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

In the first round of the German Cup, Bayer Leverkusen will host Lippstadt.

"Lu, what team did you say this was again?"

"A third-division German team. Seriously? Are you kidding me?"

Lu Xiao was speechless.

It was clearly stated at the tactical meeting a week ago.

Based on the findings of the scouts, the coaching staff devised a simple tactical plan, providing a brief overview of the characteristics of each opposing player.

Targeted drills were also conducted on the training ground.

SV Lippstadt is indeed a third division team, but Leverkusen still needs to prepare accordingly.

With no chance of winning the league title and no hope of winning the Champions League, the German Cup is the only title they have a chance to win.

Even if you field a reserve lineup in the first round, you still need to perform well.

Despite being emphasized so many times, Julian Brandt completely ignored it, letting it go in one ear and out the other.

"Hehehe, I fell asleep during the tactical meeting and didn't hear it. Anyway, they're just a third-division team, I could crush them with one foot."

"You're starting?!"

"This shows the head coach trusts me; I am the only core player for Leverkusen's future!"

Julian Brandt's confidence seemed to come from nowhere.

Lu Xiao and Julian are both on the roster for today's match.

Unfortunately, Lu Xiao is still a substitute, while Julian is a starter.

Two hours before the match, the starting lineups for both sides were announced.

SV Lippstadt are all unfamiliar names, not worth mentioning for now.

Bayer Leverkusen fielded a 4-2-3-1 formation.

Goalkeeper: Substitute goalkeeper number 2, Andres Palop.

Defender:

Hilbert, Kakutalua, Volscheid, Stafilidis

Midfield:

Emre Can, Hegeler, Sidney Sam, Gonzalo Castro, Julian Brandt

Lone striker:

Swiss international, Del Dijok.

Overall, the midfield and defense are all rotated lineups.

Only attacking midfielder Gonzalo Castro and striker Derdiyok are the starters.

The intention is clear: the defense should withstand the opponent's attacks as much as possible.

Two experienced attackers seized their opportunity and attempted to score a goal to seal the victory.

The idea was good, but things went wrong during execution.

Lu Xiao came to the bench from the locker room, and before he could even sit down, he suddenly heard a cheer from the crowd.

"what?"

"No, what happened?"

"What's going on?"

The substitutes and the two coaches were all stunned.

Less than three minutes into the game, the third division players were already hugging and celebrating.

The entire Leverkusen team was extremely frustrated, with the goalkeeper sitting inside the goal and lamenting.

Only after watching the replay on the big screen did Lu Xiao see the goal clearly.

The ball was conceded very simply; it wasn't due to any particularly brilliant teamwork from the opponent.

What kind of teamwork can a German third division team have?

A long ball was launched from midfield and lofted into the penalty area. A towering striker, standing at 190cm, appeared out of nowhere and easily headed the ball into the net.

0-1

Bayer Leverkusen are trailing a third-division team at home.

"What's this team's name again?"

"Lip...uh..."

The teammates had almost forgotten who the opponent was, but that didn't matter; it was Leverkusen who were behind.

A Bundesliga team was upset by a third-division team.

Next, the German third division team did something very simple – park the bus.

When a weaker team plays against a stronger team, the optimal strategy is to defend and counter-attack.

Unless the opponent can match the level of peak Barcelona, ​​it is generally difficult to break through a dense defense.

From the 3rd minute after the goal, until the 30th minute, Leverkusen didn't have any good chances.

Despite having 75% possession, they only managed one shot on target, spending the rest of the time passing the ball around on the outside.

Lu Xiao looked at Julian Brandt with great anxiety.

He is technically skilled and fast, adept at breaking through on the counter-attack and creating threats by utilizing space in the attacking third.

The penalty area was packed with players today, making it impossible for Julian Brandt to break through. He simply received the ball mechanically, cut back, passed it back, received it again, and passed it back...

From the bench, Lu Xiao is better able to calmly analyze the situation from an outsider's perspective.

The best approach right now is to simply launch a high ball and drop it inwards.

However, SV Lippstadt's two center-backs are both tall and strong, firmly controlling the air.

Bayer Leverkusen only has one striker, Derdiyok, who can't out-seat the two opponents.

This completely baffled me.

