After Paris Saint-Germain was removed from the list, I led England to victory!

After halftime, as the players stepped back onto the pitch, the tense atmosphere of the decisive battle instantly intensified.

In the stands, waves of red and white surged once again.

"Welcome back to Wanda Metropolitano Stadium, viewers! The second half of the Champions League final is about to begin! The first half ended in a 1-1 draw, with Yan Yuan's powerful rebound and Firmino's answer ball providing us with a wonderful start."

In the second half, will Liverpool, with their deep-rooted history, stage a comeback, or will Arsenal, led by their talented captain Yan Yuan, make history? Let's wait and see! The commentator's voice ignited the stadium once again.

Liverpool maintained their high-pressure approach from the start, with Salah and Mane making even more incisive runs down the flanks, attempting to keep Arsenal pinned in their own half with relentless pressure.

"Liverpool are on fire in the second half! Klopp's team clearly don't want the game to become a stalemate; they want to seize the initiative from the start!" Zhan Jun keenly observed the change.

However, having weathered the first half, Arsenal's defense now appeared more composed and organized.

The central defensive pairing of Pepe and Monreal is rock solid, while Cancelo and Achraf are becoming increasingly reliable in defense on the flanks.

Rodri's interceptions and playmaking in the defensive midfield position became the key pivot for Arsenal's transition from defense to attack.

Liverpool's attacks were fierce, but they didn't create many clear-cut chances that truly threatened Martin's goal. Arsenal's defensive system functioned smoothly, defusing each attack with ease.

"Arsenal held on! Their defensive organization was excellent, and Cancelo made another crucial clearance! Monreal blocked Salah's cut-in route! Wenger's team showed the resilience and discipline expected in a final!" Zhang Lu said.

Time passed amidst the intense competition, and the match seemed to reach a brief stalemate.

However, the real superstars.

That's when they stepped forward.

In the 55th minute, Liverpool's attack in the attacking third was stopped, and Rodri keenly seized the opportunity for a counter-attack in the middle of the backfield.

He intercepted the ball before Henderson could reach it and, without hesitation, delivered a low, through ball.

The target is Yan Yuan, who has retreated to the right flank near the center line to provide support.

The pass was perfectly timed.

However, it is slightly stronger and positioned somewhat further back.

Yan Yuan needed to turn around to handle the situation.

Just as he was about to receive the ball, Liverpool's defensive anchor, the experienced Fabinho, was already closing in aggressively at high speed.

His eyes were sharp, and his body weight was lowered.

Clearly, they intended to steal the ball the moment Yan Yuan turned around.

It seems they're even willing to foul to interrupt this counterattack!

"Rodri passes the ball! Find Yan Yuan! The pass is a bit too far back! Fabinho is coming up! He's very fast! Yan Yuan is now with his back to goal!" the British commentator said.

Everyone's heart was in their throat.

With his back to goal, the ball was fast, he was positioned far back, and Fabinho was right there.

Logically, Yan Yuan would seem to have no choice but to use the instep of his foot to pass the ball back to his teammate behind him, or try to shield the ball and wait for support.

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But in that case...

The risk of being cut off is extremely high.

However, Yan Yuan, a genius known for his creativity and basketball IQ, chose a third path.

A somewhat "magical" road.

As Yan Yuan faced the incoming ball, he firmly planted his left foot as the supporting foot and met the ball with his right foot.

The instant he touched the ball, he made a move that surprised everyone, including Fabinho who was standing right in front of him!

Yan Yuan did not push or bump with the back of his foot.

Instead, he used his toes to subtly and swiftly scoop downwards!

At the same time, his ankle made an extremely subtle internal rotation movement.

The side of the foot sweeps across the lower edge of the ball at the moment of contact.

It applied a strong spin to the ball!

Anyone who has played basketball or billiards knows how this kind of spin shot is used.

"Watch Yan Yuan! How will he handle this ball?!" Zhan Jun said.

The ball spun away from Yan Yuan's feet.

The ball looks like it's going to roll forward and be passed to a teammate in front.

At this moment, Fabinho's center of gravity and sprint direction,

This decision was made based on this prediction!

He lunged at Yan Yuan with all his might, trying to intercept the "expected" forward pass!

But a miracle happened!

The ball only rolled forward about one meter.

Then, as if being pulled by invisible threads, it traced a path on the grass that defied the laws of physics.

It carries a strong counter-rotation.

It miraculously spun back up to Yan Yuan's feet!

At that moment, Fabinho, who was making a full-force tackle, had already completely passed Yan Yuan's position. His center of gravity was unable to be pulled back due to his anticipation of the pass, and his legs were spread apart.

The ball, spinning strangely, landed perfectly.

It passed right between Fabinho's outstretched legs!

