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

On match day, the roar of the Rhein-Neckar Arena was like boiling water, and the scarves of Hoffenheim fans formed a blue and white sea.

After the opening whistle blew,

Hoffenheim surged forward like a blue tide, executing Nagelsmann's high-pressing tactics.

The front four – Uth, Rupp, Gnabry, and Yan Yuan – were like four precise scalpels, piercing through Mainz's transmission hub.

Uth and Rupp locked down the breathing space of the two defensive midfielders, Gbamin and Latza, while Gnabry and Yan Yuan were like shadows sticking to the left and right of Mainz's full-backs Donati and Haak.

Near the center circle, Demirbay acted as a stabilizing force, directing the play, while Amiri transformed into an omnipresent hound, vying for every possible passing lane.

Mainz was suffocated by this stifling pressure and could only repeatedly launch long balls forward.

Hoping to break through Hoffenheim's pressure by relying on striker Quezonna's strong hold-up ability or by utilizing the speed and sharpness of Öztunali and Maxim on the wings.

Hoffenheim maintained firm possession, but Mainz's rapid transitions were incredibly fast, with each counter-attack causing the home team's stands at the Rhein-Neckar Stadium to gasp in surprise.

Schulz and Kaderabek, the two full-backs, actively pushed forward to assist in the attack, leaving gaps behind them that became Mainz's target.

The commentator analyzed at an extremely fast pace:

"Currently, Hoffenheim is controlling the pace of the game, with a solid possession rate of over 60%! But Mainz's counter-attacks are like needles hidden in cotton; a single threat is enough to be fatal! Schulz's tracking back, the vacuum behind Kaderabek... these spaces are bleeding wounds in top leagues!"

The game progressed rapidly into the 18th minute amidst a fierce battle between the two sides. An opportunity quietly emerged under pressure.

In Mainz's right backfield, Latza tried to pass the pressure cooker to his teammate.

Lacha's rendezvous point was Gebamin, but Amiri's sense of smell was as sharp as a wild beast.

He started ahead of time like lightning, and his tackle precisely cut off the passing route!

In a flash, the ball reached Amiri's feet. Without hesitation, he played a through ball that pierced the gap in Mainz's midfield and precisely found Rupp, who was back to the defender.

At that moment, it was as if Rupp had eyes in the back of his head.

With his back to the Mainz goal, Latza was right behind him, and Gbamin aggressively pressed forward, forming a pincer attack.

Desperate situation!

Rupp, however, broke through in the most effortless way. With his left heel, he flicked the ball like a stringed instrument, and with a deft "pass," the ball miraculously passed between the legs of the diving Gbamin!

The ball not only broke free of the blockade, but also rolled precisely into the open space behind the Mainz defense!

Just as Rupp flicked the ball with his heel, a blue lightning bolt had already started moving in the right wing area!

Yan Yuan!!

He almost instinctively caught the moment when Ratcha pressed forward, and the gap that had just opened at the junction of Diallo and Hack.

This is not a reckless sprint, but a long-planned advance!

He was like an arrow released from a bow; the moment Rupp broke free and sent out the through ball, he had already successfully beaten the offside trap!

"Offside break!!! Yan Yuan! The opportunity has come!!" the commentator roared, his voice drowned out by the gasps of the home fans and the curses of the away fans.

The ball flew from Rupp's feet, skimming the grass, and sped past Diallo's bewildered outstretched foot and Hack's desperate sliding tackle, weaving through the gaps in Mainz's unprepared defense.

Yan Yuan moved like a whirlwind, perfectly catching up with the line! One-on-one! Facing Mainz goalkeeper Adler head-on!

The Rhein-Neckar Stadium fell silent for a moment, with only the sound of heartbeats and the swishing of the ball against the grass.

Yan Yuan's mind was unusually clear at this moment; his S-level advanced vision made him almost unaware of the jarring noise.

The football field has become his world.

