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

As the final whistle blew, the electronic scoreboard at the Rhein-Neckar Arena displayed a score of 4-2.

Yan Yuan stood there, his chest heaving, sweat streaming down his face. Although he was very tired, he was also very happy and fulfilled.

He looked around at his teammates celebrating wildly and at the fans waving blue and white scarves in the stands, and an indescribable sense of accomplishment welled up in his heart.

For a moment, he was indeed somewhat dazed.

His gaze then turned to the Bayern players who were leaving the field, and he remembered what he should do.

Yan Yuan took a deep breath and strode towards the Bayern players.

He first approached Thomas Müller, a player he had admired since his youth academy days.

The reason is simple: he admires Müller's playing style and personality too much.

During his youth training period, Yan Yuan almost entirely modeled his learning on Müller.

Müller has never been known for his technical skills since his debut. His most outstanding qualities are his positioning and football intelligence, which is also what Yan Yuan admires most about him.

At this moment, Müller was looking down, adjusting his socks, seemingly still feeling regret over the defeat.

Yan Yuan hesitated for a moment, but still stepped forward and said in fluent German:

"Hi Thomas, can we exchange jerseys?"

Müller paused for a moment, looked up, saw the young man in front of him who had just ended the game with a long-range shot, and suddenly laughed.

Erwa flashed his signature smile.

"Of course, little guy!" He readily took off his jersey and handed it to Yan Yuan.

"You're only 17, right? That's a great age, the same as your jersey number. You played really well today, that shot was incredible."

Yan Yuan took the jersey and handed it to Yan Yuan, a bright smile spreading across his face.

"Thank you, Thomas. I've learned a lot from your positioning and passing. I've been watching your games for a long time."

Müller patted him on the shoulder and said half-jokingly, "Looks like the person who beat me is actually one of my fans? You'd better watch out next time; things won't be so easy at the Allianz Arena."

Yan Yuan blinked and replied innocently, "Don't worry, Thomas, I'll continue to watch your games. Next time we meet at Allianz Arena, I'll try to surprise you again."

It's easy for two people with good personalities to communicate, and Yan Yuan and Muller had a very pleasant conversation.

The two then exchanged IDs.

Yan Yuan took a photo with Muller using the assistant coach's phone.

At that moment, Robben and Thiago also came over.

Robben rubbed his shiny bald head and said, feigning seriousness, "Hey kid, you've got some nerve, daring to be so insolent in front of us?"

Yan Yuan was not intimidated at all and replied with a smile, "I wouldn't dare to be presumptuous, Mr. Aryan. I grew up watching your inside cut. I'm already very satisfied that you didn't score one today."

Thiago couldn't help but chuckle, "You know what, this kid has a sweet tongue."

Yan Yuan immediately turned to him: "Thiago, your turn and break free was amazing. If it weren't for my teammates, Kramaric and Amiri, relentlessly entangled you, we really wouldn't have been able to defend against you."

Thiago laughed and shook his head: "Alright, alright, stop flattering me. Next time I won't let you pass the ball so easily. I feel like you're a bit like Müller."

On the other side, Wagner, wearing a Bayern Munich jersey, walked towards his former Hoffenheim teammates.

As a former Hoffenheim player, he had a good relationship with Vogt, Hübner, and others.

Vogt put his arm around Wagner's shoulder, pointed to Yan Yuan in the distance, and asked him, "Sandro, what do you think? You've never met a kid as reliable as Yan Yuan, have you?"

Wagner nodded with a smile: "That was really impressive. I was stunned by that long-range shot. It seems like Hoffenheim has a new weapon this season."

Wagner used the word "we" instead of "you".

"Of course, the coach really likes this kid, and of course, we like him too," Hübner chimed in from the side.

Gnabry appears somewhat complicated.

As a player on loan from Bayern Munich to Hoffenheim, he scored against his former club today. Although he did not celebrate after scoring, he still took the initiative to walk towards his Bayern teammates after the game.

Alaba was the first to greet him, giving him a hug with a smile: "Sergi, you played well. Don't be so rough next time you come to the Allianz Arena."

Gnabry scratched his head sheepishly: "I was just lucky today, Yan's passes were too easy."

Hummels walked over and said, half-jokingly, "You little rascal, you've given us quite a bit of trouble today."

Gnabry quickly waved his hand: "Mats, I'll definitely treat you to a meal next time. We'll get together again when we get to Munich."

Everyone laughed heartily, creating a relaxed and warm atmosphere.

Yan Yuan stood aside, watching these world-class stars chat and laugh, feeling both excited and moved.

He never imagined that one day he would be competing against them, or even becoming the protagonist of the game.

Before leaving, Müller waved to him again: "Play well, kid, I look forward to our next match!"

Yan Yuan nodded vigorously: "Definitely! Thomas! We all have to play well!"

The afterglow of the setting sun shone on the field, illuminating the players' figures.

Despite the wins and losses in the game, at this moment, the pure joy and respect that football brings made everyone smile.

After the Bayern players left the field, the system sent a notification:

[Interaction successful. Müller's interaction level increased by 30%, Robben's by 2%, Thiago's by 2%...]

……

After the match, flashbulbs went off one after another in the press conference room of the Rhein-Neckar Arena.

As Yan Yuan followed his mentor Nagelsmann into the room, he subconsciously narrowed his eyes.

This was his first time attending a formal post-match press conference, even though the coach had given him some brief instructions in the locker room.

But when he actually sat down at the long table to face dozens of reporters, Yan Yuan's fingers still unconsciously tapped his knees lightly.

He was so nervous that he instinctively straightened his back, and he could even hear his own heartbeat clearly.

When all eyes in the audience were instantly focused on him, the loud buzzing sound was almost dizzying.

