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

"Lu, could you do an interview? What are your thoughts on scoring four goals against Roma and leading the Champions League scoring charts?"

What are your goals for this season's Champions League?

Are you confident you can compete with Real Madrid for first place in the group stage?

Being surrounded by reporters is commonplace for him.

Lu Xiao answered fluently and eloquently, comparable to a stand-up comedian.

Son Heung-min and De Bruyne had already taken off their shirts, draped them over their shoulders, and headed towards the locker room.

Seeing Lu Xiao's interview, I couldn't help but stop and sigh.

"He really is a superstar, isn't he?"

"Exactly. This guy stole all the limelight."

"Was he like this before?"

Son Heung-min was very curious.

In his impression, Chinese players are all somewhat reserved, and many Japanese and South Korean players are also not good at talking.

Lu Xiao seemed to have no such concerns at all; this was evident in the locker room.

On his first day in the team, he greeted everyone warmly, and his sunny smile made it hard to refuse this young man.

Leverkusen players don't mind him and are happy to pass the ball to Lu Xiao.

This will accelerate Lu Xiao's integration into the team.

Otherwise, if you replace the player with an introverted and reserved one, who doesn't get along well with everyone, it will be difficult for his teammates to quickly build trust with him.

I'm afraid he won't get the ball to him that quickly, and he won't develop that fast either.

"He used to..."

De Bruyne recalled.

Lu Xiao used to be quite withdrawn, especially in the first few months at Henk.

The team bully often harassed Lu Xiao because of his skin color.

Lu Xiao simply apologized.

But this kid is stubborn enough to go against the bully of the youth training camp.

These guys were mostly seventeen or eighteen years old, tall and strong, and could easily crush the skinny Lu Xiao with one hand.

Even after being hit, Lu Xiao gritted his teeth and charged forward desperately.

Seeing that this guy was completely unyielding and was acting like a ferocious beast,

Even at the cost of 800 damage to the enemy and 1000 damage to oneself, we must strive for a one-for-one exchange.

The dominant players in Genk were basically all afraid of Lu Xiao.

Later, everyone knew that there was an East Asian boy in the junior program in this neighborhood, and that no one should mess with him, because if you push him too far, he won't hold back.

"He wasn't like this before; maybe his confidence comes from growing up."

Lu Xiao is strong enough and works hard enough to achieve better performances and build confidence.

A positive cycle is constantly being formed.

"When will I be able to be like him?"

Son Heung-min couldn't help but sigh.

The youngster who joined the team around the same time has become Bayer Leverkusen's brightest new star, leading the team to glory in the Champions League.

Although Son Heung-min has had his moments of brilliance, he can only be considered a star with limited fame.

Fans outside of East Asia rarely pay attention to Son Heung-min.

"You have good ability and potential, with a little more effort you can definitely succeed."

De Bruyne glanced sideways at Son Heung-min.

Skilled individuals can sense each other's abilities.

In De Bruyne's view, Son is definitely not weak, either now or in the future.

He is good enough to be considered among the world's top football stars.

"Thank you, I believe you."

Lu Xiao never imagined that two future Premier League superstars of the same age, who had no connection whatsoever, would become teammates because of him and were now developing a mutual respect for each other.

After dealing with the reporters, he turned back to the two of them.

Three young men, shirtless and embracing each other, exuded youthful vigor.

The reporter couldn't resist snapping this photo, which later became widely circulated.

Who would have thought that three of the most influential figures in world football would now be forming a trident at Bayer Leverkusen?

Invincible!

……

"Bayer Leverkusen's season has been a bit of a rollercoaster, with a slump at the beginning of the season and a recent surge."

This is normal, because Bayer Leverkusen has the youngest average age of any Bundesliga team, under 24 years old!

The forward line consists of Firmino, Son Heung-min, Lukaku, and De Bruyne, all of whom are young players.

The central defensive pairing is also young.

"Once they get going, no team can stop them..."

Excerpted from a columnist for Bild newspaper.

Lothar Matthäus, a former Borussia Dortmund player and now a staunch Lukaku fan.