"My God!! It went through his legs!!!" Commentator Zhan Jun's voice rose instantly, filled with astonishment, "This goal... Yan Yuan is like performing magic!!! What did he just do?! The ball... the ball went through his legs?! Fabinho was completely fooled!"

After Yan Yuan completed this incredible "spinning groin pass".

He pushed off with his left foot and gracefully completed a clockwise turn.

When Fabinho turned around in surprise, trying to find the ball.

Yan Yuan was already like a wild horse that had broken free of its reins.

He swept past him, regained control of the ball, and dribbled straight into Liverpool's heart of the defense.

Fabinho hadn't even had a chance to fully turn around!

"That's it!!! Yan Yuan just dribbled past Fabinho like that! In a way we've never seen before! Genius imagination! A magician on the football field!" Zhan Jun's voice almost cracked with excitement. "This goal needs slow motion! We absolutely have to see the slow-motion replay! This is definitely one of the most incredible dribbles in Champions League final history!"

The entire stadium erupted in cheers.

The cheers from Arsenal fans were so loud they almost lifted the roof off.

Liverpool fans were even more stunned.

They simply couldn't believe what was happening before their eyes.

Yan Yuan dribbled the ball and drove straight in.

Liverpool's defense was on high alert.

Van Dijk, the world's best center-back, quickly moved from the center to cover, fighting and retreating as he tried to block Yan Yuan's cutting inside, while also keeping an eye on Aubameyang who might make a run into the middle.

Yan Yuan dribbled the ball to the right side of the penalty area, where the angle was already very tight.

Van Dijk's tall frame was like a wall, blocking most shooting angles.

Alisson was also on high alert near the corner.

"Yan Yuan has entered the penalty area! The shooting angle is very small! Van Dijk has blocked it! There is very little space for him to shoot!" The British commentator spoke rapidly.

However, while running at high speed, Yan Yuan adjusted his footing and, facing Van Dijk's blockade and Alisson's positioning, unhesitatingly curled a left-footed shot into the far corner from an almost zero-degree angle!

His left foot precisely wrapped around the ball with the inside of his foot, striking it at just the right point.

The ball lifted off the ground, tracing a magnificent arc!

The ball, with its intense spin, flew past world-class center-back Virgil van Dijk, who was desperately trying to block it, and past world-class goalkeeper Alisson, who was diving to his side with his arms outstretched to the limit. Like a precision-guided missile, it accurately nestled into the far corner of the goal!

The ball struck the inside of the far post and bounced crisply into the net!

"Goal!!!!!" the British commentator shouted. "Yan Yuan! It's Yan Yuan again! An unbelievable goal! From a magical dribble to a perfectly timed curler into the far corner! A world-class goal! An absolute world-class goal! Alisson is helpless! Van Dijk can only watch helplessly! 2-1! Arsenal are in the lead!"

This goal, from its initiation to its finish, was brimming with genius imagination and extraordinary technique! Yan Yuan! He defined what a big-game player truly is! He made the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium go wild for him!

After scoring, Yan Yuan spread his arms and ran freely in the corner flag area.

His teammates overwhelmed him again.

This goal was not only a lead in the score, but also a powerful blow to the opponent's morale.

Professor Wenger on the sidelines could no longer contain his excitement. He clenched his fists and raised his arms to applaud.

Klopp angrily kicked the water bottle at his feet.

Amid the celebration, Zhang Lu began to explain Yan Yuan's handling of the situation to the audience.

"Ladies and gentlemen, let's watch the slow-motion replay again! Yan Yuan's ball handling was simply a stroke of genius!"

Yan Yuan just used a combination of his toes and the side of his foot to apply a strong spin to the ball, causing it to roll forward a short distance before spinning strangely, just passing right through the legs of Fabinho, who was making a full-force tackle and leaning forward!

This requires incredibly precise footwork, a calm mind, and astonishing creativity—that's the art of football! Yan Yuan not only possesses top-tier physique and technique, but he also has the heart of a genius!

Liverpool, now trailing again, are on the brink of elimination.

Klopp immediately made a change, replacing Firmino with the more impactful Origi.

He then replaced the physically exhausted Wijnaldum with the technically gifted Shaqiri, aiming to strengthen the wing play and crosses.

"Klopp has made substitutions! Origi and Shaqiri are on! Liverpool are going all out! A final push!"

Arsenal also made substitutions, with Saka replacing Lacazette and Maddison replacing Ramsey.

The Red Army players unleashed tremendous energy, launching a relentless assault on Arsenal's goal.

Salah frequently used his individual skills to break through Achraf Hakimi on the right wing and deliver crosses; Mane sought to combine with substitute Shaqiri on the left wing, constantly attacking Cancelo's defensive zone; Origi acted as a pivot and poacher in the middle.

For a time, Arsenal's penalty area was in a state of panic.