The template of Madoka Kaname: I rose from adversity to the summit.

The match became increasingly intense, with both sides eager to change the score.

With Yuan Meng's addition, the quality of pressing in the attacking third has significantly improved.

With the opposing left-back Zehraar pinned back and unable to advance, Sporting Portugal had no choice but to pass the ball to right-back Schelotto.

Schelotto was forced to make a long pass, and the ball flew towards the near post.

"A beautiful header, Weigl gently taps the ball to Shinji Kagawa."

"Shinji Kagawa passes the ball to Yuan Shen."

"He knows who the key players are, but Tu Hai doesn't!"

Yuan Meng did not rush after receiving the ball, because Sporting Lisbon's backcourt was strong, and it was better to play a one-on-one game than to cut inside from the middle.

Having made up her mind, Yuan Meng dribbled the ball toward Zehral.

Zehral came straight at him, and the two bumped into each other chest to back, with Zehral surprisingly taking a half step back.

good chance!

Taking advantage of Zehral's adjustment of pace, Yuan Meng made a half-turn and overtook from the outside, forcing her way to the byline!

"There was no cross!"

"Yuan Shen backheeled the ball to Shinji Kagawa, who was making a forward run. Does he have eyes in the back of his head?"

This is Yuan Shen's insightful observation!

[Yuan Shen is awesome!]

Shinji Kagawa swept the ball across again without stopping it, and Weigl, who had made a late run, unleashed a powerful long-range shot!

"Oh dear, just a little bit more!"

"This attack was orchestrated by Yuan Shen, and the team's coordination was excellent."

"See? As long as Yuan Shen is on the court, his teammates can perform exceptionally well!"

As a result, Yuan Meng took on a lot of defensive duties after coming on, which greatly reduced the pressure on Shinji Kagawa, who was involved in pressing.

The pass was executed precisely according to the planned tactics, and Shinji Kagawa did indeed get into position.

Tuchel's furrowed brows relaxed; it was a very beautiful collaboration.

He couldn't help but wonder, even though Pulisic's technique was better, Yuan Meng and her teammates had a closer working relationship.

Yuan Meng is truly a unique player; she's a rare breed.

The match is nearing its end, in the 85th minute.

"Portuguese Sports' counterattack!"

"Portuguese sports are awesome!"

"Substitute playmaker Cesar dribbled forward, and without holding onto the ball, he made a through pass to winger Ruiz."

"Ruiz is about to cross!"

"Holy crap, Yuan Shen made a 30-meter run back from the attacking third to his own half and stopped Ruiz!"

"Oracle: This road is blocked!"

Ruiz was forced to slow down and had no choice but to pass back, thus ending this fast counterattack.

Head coach Jesus waved his right hand, signaling to control the ball in midfield and look for space to pass and move.

Weigl's physical condition has deteriorated significantly, and he can only rely on substitutes Castro and Kagawa to help press the ball.

The midfield was in complete chaos. Amidst the dense crowd, substitute Ginter boldly pushed forward, moving from the center-back position all the way to the defensive midfield position, and poked the ball away!

Who is this? And why is he so fierce?

Xie An quickly flipped through the player's information.

"Found him! Ginter! He can play center-back, right-back, defensive midfielder, and central midfielder—a true all-rounder!"

"Wherever there's a gap, Ginter will fill it!"

"A top-notch engineer!"

[Holy crap, another one who's protecting the image. TuHai really survived a close call.]

"Look at this counterattack!"

"Yuan Shen regained control of the ball and immediately passed it to Shinji Kagawa."

"Shinji Kagawa and Castro execute a one-two pass, quickly moving the ball forward!"

"Yuan Shen follows up from the right wing, Castro passes the ball!"

"Portuguese side is too slow to retreat; there are only three defenders in their own half. An opportunity!"

After Yuan Meng received the ball, Zehral came straight at her.

He was previously restricted to the backcourt by Yuan Meng's pressing, but now he has benefited from this misfortune and is able to intercept Yuan Meng at the first opportunity.

Zehral effectively shut down the inside space with a very clear strategy: allow crosses and block through balls.

Yuan Meng was naturally not going to fall for it. Not only was the success rate of forcing a cross with her right foot from the byline low, but it was also a scenario that Zehraar was already envisioning, which greatly increased the possibility of the cross being blocked.

