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

The referee's whistle pierced the air, and the match officially began.

Bayern Munich displayed the dominance of the Bundesliga champions from the very beginning.

Thiago and Vidal firmly controlled the midfield tempo, while Coman and Robben took turns attacking Hoffenheim's defense on both flanks.

Hoffenheim's players were almost overwhelmed and could only retreat into a tight formation to barely withstand Bayern's relentless attacks.

The pressure is still too great. Almost every season when facing Bayern Munich, Hoffenheim players can feel the intensity of the game increase by several levels, whether it's a home game or an away game.

The commentator's voice echoed throughout the stadium.

"Bayern started too strongly! Hoffenheim's midfield was completely suppressed, Grillitsch could hardly get the ball, and Kramaric and Amiri could only run around trying to intercept."

In the 8th minute, Robben received the ball on the right wing. Facing Schulz's defense, he suddenly cut inside and curled a signature left-footed shot!

The ball headed straight for the far corner of the goal, and Baumann made a diving save, barely tipping the ball over the crossbar with his fingertips!

"Wow, Robben! He almost replicated his classic goal! Baumann's save was crucial!" the commentator exclaimed.

"Although Robben didn't score, we can all see that Hoffenheim's defense has been compressed to its limit! This is dangerous!"

The Hoffenheim fans in the stands held their breath, watching the situation on the field with bated breath.

Nagelsmann stood on the sidelines, his brow furrowed, constantly gesturing to his players, signaling them to stabilize their formation and look for counter-attack opportunities.

Ancelotti also looked stern, and his eyes widened involuntarily once again.

Nagelsmann is far younger than Ancelotti; this is a battle between a young coach and an experienced one.

However, just when everyone thought Bayern would score first, Hoffenheim surprised everyone with a textbook counter-attack.

In the 16th minute, Vogt intercepted Wagner in the backfield and quickly passed the ball to Amiri.

Amiri didn't hesitate and made a through pass to Yan Yuan, who had retreated to receive the pass.

The moment Yan Yuan received the ball, his eyes were already scanning Bayern's defense. This was his instinctive reaction; the first thing he did after receiving the ball was to observe the overall situation.

He keenly noticed that Bayern's defense was pushing forward during the transition from defense to attack, with left-back Alaba positioned slightly higher, leaving a large gap behind him.

"Yan Yuan has received the ball, he's observing..." The commentator's voice suddenly rose, "Oh! This time, he didn't choose to dribble forward himself, but instead launched a long pass!"

Yan Yuan gently flicked the ball with the outside of his right foot, sending it arcing beautifully across the entire Bayern defense and landing directly on the path of the high-speed runner, Uth!

Almost at the same time as he took the shot, Yan Yuan had already signaled to Ute! The timing of the signal and the pass was excellent, giving Ute enough time to react.

"That pass was beautiful! To my memory, this is Yan Yuan's first high-quality long pass! In previous matches, he was known for his elegant ball control and dribbling." The commentator practically shouted himself hoarse.

"This long diagonal pass, exceeding 40 meters, completely pierced Bayern's defense! Uth successfully beat the offside trap and is now one-on-one with Ulreich!"

"Ute! Ute! Ute!!!" Hoffenheim fans had already started to stand up and chant.

Uth did not waste this excellent opportunity. He gently flicked the ball with the outside of his right foot, and it rolled under the onrushing Ulreich into the net!

"GOAL!!! Hoffenheim leads Bayern 1-0!" the commentator exclaimed excitedly. "This was a perfect counter-attack! Yan Yuan's vision and passing accuracy were amazing, and Uth's positioning and shooting were equally composed! They didn't waste any precious one-on-one opportunities!"

The Rhein-Neckar Arena erupted in cheers, with blue and white flags waving wildly in the stands.

The fans chanted "Terminator!" and the names of Yan Yuan and Ute echoed throughout the stadium.

Nagelsmann raised his arms and shouted from the sidelines, then turned around and gave his assistant coach a high five.

