be fielded.

Key players like Lehmann, Felix, and Wei Lai should focus their energy on the league and the Europa League knockout stage in the second half of the season, something that Mr. Morton had already explained.

In the league, during the transition from November to December, Atlético Amsterdam played a total of three matches, winning all three.

In the first round, Wei Lai did not play, but Konrad Lehmann, who had recovered from injury, continued to maintain his amazing form, scoring twice to help the team win.

In the next two rounds, Wei Laijun played and scored an assist.

On December 1st, in the final round of the Europa League group stage, Atlético Amsterdam will host Marseille.

Having already secured first place in their group and direct qualification for the knockout stage, Sporting Amsterdam opted for a conservative approach.

A large number of substitutes appeared in this match, with Konrad Lehmann and Mussar coming on to stabilize the midfield and attack.

Wei Lai, Felix, and others were given a break.
If it weren't a home game, Morton would have considered simply forfeiting the match, since it was pointless and he'd rather conserve his energy for the knockout stage.

Ultimately, the match ended in a 2-2 draw thanks to goals from Konrad Lechmann and Hendrick's long-range strike.

The Europa League group stage has concluded.

Group rankings.

Amsterdam Sporting Club, 4-2-0, 14 points.

Brighton, 4-1-1, 13 points.

Marseille, 1-1-4, 4 points.

Athens Glory, 0-1-5, 1 point.

Amsterdam Sporting Direct Knockout Tournament.

Brighton and eight other group runners-up will have to play Europa League knockout stage playoffs against the third-placed teams eliminated in the Champions League group stage.

The eight winning teams, along with the eight teams that advanced directly from the group stage, will form a total of 16 teams, who will then be drawn to begin the Europa League knockout stage.

As for Marseille, they can only play in the third tier of European competitions, namely the knockout stages of the UEFA Europa League.

With the Europa League over, Sporting Amsterdam immediately plunged into the league.

The events that are close to Christmas are quite important.

Christmas is like the Chinese New Year, and Atlético Amsterdam fans naturally hope to spend this Christmas in a joyful mood, so the team's performance is quite crucial.

Atletico Amsterdam did not disappoint their fans, sweeping through the next few rounds of matches.

In the 11th round, at home, Atlético Amsterdam defeated Valverde 3-1.

In the 12th round, away from home, Partizan Utrecht lost 1-2 to Atlético Amsterdam.

In round 13, at home, Atlético Amsterdam defeated Zwolle 4-2.

With another three-game winning streak, Atlético Amsterdam has achieved an unbeaten record of 12 wins, 1 draw, and 0 losses in 13 rounds since the start of the league season.

This led Dutch media to exclaim, "Eredivisie champions! Come back!"

In 13 league matches, Konrad Lechmann scored a terrifying 18 goals. As the core of Amsterdam's attack, his insane firepower helped Amsterdam secure victory after victory.

December 17th, the 14th round of the Dutch Eredivisie.

Amsterdam Arena will play Heerenveen away.

At 55 minutes into the match, Amsterdam Athletic defeated Heerenveen 2-0.

The Heerenveen players were all in a sorry state. Although it had only been 55 minutes, their hair was already soaked with sweat, their chests were heaving violently, and they were panting heavily.

Who knows how badly they were outplayed by Atlético Amsterdam in this match?

I couldn't get one!
It's impossible to get one!
boom!
Wei Lai controlled the ball in the attacking third and slowly turned around.

Heerenveen dared not push forward rashly anymore; their eyes were fixed on the Chinese midfielder. If Lehmann was Amsterdam's finisher, then this guy was the 'director' of this match.

His aggressive yet steady passing and distribution nearly exhausted Heerenveen.

They couldn't predict Wei Lai's passing routes; he would always pass to some inexplicable places, and then suddenly a new space would appear.

That space was enough to kill them.

Therefore, they dared not press forward, nor give the Chinese midfielder any space whatsoever.

"Helenfen didn't press forward, or rather, they didn't dare to press forward. Every time they pressed Wei, it resulted in them retreating in a sorry state!"