Even while running at high speed, his brain didn't stop. With just a quick glance to his left and right, Yan Yuan knew:

Adler shifted his weight slightly towards the near post, intending to block close-range shots, leaving a clear opening at the far post!

The answer is here.

In a flash, Yan Yuan adjusted his pace, his movements so fluid and unhindered.

He used the instep of his right foot to push the ball in! It skimmed the grass and calmly flew straight into the bottom left corner of the goal!

Adler dived to the side with all his might, his fingertips barely brushing the air!

"GOOOOOAL!!!!! Hoffenheim!!! Yan Yuan!!!" The commentator's voice cracked instantly.

"An incredible counter-attack! Amiri's tackle was priceless! Rupp's dribbling and through ball were works of art! Yan Yuan's run and calm finish! A perfect team goal! Look at him! A 17-year-old prodigy! Scoring in his third consecutive Bundesliga match! He's simply born for the big stage!!!"

The camera panned across Nagelsmann, who was already raising his arms and applauding Yan Yuan.

The home crowd erupted in cheers!

The blue and white ocean exploded instantly! The fan support sign for number 17 was waving continuously.

Yan Yuan rushed towards the corner flag area, opening his arms to welcome the roaring crowd! His teammates swarmed over him and overwhelmed him.

This goal turned the initial pressure into a hard-won victory.

However, the Bundesliga is never short of drama.

Just seven minutes later, Mainz retaliated in the most direct way!

Hoffenheim pressed forward again but failed to break through. In the instant possession changed, Mainz center-back Balogun made a decisive long clearance that found the left flank.

Maxim, like a wild horse, charged forward with the ball, drawing Hoffenheim's tracking player, Kaderabek, to his side.

Instead of forcing his way down to the baseline, he suddenly cut inside, compressing the space!

Just as the Hoffenheim defense was drawn to Maxim, Öztunali, who was originally on the right flank, quietly moved in to the central flank to form a support point.

Maxim understood perfectly and made a cross pass!

Öztunali didn't even stop the ball; he looked up and observed the direction of the incoming ball for only 0.1 seconds!

He swung his right foot and delivered a precise diagonal long pass over the top!

That long pass was like a precision-guided missile, spinning sharply and drawing a huge arc, soaring over the head of Hoffenheim's center-back Vogt who was chasing back!

Captain Vogt fought back desperately, but his slowness at the moment of turning and starting was mercilessly magnified!

Quezon has already started!

He was like a hunting dog with the keenest sense of smell, predicting the landing point!

Just as Vogt was about to cross the ball, Quezon had already blocked him behind!

Without hesitation, he met the ball falling from mid-air with an extremely difficult half-volley shot!

Hoffenheim's Baumann had already made a save, but Quezon's shot was at a tricky angle and incredibly fast, going straight into the bottom left corner of the goal!

"GOOOOOAL!!! Mainz!!! Quesson!!! Quickly equalized! What an efficient counter-attack!" The commentator's voice was filled with shock.

"Oztunali's long pass vision was simply divine! Quesson's positioning and shooting were impeccable! This is the speed of the Bundesliga! The space left by Hoffenheim's full-backs pushing forward was severely punished! 1-1!"

The home fans' excitement instantly cooled down, while the away fans' stands erupted in a yellow frenzy.

Yan Yuan watched the Mainz players celebrating from near the center circle, his brows furrowed slightly.

This goal conceded stemmed from the gap created by the full-back's attacking run, as well as the exquisite "link-up" between the opposing striker and the passer.

He had already replayed the losing goal in his mind: Maxim's pressure, Öztunali's timing of cutting inside and his passing choices, and Quezon's running route.

Mainz's attack severed the "line" between their teammates.

This time it was Mainz's head coach's turn to raise his arms excitedly. Nagelsmann's face was calm as water, his sharp eyes sweeping over the slightly dejected defense.

This conceded goal clearly reveals the risks behind high-pressing tactics.

