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

Chapter 245 Fierce Tiger! Neuer was terrified!

"Left! Manuel! React faster, focus, focus!"

"right!"

"Manuel? With your skill level, you shouldn't be a goalkeeper! You'd have a better future learning tennis than football!"

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"Are you an idiot? You can't even react to a shot like that?"

"How many times have I told you? You need to develop good hand posture when diving for the ball! You're useless!"

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"I'm sorry, Manuel. I'm afraid you won't be able to stay in the U16... Frankly speaking, your height is a huge disadvantage."

"Grotschsen is already playing for the national youth team at his age. You can't compare to him in terms of either technique or physique."

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"You're in luck! The head coach and the U19 coach both think highly of you and want to give you a try. You'd better do your best!"

"Not bad, you've performed very well these past two seasons. Report to the first team for the next cup match."

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"I have good news. Bayern Munich is planning to sign you. This is a scout from Bayern Munich. Let's talk about your salary first."

"Congratulations, welcome to Bayern Munich. Manuel, you made the right choice."

"I hereby announce that the 2010/11 German Footballer of the Year is—Manuel Neuer!"

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"Hello Manuel, I'm Pep Guardiola, it's a pleasure to work with you."

"Remember, Manuel, there's a strange Asian guy on the other side, watch out for his shots..."

"Manuel, cheer up! We were just unlucky. Our true strength far surpasses theirs, and we still have a chance at the championship this season!"

"It's okay, you've done a great job. Although we've lost these last few times, I believe we can win next time!"

Looking at Guardiola's slightly weathered face,

Neuer clenched his fist:

"Coach, don't worry, I'll definitely shut out that kid in the next game!!"

……

Lu Xiao's shots just now almost gave Neuer a revolving door of opportunities.

Two consecutive brilliant saves boosted the morale of the Bayern Munich fans in the stadium, who erupted in applause.

"Aaaaaah! Defense! Defense!! We will win!"

After making the save, Neuer also let out a rare roar, directing his teammates to defend the next corner kick.

He felt he was at the peak of his career today.

Every shot from Leverkusen seemed to be in slow motion, perfectly anticipated by him.

After 30 minutes of the first half, Leverkusen had already had 5 shots on target.

Neuer saved them all!

Besides Lu Xiao's two shots,

Son Heung-min unleashed a high-quality long-range shot, while De Bruyne responded with another low shot.

Even Harry Maguire fighting for a corner kick,

A header from close range in the six-yard box,

Neuer tackled them all!

After making that incredible save, Bayern's morale has almost reached its peak!

"I love you to death!! Manuel!"

"You're practically God!!"

"God!! An omnipotent God!"

Boateng, Müller, Lahm and other teammates rushed over to hug Neuer.

A successful save is equivalent to a goal.

Theoretically, even if the other 10 players on the team are all trash,

As long as the goalkeeper is a god,

In theory, they could eliminate any opponent in the knockout stage.

Moreover, Bayern Munich is playing with a sense of desperation and is in better form than Leverkusen today.

Whether it's the threat of possession-based football or the pressure of high-pressing,

All of this rendered Leverkusen unable to utilize their strengths.

Bayern Munich has absolutely no excuse for losing!

According to the live odds from major betting websites, they have all raised the odds for a Bayer Leverkusen home win.

The odds for a Bayern Munich away win and a draw in the 90th minute once reached 1.25 and 2.48 respectively.

It is clear that as the game progressed, most people favored Bayern to win or for the match to end in a draw after 90 minutes.

Even luck seems to be on Bayern's side!

In the 41st minute of the first half, Bayern Munich's attacking on the front line posed a deadly threat.

"Thiago, Alonso... Okay, Müller, move to the middle to provide support..."

"My God!! This ball!!"

Amid the commentator's exclamation, Thomas Müller drew Rüdiger's defense.

Suddenly, he delivered a short through ball through the legs!

Lewandowski reacted quickly, arriving in the penalty area immediately, bypassing Maguire, and taking a shot from a tight angle!

Logically speaking, Lewandowski's shot this time was a bit forced.

He was actually getting anxious.

However, Maguire made a desperate effort to defend, and the ball bounced off his foot, bypassing goalkeeper Leno's gloves and falling into the goal!

