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

"You received the highest rating of 1 point in this match and scored four goals for the first time. How do you feel about this?"

Lu Xiao was already quite adept at handling routine interviews, much like a skilled boy band idol.

"Of course I'm very happy, but I'm not happy about scoring four goals."

I'm happy that Leverkusen is back.

We didn't perform very well in the first few games of the season; the team hadn't gelled yet.

Today I can feel that Leverkusen has become a cohesive unit, and we have all developed a certain level of understanding.

The first few games may have let the fans down.

But starting today, we will repay the fans' support with good results!

The third day after the match.

Bayer Leverkusen training ground.

The team resumed training after a day off following their win.

The players arrived at the training base canteen early in the morning, and Lu Xiao's interview was still playing on the TV.

His four goals have become one of the hottest topics in German football, and even European football, in the past two days.

Major football media outlets around the world reported on Lu Xiao's four goals and this seemingly impossible comeback.

The news is so abundant that even Leverkusen players can't keep up.

In short, it was all praise.

This stands in stark contrast to the criticism leveled against the team during their recent three-game winless streak.

Previously, it was said that Leverkusen "has been exposed for what it truly is, and will be fighting for a top-four finish in the new season," "the Bundesliga throne still belongs to Bayern," and "Bayern is just taking a nap; Leverkusen can't afford to be a scapegoat"...

As a result, public opinion has shifted again in the past two days:

"Bayer Leverkusen is back in form, Bayern Munich is doomed."

"This is the true strength of a pharmaceutical company."

"With their new signings making a strong showing, Bayer Leverkusen is poised for a breakout season."

"The Bundesliga is about to undergo a complete transformation."

Professional athletes are well aware of the media's true colors; they are opportunistic and their minds are constantly at odds with each other.

Newcomers at the start of their professional careers may be very concerned about external evaluations.

Really experienced players have long since treated these things as toilet reading material for amusement.

"Lu is still handsome. I feel like he could really form a band and debut as a professional musician; wouldn't he earn more than playing football?"

"No, no, no, with Lu's achievements, he will definitely earn more in the future than in the entertainment industry."

Julian Brandt, Harry Maguire, and Van Dijk, among other young people, are arguing endlessly about whether Lu Xiao should debut in the entertainment industry.

Until Lu Xiao himself arrived at the cafeteria.

"Guys, what are you talking about?"

"We're saying you could actually debut."

"Thinking about it, if I formed a band or released an album, I might actually make it big."

"And then she'll stir up a scandal with Taylor Swift..."

"That's right, that's right!"

Many of the team members are Taylor Swift fans, and they would wholeheartedly support Lu Xiao hanging out with her.

"You're all right!"

Lu Xiao laughed and scolded these idiots.

"Football is the career I've dedicated my life to; it's incomparable to any other field."

indeed.

The Bayer Leverkusen players were deeply moved.

Some people simply treat their playing career as a job, clocking in and out.

They cheat and reduce training intensity when the coach can't see them.

The outcome of the match seemed to have nothing to do with him.

Even after losing a game, he still went to nightclubs to have fun.

Lu Xiao is different.

The 17-year-old trains until evening every day, pushing the intensity of his training to the point where it exceeds his physical limits. He even trains on his own when the coach isn't around.

At first, the Leverkusen players thought Lu Xiao was just showing off.

Later we found out that this kid really loves football!

He deserved to succeed!

"Alright, let's give it our all today. After all, it's just one league win, nothing to be proud of."

After defeating Werder Bremen,

With the Champions League qualifiers essentially over, the much-discussed Champions League draw is about to begin.

Due to certain adjustments to the Champions League rules in the 2014-2015 season, the top league champions were automatically divided into the first pot of teams.

In addition, Bayer Leverkusen qualified for the Champions League semi-finals last season.

They have been confirmed to be in the first tier alongside Bayern Munich, Barcelona, ​​Chelsea, Benfica, Atletico Madrid, Arsenal, and Porto.

Real Madrid, Borussia Dortmund, Juventus, Paris Saint-Germain, Shakhtar Donetsk, Basel, Zenit St. Petersburg, and Manchester City are in the second tier.