Hoffenheim opted for a brief retreat after conceding the goal.

The storm needs to settle, and the rhythm needs to be controlled. They are starting to rely more on the individual abilities of their two wingers to create space.

Gnabry's cut inside from the left wing is like a butterfly flitting among flowers, always drawing the defender's attention; Yan Yuan's ball-carrying advance on the right wing is like a constantly bouncing bullet, every touch of his ball is full of threat.

They began to patiently pass and pull, trying to tear apart Mainz's solid defense once again. The Diallo + Balogun combination was as solid as a rock.

Hoffenheim is no longer as dominant as it was at the start.

The stalemate was finally broken in the 41st minute when Hoffenheim's patient passing in the attacking third gradually compressed Mainz's defense.

The ball returned to Gnabry's feet on the left wing.

Facing the experienced Donati, Gnabry leaned to the left, preparing to break through to the byline.

Just as Donati's balance was lured away, Gnabry's ankle twitched like a magician's.

The ball changes direction, the player cuts inside!

In the crucial central area, Balogun had to step forward to cover and block!

Gnabry didn't try to score himself; he astutely spotted the opening created after Balogun left! He subtly passed the ball with his left foot to the left-wing defender Schulz, who was making a high-speed run down the flank.

After passing the ball, Gnabry moved laterally, intentionally or unintentionally blocking the path of Donati and Latza, who was trying to double-team Schulz, thus creating valuable space for his teammates to get a shot off.

Schultz didn't hesitate for a moment!

He made a high-speed run into the middle and met the rolling ball with his left foot, delivering a low, flat, and extremely fast cross!

The shot was very tricky, basically aimed at a spot slightly behind the penalty spot.

At this moment, Ute, who was lying in ambush deep in the penalty area, demonstrated his value.

Before the ball arrived, he suddenly stepped forward, feigning an attack on the near post, but Diallo focused intently and marked him closely.

Just as Diallo was following closely, Ute turned around in time, sensed Schulz's intention to cross, and made a sudden stop and retreat!

From Diallo's left, he skillfully circled around the blind spot he had just been forced to abandon!

Diallo was completely fooled by this feint and then a real run! By the time he realized the danger and scrambled to turn back to defend, he was already a beat too late!

Ball here, player here!

Uth calmly received the ball in an almost unmarked area near the penalty spot! He barely adjusted, aimed at the empty bottom left corner of the goal, and pushed the ball in the safest way possible!

The ball sped along the grass! Adler's view was likely blocked by Diallo, Gnabry, and others in the chaos!

His reaction was a beat too slow, and the ball went into the net!

"GOOOOOAL!!!!! Hoffenheim!!! Uth!!!" the commentator roared again.

"Brilliant teamwork! Gnabry's inside cut is captivating! Schulz's timing and the quality of his cross! Uth's ghostly run and composed finish! A textbook attack down the flank! Hoffenheim takes the lead again! 2-1!"

Ute celebrates with a knee slide!

At halftime, with a 2-1 lead, Nagelsmann did not criticize the defensive lapses, but praised Yan Yuan for his opening goal, while also assigning new tasks to the defense.

At the start of the second half, Mainz pushed their formation forward, with Latza and Gbamin moving significantly higher up the pitch to apply sustained high pressure.

With this kind of lineup, they're completely dominating Hoffenheim in their own half.

Hoffenheim's formation was forced to drop back, with the two holding midfielders, Demirbay, dropping deeper to form a solid passing triangle with the two center-backs.

Amiri focuses more on coverage defense, becoming a running barrier.

In the 55th minute, Maxim made a strong cut inside from the left wing, dribbled past several defenders, and delivered a low cross.

De Blasis in the middle lane moved forward like a ghost, about to unleash a barrage of shots!

In a split second, Hoffenheim defender Nordtveit, like a moving iron wall, made a spectacular sliding tackle to block the ball out of bounds!

