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

After expending enough energy at the gym, Lu Xiao was able to suppress the animalistic impulse he had just felt.

Logically speaking, with so many prison guard benefits online, one would be numb and indifferent to them by now.

It was Chloe who sent the prison guard on her own initiative, and Lu Xiao found himself itching to get closer to her.

If I weren't immediately preparing for the second leg of the Champions League knockout stage, I would love to fly back to Munich and ask the girl out.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the Genk players should have already arrived in Madrid.

首回合客场3-0战胜亨克，白赚3个客场进球。马竞大概率已经闯进淘汰赛了，除非亨克能干马竞4-0……那不是开玩笑幺。

In addition, given that Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid just finished their big match, it's impossible to field the main players after only two days.

Most of the key players were not included in the squad.

The second leg of the Champions League will mainly feature young academy players, giving them a taste of the Champions League knockout stage atmosphere.

To prevent any unforeseen circumstances, Lu Xiao needs to be included in the roster and sit on the bench.

On the one hand, it serves as a "nuclear deterrent" for Atletico Madrid, preventing Genk from acting too recklessly.

On the other hand, the younger players on the team feel more confident playing when they see Lu Xiao around.

No matter what happens, Lu Xiao will always be there to protect you.

……

"Would you feel lonely sitting on the bench for 90 minutes today?"

"No, you can observe the situation and analyze the game from the sidelines to improve your football IQ."

Lu Xiao is not the kind of person who seeks the limelight; he can still enjoy the game even on the bench.

Whenever he sits in the audience, Lu Xiao habitually projects his own experience onto the scene.

If I were in the same situation, how would I play? If the game is going badly, how can I help the team?

It even extends to the opposing players, showing how to handle and resolve crises when they encounter them.

It is precisely because Lu Xiao thinks deeply and watches the game with questions in mind that...

The effect of his substitutions is always immediate.

This is one of the reasons why Lu Xiao quickly went from being a substitute to a starter.

"Alright, we're almost done warming up. We'll talk to you later."

"Okay..." the girl said, sounding a little reluctant.

Ever since the prison guards' perks were distributed last time, she's been a little shy around Lu Xiao. Luckily, Lu Xiao hasn't brought it up, otherwise it would have been incredibly embarrassing.

Sometimes I really envy my roommate Leila. She can boldly express herself and take the initiative to give a French kiss to the boy she likes.

You can take a guy to a hotel on the first date.

Influenced by her family's Catholic atmosphere and having spent junior high school in a Catholic school, Chloe felt that she was closer to the traditional Eastern girl that Lu Xiao described.

Those things can only be done after marriage.

Therefore, Chloe always felt very lucky. Lu Xiao was not the kind of superficial football player who indulged in quick satisfaction and pure desire.

If anyone else had Lu Xiao's status, wealth, physique, and looks... they would have had 800 girlfriends by now.

What if... he loses patience?

Should I be more proactive?

Chloe inevitably experiences anxiety as well.

"What's wrong? You don't seem very enthusiastic." Lu Xiao noticed that the girl's tone was a little down.

"You're not showing up again today, we don't see you."

Lu Xiao's heart skipped a beat.

She rarely said such things before, and Lu Xiao could even see the girl pouting and acting coquettishly.

Have you started being direct too?

"Then I'll go to Munich after the match, and you'll be able to see me."

"Really!" The girl suddenly became excited, but quickly fell silent again. "You still have matches to play. The schedule looks pretty tight. Just focus on playing!"

A few days ago, after finishing her exams and going on holiday, Chloe was taken by her parents to her grandmother's house to keep her company as soon as she returned to Leverkusen.

I haven't been able to find the time to go to Madrid to see Lu Xiao.

Lu Xiao's schedule is packed, and he doesn't have time to go back to Germany for fun.

The last time the two met was on New Year's Eve.

The new semester will start soon, and I don't know when we'll see each other again.

Fortunately, they are just dating for now and haven't officially confirmed a serious relationship yet.

Otherwise, the Madrid tabloids would be spreading rumors about Lu Xiao every day, one minute saying he's close to a Spanish female model, the next saying he's taking a walk with some Asian reporter...

Chloe probably won't be able to concentrate on her studies anymore; the long-distance relationship will be very distressing for her.