After a resounding 5-0 victory over Roma,

In the 8th round of the Bundesliga, Bayer Leverkusen defeated Stuttgart 3-0 away from home.

The former Stuttgart may have been a Bundesliga powerhouse, Bundesliga champion, and a strong team in the top four.

Stuttgart is now hovering on the edge of the relegation zone, and their fighting strength is no longer what it used to be. At the very least, they are no longer able to stop Leverkusen's powerful attacking combination.

After becoming familiar with the team, De Bruyne gradually demonstrated his potential to become the world's best player.

Although active on the right flank,

However, he repeatedly switched positions during the match to participate in the organization of the game in the mid lane.

De Bruyne's influence can be seen in the final pass in the attacking third.

In addition, he has the ability to break through defenses and shoot.

With the support of Lu Xiao, Son Heung-min, and Firmino,

The attacking tactics in the frontcourt are constantly ingenious.

Ultimately, De Bruyne provided a hat-trick of assists, setting up goals for Son Heung-min and Lu Xiao, and was named MVP of the match!

After the match, Stuttgart coach Armin Fay smiled wryly at the press conference:

"Last season, Leverkusen was very strong, but their attack wasn't as powerful."

If Bayer Leverkusen can gel as a team in the new season, their attacking prowess will be truly terrifying.

They did a great job in the transfer market, bringing in several world-class players…

Meanwhile, Armin Fe also seemed to be taking the opportunity to complain about Stuttgart's management.

Previously, several high-profile players, including Mario Gomez, Khedira, and Rudiger, left the team, and the club was unwilling to spend money to strengthen the squad.

Even if his coach is highly skilled, how can he achieve results if he has no one to rely on?

As a result, less than a month after Armin Fay's veiled criticism, he was suddenly and officially dismissed.

The 0-3 home defeat to Stuttgart became the trigger.

Lu Xiao has once again become a "coach killer," adding another head coach to the Bundesliga's list of those dismissed due to him in the past two seasons.

……

Two consecutive wins?

Do not!

Three-game winning streak!

Back in the Champions League second leg, in Rome, Italy.

Roma, playing at home, lost 0-2 to Bayer Leverkusen, with Lu Xiao contributing one goal and one assist.

Although his shots still don't have an advantage against world-class goalkeepers,

But beating a team like Roma is still a piece of cake.

The 【凪奇SEQ士郎】 template is so useful for handling the penalty area.

"With this victory, Leverkusen has won all four of their group matches, securing their qualification for the knockout stage and temporarily topping the group."

Real Madrid secured a double victory over Premier League giants Liverpool, winning 3-0 and 1-0 on aggregate.

With 3 wins and 1 loss in 4 matches, they are ranked second in the group.

Liverpool have only managed two wins against Roma, placing them third and essentially out of contention for the Champions League knockout stage; they will now head to the Europa League.

As expected, Roma finished bottom of their group, losing all four of their matches and being eliminated from the group stage.

The "Group of Death" was not as intense as predicted, with Bayer Leverkusen and Real Madrid displaying overwhelming dominance.

Bayer Leverkusen, in particular, have been a dark horse since they stormed into the semi-finals last season.

In the new season, they still possess a level of defensive counter-attacking efficiency that is unmatched in Europe.

In the upcoming knockout stages, Bayer Leverkusen's performance against European powerhouses will be worth watching.

The only remaining suspense in Group C is this match at the Bernabéu Stadium: can Real Madrid avenge their previous defeat and reclaim first place in the group?

Based on goal difference and head-to-head record, Real Madrid can only top the group by winning their match and by a margin of two goals or more...

The first-leg defeat had a significant impact on Real Madrid, and they only managed to salvage a sliver of hope with a 7-0 victory over Roma.

The difference between the first and second place teams in the group is significant; the first-place team can avoid many strong opponents.

The second-place team in the group may face a tough battle and be eliminated early.

Therefore, Ronaldo also made a statement to the fans at the press conference:

"We will successfully defend the Bernabéu. Last time we were here, we beat Bayer Leverkusen 4-1."

Hopefully, we can continue this winning streak of 4-1 in the new season!

With a week and a half to go before the next Champions League match, the tension is already palpable!