Three minutes later, Mainz took a corner kick!

With overwhelming force, Gbamin overpowered Amiri and delivered a powerful header into the goal!

Bowman leaped into the air, his body fully extended, and with one hand he forcefully lifted upwards!

"Bang!" A crisp striking sound.

The ball changed trajectory, struck the top of the crossbar, and bounced out! A crucial save!

The home fans gasped in amazement at having narrowly escaped death!

Vogt repeatedly made crucial saves in the air, defusing high-altitude bombardments, Nordvet consistently contributed key blocks and tackles, while Schulz repeatedly sprinted back and forth on both ends of the court, expending a great deal of energy.

On the sidelines, Nagelsmann roared at Schulz: "Schulz!! Get back a bit! Hold the line!" His tension was palpable.

After withstanding Mainz's furious ten-minute comeback, the game began to subtly shift.

The continued pressure meant that Mainz's backfield was like fertile soil that had been plowed, with cracks gradually appearing.

Hoffenheim's attacking force remains as sharp as ever.

In the 65th minute, the decisive moment arrived when Schulz cleared the ball with a long kick from the edge of the penalty area, and the ball fell towards the center circle.

Vogt, who was originally positioned behind, accurately judged the landing point, controlled the ball with his chest, and looked up to observe.

In that instant, Yan Yuan quickly widened the distance between himself and his opponent on the right flank, while also keenly observing that Mainz's left-back, Haak, was positioned too far forward due to his involvement in the attack!

More importantly, Yan Yuan has clearly outlined the "optimal solution" diagonal line that starts from Vogt's feet, crosses half the field, and precisely lands in the open area of ​​Mainz's right backfield (behind Haak)!

And at the end of this line, a point of light named Amiri is being activated!

Yan Yuan looked at his teammate Amiri's position, and it seemed that Captain Vogt's intentions were the same as his.

Vogt didn't choose to pass the ball safely across or back to the goalkeeper; he saw Amiri making his run down the middle!

Vogt decisively swung his right foot and delivered a high-quality, spinning long pass over the top!

As if guided by a navigation system, the ball flew over the head of Mainz's defensive midfielder Lacha, who was still desperately chasing back, and even more precisely over the head of Haak, who was positioned further forward, flying towards the wide area on the right side of the Mainz penalty area!

Amiri burst forth with astonishing speed, successfully breaking the offside trap! He was like a sharp dagger piercing the heart of Mainz!

Hack chased after him desperately, but could only watch in despair as Amiri's figure receded into the distance!

Amiri sprinted all the way into the right side of the penalty area! Facing Adler, who rushed out of his goal, and Diallo, who made a desperate sliding tackle to block him, Amiri displayed a delicate footwork and composure that was beyond his reputation as a defensive stalwart!

He deftly flicked the ball with the outside of his right foot!

The ball arced gracefully, bypassing Adler's outstretched arm, and grazed the inside of the far post before sinking into the net!

A brilliant counter-attack goal initiated by the center-back and perfectly finished by the defensive midfielder!

"GOOOOOOOAL!!!!!! Hoffenheim!!! Amiri!!!!!!" The commentator almost cried out, filled with unbelievable ecstasy.

"My God! Unbelievable! Vogt! It was Vogt who delivered that perfect long pass from 40 meters out! A perfect through ball! Amiri! Beautiful control, calm dribbling, and that divine outside-of-the-foot curler! An imaginative curve! 3-1! The winning goal!"

Amiri was extremely excited after scoring the goal, and ran all the way to the sidelines to slide on his knees! Yan Yuan also excitedly ran over from the other side to hug him.

He noticed that Amiri's choice of a tricky angle for the outside-of-the-foot shot avoided Diallo's maximum interception area, which was definitely the optimal solution.

Trailing by two goals, Mainz is in dire straits.