In Lu Xiao's opinion, perhaps only Messi's presence could solve the problem.

We need a single-point breaker to break through the defenses and create threats through individual skill.

"Lu!"

Lu Xiao was carefully reading the game when he was suddenly called over by coach Hyypia.

"Coach, you wanted to see me?"

Lu Xiao thought his chance had come and was getting excited.

"Go warm up, move around every 15 minutes."

"OK."

To avoid any unexpected situations, substitute players get up and warm up every now and then.

Lu Xiao could only jog slowly along the sidelines with the others to stretch his legs.

European football stadiums are generally professional stadiums.

The front row of the stands is right next to the green grass, with no running track obstructing the view.

Therefore, Lu Xiao could clearly hear the discussions among the fans in the front row.

"What kind of football is this? Is it really that difficult to beat a third-division team?"

"There's nothing we can do, they're all substitutes."

"Even substitutes shouldn't be treated like this. Does the first team have no other options?"

"At least for now, we only have a passable starting lineup, and our bench depth is too thin."

"They're struggling even against the German third division, it doesn't make sense..."

That doesn't make sense.

Lu Xiao watched the game from the sidelines, already simulating many different scenarios in his mind.

With the [Nagi Seishiro template] maxed-out ball control skill, you can find at least 3 shooting opportunities.

Unfortunately, her age of 16 became the biggest obstacle.

The coach will not substitute himself into the game unless it is absolutely necessary.

However, in the 71st minute of the second half, something funny happened.

The score on the scoreboard was quite ironic.

Bayer Leverkusen 0-2 Lippstadt

The opponent's solid defensive formation left Leverkusen helpless, but instead, they broke through Leverkusen's defense with a quick counter-attack and two passes.

Faced with a 2-on-1 situation, the goalkeeper was helpless.

The third division team has broken through the goal, taking a 2-0 lead over Bayer Leverkusen!

Victory secured!

At the Bayer Arena, the home stadium of Bayer Leverkusen, the 30000 fans in the stands were deathly silent.

Only the 100 fans in the away team's stand cheered wildly, even happier than during Christmas.

They pulled off a stunning upset against a Bundesliga team in the third division, enough for them to brag about for a year.

Even the reporters in the media section were typing rapidly on their laptops.

The post-match news headline has already been drafted.

Giant Killer Arrives! Lippstadt's Two Powerful Punches Crushe Leverkusen, Bundesliga Powerhouse Loses Face!

A shocking upset in the German Cup! Bayer Leverkusen are swept aside by a third-division team, suffering a humiliating first-round exit!

Bad news: Leverkusen has less than 20 minutes left.

Good news, nobody's expecting Leverkusen anyway, it's not like Bayern got upset.

Bayer Leverkusen only needs to finish in the top four of the league each season, which fits the team's image.

Its greatest significance is simply serving as a backdrop for Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund's title race.

Aside from their own fans, who would pay attention to a fringe team?

Lu Xiao felt that his teammates on the bench didn't care at all, and were even chatting and laughing.

The players on the field didn't seem to have the belief that they could win.

They treated their starting opportunities like a regular job, completely tanking.

"How could this be?"

Lu Xiao didn't understand at all.

If I get a chance to play, I definitely will...

"Lu, come here for a second."

Hypia's call interrupted Lu Xiao, and he quickly ran over.

"coach?"

"Change your clothes and get ready to go on stage."

"Really?"

Lu Xiao thought he had misheard. What a real opportunity!

"Nonsense, what are you dawdling for? Hurry up."

Hypia made a sarcastic remark, which nearly made his jaw drop.

Lu Xiao casually tugged at his jacket, then ripped off his training pants in a flash, performing a one-second transformation.

"Coach, I'm ready!"

"Okay, okay..."

Hypia smiled wryly.

After a brief discussion between the coaching staff and the fourth official, Lu Xiao completed his pre-game check-in.

Verify name and identity, confirm eligibility to participate, and check for any prohibited jewelry.

Everything was ready, and Lu Xiao was already at the sidelines, unable to wait any longer!

We're just waiting for the fourth official to raise his light board when the ball goes dead!

"Gonzalo Castro, number 27, is substituted off."

"Number 39, Lu Shaw! Coming on as a substitute!"