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

Chapter 42 Competition

After the passionate derby, the German Football Association did not hold back and sent a fine to both clubs.

The players naturally don't care; this kind of scene only happens in fierce rivalry matches. In other matches, they will still be careful about the level of their actions.

Yuan Meng looked at the starting lineup for the next match, with Pulisic starting, and felt no excitement whatsoever.

The next match is a rematch against Sporting Lisbon. Currently, Dortmund has won all three of their Champions League group stage matches, and the Champions League has become a lower priority than the league.

Tuchel's arrangement is likely intended to give him a starting position in the league, hence the need for him to manage his physical condition.

Pulisic clenched his fist as he looked at the list.

Starting in the Champions League is another opportunity to shine, so I must make the most of it!

He had never paid any attention to Yuan Meng before; she was just a spinning top, and technically she couldn't compare to him.

His goal has always been to catch up with Dembele.

Now, he had to open a data website to see the gap between himself and Yuan Meng.

The two are not far apart; in fact, he is ahead if you take into account Champions League statistics.

However, in terms of league performance alone, he has already fallen two assists behind Yuan Meng.

He frowned as he looked at the advanced data.

In terms of individual threat creation, he has a slight edge; in terms of defense and seizing opportunities, Yuan Meng wins.

He reflected in his mind whether he sometimes focused too much on his own abilities and neglected to cooperate with his teammates.

This can't go on, we must seize this opportunity!

Pulisic stared at Yuan Meng, his heart filled with fighting spirit.

November arrived, and the fourth round of the Champions League group stage kicked off.

Both sides have some rotations, and physical management is quite important at this stage.

葡萄牙体育以3-4-3迎敌，试图掌握中路主动权，图赫尔採用4-2-3-1迎战，格雷罗竟然被安排在左后卫。

Yuan Meng was taken aback.

Isn't this guy a central midfielder? How come he can also play left back?

It seems that Schmelzer's injury has really pushed Tuchel to the brink, leaving him with no one else available.

Instead of using a high-pressing tactic, Tuchel stabilized the game with a solid defense.

The fans were getting yawns as neither side managed to score.

In the 70th minute of the second half, an opportunity suddenly arose.

Pulisic skillfully dribbled to create space on the counter-attack, locked his gaze on the onrushing Götze, and delivered a precise cross!

Götze met the ball and shot, but it went just wide of the crossbar.

"It's a pity that Pulisic performed so well, and Tuhai didn't send Yuan Shen on the field for so long."

"It seems Yuan Shen won't have a chance today."

Those who abandon God will be punished!

In the 76th minute, Pulisic delivered another cross, but Ramos headed the ball wide.

When will this ever end?!

Pulisic was furious. He kept creating threats, his legs were about to give out, and he couldn't understand why he couldn't score!

Portugal tightened their formation, attempting to hold onto the draw.

With the game nearing its end, Pulisic once again stepped up for a final push.

"I'm not passing it on anymore. I'm not Yuan Meng; I have my own weapons!"

Pulisic made up his mind and cut inside from the right wing, flicking the ball across to shake off the wing-back who was marking him. The opposing center-back's failure to push forward in time gave him enough space.

He took a shot and the ball flew straight into the top corner!

"GOAL!!!!!"

Pulisic scored the winning goal.

"Borussia Dortmund wins all four of their Champions League matches!"

"I can now announce that Borussia Dortmund has secured a place in the knockout stage."

This guy's pretty awesome.

[Is Yuan Shen competing with him?]

No wonder he was always on the bench; the competition at Dortmund is fierce.

[Top-heavy, lacking defensive depth, Dortmund won't go far.]

Yuan Meng generously applauded and joined her teammates in embracing the hero who scored the winning goal.

Competition breeds motivation, and being on a team with players of this caliber is essential for rapid improvement.

Back in the locker room, Pulisic gave Yuan Meng a slightly provocative look, and Yuan Meng stared back at him defiantly.

The two looked at each other and smiled.

……

A dramatic scene unfolded on the training field.

