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

The quarterfinals of the German Cup are approaching.

This time, the entire Hoffenheim team traveled north to visit Paderborn, a third-division club located in North Rhine-Westphalia.

The home ground, Borussia-Park Stadium, has a small number of seats, but the atmosphere is incredibly intense. The home fans see this as the most important clash of the season and hope to create a miracle.

But for Hoffenheim, who are aiming to compete for titles on three fronts...

The strategic significance of this match is self-evident: it must be won, and the losses must be minimized as much as possible.

Four days later, they will face Porto in the second leg of the Champions League Round of 16 at home, a crucial match. They hold a 3-1 advantage from the first leg away from home, but they must not be complacent.

Nagelsmann's tactical approach to deployment remains as clear and pragmatic as ever.

In defense, center-back Maguire was rested, and De Jong, who had just played the full match against Leipzig and made a sustained high-intensity contribution, was also placed on the bench as a precaution.

In the forward line, Gnabry, who has been in excellent form recently and has played in consecutive games, was given a valuable rest opportunity.

Therefore, the core responsibility of the team once again fell on Yan Yuan, who had just finished his rest period.

Yan Yuan, carrying the trust of the coach and the expectations of the fans, once again took to the field.

The Paderborn players were generally highly motivated in this match.

They started the game by pressing aggressively and running tirelessly in an attempt to make up for the technical gap.

Their midfielders and defenders marked Yan Yuan almost hand-to-hand, with a rough and fierce style characteristic of the German third division.

The pace of the game gradually became clear under Hoffenheim's control. The gap in skill couldn't be bridged by mere enthusiasm. Even with some key players rotated, Hoffenheim's players demonstrated a far superior overall discipline and tactical execution compared to their opponents.

They patiently passed the ball around, searching for a breakthrough, and the deadlock was broken midway through the first half.

Kramaric had a free kick opportunity on the left side of the attacking third, and his curling shot accurately found Yan Yuan lurking in the penalty area.

He leaped high and, despite being closely marked by a burly defender, powerfully headed the ball towards the goal!

The ball went into the net! 1-0!

However, after completing the header, Yan Yuan staggered slightly upon landing. He frowned and quickly rubbed his shoulder, which had been hit hard by the opposing defender.

To be honest, his header was pretty bad; it was a complete blunder. If the Paderborn defenders had been just a little quicker, he definitely wouldn't have been able to head the ball.

Although there are shortcomings, we are still in the competition, and this is not the time to think about that.

Hoffenheim became more composed after taking the lead.

Shortly after the start of the second half, Yan Yuan received a cross from his teammate about 25 meters from the goal, facing a gap in Paderborn's defense that was not yet fully organized.

Without the slightest hesitation, Yan Yuan adjusted his left foot, tilted his body, and stretched the outside of his right foot, like a bowstring stretched taut in an instant, and exerted force!

A swift, curved ball with a slight outward spin flew straight into the top right corner of the goal like a guided missile!

Paderborn's goalkeeper made a diving save, but it was too late! 2-0! A beautiful long-range world-class goal!

After scoring, Yan Yuan ran towards the away team's fan section and once again displayed his signature "Tai Chi celebration".

Just minutes later, Yan Yuan once again demonstrated his all-around offensive talent.

He received the ball in a slightly central position on the right flank, drawing the attention of two defenders before keenly spotting left winger Oakes making a high-speed run down the left flank.

A penetrating, low, flat pass that almost hugged the grass perfectly bypassed the last defender and was precisely delivered into Oakes' sprint path!

The latter only needs to comfortably meet the ball and push it into the net with a single shot, easily scoring!

3-0! A surgical assist!

The outcome of the match was no longer in doubt.

The Paderborn players were still running, but their morale had been shattered.

Just before the final whistle, center-back Hübner headed in a corner kick to score another goal, bringing the final score to 4-0.

Hoffenheim advanced to the German Cup semi-finals without any major setbacks.

The atmosphere in the locker room after the game was relaxed, and the teammates were happy about the victory and their smooth advancement.

Teammates who were on rest, including Gnabry, Maguire, and De Jong, also sent their congratulations to their teammates via video call.

But for Yan Yuan, the data accumulation brought by the goals and assists in this game was far less important than the voice that echoed in his mind next.

On the way back to the town on the team bus, Yan Yuan was leaning back in his comfortable seat, resting with his eyes closed.

As the bus entered the highway, while he was still catching up on sleep, the system notified him:

[Detected that the host's club, Hoffenheim, has advanced to the semi-finals of the German Cup. Simultaneously, the club is currently at the top of the domestic league (Bundesliga) and in contention for the title. They have also reached the round of 16 in the UEFA Champions League and hold a strong advantage in qualifying, demonstrating their deep involvement in the multi-front title race.]

The "Champion Coefficient" feature is now officially available!

[Function Introduction: 'Championship Coefficient' is applied to the club's championship achievement settlement at the end of the season.]

Coefficient starting point: 1.0

Coefficient Growth: For each official competition title won by the host's club within the same national league (Germany) this season and after the host joined (including but not limited to: domestic top league, domestic top cup, domestic super cup, top continental club competition, etc., the specific included competitions are based on the host's league system), the host will receive [Championship Achievement Reward Points] at the end of the season.