"Wei has performed exceptionally well in the past 13 rounds of matches, and he continues to maintain this excellent performance!"

"He is the engine of Atlético Amsterdam's attack, and also their metronome!"

"Under his direction, Amsterdam Athletic sometimes resembles a pack of ferocious wolves, baring its teeth and biting the throat of its opponent; at other times, it is like a clever hunter, patiently and steadily passing the ball while waiting for an opportunity!"

"It's hard to imagine that a 17-year-old player has such a deep understanding of the game."

Dutch commentator Van Gaal praised it lavishly.

This commentator, known for his venomous remarks, seems to have never criticized or insulted Wei Lai.

There's really nothing to criticize about Wei Lai; he's practically the perfect athlete.

Off the field, he is low-key, approachable and gentle. He not only gets along well with fans, but can also be seen frequently in Amsterdam's markets, streets, cafes and other areas, rather than bars.

On the field, he is a fighter. He will seize every opportunity. When he loses the ball, he will take the initiative to drop back and chase back tirelessly. Even if he did not lose the ball, he is willing to contribute to the team.

Amsterdam fans affectionately call Wei To, a nickname that can be translated as "Little Wei".

Of course, he also had other titles such as 'Prince at the Foot of the Great Wall' and 'Silk Commander'.
In fact, ever since that derby against PSV Eindhoven, they have fallen in love with this Chinese fox who is both fierce and calmly orchestrates the offense.

Fans always have special expectations for young people, and if a young person shows the same level of performance as Wei Lai, they will fall madly in love with him.

"Wei! Pass it on!"

"Use your best trick!"

"Hail it in! Hail it in!"

"A curveball! Let's see it again!"

"Charge! Wei!"

The traveling fans of Atlético Amsterdam started booing.

Wei Lai's signature long passes have long been a beautiful sight at the Amstel River Stadium.

Each appearance of theirs is met with cheers and applause.

Moreover, Wei Lai is not only good at passing aerial arcs, but also at passing ground arcs.

No matter how much the fans shouted, Wei Lai did not comply.

The reason is that there was simply no space to pass the ball.

Wei Lai glanced left and right, stepped on the ball, and gently pushed it to the left. He then turned slightly to the side to make room.

Soon, the sound of hurried footsteps rang out.

Hendrick charged forward like a lion, swinging his right leg so his bulging muscles bulged instantly, and slammed it heavily onto the ball with a thud.

The ball slammed against the crossbar like a cannonball, bounced into the penalty area, and in the ensuing chaos, the opposing defender immediately cleared it with a long kick, sending it out of bounds.

"nice shot!"

Wei Lai shouted something and ran happily towards the corner flag.

In the corner area, Wei Lai raised his hand and pointed his index finger at the dome.

The others understood immediately.

boom!
Wei Lai took the penalty decisively, and the ball flew over the central area and towards the far post.

"Tsk! That's pretty big!"

Wei Lai was somewhat dissatisfied with the quality of his pass.

But Robinson had already rushed up quickly, leaping up and gently tapping his foot with the instep.

The ball was not only placed in the middle, but also right in front of Felix's head.

The latter doesn't need any adjustment; just use your waist and abdomen to thrust your head forward and smash your head.

boom!
His forehead slammed solidly into the ball, sending it flying into the net.

"Gooooooooooooooooaaaaaaaaaaal!"

"Juan Felix, the third goal for Sporting Amsterdam. This was a match with no suspense whatsoever. Sporting Amsterdam once again displayed extremely high dominance in this game!"

"Amsterdam fans can have a wonderful Christmas! Yes! Your team is really great!"

The Amsterdam Athletic fans at the stadium cheered and shouted excitedly.

At the 'House of Red and White' pub, Amsterdam fans raised their glasses and cheered loudly.

This was a perfect first half of the season, and they will enter the second half with a record of 13 wins, 1 draw, and 0 losses in 14 rounds.

After this round of matches, the Eredivisie will enter a one-month winter break.

