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

Lu Xiao's first two templates, 【Nagi Seishiro】 and 【Himeroku Kai】, are both considered normal.

Fusion value is accumulated based on the number of wins; it will gradually increase as you play more matches.

[Hyuga Kojiro] is different.

This guy's definitely using stream of consciousness.

Each increase in fusion value was unexpected.

Perhaps this time it fits the literal meaning better.

It's easier to achieve fusion when you deeply connect with the soul of the character.

In Captain Tsubasa, Kojiro Hyuga is both the rival and teammate of the protagonist, Tsubasa Ozora.

Known as "The Tiger," he has a distinct personality.

In trendy terms, he's a super striker with unwavering willpower.

The more difficult the problem, the stronger the fighting spirit.

When Simeone put the difficult problem to himself this time...

Lu Xiao needs to carry the entire Atlético Madrid team and maintain their title aspirations in La Liga, requiring them to defeat the formidable Athletic Bilbao.

Such a huge challenge would make most people hesitate.

Lu Xiao was influenced by the character template, which ironically generated powerful strength!

"Lu, are you sure everything's okay?"

"Stop talking nonsense, just wait for me to win!"

La Liga Round 3, Matchday!

Athletic Bilbao vs Atletico Madrid.

The away team's dressing room at San Mamés Stadium

Wearing the number 10 jersey, Lu Xiao arrived at the player tunnel with high spirits.

Griezmann, Torres, Koke, Saul, and others behind him exchanged bewildered glances.

"Don't you feel that Lu seems like a different person today?"

"Perhaps this is his true personality? After all, he was once the king of Leverkusen."

"In any case, we have no choice but to trust him."

Two hours before the match, when Atletico Madrid's starting lineup was revealed,

All Atlético Madrid fans held their breath.

Atletico Madrid may strategically abandon the league to focus on Champions League results! Lu Xiao leads a rotated squad against Athletic Bilbao.

Atletico Madrid's league strategy, with only Lu Xiao starting, has drawn criticism from fans.

The starting lineups for the Athletic Bilbao vs. Atletico Madrid match have been revealed, prompting fans to question Simeone's player selection strategy.

Atletico Madrid fans on Twitter were already in an uproar.

"Don't they want to compete for the league title?"

"You're underestimating Athletic Bilbao. No matter how strong Lukaku is, he can't hold out alone."

"I think the Champions League group stage is less important than the league."

"Atletico Madrid's fitness level can definitely support two matches a week."

"Today's starting lineup is really confusing."

"Copa del Rey Squad"

"Conservative estimate: Athletic Bilbao will win by a narrow margin at home."

"The best result today would be to escape unscathed with just one point."

Even their own fans are questioning it.

It's easy to imagine how inexplicable today's starting lineup was.

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Atletico Madrid 4-4-2

Goalkeeper: Jan Oblak

Defenders: Gamez, Savic, Monsalvi, Siqueira

Midfielders: Correa, Thiago Mendes, Augusto, Oliver Torres

Forwards: Luciano, Lu Xiao

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The head coach of Athletic Bilbao, the opposing team, also stated in the pre-match press conference:

"We have spent a lot of effort studying Atlético Madrid, hoping to withstand this powerful opponent."

Since Atletico Madrid doesn't treat us like human beings, we don't need to show any mercy.

Athletic Bilbao's only goal at home is to get 3 points!

As Athletic Bilbao coach Ernesto Valverde said,

Athletic Bilbao displayed formidable fighting spirit from the very beginning of the match.

Aggressive on the field,

Atletico Madrid's aggressive play has temporarily put them at a disadvantage.

"Aduriz's shot!!!"

"That shot went wide!! Athletic Bilbao started their relentless attack from the very first minute; this is Basque football!"

"Ruben Garcia, Muniain! Great shot!"

"Aduriz, another kick—"

"Oblak! Atletico Madrid's goalkeeper keeps the ball out of the net!!!"

"Ruben Garcia, a cold shot!!!"

"It's Oblak again!"

"It looks like today is Atletico Madrid's goalkeeper's time to shine!"

The San Mamés stadium was boiling with excitement.

More than 3 enthusiastic fans sang loudly.

Bilbao's momentum is growing stronger.

Atletico Madrid can only struggle to stay afloat.

This is the consequence of having a substitute lineup, whose overall strength is relatively weaker.

The opponent is playing at home and is full of fighting spirit.

Atletico Madrid will eventually have their goal breached by Athletic Bilbao.

"In this situation, Lu needs to step up."

He is Atlético Madrid's only star player.

He Wei said with deep concern.

At a certain moment,

Lu Xiao even thought he was playing for Bayer Leverkusen.

In his first year in the Bundesliga,

Most matches follow this pattern: teammates struggle to keep the team afloat while the player tries to create opportunities in the attacking third.

