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

To be honest, when Sterling dribbled past the goalkeeper and scored into an empty net...

Lu Xiao was not nervous.

His breakthroughs are indeed very sharp, ranking among the best in the world of football.

But Sterling's shot, those who know, know.

It hit the goalpost, just as Lu Xiao had expected.

At that moment, Lu Xiao also took a look at Aguero's position. He was tightly marked by Godin and unable to get a follow-up shot, so Lu Xiao breathed a sigh of relief.

However, De Bruyne's appearance was completely unexpected.

How did this thing get there?

The first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals, at the Etihad Stadium.

Manchester City leads Atletico Madrid 1-0 after 4 minutes in the first half.

The entire stadium was chanting Kevin De Bruyne's name. Seeing his brother integrate into the team so quickly, Lu Xiao was happy for him.

But it's definitely frustrating when your own team concedes a goal.

After celebrating, De Bruyne slowly ran back and deliberately walked around to Lu Xiao's front.

"See? I told you we were strong."

"When did your sense of smell become so keen?"

"Because you said before that Sterling's shooting is terrible, I'm grateful for the reminder."

"Get out, get out, get out!" Lu Xiao said irritably, shooing him away.

Lu Xiao usually uses trash talk to provoke his opponents, but I never expected that De Bruyne, this honest guy, would also learn to be bad.

Fortunately, the goal was conceded just 4 minutes into the game, giving Atletico Madrid plenty of time to come back.

Playing away in the first leg gives Atletico Madrid a slight advantage.

If they can score an away goal, they will put more psychological pressure on Manchester City in the second leg in Madrid.

……

The match resumed, and Atletico Madrid, wary of Manchester City's strong counter-attacking ability, did not press too high up the pitch.

Only a handful of players are still involved in the attack in the frontcourt.

With both full-backs and defensive midfielders positioned further back, Lu Xiao needs to frequently drop out of the penalty area to link up the midfield and attack, taking on the role of a number 10 player while also occasionally filling in as a traditional number 8.

Sometimes they would break free from the constraints of traditional formations and frequently switch positions with Saul to move to the right wing, attempting to break through from the weaker position on the right.

For a time, Atletico Madrid's defensive counter-attacking style was quite impressive.

Manchester City controlled possession, but Atletico Madrid created numerous threats.

"Lu, you're very solid with the ball in midfield! None of the three players could dispossess you!"

"Beautiful! Turn around and beg...it's over!!"

Zhan Jun couldn't help but shout.

When facing a triple threat from Fernandinho, Yaya Touré, and Zabaleta, Lu Xiao usually finds it difficult to break through the strong double pivot.

His dark and hard waist has always been Lu Xiao's nemesis.

In physical confrontations, a careless headbutt can easily lead to a loss of balance and the ball being conceded.

But Lu Xiao anticipated Yaya Toure's movements and used a Cruyff turn to shake off Fernandinho.

Suddenly step on the ball and pull back to create distance before the opponent charges!

Lu Xiao's move resembled NBA star James Harden's step-back, causing Manchester City's two black defensive midfielders to pause slightly.

In an instant, Lu Xiao flicked the ball with the outside of his foot and nutmegged Yaya Touré.

Feinting to drop your shoulder to the right, then suddenly turn and walk around from the left!

[Bee Joy Returns] The monster in his heart was almost completely replicated by muscle memory. In an instant, he shook off Yaya Touré, then attracted Zabaleta and pretended to go to the right to Torres.

"Oh no!! Griezmann!!"

De Bruyne gasped behind him, having already guessed Lu Xiao's true intentions, and quickly spoke up to warn him.

But sound conduction and nerve response both take time!

Even if Zabaleta and Kompany were obedient, it would be too late for them to turn around and chase after them!

The football suddenly pierced through the left flank!

No look, pass!

"Noooo——"

Lu Xiao's pass sent gasps of excitement from tens of thousands of fans in the Al-Ittihad stands!

Griezmann surged forward from the shadows, smoothly controlling the ball and dribbling past Kompany!

Kompany attempted to ram Griezmann's fragile frame, but the Frenchman was no pushover either, changing his rhythm abruptly, stopping and then suddenly starting again, creating an opening!

"Shit!!"

Otamendi made a diving tackle in a panic.

