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

The bus sped along the highway.

The Atlético Madrid players were all sprawled out in bed, sleeping like logs.

Just 30 minutes ago, they were like students on an autumn outing, having a great time in the car.

In Lu Xiao's opinion:

They're just a bunch of kids.

To be fair, Atlético Madrid's average age isn't young, around 26.5 years old. They have veterans in their 30s like Godín, Juanfran, Gabi, and Torres.

They are relatively steady.

But Saul, Griezmann, Angel Correa, Robert Núñez, and others are just like children.

Lu Xiao was surprisingly the most stable among them.

Leaning against the car window, listening to music with headphones on, Lu Xiao's thoughts drifted back to 10 years ago.

Lu Xiao has traveled this highway from Brussels, the capital of Belgium, to Genk many times.

The Atlético Madrid team first flew to Brussels, and then took a bus to Genk.

After a long journey, it's no wonder my teammates fell asleep so quickly.

"What kind of city is Luchenko?"

Griezmann, standing nearby, looked very curious.

It is said that this is where Lu Xiao grew up, and it has produced world-class stars such as Lu Xiao, De Bruyne, and Courtois!

Griezmann found it really amazing.

"A city? No, it's just a village."

It's just a small town of 6 people.

In a major Eastern country, a town would have more than 6 people.

"Then your football atmosphere must be great!"

"It's alright."

The football atmosphere in Genk is primarily for fun.

I remember there was a park soccer field next to the club where anyone could play.

There are no matches every weekend afternoon, so kids and old men compete in the same arena, which is anything but professional.

Why can it cultivate so many world-renowned football stars?

All I can say is that the investors in Genk are quite something, willing to invest heavily in youth training.

Even in the introductory class for teenagers, 8-year-old Lu Xiao has professional coaching, professional training facilities and training plans.

Lu Xiao has had a solid foundation in basic skills since childhood; otherwise, he wouldn't have been noticed by Bayern Munich's youth academy.

As for Genk's first team, they had qualified for the Champions League several times in a row before, and in the last two years they have been rebuilding, and the team's performance has improved.

The team's average age is 22.7 years, making it the youngest squad in the Belgian First Division.

The likes of De Bruyne and Courtois are long gone.

Lu Xiao doesn't recognize any of the players in the first team right now.

It wasn't until I looked at the information that I could identify a few star players.

18-year-old young striker Leon Bailey, a Jamaican, is extremely fast and has some dribbling, breaking through and shooting abilities.

It is said that he has been scouted by Bayern Munich.

Timothy Castagne, a 20-year-old Belgian newcomer to the center-back position, is known for his solid defensive skills. He will later move to the Premier League to play for Leicester City.

Wilfred Ndidi, a 19-year-old Nigerian midfield linchpin, is expected to transfer to Leicester City in the future, becoming a pillar of the Foxes and a successor to Kante.

In theory, Atletico Madrid should not have lost this match.

It's incredibly embarrassing for a title favorite to be eliminated by Genk, stopping at the round of 16.

Atletico Madrid isn't BLG!

Lu Xiao found it unbelievable; was the future of esports really that outrageous? It probably wasn't a prophetic dream, just a regular strange dream.

But in the event of a mishap, only these three players can pose a threat to Atletico Madrid.

"Lu, do you think Genk will be proud of you? Will local fans ask for your autograph?"

Griezmann looked at Lu Xiao with amusement.

"That's impossible. I only spent a few years in the Genk youth team at most. I bet nobody recognizes me anymore."

……

The following day, the bus arrived at Genk's home stadium, Phoenix Stadium, which has a capacity of 2.4.

The bus was almost stuck outside the stadium, with Genk fans wearing blue jerseys crowding both sides of the road!

"Good heavens, the whole city's here!"

Lu Xiao clicked his tongue in amazement.

Normally, this town is deserted, especially at night when you go for a walk. It's practically a ghost town, and it's really scary.

But today, the streets were packed with fans.

Everyone's come to watch the game! They've all come out in droves!

The 2.4-seat stands will definitely be completely filled.

More than 6 people also gathered at the large screen plaza outside the stadium.

The most outrageous thing was that the Genk fans on both sides of the street were all carrying the same slogan.

Welcome home, Lu Xiao!

"Our eternally revered Lu10!"

"The world's greatest superstar who came from Genk!"

Anyone who didn't know better would think Lu Xiao was a member of Genk's first team.

Why are these fans boosting the morale of others while diminishing their own?

"I can understand, it's rare for small clubs in small cities to have this kind of scene," Griezmann said with a smile.

