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

The outside must be safe first!

After eliminating Real Madrid, there are still about two weeks until the Champions League semi-final.

Bayer Leverkusen has not relaxed at all recently.

With competitions on three fronts – league, cup, and Champions League – domestic matches must be prioritized.

The whole team is under a lot of pressure.

So much so that in the 30 rounds of the Bundesliga,

Cologne vs Bayer Leverkusen!

Bayer Leverkusen conceded a goal right at the start of the game.

A miscommunication between the defensive midfielder and the defenders allowed Cologne to score a goal through a through ball that bypassed three defenders in the penalty area.

On the other side, Allianz Arena,

Bayern Munich secured an early 3-0 victory over Hertha Berlin.

"Cologne, playing at home, showed great fighting spirit and took the first goal!"

"Leverkusen is in big trouble now!"

German television commentator Behrenberg gave a wry smile.

According to the current standings, Bayern Munich is now 8 points ahead of Bayer Leverkusen!

"If this score holds until halftime, it will be very difficult for Leverkusen to turn the game around with four rounds left in the league."

"Even if we beat Bayern in the next round of direct confrontation, it won't matter."

"It can only be said that Leverkusen has been under immense pressure lately. Competing on three fronts is tough even for top teams, let alone a dark horse that has only emerged in the last two years..."

Bayer Leverkusen's best decision is to give up on the Champions League and other cup competitions.

Focus on securing the league title.

Or focus on cup competitions and at least win one championship.

With their current bench depth,

Fighting on three fronts is really too difficult.

However, the coaching staff and players had already reached an agreement.

We don't want to miss out on a single championship!

I have to be all!

They fielded their full-strength squad for the Champions League, and after only four days of rest, they're back to playing their full-strength squad in the league.

After the league, there's the German Cup semi-final.

They will have to field their full strength again.

The following week is Bundesliga Round 31, with Bayer Leverkusen vs. Bayern Munich.

Just four days after a tough Bundesliga match.

They still have a tough battle ahead against Barcelona.

"This kind of pressure is something most people can't handle. It's understandable that the defense made mistakes."

Commentator Berenberg has already begun to comfort Leverkusen fans.

Judging from the scene, the whole team looked exhausted.

It's really hard to break through Cologne's solid defense.

The first half ended in a 0-0 draw.

"Within 45 minutes, Leverkusen's key player Lu was closely marked by Cologne."

I've lost count of how many times he fell to the ground.

Even the original color of his jersey was no longer visible.

This shows how much Cologne values ​​Lu Xiao.

Even so, Lu Xiao still managed to get three shots on goal, threatening the Cologne goalkeeper.

Let's see how the Leverkusen coaching staff made adjustments during halftime.

……

"Lu, you've worked hard. And the rest of you, you've all done your best."

After 45 minutes of relentless attack, they were still unable to break through.

This has been quite a blow to Leverkusen's morale.

1-0

Trailing by one goal away from home,

Cologne will definitely fight even harder in the second half to secure their place in the league.

Head coach Sasha was even mentally prepared to lose the game and the championship.

"Actually, it's normal not to win this title. We've played exceptionally well in the league, Champions League, and cup competitions this season."

"Even if we don't win a single game all season, the fans will still support us, and each of you deserves praise."

"So, losing this game isn't a big deal..."

Before Sasha could finish speaking,

A voice could be heard coming from the locker room.

"coach."

Everyone looked up and saw that Lu Xiao had stood up.

"Coach, we're not stupid, stop pretending."

"What?"

Sasha Lewandowski looked slightly embarrassed.

"Yes, Lu is right, we saw through you a long time ago."

"How could we not give it our all?"

"That's right!! There are still 45 minutes left, enough time for us to unleash our full potential!"

"We're only down by one goal! Just wait, coach, we'll bring the championship trophy home!"

A group of players stormed out of the locker room.

Hypia walked at the back, nudging Sasha with his elbow and mocking him.

"I told you long ago, they crave the championship even more than you do, how could they give up so easily?"

"Just tell me, has morale improved?"

"They adjusted it themselves; you didn't need to provoke them at all."

