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

"No way, they're doing this to death again."

Lu Xiao's prediction was correct, just like the last system update.

The system will probably be unusable for some time.

Good news, new features should be available after the system upgrade.

For example, the previous gold coin card draw and silver coin card draw.

Bad news, this system upgrade...

They simply banned the template equipment slot.

Previously, the only issue was that the rage meter couldn't accumulate to 100%.

This time, templates simply cannot be used.

"This isn't the first time."

Lu Xiao shrugged.

Having experienced the last system bug, Lu Xiao has adapted to life without templates.

Anyway, the opponents haven't been strong lately.

It can help you hone your own skills.

Lu Xiao could sense it.

The [Football GOAT System] that I awakened is not a task system that treats people as puppets.

In many novels, the protagonist is a puppet of the system.

It constantly drives the protagonist to complete various tasks.

Your own system is like the training wheels of a bicycle.

Once you gradually master the balance of the bicycle and learn how to ride, the system will gradually let go and disappear.

I believe that on the day the system completely disappears...

I think I can become a true GOAT, right?

Of course, we are still far from that point.

When equipped with the template, it can go 70/30 with peak Real Madrid and Barcelona.

Without the template,

The difficulty of the competition has increased dramatically.

Lu Xiao couldn't guarantee he would win.

Its current overall strength is roughly between 80 and 85.

Occasionally, it can be awakened by muscle memory.

They unleashed a performance close to 90 points.

"That's enough for now."

"What's enough?"

Torres wiped his sweat as he passed by, looking at Lu Xiao standing blankly outside the players' tunnel with a puzzled expression.

"It's nothing."

"Go take a shower, don't catch a cold."

Torres is usually not very talkative, but occasionally he cares for his teammates like an older brother.

Having experienced the glory of the Liverpool era,

After a period of decline during his time at Chelsea,

Now, Torres's gaze is filled only with a serene acceptance of everything.

"Fernando."

"Que? What?"

"You did a great job today."

Lu Xiao gave a thumbs-up.

"Thank you, your goal was beautiful too."

The blond middle-aged man gave a faint smile.

……

I just said we wouldn't be facing any strong teams in the near future, and then the very next day we won the league.

The Spanish Football Federation has announced the draw results for the semi-finals of the 2015-2016 Copa del Rey.

Real Madrid vs Valencia

Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona

"What a tragedy!"

Copa del Rey semi-final first leg, February 11th, Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid

The second leg of the semi-final, February 25th, Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid

Logically speaking, this schedule shouldn't be a problem.

However, the midweek matches of February 17th and March 3rd are Champions League knockout stages!

There's also La Liga every weekend!

With the La Liga standings close and the Champions League knockout stage a must-win situation...

A month of high-intensity competition with two matches a week!

The key is……

[System upgrade in progress... Please wait!]

Lu Xiao reiterated his previous statement:

"What a tragedy!"

System, are you doing this on purpose?

Deliberately realizing the Tiger Shot at this crucial juncture

Was the system upgrade deliberately scheduled for a crucial month like February?

Mother Ganlin!

By North!

Lu Xiao almost blurted out the dialect of his hometown, southern Fujian province.

"Lu, are you alright?"

On the training field, Saul noticed that Lu Xiao was not concentrating.

The football, passed to the machine, was kicked back.

In the past, Lu Xiao would have instinctively tried to use some fancy tricks to increase the intensity of the training.

"It's alright, I'm fine."

Lu Xiao's lips twitched slightly, and he genuinely gave the system the middle finger.

Alright, then I'll play along to the end!

The "ban" template, right? The "ban" word strategy, right?

Whatever!

I won't lose a single game in February!

boom--

Saul passed the ball again.

Immediately afterwards, I felt a powerful pressure coming towards me!

"Jesus!!!"

With the reflexes of a professional athlete, Saul instinctively ducked to avoid the attack.

The soccer ball grazed past my ear like a cannonball, and half of my face felt burning and numb.

But then a loud "clang" was heard.

The football hit the back post.

The sound of metal echoed across the training ground.

The entire Atlético Madrid team was stunned.

Saul turned around shakily, then looked at Lu Xiao with trembling eyes.

"Lu, brother, we have no grudges against each other, let's talk this out..."

