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

Welcome to the Bernabéu Stadium! We are about to witness the first leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-final!

Real Madrid will host Bayer Leverkusen, this season's biggest dark horse!

"This is the first time in Champions League history that a player of Chinese descent has started in a Champions League semi-final!"

Lu Xiao in the video looks relaxed and in good spirits.

He is also the youngest player in Champions League history to reach the semi-finals!

"In yesterday's matchday, at another venue in Madrid, Atletico Madrid and Chelsea of ​​the English Premier League played to a 0-0 draw."

Hopefully, both sides can deliver a fantastic match today!

Okay, both teams have entered the stadium!

In the Sina Sports live broadcast room, countless domestic fans had been waiting for a long time.

Commentators Zhan Jun and Zhang Lu will be commentating on this important Champions League semi-final.

The CCTV commentators are Duan Xuan and Coach Xu.

Comparatively speaking, many fans are more willing to listen to Zhan Jun.

While Zhan Jun and Coach Zhang were chatting happily,

Lu Xiao, holding the hand of a Real Madrid ball boy, had already stepped onto the Bernabéu pitch.

Looking up, the stadium was nothing like it was yesterday!

Yesterday was empty and I didn't feel anything.

It's now packed with people; the sheer number of them, sitting still, is enough to create a sense of oppression.

Moreover, almost everyone stood up excitedly and applauded the home team.

Such a massive spectacle can only be compared to stadiums like the Allianz Arena in Westphalia, Germany!

Julian Brandt, Son Heung-min, Kiessling, and others were no longer nervous.

Seeing this spectacular scene, I still couldn't help but feel my legs trembling.

Inside the Bernabéu stadium, there was even a small orchestra playing the Champions League theme song, as well as a small choir performing.

The atmosphere was absolutely electric!

"Kick Barcelona, ​​kick Barcelona, ​​kick Bayern Munich..."

"My factory has collapsed!"

The melody of the Champions League, the unique flavor of the Champions League.

Even Lu Xiao, who had the best mindset, had his hands trembling slightly!

He couldn't tell whether he was nervous or excited!

The home team, Real Madrid, stood in a row, and Lu Xiao walked past them with his Bayer Leverkusen teammates, shaking hands with each of them.

Benzema is quite honest; his handshake was very sincere.

Gareth Bell was somewhat perfunctory, letting go with just a light touch.

Ramos, on the other hand, looked rather fierce, glaring at each opponent with his eyes wide open and gripping them tightly, as if he wanted to give them a hard time right from the start.

As for the absolute superstar standing at the very end of the team

This was Lu Xiao's first time meeting Cristiano Ronaldo on the field.

The last time I met so many world-class superstars was at last year's Golden Globe Awards ceremony.

Compared to social occasions,

On the field, Ronaldo was more serious, staring straight ahead without making eye contact with the Leverkusen players.

Moreover, upon closer inspection, a strong smell of hairspray is clearly noticeable.

I don't know how long Ronaldo spent getting his hair done for today's game, but it looked slicked back and shiny.

Lu Xiao and he didn't exchange many words; they simply shook hands and parted ways.

Cristiano Ronaldo didn't seem to notice the 16-year-old prodigy either.

The opponent is already a world-renowned superstar, a Champions League winner and Ballon d'Or winner.

Lu Xiao's influence is currently limited to the Bundesliga; his status in Europe is not yet high enough.

But it didn't matter; Lu Xiao didn't care about any of that.

On the field, everything is decided by ability.

……

Let's take a look at the starting lineups for both teams...

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

Real Madrid 4-2-3-1

Goalkeeper: Casillas

Defenders: Carvajal, Ramos, Varane, Coentrao

Midfielders: Khedira, Modric, Di Maria

Forwards: Gareth Bale, Benzema, Cristiano Ronaldo

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

Bayer Leverkusen 4-4-1-1

Goalkeeper: Leno

Defenders: Donati, Spahic, Toprak, Bonisch

Midfielders: Julian Brandt, Rolfes, Lars Bender, Son Heung-min

Forwards: Kiessling, Lu Xiao

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

"Today for Real Madrid, Casillas replaced Diego Lopez as the starting goalkeeper."

In the league, Casillas' starting position has been taken by Diego Lopez.

However, in the Champions League semi-final, Ancelotti still favored Casillas's experience in major tournaments.

In addition, Pepe, Isco, Marcelo, and other players are temporarily on the bench.

"Looking at Leverkusen, their current starting lineup is probably the strongest they can field right now..."

Zhan Jun glanced at the bench and realized that, in terms of both ability and form, they were no match for the starters.

