Soccer: Maxed-out ball control, the skill is too overpowered.

This is Lu Xiao's second time setting foot on the Iberian Peninsula.

The last time was Barcelona.

Lu Xiao led his team to a stunning upset victory over Barcelona at Camp Nou, securing their place in the semi-finals.

It's obvious to anyone with a brain that Dortmund, missing so many key players, definitely can't stop Real Madrid.

As expected, the second city in Spain has been unlocked.

Lu Xiao traveled to Madrid with the entire Bayer Leverkusen team.

While waiting for their luggage at the airport baggage carousel, the group of teammates huddled together discussing something. Everyone looked happy, with a hint of anticipation in their eyes.

Lu Xiao thought they were all looking forward to the match against Real Madrid, just like him.

So I leaned over and listened...

"...I went there last time, it was really great!"

"Is it as fun as Berghain in Berlin?"

"Almost there. Although it can't compare to Berlin, it's at least one of the top 5 stadiums in Europe."

"There must be a lot of beautiful women there."

"Absolutely! There are definitely a lot of supermodels among them."

"What should I do? I want to go today."

"Let's be patient for now, and celebrate together after we beat Real Madrid!"

Good grief, Lu Xiao forced a helpless smile, his lips twitching.

These guys are still talking about nightclubs!

I thought they had changed their ways, but it seems impossible to expect professional players to stop playing around.

Lu Xiao is certainly not some great and righteous saint.

With an annual salary of 1200 million, he could easily have a wild time in nightclubs.

However, his age limit restricts his freedom of action.

On the other hand, considering the development of his career, Lu Xiao will not become obsessed with this.

He felt that his football dream was more important than indulging in extravagance and enjoyment.

God gave him a football system, which at most helps him grow; he still has to rely on his own efforts to maximize the system's power.

If Lu Xiao rests on his laurels and stops training altogether...

Even with a system, there's only so much of a career ceiling.

Work hard until you're 35, and get all the honors you deserve.

Then you can play however you want, wouldn't that be even more fun?

Despite being only 16 years old, Lu Xiao has a much clearer understanding of himself and a better plan for the future than many players in their 20s.

Sasha must have heard that the nightclubs in downtown Madrid are quite fun.

I have repeatedly emphasized to the players:

"Remember, your opponents are no pushovers; you are about to face the strongest team of the year!"

We don't actually have much pressure anymore. Even if we lose these two games and get eliminated, Leverkusen will still benefit...

but!

What if?

You've already made it to the semifinals, don't you want to push yourself and try to make it to the finals?

Don't you want to stand at the pinnacle of European football and try to touch that damn trophy?

Answer me loudly: Do you want the championship?

"Hell Yeah!!!!!"

"Champion!!!"

Inside the bus from the airport to the hotel, the Leverkusen players were screaming and howling in a frenzy.

Madrid at night,

This moment of unbridled screaming from the young players of Bayer Leverkusen may become a precious memory for them.

Lu Xiao couldn't help but take out his phone to record the scene.

A group of warriors on their way to Spain, shouting their battle cries on the eve of war.

With Lu Xiao's rise to fame beyond her immediate circle,

He also registered his own Weibo account and got official verified status through his agent team, occasionally posting selfies or his daily training in Germany.

Lu Xiao's Weibo account, which felt very "real," helped her gain over 500 million followers.

Although not as popular as entertainment stars like Chen Kun and Yao Chen on Weibo, Lu Xiao is already a very influential public figure on the platform.

The Weibo post, which was just published, instantly garnered over 999 comments and likes in less than a second.

"Go Lu Shen!"

"Holy crap! Am I number one?"

"Strive for first place!"

"Who did I just see?!"

"Lu Shen, what's the deal with the match the day after tomorrow?"

"Come on, beat Real Madrid!"

"Support Lu Xiao!"

After defeating Barcelona, ​​domestic fans couldn't help but feel a little bit of anticipation.

Knowing that playing against Real Madrid would be difficult,

But the team has Lu Xiao, who has repeatedly created miracles.

What if?

By the time Lu Xiao posted on Weibo, the bus was already going completely wild.

The Bayer Leverkusen players sang their team song with great enthusiasm.

Coach Hyypia couldn't help but shake his head and complain:

"Dude, aren't you getting a little emotional too early? There's still a while before the match."

If that pre-match pep talk had happened before the actual match, it wouldn't have been so bad.

They're already boosting morale as soon as they get off the plane in Madrid. What if that momentum fades by then?