Each championship won will be multiplied by an additional 0.2.

Coefficient cap: 2.0

Applicable Rewards: This feature only applies to the [corresponding championship achievement reward points] provided by the system after the host wins a championship through their club.

Points earned through competitions, training, or other means are not applicable.

[The remaining league matches within the same system where the current host's club still has a chance to win the championship, and their corresponding reward points (excluding the already concluded German Super Cup):]

1. German Cup Champion Reward: 2000 points

2. Bundesliga champion's reward: 5000 points

3. UEFA Champions League winner's prize: 20000 points

Please note: Prize money for a single event is calculated only once, regardless of the number of rounds or knockout stages it comprises.

[Current status of champion coefficient calculation:]

The total base prize money for winning the championship at the end of the season (excluding coefficients) is: 2000 (German Cup) + 5000 (Bundesliga) + 20000 (Champions League) = 27000 points.

The club has now secured its place in the final stages of three competitions.

No titles have been won in any of the three events so far (coefficient of growth is 0).

Therefore, the championship bonus points that can be obtained at the end of the current season will be multiplied by a coefficient of 1.0 (that is, the final score will be 27000 points).

【Simulation of Champion Coefficient Growth Scenario:】

If the club wins two of the championships:

The total prize points for the champion are multiplied by 1.2 (27000 * 1.2 = 32400 points).

If the club wins two of the championships:

The total prize points for the champion are multiplied by 1.4 (27000 * 1.4 = 37800 points).

If the club achieves a treble:

The total prize points for the champion are multiplied by 1.6 (27000 * 1.6 = 43200 points).

[Host, please keep up the good work and strive to maximize your 'Champion Factor' to reap rich rewards!]

The system notification ended, but the ripples it stirred in Yan Yuan's heart were far from subsiding.

Yan Yuan suddenly opened his eyes. The carriage was dimly lit, and his teammate sitting next to him was already snoring softly.

His brain, however, started working at an unprecedented speed.

27000... Basic reward.

Three-time champion... multiplied by 1.6... 43200 points!

A clear number was etched into his mind like a brand.

These are not just cold, hard points; they are a stepping stone towards his ultimate goal: the [Steel Body on the Green Field] skill (priced at 100000 points)!

He subconsciously summoned the system panel in his mind, a panel that only he could see.

[Currently available points: 21368]

This score is the result of Yan Yuan's unexpected awakening of the system last summer.

Through daily training, competition victories, focus rewards, MVP rewards... little by little, like building blocks, we accumulate our strength.

Besides the previous [Tai Chi Master] skill, there is also the occasional use of [Body Recovery Training].

He never spent lavishly on those expensive player skills.

All the skills he has mastered so far have been learned on his own, as well as copied from other star players.

[Yan Yuan: I wouldn't dare spend a single point of these in the system!]

Yan Yuan is usually a generous person who never cares about spending money.

Whether it's spending money on family, treating teammates to meals, or going out to play, he doesn't hesitate to spend money at all.

However, when it comes to system points, Yan Yuan immediately becomes even more shrewd than misers like Scrooge and Zhou Bapi.

His goal remained unchanged: he kept his eyes fixed on that lofty, 10-point skill icon, gleaming with an alluring glow: [Steel Body on the Green Field].

There's no way around it, this stuff is just too tempting.

For this skill, Yan Yuan was willing to endure the monotonous training day after day.

Even if there are a few days when he really wants to slack off, he still has to ensure that he focuses on football for at least six hours.

He was also willing to endure temporary physical pain and to accumulate every hard-earned system point like storing gold beans.

From his first match for Hoffenheim last August to February of this year.

Excluding the nearly month-long winter break, Yan Yuan has accumulated 21368 points in the past five months, still a long way from 100,000, like running only one-fifth of a long marathon.

While conventional methods of accumulating points are stable, it will definitely take several years or even longer to break through the 100,000 mark.

but now!

The introduction of the "Champion Coefficient" feature is like opening a shortcut!

If we can win the German Cup, the Bundesliga title, and the Champions League...

Adding the base score of 27000, multiplying by 1.6, that's a total of 43200 points!

This is equivalent to gaining nearly twice the points accumulated over the past five months in one go.

This will allow him to leap directly from the "long-distance race" where he has saved 100,000 yuan to the "middle stage," making the finish line within reach!

Even winning two championships multiplied by 1.4 (37800 points), combined with his existing foundation, would still bring him a huge return far exceeding expectations.

"That's a triple crown winner..." Yan Yuan thought to himself.

This term used to belong only to the top clubs and those glittering names.

But now, this word has become inextricably linked to him and the small club Hoffenheim where he plays. This goal is no longer out of reach; it has become a very concrete and tempting goal.

For Hoffenheim's glory, and for his own ultimate desire for skill.

The system's "champion coefficient" acted like a shot in the arm, pushing Yan Yuan's desire for the championship to an unprecedented level.

Paderborn's 4-0 victory is not just another win and statistic for them, but also the first step toward a grander vision.

His sights are firmly set on every battle to come: fighting for every inch of ground against every opponent in the league, delivering a fatal blow to Porto in the second leg of the Champions League, and the challenges of the German Cup and the league.

Every victory contributes to that enticing 1.6 coefficient, bringing him closer to becoming the "steel body on the green field."