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

Lu Xiao's luxury mansion.

Lu Xiao is currently Atletico Madrid's absolute core player and the team's most valuable asset.

They were chatting and laughing with their upcoming opponent.

After adapting to the training ground,

Leverkusen had a half-day off.

A group of Lu Xiao's close friends came to visit her home.

"Lu, seeing your villa suddenly makes me feel like my house is just a pig farm."

"As expected of a superstar, we've become people from two different worlds in just six months."

"Oh my God, stop playing the victim here. You guys still drive luxury cars and live in mansions."

Lu Xiao laughed and scolded,

"Besides, we're going to be playing against each other on the same court, so how can it be like we're from two different worlds?"

"Speaking of which, are you really not starting tomorrow?"

"Yes, we're already top of the group, there's no need to use our strongest lineup. Besides, we have to play Barcelona this weekend..."

"That's true, Barcelona is much tougher to beat than us."

"How novel!" Lu Xiao muttered to himself.

"Remember the last time we played Barcelona? The pressure was immense in that match."

"Yes, when I'm defending against Messi, he beats me if I'm not careful."

Lars Bender gets a headache just thinking about Messi.

"But it's all thanks to Lu, the referee was clearly biased and incompetent, yet we still managed to win the game."

They eliminated Barcelona in the semi-finals last season.

It was a match that everyone at Leverkusen will remember vividly.

Recalling the events of that time, everyone chatted animatedly.

For a time,

Looking at his teammates' smiling faces, Lu Xiao felt as if he had never left Dortmund for a moment.

"Hey!! Kevin!"

"Oh my god, Kevin, it's been so long!"

"You've been doing pretty well lately!"

When the conversation turned to De Bruyne and Son Heung-min, Lu Xiao simply made a video call.

A group of people were joking with De Bruyne over their phones.

The atmosphere became even more lively.

After dinner, Leverkusen's former teammates should also head home.

Lu Xiao continued to use the extended Lincoln to take his brothers back to the hotel.

"I wish you were in the starting lineup."

"Just wait and see how I crush you tomorrow!"

"Maybe I'll come on as a substitute."

"That's great! I've wanted to be your rival for a long time."

"No, no, no, you're not qualified."

"Damn it! Let's duel!"

Julian Brandt, who was closest to Lu Xiao, even joked with him before leaving.

After the two shook hands and hugged,

If we meet again tomorrow, it will be on the battlefield!

……

The final round of the Champions League group stage!

Match day!

Atletico Madrid vs Bayer Leverkusen

This is a crucial match for Bundesliga teams to advance.

German channel Sport1 naturally paid close attention to the match, sending a live commentator to provide analysis and commentary.

Sitting in the media section of Wanda Metropolitano Stadium,

The familiar voices of commentator Scholl and guest Oliver Kahn echoed throughout the streets and alleys of Germany.

One hour before the start of the match,

The streets of Leverkusen were almost deserted.

Everyone was packed into bars or watching the game with their families.

The key point is that Lu Xiao is on the roster.

Although he didn't start,

Bayer Leverkusen fans still hope that Lu Xiao can play.

Even if he could potentially end Leverkusen's chances of qualifying.

"There's good news today: Lu is not starting."

We, Bayer Leverkusen, have a chance to take a victory and secure our qualification!

Scholl explained before the start of the match.

"Besides Luis Scola, Atletico Madrid didn't field any key players like Griezmann or Torres."

Bayer Leverkusen's current starting lineup has a high probability of defeating their opponent.

"The match begins, Bayer Leverkusen kicks off..."

"Okay, pass to Julian Brandt!! Beautiful!! Brilliant pass!!"

"Torres! Take a shot!"

"Oh no! The goalkeeper rushed out to save it!! Oblak!"

Sauer's tone was full of regret.

Julian Brandt's pass after breaking through on the right wing was quite beautiful.

Kiessling's shot was also beautiful.

Any other goalkeeper would have scored by now.

Unfortunately, the only key player Atletico Madrid didn't rotate was their goalkeeper, Oblak.

Oblak thwarted Leverkusen's relentless attacks.

Julian Brandt angrily spat on the ground.

Passing by the substitutes' area,

Seeing Lu Xiao's smug smile on the bench,

Julian Brandt clenched his fists even tighter.

"Just you wait, Lu! I'm not the same person I used to be!"

After Lu Xiao left, Julian Brandt was promoted to the position.

He became Leverkusen's main attacking player.

He has made rapid progress in the new season.

They quickly found another opportunity to attack.