The third tier consists of teams from the second-tier leagues, such as Schalke 04 and CSKA Moscow.

This includes Liverpool, who have returned to the Champions League after many years.

The fourth tier consists of those who are just there for the ride.

If they're lucky and don't draw Liverpool, Leverkusen should be able to get a good draw.

Any group that draws Liverpool will most likely be a group of death.

Amidst heated discussions and widespread attention in the global football world

The draw for the Champions League group stage was held at UEFA headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland.

The 2014-2015 UEFA Champions League final was held at the Berlin Olympic Stadium.

Bundesliga teams are essentially playing at half a home ground.

Teams including Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Schalke 04, and Bayer Leverkusen all hope to go all the way and lift the Champions League trophy on home soil.

However, as world-class stars continue to flock to La Liga...

Real Madrid and Barcelona gradually began their dominance in football.

It will be extremely difficult for Bundesliga teams to win the Champions League from these two giants.

Moreover, there's the interference of last season's defending champions Atletico Madrid, and the watchful eyes of other Premier League powerhouses.

Lu Xiao thought to himself,

Bayer Leverkusen has made many signings for the new season, but winning the championship will be really difficult.

According to prophecy,

Barcelona won the 2014-2015 UEFA Champions League!

Suarez transferred to Barcelona for the new season.

The MSN trio of Messi, Suarez, and Neymar is unparalleled!

Perhaps this is the biggest obstacle standing in Leverkusen's way!

"I hope we'll meet in the final..."

Fortunately, both Barcelona and Bayer Leverkusen are top-tier teams, so they won't be drawn together.

With a jumble of thoughts in his mind, Lu Xiao watched as German football legend Jürgen Klinsmann, the Golden Bomber, drew the Champions League matchups for this season in his luxury apartment!

"The defending champions, Atletico Madrid!! Their opponent is... Juventus!"

"Benfica, Monaco, Basel..."

"Let's take a look at the draw results for Group C..."

Before drawing Bayer Leverkusen, Lu Xiao was a little distracted, chatting idly on his phone with a girl.

The last time we chatted was the last time...

Lu Xiao couldn't remember exactly when.

In short, Lu Xiao was busy playing in the World Cup, and Chloe was busy with something during the summer vacation. They hadn't communicated for more than three months.

Lu Xiao initially had a slight liking for this kind of beautiful and cute girl, but suddenly realized that the girl had been contacting him so frequently before...

Perhaps it's not that I like myself?

Because Chloe's topics always revolve around football!

She looked every bit the enthusiastic female football fan.

"Could it be that she's just a simple fan?"

Lu Xiao laughed self-deprecatingly, realizing she had been deluding herself into thinking the other person was interested in her.

Klose sent a message today because she was nervous about the Champions League draw and wanted to talk to Lu Xiao about the draw situation.

"What should we do? I have a feeling we're going to draw a strong team."

On the phone, Chloe's voice was still as soft, cute, and languid as ever.

One can imagine that the girl is lying on the bed at this moment, with her two little feet sticking up and swaying back and forth.

Lu Xiao suddenly couldn't help but ask a direct question:

"What have you been doing this summer? Why haven't you replied to my message since last time... Are you just trying to talk about football with me?"

As an idol-level player, Lu Xiao is young and rich. He can easily get flirted with by a bunch of hot supermodels at nightclubs with just a wave of his hand.

He doesn't like being a simp, nor does he need to be one.

So if Chloe wasn't interested in him, Lu Xiao had absolutely no desire to "conquer" her.

Instead of wasting time flirting with girls, you should practice your ball skills more.

Before Lu Xiao could finish speaking, Chloe suddenly exclaimed:

"OMG! Lu, Real Madrid! It seems we've been placed in the group of death."

???

Lu Xiao then looked up at the TV screen, where Klinsmann drew out the third-tier team from Group C with a smile.

"Liverpool!"

Amidst laughter and applause from the guests, the four teams in Group C were revealed!

Tier 1: Bayer Leverkusen;

Tier 2: Real Madrid;

Tier 3: Liverpool!

Tier 4: Rome!

A true group of death!