Sasha Lewandowski was an optimist, and he just smiled nonchalantly.

"Look at the lads' spirits, are you really worried about their morale?"

"We are playing against Real Madrid, the strongest team in the world right now, so there's no need to worry about their morale at all."

Hypia thought about it and realized he was right.

Bayer Leverkusen may be inconsistent, with defensive errors frequently giving away opportunities.

The game may not be very offensive; it's mostly about defense and counter-attacks.

But they've given gifts, they've been wild, they've never backed down!

Under Lu Xiao's leadership, Leverkusen is able to perform at their best when playing against strong teams!

There's no need for any motivation to beat Real Madrid.

Just do it!

……

The day before the Champions League semi-final,

The entire team went to the Bernabéu Stadium for a training session to familiarize themselves with the venue.

This was also Lu Xiao's first time stepping into the world's football mecca, the Bernabéu Stadium!

When I was about seven or eight years old,

Lu Yongping, Lu's father, had some free time and brought Lu Xiao to Spain for a visit. They once strolled around the outside of the Bernabéu Stadium.

The magnificent stadium gave young Lu Xiao a little shock.

Unfortunately, there were no matches during the summer break at that time.

He could only visit as a tourist.

Looking out at the green field, Lu Xiao couldn't help but wonder when he would be able to enter this stadium as a player.

If I could play a game at the Bernabéu in my lifetime, I would have no regrets.

At the time, Lu Xiao was training with the Genk youth team and never imagined that he would one day become a professional player.

Today, he has achieved the first step of realizing his dream!

Standing at the Bernabéu as a player!

However, their opponent is the owner of this stadium, Real Madrid!

The Bernabéu was deserted and quiet, with only a few staff and cleaners preparing for tomorrow's Champions League match.

Lu Xiao is not yet able to experience the spectacular scene of more than 8 people cheering in unison.

Back at the hotel, everyone watched the match in the first half of the bracket together.

Atletico Madrid drew 0-0 with Chelsea at home.

To the untrained eye, it's just a dull spectacle.

Those in the know could see the details, leaving the Leverkusen players speechless with astonishment.

"If we were to face Atletico Madrid or Chelsea, the matches would be very difficult."

"Yes, Atletico Madrid is really underrated this year, they're quite strong."

"Their defensive coordination was excellent!"

Compared to Atlético Madrid's disciplined and iron-clad defense, this team was much better.

Leverkusen's midfield and backline defense looked like a joke.

For a moment, the atmosphere became somewhat somber.

Until Captain Rolfes stepped forward.

"It's alright, we have the offense! We have Sun, we have Lu, and we have Kissling, and maybe Julian too..."

"Huh? Am I not strong? Why am I barely included?" Julian Brandt protested.

The Leverkusen players burst into laughter at his indignant expression.

"Alright, alright, you're in the running! Brothers, we're actually pretty strong. Let's give it our all tomorrow and show the world our strength!"

On the eve of the Champions League semi-final,

Many people are experiencing insomnia.

Lu Xiao's roommate, Julian Brandt, tossed and turned, unable to sleep.

"Lu, what if...Lu?"

Turning my head, I saw that Lu Xiao, who had just finished washing up and lay down, was already fast asleep.

Julian Brandt was secretly amazed by his strong mental fortitude.

"Slept so fast? My God. Aren't you nervous at all?"

At this moment, Lu Xiao's lips were already curving into a smile.

In his dream, he even defeated Real Madrid and reached the Champions League final.

And they defeated Atletico Madrid in the final to win the championship!

However, at the moment when they were about to lift the trophy,

Lu Xiao couldn't touch the trophy no matter what he did, even though it was right in front of him.

The entire Bayer Leverkusen team stood on the Champions League winner's podium, eagerly awaiting Lu Xiao to lift the trophy.

But no matter what he did, he couldn't get a grip on the handle of the big-eared cup.

Blanch!

Lu Xiao woke up; it was already dawn outside.

I glanced at my phone; it was 5:45 a.m. Madrid time.

My roommate Julian Brandt had kicked the blankets on the floor and was sprawled out in a messy sleep.

Lu Xiao ignored him and went straight to the balcony to enjoy the cool morning breeze of Madrid.

"This dream is really weird."

It seems that it's difficult to experience things you haven't done before in your dreams.

For example, some rather erotic dreams often change at the most crucial moment.

"Looks like it's time to give it a shot. If I can't catch the Big Ears Cup in my dreams... I'll try to catch it in reality!"