Many unfamiliar faces, many scrutinizing eyes, and many dark cameras completely shattered his composure on the field.

My mentor was right; facing reporters is indeed more difficult than facing opponents on the court.

Nagelsmann seemed to sense his nervousness and patted him on the shoulder subtly before sitting down, a small gesture that made Yan Yuan relax a little.

He took a deep breath and turned his gaze to the reporters waiting to ask questions below the stage.

"Mr. Julian, first of all, congratulations to Hoffenheim on this victory," a reporter wearing black-rimmed glasses began. "I would like to ask, how would you rate the players' performance today? Especially considering they came back from a goal down in the first half to complete the comeback in the second half."

Nagelsmann placed his hands on the table, his face bearing his signature thoughtful expression.

"The most fascinating thing about football is its unpredictability. Today our players showed amazing resilience. That word may be a bit cliché, but it is the most apt description."

His gaze swept over the reporters present, his voice still steady and powerful as he continued.

"When Bayern took the lead, I saw Vogt loudly encouraging his teammates on the field; when the score was tied in the second half, Amiri and Grillitsch's battle in midfield made our counter-attack possible."

At this point, he glanced specifically at Yan Yuan beside him:

"Of course, there's also this kid next to me, Yan. You all saw his performance today, but what I want to talk about more is his attitude in training."

This kid has maintained incredible focus since day one, and today's goal is the best reward for his hard work.

Yan Yuan felt a slight flush rise to his ears when he heard the coach's evaluation of him.

He never expected his mentor to say these things at the press conference, and he never expected his coach to notice the details of his usual training.

Nagelsmann then changed the subject:

"However, I must also commend Bayern's performance. They did a great job in terms of possession and creating chances, and Ancelotti's tactical setup caused us a lot of trouble."

Although goalkeeper Ulreich conceded a goal, his command and serve were still excellent, and we could clearly feel the pressure he put on us.

This assessment both acknowledged the opponent and made it seem as if his own victory lacked merit, demonstrating the young coach's excellent media handling skills.

At this moment, a blonde female reporter threw a question at Yan Yuan: "Mr. Yan, as the most outstanding player in this match, how did it feel to break through Bayern's goal? Especially your long shot, goalkeeper Ulreich had almost no time to react."

As soon as the question was raised, Yan Yuan instantly felt that everyone's eyes were on him.

This problem seems simple, but it actually hides a trap.

Answering with excessive pride would appear arrogant, while being overly humble might be interpreted by reporters as disrespectful to Bayern Munich.

If you can't grasp the appropriate level of tact in your answer, then this question can become a trap.

Yan Yuan did not answer immediately, but thought for a moment, organized his thoughts, and then spoke:

"Scoring against Bayern is every player's dream, but to be honest, when the ball flew toward the goal, my mind went blank, it felt like a dream."

This opening remark drew a burst of good-natured laughter.

Yan Yuan continued, "Ulreich is one of the best goalkeepers in Germany, and scoring against him requires some luck."

What I really want to say is that these goals were the result of the entire team's hard work. Without the runs and positioning of my teammates, and without the coach's tactical arrangements, these opportunities wouldn't have existed.

When Yan Yuan answered, he also thought of the friendly exchanges he had with Müller and others.

He then added, "Of course, it would be even more meaningful to score a goal at the Allianz Arena, so I will prepare well for the next match against Bayern."

This slightly humorous ending not only expressed respect for the opponent but also demonstrated the speaker's ambition, drawing nods of approval from the reporters present.

Nagelsmann nodded slightly, a hint of admiration flashing in his eyes.

As the press conference progressed, more questions arose.

When asked by a reporter about his feelings regarding the two crucial matches—"the last-minute winner against Liverpool" and "his involvement in all three goals that defeated Bayern Munich"—Yan Yuan replied...

Yan Yuan's answers became increasingly confident. He said, "What matters is not how many goals I created, but that the team won. If my performance can help the team get three points, that's what makes me happiest."

After the press conference, Yan Yuan followed Nagelsmann out of the room.

In the hallway, the coach suddenly stopped: "You answered very well just now, Yan."

He rarely smiled.

"Especially regarding the team aspect, always remember to put the team first in front of the media."

"Thank you, coach."

Yan Yuan nodded, but his mind was still replaying what had just happened.

From today onwards, Yan Yuan's profile in the Bundesliga will be completely different.

Those professional journalists who used to only appear in reports are now starting to seriously analyze his every touch;

Those stars who were once only seen on TV will now truly consider him a key opponent to guard.

Sure enough, when they walked off the field, the fans who had been waiting for a long time burst into cheers.

"Yan! Look this way!"

"Can I get your autograph?" Shouts in various languages ​​rose and fell.

Yan Yuan stood there somewhat bewildered until Nagelsmann gently nudged him and said something.

"Go for it, kid, this is part of being a professional player."

That evening, the headlines of major German sports media outlets were almost entirely dominated by this young English player.

Kicker magazine used the headline "A Tough Guy Emerges" to analyze Yan Yuan's recent performance in detail, praising him for being known for "fighting tough battles" from the first round of the Bundesliga to this match.

Bild published a photo of him smiling at the press conference, captioned "A humble genius".

Even the notoriously critical Süddeutsche Zeitung admitted: "Hoffenheim has found their new trump card."

On the bus ride home, Yan Yuan leaned against the window, watching the social media notifications popping up on his phone.

His teammates would occasionally offer good-natured teasing, but he had no time to respond.

The highway lights stretched out in a line under the night sky, just like the scenes of today's game that kept flashing through his mind.

Müller's astonished expression, Ulreich's heroic save, and the blue and white sea of ​​cheers in the stands that erupted because of his goal.

After this match, everything will change for Yan Yuan in the Bundesliga.