"Great!! Julian Brandt...he made it!!"

He had asked Lu Xiao for some tips and tricks to help him improve.

I never expected to use it here.

Looking towards the open space on the left, he made a large leg swing, seemingly a long pass to the left flank.

But in the moment when the defender lost focus,

Julian Brandt quickly changed the pass into a spike.

Lean to the left, use your right foot to pull the ball back with a powerful flick of the wrist, and then use your left foot to dribble past the ball to complete the breakthrough!

"Beautiful!! Julian Brandt—"

Julian Brandt dribbles past the runner.

It instantly broke the balance on the field, heading straight for the penalty area!

Even Lu Xiao on the bench was stunned by the goal.

"Holy crap? This kid's got guts!"

Previously, Julian Brandt relied purely on his physical attributes, preferring to use explosive muscle power to accelerate his dribbling.

How come you can kick so delicately now?

Shedding those two moves really does reveal her own style.

However, Julian Brandt's movements were slightly clumsy and sluggish; he had plenty of explosive power but lacked agility and grace.

If it were Lu Xiao himself...

That shot was handled more gracefully.

Putting aside the extent of their perfection, let's just talk about whether they've ever had a past!

Julian Brandt was unchallenged in the penalty area and took a shot from a tight angle!

"Oh shit?!"

Even a god like goalkeeper Oblak couldn't withstand a powerful shot from inside the penalty area.

boom--

The football went through the glove and into the net!

"Gooooooooal!"

"Julian Brandt – scores a goal for Bayer Leverkusen away from home!"

"The score is 0-1!"

……

Julian Brandt's goal threw Atletico Madrid into a bit of chaos.

They can only stabilize their defense for the time being.

Unable to intensify the attack.

Bayer Leverkusen were in high spirits and dominated Atletico Madrid in the attacking third.

On the other side, Benfica's outcome was, of course, without any suspense.

They were already leading Astana 3-0 at halftime.

If the score remains unchanged until the end, Leverkusen will still be eliminated even if they win the game.

Therefore, Leverkusen played a bit hastily.

Fortunately, Atletico Madrid's attack wasn't strong enough either.

The two sides remained calm for the time being, and the match dragged on until the 75th minute.

Simone couldn't stand Lu Xiao's gaze.

Originally, I didn't plan to let Lu Xiao play.

But this kid is staring at you with expectant eyes.

Eager for battle!

Especially when facing his former team, Simone could tell that Lu Xiao really wanted to go up and have some fun.

"That's enough!"

Anyway, spending 20 minutes on the field can be considered a warm-up for the game.

It's unlikely that Leverkusen intentionally injured Lu Xiao.

Let Lu Xiao go up and have some fun.

"Oh? We see, Atletico Madrid is requesting a substitution! Number 10, Lu Xiao, is coming on!"

Coming!

Commentator Sauer was very excited.

Finally, I saw a familiar face.

So many fans have been waiting for this moment!

Especially Leverkusen fans,

I'm content just to see Lu Xiao running on the field.

"Lu was very active after coming on."

He tried dribbling... and took a shot!

"Ooh ooh ooh ooh—I missed!"

"Lu Xiao, the ball is back at his feet!"

"Attempting a breakthrough!! Beautiful!! Lu Xiao—"

Just before the end of the 90-minute regular time,

Lu Xiao cut inside from outside the penalty area and unleashed a powerful shot.

Hang it straight in the blind spot, without any bias!

"Goooooooal!!"

"Lu Xiao continues to dominate the Champions League!"

"Your opponent wants to win against him? Sorry, don't even think about it!"

Scholl's excited voice once again echoed throughout Leverkusen and across Germany.

He was clearly praising the opposing player.

But surprisingly, the German fans weren't angry.

Because Lu Xiao was originally one of our own!

Even if he wanders elsewhere, Leverkusen will always be his home!

Fans will never forget the joy of the first two seasons.

There will always be a place in my heart for Lu Xiao.

"This guy, he's stealing the spotlight again."

"Damn it!! Damn it!!"

Watching Lu Xiao open his arms to embrace the fans,

Julian Brandt, Kiessling, and Lars Bender couldn't help but laugh and curse a few times.

What a great victory!

They managed to tie the game thanks to that kid Lu Xiao.

However, the good news is that...

The referee quickly blew the whistle to end the game.

With a narrow 1-point advantage,

Atletico Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen advance from their group! Benfica are eliminated!

"Let's go stay in the Europa League!! We're going to play in the knockout stage!"