Mainz's head coach made a series of adjustments, with attackers such as Holtmann and Yoshinori Taketo all coming on, and the formation was changed to a highly aggressive 3-4-3!

Mainz launched a desperate all-out attack, attempting to create a miracle in the final twenty minutes.

Nagelsmann also made corresponding adjustments.

Replacing Rupp, who is exhausted from tackling, with Grillitsch will increase the defensive depth and coverage of the midfield.

Full-back Kaderabek also dropped significantly deeper to ensure the stability of the four-defender system.

Yan Yuan and Gnabry have also been given heavier defensive duties, requiring them to drop deep to protect the flanks.

Mainz's offensive came like a tidal wave.

Aerial bombardment, long-range shots, and close-range penetration... Hoffenheim's defense was under immense pressure.

Vogt and Nordtveit in the back line transformed into towering towers, repeatedly heading high balls out of danger.

Demirbay and Amiri were like two moving walls, relentlessly sweeping and blocking the area at the top of the penalty arc.

Baumann made numerous saves and was in superb form. Yan Yuan participated in the defense on the right wing, helping Kaderabek block shots, blocking crosses, and even once deflecting a deflected shot off the goal line!

Time passed amidst the fierce hand-to-hand combat and repeated cries for help.

As the team fought desperately to maintain their lead, Nagelsmann clapped incessantly on the sidelines, his voice growing hoarse. He could sense that the players' physical exhaustion had reached its limit.

In the 85th minute! Just when everyone thought the match would end 3-1.

Yan Yuan brought this intense match to a close in the most stunning way!

Mainz launched a full-scale attack, but their cross was blocked out of the penalty area by Grillitsch.

The ball landed at the feet of Gnabry, who was positioned just outside his own penalty area.

Gnabry looked up and instantly saw the huge gap behind the defense created by almost the entire opposing team pushing forward into their own half! Especially on the right flank (Mainz's left half), it was almost completely open!

At this moment, Yan Yuan was near the center circle!

A tacit signal instantly connected the two of them!

Without hesitation, without even adjusting his control of the ball, Gnabry launched a powerful long pass over the top in the direction of the incoming ball!

The ball flew over the heads of all the midfielders like a precision-guided missile, heading straight for the vast, uncharted territory behind Mainz's entire defensive line!

Yan Yuan made a move!

Just a fraction of a second before Gnabry passed the ball, Yan Yuan had already sensed a deadly opportunity!

Yan Yuan's view of the entire stadium was clearer than ever before:

Gnabry's possible passing routes, the huge gaps on the two flanks after the opponent's formation pushes forward, and the possible landing areas of the ball!

He could see the "fastest route" that started from the top of the center circle, crossed the opponent's left half, and finally pointed to the right side of Mainz's penalty area!

Mainz left-back Haak was exhausted in the previous attack and his positioning was also delayed!

Yan Yuan used all his strength to unleash the last of the energy stored in his muscles!

Start! Sprint!

Yan Yuan shot out like a blue lightning bolt from the right side of the middle lane!

Once he finds the right direction, his speed becomes unbelievably fast!

He perfectly controlled the ball before it bounced for the first time! Huck watched in despair from a few meters behind him as the figure receded into the distance, without even a chance to foul!

What follows is a thrilling long-distance raid!

A distance of nearly seventy meters!!

Yan Yuan maintained his speed to the maximum, sweeping across the grass like lightning!

The Hoffenheim fans stood up nervously, and even Nagelsmann couldn't help but clench his fist. All eyes were on him!

Mainz center-back Diallo quickly came to cover from the flank, while Balogun also quickly tracked back from the center to form a pincer movement!

Yan Yuan dribbled at high speed towards the right side of the penalty arc, where Diallo fiercely pounced on him!

At this critical moment, Yan Yuan demonstrated his amazing football intelligence and top-notch skills!

He no longer relentlessly attacked the baseline, nor did he panic and force shots.