In the 70th minute, Wei Lai and Konrad Lehmann were substituted off the field.

They were greeted with boos from the entire stadium; the Heerenveen fans were not welcoming them.

But both of them were in good spirits, especially with the upcoming holiday approaching.

"You're not going to be staying at the club during the winter break, are you?" Konrad Lehmann asked, wiping the sweat from his face with a towel.

Wei Lai took a sip of water, shook his head, and said, "I'm going to Spain!"

"A vacation?" Lehman asked, raising an eyebrow.

Wei Lai: "Felix has some things to take care of, so he canceled his vacation. I'm going to Valencia to visit a friend." "Valencia!" Lehman shook his head: "That's no fun."

If Wei Lai goes on vacation to a Spanish island, he would be willing to go with him.

But if you go inland, there's not much to do.

Finally, the match ended.

Atletico Amsterdam secured a 3-0 away victory, delivering a near-perfect performance.

Back at the training base, Mr. Morton did not immediately dismiss the team.

"The winter break is just around the corner, and I know you're all looking forward to a vacation, but I still have to remind you."

Old man Morton squinted his eyes; "Don't let yourself get away with this! When the season restarts, we'll have physical tests, and if you fail, you know the consequences!"

Mr. Morton is no saint; despite his amiable appearance, he's ruthless.

He really has the ability to demote disobedient guys to the reserve team, or even get rid of them outright.

Kenny Taylor is a prime example!
After the team disbanded, Wei Lai returned to the villa. He first bought a plane ticket to Spain through an app, sent the ticket to He Chaoyue, and then began packing his luggage.

Spain, Valencia, the town of Dossan.

This is a beautiful town, free from chaotic tourism development, preserving as much of the original, authentic way of life as possible.

Despite the small number of residents and the lack of surrounding amenities, they still enjoy their lives.

Spanish First Division team, Dorsan FC, has just finished its 17th round of matches and is currently in second place in Group B standings.

Due to the large number of teams, the Spanish First Division is divided into two groups, A and B, for the league.

Ultimately, the winners of Group A and Group B will compete in a knockout tournament for a promotion spot.

The 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th place teams from both groups will advance to the semifinals and finals of the promotion playoffs to secure two promotion spots.

Ultimately, three promotion spots were decided, officially placing them in the Spanish Second Division.

Dorsan has been in good form this season. With the outstanding performances of the team's attacking core Raul and He Chaoyue, promotion is not entirely impossible if they can continue for another half season.

Because Spanish La Liga teams don't participate in European competitions or have too many complicated matches, they are in training mode most of the year.

Even on the last day of the holiday, they have to have a training session before the training can end.

After finishing his training, He Chaoyue took off his protective suit, letting his hair fall naturally. He shook his head and immediately felt much refreshed.

"Hey! Buddy, you promised me!"

Raul suddenly leaned over and said, "You're going to be a foreign player for our community game!"

Every year, towns and cities around the Valencia region form community teams to compete during the winter break and summer holidays.

Although they will report to the Football Association, it is not considered a professional match, but many professional players will still return to their hometown teams to play.

Dorsan will assemble a team this year, with Raul as captain, and recall other Dorsan players who play in the Spanish First and Second Divisions.

"There are foreign players in this kind of competition?" He Chaoyue asked, puzzled.

Isn't this just like China's cultural and tourism league?

However, they organize their teams based on communities and townships.

“Of course!” Raul said; “There are three foreign player slots. One is for you, and for the other, I’ve found Benjamin, the center forward from the Spanish Second Division team Deportivo La Coruña!”

He Chaoyue turned his head: "A community match, and you're still hiring professional players from the Spanish Second Division?"

Raul: "What's this? The neighboring town of Cudilezlo has brought in three Segunda División players and even called Alonso back, all with the aim of beating us in the first round."

“Alonso?” He Chaoyue raised an eyebrow slightly. “Francis Alonso? A player who plays for PSV Eindhoven?”

“That’s right!” Raul said unhappily; “Don’t be shameless, calling so many professional players.”