This is also the biggest weakness of small and medium-sized teams; even if they try their best, they can only barely put together a usable lineup.

Anyone who achieves some success and begins to stand out...

The new season will inevitably be treated like a supermarket opening, with key players being put up for sale.

Bayer Leverkusen was quite farsighted, spending a lot of money to extend Lu Xiao's contract ahead of schedule.

Compared to the attacking lineup, Zhan Jun is more worried about Leverkusen's defense.

"Their weakest point right now is probably their backcourt."

In the Bundesliga, they wouldn't be considered among the best defensive teams, often making mistakes such as leaving their man open or committing unforced errors during matches.

Hopefully, they can perform well today and withstand Real Madrid's attack.

Upon hearing this, Coach Zhang couldn't help but chuckle.

"It feels a bit difficult. Real Madrid's BBC trident is probably the strongest attacking trident."

In addition, Modric, Khedira, and Di Maria behind him all have sufficient ability to pass the ball.

Ancelotti converted Di Maria into an attacking midfielder, and hey, it worked quite well.

His position is expected to be very important today…

Based on the starting lineups of both sides, Coach Zhang briefly discussed the key tactical points of each team.

The two captains quickly completed the coin toss, and Real Madrid won the right to kick off.

Benzema and Ronaldo are already positioned at the center line, ready to start the match at any moment.

The fans at the Bernabéu stadium were very cooperative, chanting in unison along with the countdown on the big screen.

"10, 9, 8..."

"...3, 2, 1!!"

beep—

"The match has officially begun! Viewers of Sina Sports, you are now watching the first leg of the 2013-14 UEFA Champions League semi-final!"

Real Madrid vs. Bayer Leverkusen!

Real Madrid are wearing white home jerseys, while Bayer Leverkusen are wearing red away jerseys...

Look at this ball first!

Before Zhan Jun could finish his opening remarks, an unexpected incident occurred on the field!

Bayer Leverkusen, playing away, capitalized on Di Maria's possession-holding opportunity, with Lars Bender making a steal!

A through ball was played to Lu Xiao in the attacking third!

Facing Khedira's defense, Lu Xiao didn't hesitate and backheeled the ball directly to the left wing!

Son Heung-min made a perfect run forward, accelerated with the ball, and blasted past Carvajal!

"Son Heung-min!!! He's broken through on the left wing!! He's in the penalty area!!"

"Ramos!! He arrived just in time and poked the ball away..."

"The crisis isn't over yet!! Lu Xiao gets the second ball!! Beautiful!! He uses a stepover feint to get past Modric, then dribbles laterally..."

"That ball!!"

Zhan Jun's shocked tone was accompanied by gasps from the entire Bernabéu stadium.

The moment Lu Xiao dribbled laterally, he attracted center-back Varane to make a forward run.

He suddenly seized the opportunity, executed a Marseille turn at the edge of the penalty area, and skillfully bypassed Varane!

They've broken into Real Madrid's penalty area!

"He's in!! Lu Xiao's dribbling!!"

"Casillas stormed out!!"

Zhan Jun was so nervous that he couldn't speak.

In the last World Cup final, "Saint Casillas" saved Robben's one-on-one chance, helping Spain lift the World Cup trophy for the first time in history.

This time, when facing Lu Xiao dribbling into the box, Saint Casillas calmly lowered his center of gravity and attempted to save the ball.

However, Lu Xiao raised his foot and pretended to groin Cassie, tricking Cassie into immediately closing his legs and lowering his center of gravity to defend.

But the moment before the football is kicked—

The 【Bee Joy Return】template works its magic!

[Beast Dribbling]!

A wild inspiration led Lu Xiao to miraculously lift the ball before taking a shot, sending it over Casillas' head!

The Bernabéu fans nearly had a heart attack from the collision!

Sixteen-year-old Lu Xiao performed a daring trick at the Bernabéu Stadium in front of the whole world!

"Lu Xiao!!!"

But Lu Xiao actually managed to get past Cassie and sprint a few steps faster.

They hooked the ball back just before it went out of bounds!

Turn and flick the ball with your heel.

Before Varane could slide in, he unleashed a powerful backheel shot from a 0-degree angle!

Before Lu Xiao was tackled down by Varane,

His eyes were glued to the football as it slowly rolled into the goal line!

Got it!

Bayer Leverkusen's lightning attack in the opening 42 seconds caught the world off guard!

"Lu Xiao – scores the opening goal against Real Madrid!!"

"1-0!! Bayer Leverkusen unexpectedly takes the lead!"