"Nonsense, they only perked up after listening to my speech."

"Forget about your lousy speech."

Neither head coach seemed worried about falling behind today.

They were still bickering as they walked onto the court.

Lu Xiao had long seen through Sasha.

This guy is the most competitive coach, how could he possibly let the players give up the championship?

Lu Xiao himself wasn't in a hurry; it was just one goal!

I glanced at the system.

New skill: Tiger Shot (3/4)!

They attempted several shots in the first half, but all were thwarted by the opponent's tight defense.

The dense crowd inside the penalty area makes it difficult for long-range shots to penetrate.

Cologne are practically risking their lives to win this match in order to avoid relegation.

But I'm sorry, football is cruel.

I want to win too!

Don't blame me for having overpowered skills!

……

"In the second half, Lu seemed more active!! He was trying to link up play in the attacking third..."

"If we pass the ball to Son Heung-min, it won't be easy to break through on the left flank; there are too many players there."

"Pass it back, De Bruyne!! Make a cross-cut to receive the ball!"

"A beautiful cross pass!!"

De Bruyne and Lu Xiao switched positions, with De Bruyne moving to the left side of the field. De Bruyne played a through ball with the outside of his foot without stopping the ball, which just bypassed the opponent's defensive midfielder and came right in front of Lu Xiao!

Lu Xiao doesn't hold back at all!

boom--

A long-range shot from 25 meters out, taken directly!

"Shit!!!"

Cologne goalkeeper Timo Horn took a volley and then dived to tip the ball out of bounds!

The moment he touched the ball, he felt like his hand was going to break!

"Such immense strength!! Is this person a demon?"

In an attempt to save Lu Xiao's sudden long-range shot, Timo Horn even crashed into the goalpost, wincing in pain.

In Football Manager, Timo Horn has a potential rating of over 145, making him one of the most cost-effective goalkeepers that small clubs should sign at the start of a new game.

He will also be included in Kicker's Bundesliga Team of the Year multiple times in the coming seasons.

His goalkeeping ability is on par with star goalkeepers like Neuer and Ter Stegen.

It's fair to say that Timo Horn's performance today was almost perfect.

He blocked all shots from Son Heung-min, De Bruyne, and others.

Nine crucial saves so far in the game!

Lu Xiao's almost certain goals were all saved, leaving Leverkusen fans in despair.

"Is it really that hard to score a goal?"

De Bruyne was somewhat bewildered.

"Lu, what do we do? Are we really going to lose?"

"Don't worry, just pass it to me. We'll just pass it directly during the corner kick later."

Lu Xiao patted De Bruyne on the shoulder, looking confident.

"What?"

De Bruyne was full of questions, but he didn't ask too many questions and silently walked towards the corner flag to prepare for the penalty kick.

Lu Xiao stood near the sideline, preparing to take a tactical corner kick.

Cologne did not take it too seriously.

Lu Xiao's shooting angle was too narrow; it was impossible for him to shoot...

Beep!

De Bruyne takes a corner kick, a short tactical corner.

Lu Xiao received the ball and immediately took a shot.

Logically, it should have been a curved cross, that's what everyone thought.

"Lu Xiao, get ready to cross... Wait!! This ball!!"

The commentator hadn't even reacted yet.

But then a loud bang was heard!

It was like the main gun of a Tiger tank firing!

The cannonball roared through the penalty area, almost smashing the goal!

Timo Horn, who made several saves, had no reaction to this ball!

His debut in the Bundesliga finally gave him a taste of the malice of the top league!

"World-class goal!!!! Lu's Chinese cannons are firing at full power!!!"

"In the 52nd minute of the second half, Lu helped Leverkusen equalize!! He broke through Cologne's defensive wall!"

1-1!

Even Lu Xiao himself was surprised.

If the previously unskilled "Tiger Shot" could only be considered a long-range shot with slightly more power...

That corner kick is an unstoppable, lethal move!

No matter how many people are in the penalty area!

No matter how amazing the goalkeeper is!

Even if God came...

No, God was there!

Lu Xiao, who is jumping in mid-air to celebrate at this moment, is the god of this stadium!