Just now,

Saul almost thought he was going to die.

……

Castilla training base.

A bald man in a sharp suit stood with his hands in his pockets, quietly observing the players' training.

"Zidane, how are you feeling?"

"So-so."

Three-time FIFA World Player of the Year (1998, 2000, 2003), a key player in the 98 FIFA World Cup victory, and the 98 Ballon d'Or winner.

Zinedine Zidane, the legendary superstar of Real Madrid's first Galácticos era.

He has now returned to the familiar training base as the head coach.

Former teammates Raul, Figo, Ronaldo, Beckham, Carlos, and others are all gone.

The players on the field are all younger generation footballers.

In a way, Zidane should thank Atlético Madrid.

In the first leg of the Madrid derby, Lu Xiao was a godlike figure, scoring 2 goals and providing 1 assist to turn the tide against Real Madrid.

After that match, former manager Benitez was on the verge of being sacked, becoming another world-renowned coach on Lu Xiao's "coach killer" list.

Zidane was a savior in a crisis.

As a Real Madrid ambassador and Real Madrid B team coach, he is coaching the first team for the first time in his coaching career.

In the period immediately following his inauguration at the end of the year, Madrid was in turmoil.

Well-known media outlets such as Mundo Deportivo, Marca, and AS are all questioning themselves.

"Without first-team coaching experience, is it really okay for him to take over Real Madrid?"

"He's definitely been pushed out by Florentino to be a scapegoat; I bet Zidane won't last the season."

"He'll definitely be fired in the summer; he's just a temporary coach."

"He never proved himself; a legendary player isn't necessarily a good coach."

Similar voices rose and fell.

Other novice coaches would have been completely lost by now.

But who is Zidane?

A football legend, a master at the pinnacle of the 2000s.

The red card in the 2006 World Cup final took Zidane's mindset to another level.

Now, he always has a nonchalant smile on his lips, no matter when.

"Do you think there's a chance, champion?"

Before taking office, in Florentino's private club, the old man asked while smoking a cigar.

"Leave it to me."

Even when facing threats from Atletico Madrid and Barcelona, ​​Zidane's eyes remained unwavering.

At that moment, the bald man next to Zidane looked worried.

David Bertoni, the first assistant coach and Zidane's right-hand man, is starting to panic.

The grueling schedule of matches in February is about to begin.

They will face Atletico Madrid in the Copa del Rey, Manchester United in the Champions League knockout stage, and Barcelona, ​​Athletic Bilbao, and other teams in the league.

The team's performance is only so-so right now, how can they compete for the championship?

"David, don't panic. I have a feeling we can win the championship this year."

"What championship, the Copa del Rey?"

"Champions League winner".

"What?"

David Bertoni has no idea where Zidane's confidence comes from.

Since Benitez left, Zidane has yet to establish his own tactical system.

The team's tactics largely follow Benitez's approach.

In the past few league matches, Real Madrid won, but the victories were thrilling.

2-1皇家贝蒂斯、1-0希洪竞技、1-0西班牙人，

Copa del Rey aggregate score 1-0 Mirandés

Every match was tough, but luckily we managed to win them all.

The tactic can be summed up in four words: kicking blindly.

Tell me how to win the Champions League?

Does it rely on metaphysics?

However, as the time drew closer, the first leg of the Copa del Rey came.

Lu Xiao looked at Real Madrid's record in the past 6 games.

While listening to the coaching staff analyze and review Real Madrid's tactics.

Lu Xiao's expression, however, was unusually serious.

"It's come, this day has finally arrived!"

It's not that I'm afraid of how strong the BBC trio is, it's that I'm afraid of Zidane's haphazard tactical decisions.

In the prophecy, Zidane is referred to as "Zidane the Prophet".

Despite their baffling tactical arrangements, they somehow manage to win in all sorts of unbelievable ways.

On the eve of the Copa del Rey match,

Lu Xiao felt like he was playing a Souls-like game by Hidetaka Miyazaki.

No equipment, no skill points allocated,

Start with a knife

The first boss we faced was an ultimate boss that could instantly kill half of our health with a single strike!

Copa del Rey semi-final first leg,

This might be the toughest battle of the season!