But Griezmann suddenly stopped again, turned around, and elegantly flicked the ball to Torres with his heel!

Near the penalty spot, Torres unleashed a powerful shot with no one marking him!

"Toooooorressss——"

boom--

The powerful shot looked set to head into the corner of the goal.

Atletico Madrid fans are about to raise their hands in celebration.

A glove suddenly darted out from the side, barely managing to tip the ball over the crossbar!

"Joe Hart!! World-class save!!"

Zhan Jun held his head in disbelief.

"Manchester City's goalkeeper reacted incredibly fast!! He saved what seemed like a sure goal!!"

"Corner kick! Atletico Madrid wins their third corner kick of the match!"

what?

Is Joe Hart that good?

right!

In Lu Xiao's memory, Joe Hart had no future matches to play and he was never considered a world-class goalkeeper.

It was only then that he remembered,

Joe Hart was indeed very strong during his prime.

When he first faced Barcelona, ​​Joe Hart made several world-class saves, stopping tricky shots from Messi, Suarez, Neymar, and others.

Joe Hart was a Premier League Golden Glove winner, and his highest record seems to be 18 clean sheets!

He has been Manchester City's undisputed first-choice goalkeeper for many years.

"I underestimated him."

Looking at Joe Hart, who was yelling and directing his teammates in front of the door, Lu Xiao shook his head.

That's right, Joe Hart might be able to save many sure goals inside the penalty area.

but……

Joe Hart also has another solid persona—a background character in world-class matches!

"Even Heaven, if it had feelings, would grow old; and then it would meet Hartmond and get kicked!"

In the past two seasons, similar memes have gradually become popular.

Should we give it a try?

beep—

The referee blew his whistle, and Griezmann, positioned near the corner flag, was ready to take the corner kick.

He had initially raised his left hand, intending to execute tactic number 1, setting up the ball at the near post for center-back Godin to contest for the header.

Lu Xiao quickly raised his hand and waved it, pretending to rush into the penalty spot.

Yaya Touré, standing nearby, didn't dare to be careless. The chubby black man grabbed Lu Xiao's jersey and blocked him firmly in the inside line.

Like a center forward on a basketball court, he doesn't give Lu Xiao any chance to rush in and head the ball.

Lu Xiao also pretended to dart left and right, trying to squeeze in.

Upon seeing this, Griezmann immediately raised his hands, signaling to execute Tactic 3!

approach!

kick off!

The football spun towards the top of the arc with a strong arc!

It's now!

Lu Xiao suddenly feinted to the left and then abruptly retreated out of the penalty area!

Yaya Touré felt relieved, paused briefly, then quickly recovered and rushed out with Lu Xiao!

But he was still a step too slow!

Lu Xiao had already rushed to the edge of the penalty arc, pretending to stop the ball with his chest.

"Never! Don't even think about it!"

Yaya Touré steeled himself, like Charger from Left 4 Dead 2, and charged forward to ram into Lu Xiao.

It happened in the blink of an eye!

Lu Xiao intended to control the ball with his chest, but a sudden, intense warning flashed through his mind!

[Bee Joy Returns] Is it the sixth sense of the inner monster?

He instinctively turned to avoid the collision, and then used his right foot to flick the ball to his left.

As Yaya Touré brushed past him, Lu Xiao had already turned and swung his left leg!

A purely subconscious reaction!

[Hyuga Kojiro] Muscle memory of the Flying Thunder Beast Shot!

boom--

What was the purpose of meeting Hart again?

Of course, it's a lucky guess!

The football traced a bizarre parabola, heading straight for the top corner of the goal!

Swah——

In an instant, tens of thousands of people in the home stands of the Etihad Stadium fell into dead silence.

Only the away team's 2000-plus fans erupted in thunderous cheers!

There was also cheering and shouting from countless households in the East late at night!

"Lu Xiao—Volley Shot!"

"Goal! A world-class goal!"

"Less than 20 minutes into the first half, Atletico Madrid fought back and equalized!!"

"Joe Hart! The goalkeeper, who just made a miraculous save, had no chance against Lu Xiao's spectacular volley!"

"If Heaven had feelings, it too would grow old; meeting Hart—a lucky kick!"

"1-1, both sides are back to square one!"