"Goooooooal!!"

"Robert Lewandowski—"

"An unexpected change in the direction of the shot broke the deadlock!"

Bayern Munich has taken the lead!

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"Damn it!!"

"Fuck!!!!"

"What kind of luck is this?"

The Bayer Leverkusen players are really frustrated.

The most painful thing in a competition isn't being outmatched or crushed by the opponent.

The most frustrating thing is that Leverkusen is clearly no weaker than Bayern Munich overall, and they can occasionally threaten the goal in the attacking third.

Unfortunately, the opposing goalkeeper was on fire, and he had incredible luck, so no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't score.

Instead, their eagerness to attack led to a counter-attack by Bayern.

It went in with just a casual kick.

There's a feeling of utter helplessness and frustration.

Goalkeeper Leno, defenders Maguire and Rüdiger all looked bitter, hands on their hips and sighing.

Harry Maguire was almost dizzy when he was slapped hard on the back.

"Who?"

Turning my head, I saw it was Lu Xiao.

He was dissatisfied with everyone else in the team, but he respected Lu Xiao, who was a few years younger than him.

"Harry, lift your head. This isn't your fault."

"But……"

"Oh no! Cheer up, watch me score a game-tying goal!"

"What?"

Harry Maguire was dumbfounded.

The opposing goalkeeper is on fire, and with such a huge difference in morale between the two sides, how could they possibly score?

"Lu, what are your thoughts?"

De Bruyne thought Lu Xiao had another trick up his sleeve.

"What ideas could you possibly have? Just charge in! Kevin, you're going to hang yourself in a minute."

"??"

What exactly is this kid plotting?

There was no time to explain; Leverkusen restarted the game.

With less than five minutes remaining in the first half, Leverkusen had few chances left to equalize.

We must pull one back before the break, otherwise the second half will be even more difficult!

Bayern Munich were wary of Lu Xiao's breakthroughs, and the high-intensity 30-minute run took a toll on their stamina. In the final minutes, they dared not press high up the pitch and instead parked the bus in front of their goal.

Leverkusen finally managed to gain some possession.

"De Bruyne, Lu... Okay, drop back to receive the pass, then pass it back to the left..."

"Sun!! Unable to break through Ram and Rafinha, pass it back to the mid lane."

"De Bruyne... tried to penetrate with Lu Xiao... Xabi Alonso defended very solidly and didn't give him any opportunities."

"If it's passed back, the first half should be over."

Watching Leverkusen pass the ball around in front of the penalty area for so long,

Commentator Scholl knew that Bayern had lost so many games and learned from their mistakes, and today they were probably looking for revenge.

If they can drag the game into the second half and recover some energy, then...

Bayern can continue to use high pressing to compress Leverkusen's space.

Their scoring form today should guarantee them another goal and extend their lead...

In theory, everything is perfect. Bayern Munich is like a stable computer, and everything is running according to the program written by Guardiola.

Unfortunately, no one expected that there was an unpredictable super "virus" in the Leverkusen squad!

During a passing sequence in the attacking third, striker Firmino unknowingly drifted out of the penalty area, drawing Boateng's defense in just a few seconds.

"Virus" Lu Xiao has transformed into a Trojan horse, quietly infiltrating the area in front of the restricted zone!

"Now!"

De Bruyne's eyes lit up, and without any hesitation, he delivered a curving pass without warning while dribbling!

"Good timing!!"

Neuer was already on guard against the "Belgian duo's connection." The moment De Bruyne passed the ball, Neuer had already moved far beyond the post, blocking any possible shooting angle for Lu Xiao!

"You're not going to break through this goal today!!! Wait..."

The curved ball sailed over Badstuber's head and came to Lu Xiao's side.

Both Neuer and the defenders subconsciously assumed that Lu Xiao would handle the ball like before, controlling it properly.

Try dribbling past your opponent and into the penalty area, then shoot in a more strategic way.

Who knew that Lu Xiao had already changed his template!

I'm not going to be reasonable today!

[Rage level 100%]!

Fierce Tiger!

Outside the penalty area line, in front of the edge of the arc,

Lu Xiao swung his weaker left leg and volleyed the ball into the air!

boom--

A tiger roars in the mountains!