I really need to stand up.

But how do we step forward?

"Think about what the coach just said?"

Taking advantage of the opponent's opening during a corner kick,

Lu Xiao recalled the instructions given to him by head coach Simeone in recent days.

"Lu, you are not just a striker, but a true commander."

I've watched your previous matches.

Actually, you can also exert a lot of energy in the midfield.

Therefore, you can try to do more things on the field and be more flexible in your positioning.

Your current positioning and vision are not at the world's top level.

I see even greater potential in you.

Make good use of this opportunity for real-world practice to become stronger.

What does that mean?

Lu Xiao hasn't received any special training in the past few weeks.

Today's match against Athletic Bilbao felt more like a "test of their abilities" by the coaching staff.

Look at what happens without any training or discipline.

How far can I go?

Lu Xiao is using a forward template today.

Equip with [Bee Joy Return] and [Hyuga Kojiro], B-rank template [Meteor].

After the fusion value increased, a new skill was unlocked.

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Template: Hyuga Kojiro - S (Fusion Value 77%)

—Skill: Tiger Shot

—Skill: Aerial Thunder Beast Shot

—Skill: Thunder Beast Descent

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[Thunder Beast Descends: Awaken Thunder Beast Mode, generating a thunderous magnetic field within 3 seconds, making shots unstoppable]

This type of ultimate skill,

It's conceivable that releasing [these measures] will come at a certain cost.

Lu Xiao needs to be saved for crucial moments.

Most of the time, you need to rely on your own abilities to turn the tide of the game.

There was no time to think it through.

Athletic Bilbao have already taken the corner kick.

Goalkeeper Oblak uses his height advantage to dribble past an opponent, giving Atletico Madrid possession!

"Lu!!"

A quick attack is initiated with a hand throw, directly passing the ball to Lu Xiao!

Lu Xiao almost instinctively tried to stop the ball with his chest.

Turn and dribble past the defender.

Bilbao had anticipated this move.

Several midfielders were already positioned to intercept Lu Xiao's pass, ready to tackle or foul him at any moment.

In the blink of an eye,

Lu Xiao suddenly remembered Simone's instructions.

He controlled the ball with his chest without turning and dribbling himself.

Instead, he passed the ball to his teammates!

Turn and thrust forward!

"What?"

The unexpected choice caught Bilbao completely off guard!

Right winger Correa receives the ball and makes a long run down the right flank! He attacks past the halfway line!

"Atletico Madrid has a counter-attack opportunity!! Correa, keep dribbling forward."

"However, Athletic Bilbao's defensive formation was very complete, and all players quickly tracked back, forcing Correa into a dead end."

Just when Correa was at his wit's end,

Lu Xiao suddenly appeared from the side, providing Correa with a savior, who passed the ball across to Lu Xiao.

"Watch out, he might break through to the next level!!"

"Back up, back up!"

In the blink of an eye,

Athletic Bilbao players formed an iron wall in front of the penalty area.

Lu Xiao's space to break through to the left and right was completely blocked.

Two more defensive midfielders came up to sandwich us from the front and back, while the left back also formed a pincer movement!

Three people surrounded them!

"Lu Xiao!! Danger!!"

Atletico Madrid supporters couldn't help but feel worried for Lu Xiao.

Lu Xiao's breakthroughs mostly occurred during movement, where he used the high-speed dribbling technique advantage of the "Feng Le Hui" template to carve out a path.

There is room for greater breakthroughs.

Starting from a standstill to get past defenders is Messi's signature move.

Lu Xiao was about to lose possession to his opponent.

"Damn it, whatever!"

Let's test the power of this newly acquired skill!

Thunder Beast!

Suddenly, dark clouds gathered over the stadium, and it was as if an invisible bolt of lightning struck Lu Xiao!

An invisible electromagnetic field formed around Lu Xiao.

The three defenders were paralyzed and unable to move.

Lu Xiao took the opportunity to use his body to push aside his opponent's pressing.

Force their way out of the encirclement!

3, 2, 1 —

During the 3 seconds of the [Thunder Beast Descent] form,

Lu Xiao took a shot from the right wing without any warning!

boom--

A devastatingly powerful shot, ignoring the dense crowd inside the penalty area.

The ball deflected a second time off the two defenders.

It disappeared into the goal like lightning!

Until the moment the goal was scored,

Before anyone in the room could react, something had happened!

It happened so fast!

"Hey hey hey? This ball!!"

"Goal! Lu Xiao – a sudden attack down the right flank breaks the deadlock!!"

"In the 23rd minute of the first half, Atletico Madrid, under siege from Athletic Bilbao, scored the first goal!"

"0-1, Atletico Madrid takes the lead!"

"Lu Xiao scored his 7th La Liga goal, bringing his total to 7 goals in 3 matches! He's far ahead of the top scorers!"