Now it was Ancelotti's turn to be nervous, but not too nervous; it was just a minor incident.

As expected, Bayern's response came faster and fiercer.

In the 28th minute, Robben broke through on the right wing and created a corner kick, which Thiago delivered with a high-quality, curved ball to the near post.

Wagner, with his excellent positioning and physical attributes, overpowered Hübner and smashed the ball into the net with a powerful header!

"Wagner! He's scored against his former club!!!" the commentator exclaimed. "But Wagner didn't celebrate at his former club's home ground, which is a very tactful reaction. Bayern's players surrounded him! This goal showcases Bayern's set-piece threat; Hoffenheim's defense was at a height disadvantage!"

Wagner ran back to the center circle expressionlessly, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes.

The applause from the Hoffenheim fans rang out briefly, only to be drowned out by the cheers from the away Bayern Munich fans.

Bayern's offensive did not stop; in fact, it could be said that Wagner's goal completely ignited their momentum.

Winger Coman frequently attacked Hoffenheim defender Kaderabek on the left flank, his speed keeping Hoffenheim's right-back constantly on his toes.

Before Mbappe participated in the 2018 World Cup, the nickname "French Supercar" belonged to Koeman.

Yan Yuan was responsible for marking Coman on the right wing, so he had to go deep back to assist in the defense. Even so, Coman was still able to find space to break through with his speed.

"The duel between Coman and Yan Yuan is very interesting," the commentator analyzed. "As far as I know, both of them came from the Paris Saint-Germain youth academy, but their styles are completely different. Coman is faster, while Yan Yuan has more delicate ball control and a better overall vision."

In the 35th minute, an opportunity arose when Coman played a brilliant one-two with Thiago on the left wing, then swept a low cross across the face of goal.

Müller appeared near the penalty spot like a ghost. He shook off Vogt's marking, got ahead of Kaderabek, and gently poked the ball into the near corner!

"Müller! A classic Müller goal!" the commentator exclaimed. "He always appears in the right place at the right time! Hoffenheim's defense finally showed a weakness under Bayern's relentless pressure! From breaking the deadlock to being overtaken by two goals, Hoffenheim has experienced Bayern's pressure and counter-attacking ability."

The away Bayern fans celebrated wildly, while the Hoffenheim fans, dressed in blue and white jerseys, fell into a brief silence.

Nagelsmann stood on the sidelines, touching his chin with a serious expression, clearly disappointed by the team's defensive blunders, and pondering how to break the deadlock.

In the final ten minutes of the first half, Hoffenheim finally regained their composure.

Kramaric dropped back to form a double defensive midfield shield with Amiri, and Grillitsch also began to drop back more to receive the ball and assist in passing out.

Yan Yuan and Gnabry reduced their blind defensive retreats, preserving the sharpness of their counter-attacks.

Baumann stepped up again in the 40th minute, making a save against Vidal's long-range shot from outside the penalty area.

This was Bayern's third threatening shot in the first half, but Hoffenheim's goalkeeper prevented the score from widening further.

The whistle blew to signal halftime, the score settling at 1-2. Hoffenheim's players walked toward the locker room with their heads down, while Bayern's players looked full of confidence.

"The first half is over," the commentator concluded.

Hoffenheim had a stunning start, but Bayern's dominance allowed them to take the lead.

Bayern's attacking line was particularly impressive, with Coman's speed causing Hoffenheim's right flank considerable trouble. However, Yan Yuan is also quite fast, and his assist demonstrated his football intelligence and vision. Let's look forward to the second half.

The Hoffenheim fans in the stands did not give up. Even though the score had been reversed, they continued to sing the team song to encourage the players.

As Nagelsmann walked toward the locker room, he patted each player on the shoulder, clearly already considering adjustments for the second half.

Ancelotti is pleased with his players.

Before entering the locker room, Yan Yuan wiped his sweat and looked up at the scoreboard.

1-2, the gap isn't big. There are still 45 minutes left in the second half, let's see how they play from here on out.