Don't overthink it.

The girl fell silent, and Lu Xiao immediately understood that this German girl was probably having another wild idea.

"After a while, if there aren't any intensive double-match weeks, I'll take a vacation to go there."

"Then I'll come to Madrid to see you when I'm not busy."

"You miss me, your friend, that much?" Lu Xiao couldn't help but probe when he heard the girl's sweet tone.

"Go warm up!" the girl snapped playfully, then immediately hung up the phone.

Lu Xiao is definitely doing this on purpose! He just wants to see me make a fool of myself!

The two are now just one step away from officially becoming lovers.

Even just gently breaking through the window paper would probably exhaust all of Chloe's courage.

She knew that Lu Xiao would probably choose to be with her 99% of the time.

But what if he's just playing around? What if there's even a 1% chance he's joking?

Chloe didn't dare take the risk, fearing she might lose even her friend.

After hanging up the phone, Lu Xiao saw Griezmann's ambiguous, aunt-like smile.

"Chatting with your girlfriend?"

"Just friends." Their relationship wasn't yet defined, so Lu Xiao didn't elaborate.

"That girl who was reported on by the German media before, you're really lucky."

Griezmann knew Chloe; she had been featured in the media before and had been popular on Twitter for a while.

Instagram, the photo-sharing app, has become increasingly popular recently.

If that girl becomes an Instagram influencer, she'll probably become a huge internet celebrity very quickly.

The two are actually quite well-matched, and Griezmann couldn't understand what they were arguing about.

Lu Xiao is decisive and straightforward on the field, so why is he so hesitant when it comes to his own feelings?

"It's normal to pursue romance, young man. Be bold and express your love! Want me to give you a couple of tips?"

Griezmann is French, after all, and he has a talent for this.

"No need, your strategy is inappropriate. Go warm up!"

Lu Xiao realized that this guy just wanted to have some fun.

Torres, on the other hand, patted Lu Xiao on the shoulder in a serious manner.

"Just follow your own pace, I believe you can do it."

Lu Xiao chuckled to himself.

Hey guys, how about we focus on the game first?

……

As it turns out, Atletico Madrid's first-team starters don't need to pay too much attention.

Even with a youth academy and reserve team lineup, they were able to handle Genk. In the second leg of the Champions League knockout stage, they won 2-0 at home without much effort, eliminating Genk 5-0 on aggregate and advancing to the Champions League quarterfinals!

Angel Correa at his peak might not have ranked among the top players in world football.

But using it to easily defeat weaker opponents is like using a sledgehammer to crack a nut.

He twice made clean and decisive breakthroughs and shots from the edge of the penalty area, penetrating Genk's defense. He was present everywhere on the field and received a rating of 9.4 after the match.

"My two key goals were both achieved by Lu, who taught me how to get past dribblers."

Before this, I preferred to rely on my physical attributes and stride frequency to break through defenses.

Later, inspired by Lu, I realized that breakthroughs were more about the game against opponents, a dual training of mental and physical strength.

Feints, misleading information, and long-established muscle memory can all play a crucial role in actual combat.

After practicing for half a year, I feel that my creativity has improved a lot, so I am really grateful to Lu...

Lu Xiao was a little embarrassed by Angel Correa's post-match interview.

You're the MVP, why are you mentioning me in every sentence?

You're so good at talking; you should talk more in the future.

……

The match between Atletico Madrid and Genk was the final group of matches in the Champions League Round of 16.

The Champions League quarter-finalists have been officially determined after the match.

Paris Saint-Germain 4-2 Chelsea

Bayer Leverkusen 3-2 Zenit Saint Petersburg

Barcelona 5-1 Arsenal

Atletico Madrid 5-0 Genk

Manchester City 3-1 Porto

Real Madrid 4-1 Manchester United

Wolfsburg 3-2 Roma

Juventus 4-4 (3-4 on penalties) Bayern Munich

Paris Saint-Germain, Bayer Leverkusen, Barcelona, ​​Atletico Madrid, Manchester City, Real Madrid, Wolfsburg, Bayern Munich

The above 8 teams are about to face off in pairs!

Starting from this round, there will be no avoidance principle.

Lu Xiao's opponent could be any team!