"If my hometown team, Márquez, could play in the Champions League, and Real Madrid and Barcelona had to play away, we would definitely be even more excited, seeing so many world-class superstars for the first time."

Not only the fans, but also Genk officials are taking care of Lu Xiao.

After all, Lu Xiao is a world-renowned superstar with popularity rivaling that of Messi and Ronaldo.

In today's Champions League promotion,

A huge banner was hung from above the stadium, featuring several Genk players in the corners.

The opposing Lu Xiao actually occupied the center position!

Griezmann pointed to the huge image of Lu Xiao on the stadium poster and couldn't stop smiling.

"I told you, they were definitely trying to ride your coattails."

"Hey! Focus on the game!"

This is not the most outrageous.

The most outrageous thing was when the bus stopped at the stadium entrance and the entire Atlético Madrid team got off.

Simeone, Torres, and others entered the stadium normally.

When Lu Xiao got out of the car

Several middle-aged men quickly gathered around, and one of them, a bespectacled man with a gray beard, warmly shook hands with Lu Xiao.

It's like a visit by the leaders of a major Eastern power.

"Lu, Genk Club welcomes you back."

"Yes, Lu, you're a big star who came out of Henk."

"Who are you...?"

"Sorry, I forgot to introduce myself. I am Peter Krunen, Chairman of the Board of Genk Club."

"Lu, you've forgotten, I'm from the Football Association, Van Puveld."

Goodness, one is the big boss of Genk FC, and the other is the director of the Belgian Football Association.

Fortunately, they only exchanged a few pleasantries and didn't do anything too awkward, otherwise Lu Xiao really wouldn't have been able to hold back.

I'm just a random passerby here to play in the game!

I had met this Belgian Football Association director, Van Puveld, a few times before during national team training camps.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, he will likely take up a position as the technical director of the Chinese national football team in 2025.

These were all minor incidents. When Lu Xiao returned to the locker room, his teammates and coach teased him a bit.

The key match today is still the first knockout game of the Champions League!

The first leg of the Round of 16 in the 2015-2016 season has officially begun!

Atletico Madrid did not underestimate their opponent Genk despite Genk's strength, and fielded their strongest starting lineup in a serious manner!

Let's try to end the battle in one round!

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

Oblak

Juanfran, Jiménez, Godín, Felipe Luis

Gabby, Kirk

Saul, Lu Xiao, Griezmann

Torres

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

今天是4-4-1-1，或是4-2-3-1阵型，卢潇位置稍稍靠后，担任传统10号位，同时也兼顾一些进球重任，类似上次的「9号半」战术。

The match was in Atletico Madrid's rhythm from the very beginning!

On CCTV5, commentator He Wei didn't even have time to announce the starting lineup; they found their rhythm from the very first minute!

"Atletico Madrid's advance was very aggressive from the start! They besieged Genk's position!"

"Lu Xiao has the ball; he's playing a crucial role today. Great!! A through ball with the right instep!!"

Henk set up a tight formation, with at least three men surrounding Lu Xiao.

Two future Leicester City players were double-teaming Lu Xiao, putting him in danger at any moment.

Unexpectedly, at the crucial moment, Lu Xiao feigned a breakthrough to draw everyone's attention and rushed towards the left flank.

Suddenly, he stepped on and flicked his heel!

"Beautiful!!! Lu Xiao actually delivered a clever lob pass with his heel!!!"

"Griezmann receives the ball and enters the penalty area, unmarked!"

"Griezmann – Goal! Atletico Madrid takes the lead less than two minutes into the first half!"

"Look at that pass...it was so inspired! This is Lu Xiao, the genius hailed as a football artist by the European football world!"

"He always manages to fully unleash his boundless creativity in intense competition!"

He Wei almost had a brain orgasm.

He looks like a Will Smith meme right now.

If someone asks him what true art is, he doesn't need to speak; he simply points to Lu Xiao in the painting with his arms outstretched!

This is art!

In the footage, Lu Xiao and Griezmann, Atlético Madrid's rising stars, are seen running together with their arms around each other's shoulders.

"That's so cool, Lu! How did you figure that out?"

Griezmann was so excited. He was the goal scorer, but 80% of the credit goes to Lu Xiao, the assist provider!

"All I can say is, I'm a genius!"

Lu Xiao put on an act.

Theoretically, without equipment templates, it would be difficult for Lu Xiao to perform these fancy moves.

The good news is that there are no template restrictions.

Lu Xiao, on the contrary, can create more freely.

Relying on muscle memory, Lu Xiao cleverly used the "Rainbow Cross" technique from the "Bee Fun Return" template to flick a pass to his teammate with his heel.

Am I really a genius?!