Yuan Meng and Pulisic went head-to-head, with one cutting inside and shooting from distance, while the other cut inside and curled a shot.

The two men were like lions vying for a mate, neither willing to slow down, determined to determine the victor.

Tuchel, witnessing this scene, felt a sense of comfort, much like an ancient general seeing the fighting spirit of his troops.

However, things are not that simple. There is competition between players, struggles between head coaches and management, and conflicts between teams and fans.

In life, there are always things we are not in control of.

Tuchel followed the established plan and placed Yuan Meng in the starting lineup. It wasn't that Pulisic wasn't good enough, but rather that the team needed someone better.

As a rising star in the football world, Tuchel is not content with his current situation and has ambitions to compete for the league title and the Champions League.

Therefore, they must strengthen their squad during the winter transfer window, otherwise they will have no confidence to compete with Bayern!

The next match is at the home stadium of "Northern King" Hamburg, and they must win big, a resounding victory to boost morale.

People's Park Stadium.

Both sides are ready to go. Hamburg is in a period of turmoil, having made big investments but with little return, and the players they bought have performed poorly.

Their coach, Gisdol, desperately needs a victory to reverse the downward trend.

Tuchel deployed a 4-1-4-1 formation, aiming to engulf Hamburg in an attacking storm.

The lineup underwent some rotations, with the versatile Ginter filling in as the lone defensive midfielder, giving Weigl a rare chance to rest.

Dembele conserves his energy, and Mor starts as the left winger.

"It doesn't matter if we concede a goal, we must take the initiative in this game and attack more!" Tuchel gave his final instructions.

Yuan Meng was a little uneasy. With Deng Ge out and Moore not passing the ball, she would have to rely on herself to break through the defense in this game.

[Temporary Mission: Royce's Worries]

[Progress: Winning streak (2/3)]

We're just one win away from securing two favors; we have to take it!

"Brothers, Yuan Shen is starting in two consecutive games!"

"At this exciting moment, we must bring forth the Book of Answers!"

"Can Yuan Shen carry the team to victory in this match? Please let me know!"

Timing is everything.

"This book is rubbish! It's ambiguous!" Xie An threw the book away.

"You can see that Dortmund played very proactively from the start, and surprisingly, their strong side is on the right flank today?"

What does this mean?

[Yuan Shen is awesome!]

With Dembele out, Yuan Shen has become the key striker!

"Here it comes, the iconic Yuan Shen spin!"

"Let's see this attack!"

Facing Hamburg's full-back Douglas, Yuan Meng showed no mercy, and Anthony launched a roundhouse shot!

The opponent is drawn into a game of strategy right from the start.

Douglas was somewhat cautious, wanting to see Yuan Meng make the first move.

Yuan Meng naturally wouldn't hold back. After stopping her spin, she pretended to break through to the right. Once Douglas shifted his weight, she suddenly spiked the ball!

[Human-ball combination]

[Proficiency: 10→20 (Mastery)]

"It's been wiped out! Yuan Shen struck first!"

He cut inside all the way to the right flank, just three steps from the penalty area, when the center-back had only just come out to defend.

Yuan Meng looked at number 4 in front of her. He was big and broad, definitely a tough guy who was good at frontal interception. She couldn't force her way through.

He quickly flicked the ball, using his explosive power to accelerate and pull it to the left, all the way to the center of the arc!

"Three men surround them!"

"Can Yuan Shen kick?"

Yuan Meng would naturally not shoot recklessly; the opponent's penalty area was impenetrable, and any shot she took would only be ruthlessly blocked.

He seized the opportunity and flicked the ball with his heel.

The ball came to Shinji Kagawa, who had made a run into the box.

[Small-scale response]

[Proficiency: 0→20 (Minor Mastery)]

"Great news!"

The three were drawn to Yuan Meng and gathered in the center of the penalty area, leaving space on both sides of the penalty area.

Shinji Kagawa made a decisive through pass, sending the ball to Aubameyang on the left side of the penalty area.

"GOAL!!!!!"