[Anthony's Turnaround]

[Proficiency: 15→25 (Mastery)]

Yuan Meng spun in place, this time with a right-footed hook shot, and stopped abruptly after spinning 180 degrees. He then concealed the ball with his back to Zehraar, and suddenly delivered a 45-degree cross with his left foot while turning sideways!

This is the advantage of being balanced on both feet, which directly doubles the offensive options!

"Dembele!"

"He thrust straight into Yuan Meng's left rib area, receiving the cross!"

"Give the inverted triangle shape to the front of the door!"

"Aubameyang's shot!"

"GOAL!!!!!"

"Invincible counter-attacks, invincible crosses!"

"That's Yuan Shen's football IQ! He wasn't marked by the full-back and cleverly delivered a cross!"

"His turn has evolved once again; he not only adjusts the ball's position but also creates space for a pass!"

"Dortmund take a 2-1 lead!"

[Hey, kneel down before Yuan Shen!]

What the hell is a winger? A winger is someone who can create chances like this!

Have you noticed how incredibly high Yuan Shen's counterattack success rate is?

All I know is that my buddy bet on the wrong thing. See you on the rooftop!

The score was 2-1, with Dortmund securing a beautiful last-minute victory.

After the match, the reporters unusually gave Tuchel a break, asking less pointed questions.

"Coach Tuchel, your adjustments today were very timely. Substitutes Ginter, Yuan Meng, and Castro performed exceptionally well. Was this part of your plan?"

"Of course." Tuchel rarely heard a kind word, and his mood relaxed. "You know, Sporting CP is a strong opponent, and beating them will greatly help us advance from the Champions League group stage."

"Could you talk about the league? Dortmund has dropped to sixth place; will you make any adjustments?"

Oh right, and the league too.

Tuchelton was in a bind, but the Champions League match proved that his tactics were sound.

Send out multiple fast and technically skilled attackers to apply initial pressure, and then send out physically strong players like Yuan Meng to attack the opponent's defense once the opponent's stamina has decreased. This also helps to solidify the defense in the final stages of the game.

Such tactics are theoretically perfect, so why were they held to draws by Leverkusen and Hertha Berlin?

He just couldn't understand it.

"My tactics were sound, and this victory proves that."

"As a coach, the biggest challenge is how to make good use of each player's abilities."

"The league has only had six games played so far, we have plenty of time to make adjustments."

The naive Tuchel thought he had plenty of time, and the next day he was invited to a meeting by senior management.

The prominent figures present included, but were not limited to, sporting director Zorc, CEO Watzke, and chairman Raubal.

The chairman spoke first, setting the tone for the meeting.

"Mr. Tuchel, thank you for attending this meeting. We would like to discuss the future of the team with you today."

"To be honest, we're a bit worried about our recent results. Do you have any comments to share?"

Seeing this scene, Tuchel felt like he was being interrogated like a prisoner, and immediately lowered his voice.

"It's just a minor fluctuation. Reus' injury has been a big blow to the team's morale, but we still have young talents like Dembele and Pulisic, who need some time to develop."

Watzke picked up the conversation.

"We wholeheartedly agree. Developing young players has always been the foundation of our club's survival."

"However, results are also important; we must qualify for the Champions League every season."

"If the results continue to be poor, we may have to reconsider the coaching position. Please understand."

They want to change the coach now?

Since Klopp left, it was Tuchel who turned the tide and led Dortmund to a Champions League spot last season.

The speed at which they discard someone after they've served their purpose is truly extraordinary.

Tuchel's expression turned somewhat grim, and he decided to lay his cards on the table.

"If the team wants to go further, a double pivot is the right way. Right now, the team only has two pivots. Rode is not good enough to be a starter, so Weigl is the only one we can use."

"If you want to achieve results, bring in new players during the winter transfer window."

Sporting director Zorc is in charge of transfers, and Tuchel's words have dragged him into the mess, forcing him to give his opinion.

"If we continue with the 4-1-4-1 formation, the current defensive midfield configuration is fine, and we can also develop another central midfielder."

"You should know that attacking midfielders are more expensive than defensive midfielders in the market."

This statement hits the nail on the head. As a publicly listed sports company, selling players has always been one of Borussia Dortmund's main sources of revenue.

Developing players with higher transfer value is in everyone's best interest, except for Tuchel.

The head coach only cares about results and prefers players in their prime rather than rookies under 20.

"My opinion will not change. I will not resign voluntarily. If we want to stabilize the results, we need to buy a defensive midfielder."

Tuher maintained a firm stance, and the meeting ended in discord.

This gave Yuan Meng an unexpected opportunity.