His social circle is limited, so he can't mobilize many powerful outside helpers.

Moreover, Cudilezro is a major town that produces players; it is much larger in scale and has a stronger football heritage than a small town like Dossan.

"Isn't anyone calling for La Liga?" He Chaoyue asked.

Raul: "Players from the top five leagues are not allowed to participate!"

"Oh!"

He Chaoyue nodded. If that were the case, it would truly be breaking the rules.

"I understand. This afternoon, you drive to the airport and come with me to pick someone up!"

Raul laughed and said, "As long as you agree to be a foreign aid worker, I'll agree to anything you ask!"

He Chaoyue has a strong scoring ability and is fully qualified to be a foreign player. Moreover, the two of them have a good working relationship, and 1+1 is definitely greater than 2.

In the afternoon, Raul drove his car with He Chaoyue to Valencia Airport.

The journey took about two hours, and the two arrived at the airport at 3 p.m.

The two were a little late. After parking their car, they rushed over in a hurry.

As soon as He Chaoyue arrived at the exit, he saw Wei Lai sitting on a chair to the side of the exit, with a suitcase next to him, eating a hot dog and waving at him with a smile.

"Old He!"

He Chaoyue smiled and said, "Old Wei! Long time no see!"

Just as he was about to walk out, Raul grabbed him.

He Chaoyue turned her head in confusion.

Raul stared intently at Wei Lai.

"If I'm not mistaken, he's Wei? The Wei from Atlético Amsterdam?"

He Chaoyue nodded; "That's right!"

Raul blinked: "We're here to pick up Wei?"

"Of course!"

Raul: "Is he free?"

On the way back, Wei Lai sat in the back seat of the car.

"A community competition? Is that considered professional? If it's professional, I can't participate!"

He Chaoyue shook her head: "It's not a profession, there's no salary, it's just working for free!"

Wei Lai laughed and said, "Pure oxen and horses!"

“If you don’t want to participate, just refuse. You’re here to rest anyway, so don’t worry about these things,” He Chaoyue said.

Wei Lai thought for a moment: "If it's a purely amateur competition, then I..."

Raul panicked and quickly said:

"It's not a purely amateur competition; several players from the Segunda División level are involved. You should know Alonso, he's also participating!"

After saying that, he glanced at Wei Lai in the rearview mirror and said nervously:
"It's quite meaningful, don't you want to give it a try!"

joke!

This is a powerful foreign player; he has to acquire him.

After saying that, Raul turned to look at He Chaoyue and blinked frantically.

Brother!

begging!
Please help!
"Just drive your car properly!" He Chaoyue rolled her eyes, turned to Wei Lai and said, "How about... we have a game?"

Wei Lai scratched his head; "Okay, just one game, I can't play too many, I need to rest and prepare for the second half of the season."

"Yes!"

Raul suddenly shouted excitedly, giving Wei Lai a thumbs-up as he drove.

"Dude, you're awesome! From now on, you're my friend, my brother! Since you're willing to fight for Tossan, you're one of us from this town!"

We arrived in the town around 5 p.m.

The sky was beginning to darken, and the entire town felt eerily desolate in the darkness.

"There aren't many people in this town!"

He Chaoyue helped Wei Lai with his luggage, and Wei Lai will stay at He Chaoyue's house for a while.

"Everyone's over at the ranch," He Chaoyue said with a smile. "Do you know about the pre-race pep talk?"

"Huh?" Wei Lai asked, puzzled.

They quickly put their luggage away and then drove to the ranch.

The closer you get to the pasture, the larger the crowds become.

It was as if the entire town's population had gathered here.

The roads on both sides were covered with colorful flags, and at the entrance of the ranch, there was a ferocious bull's head hanging there.

"It's quite realistic."

Wei Laigang touched it and felt that his fingers were wet. When he looked closer, he saw that they were reddish.

Wei Lai's pupils contracted slightly.

He Chaoyue said quietly, "It's true! We just killed him!"

(End of this chapter)