Just as Diallo lunged at him from about a meter away, Yan Yuan, while dribbling the ball, suddenly made a very subtle and swift change of direction with the inside of his right foot!

Dribble towards the middle!

This change in rhythm was absolutely crucial! With just one step, he instantly created shooting space between himself and Diallo!

Meanwhile, Balogun, who was chasing back from the middle at full speed, had to brake suddenly and adjust his pace, which subtly delayed his save time!

Just moments before the two were about to close in, just as they entered the right side of the penalty area's arc!

Without the slightest hesitation, Yan Yuan perfectly coordinated all his strength and channeled it into his right foot, unleashing a thunderous, low-slung blast with a near-perfect power delivery!

The ball flew like a cannonball!

With a whooshing sound, it flew at incredible speed, hugging the grass, and soaring straight into the far bottom corner of the goal!

Goalkeeper Adler was already prepared to dive for the near post, but faced with this tricky, low shot from the opposite direction, he could only manage a desperate dive, but it was too late!

The ball shot into the net like a laser beam!

Blind spot!!

"GOOOOOOOALLLL!!!!!!!!!" The commentator went completely mad, his voice hoarse like torn cloth. "A heavenly, divine strike! Yan Yuan!!! Unparalleled shooting power! Unparalleled angle! Unparalleled goal! 4-1! Victory secured! I simply cannot describe that shot! When he charged forward, he was like a bolt of lightning! That change of direction and step was like watching a painting! Mainz's defense has been completely crushed!" The commentator was so excited that he was incoherent, his voice hoarse and exhausted.

As the net trembled violently from the impact, the entire Rhein-Neckar Arena was engulfed in chaos!

A massive wave of cheers crashed outwards like a tangible shockwave! Blue and white flags waved wildly, creating a boiling ocean of excitement!

Almost all the home team fans jumped up excitedly, hugging each other and roaring!

After scoring, Yan Yuan ran around the field, his jersey completely soaked with sweat, highlighting the muscle contours of his upper body.

All his teammates, including goalkeeper Baumann, rushed from the backfield and surrounded him, patting his head and shoulders hard!

Nagelsmann, standing on the sidelines, was once again amazed by his protégé's performance.

Nash also ran wildly along the sidelines with his arms raised, heading towards the fourth official area, excitedly waving his fists, his face filled with absolute joy and pride!

This goal is the best reward for him!

The Mainz coach kicked a water bottle away, his face filled with endless disappointment and helplessness.

With the score at 4-1, the game was no longer in doubt, and he could only sit back on the bench, dejected, watching the other team celebrate.

Surrounded by his teammates, Yan Yuan was surrounded by the deafening roar of cheers. He could feel his nerve endings connected to the entire stadium, and this sense of control made him incredibly excited.

The stoppage time passed quickly.

Final whistle blows! Hoffenheim thrashes Mainz 4-1! They solidify their second-place position in the Bundesliga standings!

Surrounded by his teammates, Yan Yuan walked to the sidelines, his hair soaked with sweat, but his face beaming with a smile of youth and victory.

Nagelsmann waited for him on the sidelines, his eyes full of relief and expectation, and patted his wet head.

"Coach..." Yan Yuan was about to speak.

"Don't talk, Yan, you've worked hard this time, really hard. Here, have some water first..." Nagelsmann took the water from the assistant coach and handed it to Yan Yuan, while also thoughtfully wiping the sweat from his head.

"Coach, you're so biased! I want some too, I want the water you hand me yourself." Gnabry was "jealous."

"Me too, boss, can you open it for me?"...

"Don't rush, don't rush, we have it all..." Nagelsmann was overwhelmed with questions.

The guys in Hockville started causing trouble again, following Nagelsmann's lead.

On the big screen after the match, the huge 4-1 score and close-up shots of Yan Yuan running and sliding to celebrate were played repeatedly.

The short video is proclaiming that Hoffenheim's "No. 17 Blade" has been forged and perfected.