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

"Lu, you're here!! Hey!"

Griezmann was a little nervous.

He initially underestimated Manchester City, but De Bruyne's brilliant assist broke through their defense, and Griezmann dared not be careless at all!

After all, they are the most competitive team in the Premier League in the last two years, with world-class players in their squad. How weak can they be?

Griezmann thought to himself,

Without Lu Xiao, relying solely on him and Torres, along with the rest of the midfield and defense...

Atletico Madrid might beat Manchester City, but beating this in-form Manchester City team is unlikely.

In this situation, Lu Xiao has to step up.

If Lu Xiao's form fluctuates, Atletico Madrid's home defeat would be a laughing stock in the world of football.

"Here it comes, here it comes."

Lu Xiao was initially immersed in the system's influence, but he vaguely sensed that the upgrade was about to end.

But there was no time to think too much at that moment; we had to get into the game as quickly as possible.

Lu Xiao could tell that his teammates were a little panicked.

If we follow the original timeline, Manchester City's fighting strength in the 2015-2016 season was indeed insufficient.

If they can't even crush Leicester City, how can Manchester City dare to compare themselves to world-class teams?

But if we look at it from a different perspective, in the original timeline, Manchester City reached the Champions League semi-finals for the first time in their history!

They are ranked alongside peak Real Madrid, peak Atletico Madrid, and a resurgent Bayern Munich!

They were stopped in the semi-finals by Real Madrid, the 11-time Champions League winners.

If Manchester City plays Bayern Munich, they might even reach the final.

After a hard-fought 2-2 draw in the last match, culminating in a dramatic last-minute winner, what reason does Lu Xiao have to underestimate Manchester City?

"Antoine, don't worry!"

Lu Xiao's eyes gradually cleared, burning with a flame called fighting spirit.

"Let's defend our home turf together!"

"Alright! Vamos! Brothers, Vamos!!"

Before stepping onto the pitch, Griezmann raised his arms to cheer on his teammates behind him, and the other Atletico Madrid teammates responded in kind.

Compared to the passionate Atletico Madrid players, the Manchester City players appeared quite calm, all glancing sideways at their opponents.

Several star players, including Kompany, Yaya Toure, Silva, Aguero, and De Bruyne, have regained their confidence.

"None of us want to be eliminated here, right? Come on, lads!"

"Hell yeah!! Of course!"

Manchester City players responded with a subtle raise of their arms, displaying their fighting spirit.

CCTV reporter He Wei watched the broadcast and returned to the field. He was deeply moved by the high spirits of the 22 players who were about to play in the second half.

"These are the top players in European competition! The second half will be crucial for both sides, and we hope to deliver a high-level, top-tier match for the fans!"

De Bruyne glanced at Lu Xiao from afar.

Lu, today is like my Champions League final! I'll give it my all!

……

beep—

The second half has officially begun!

Atletico Madrid 1-1 Manchester City, 4-3 on aggregate!

The moment the whistle blew, almost all 22 players on the field came out!

Manchester City instantly formed a high-pressing formation, with the entire team creating a pressing and oppressive atmosphere to surround the opponent!

The tight positioning and well-planned interception formed an insurmountable wall.

Meanwhile, there are also undercurrents within Atletico Madrid's squad.

Take advantage of the kickoff to control possession, try to bypass Manchester City's defense, and move to the weak side to make runs and break through!

The two sides engaged in a tactical battle from the outset, while also displaying physical prowess, clashing and grappling with each other.

"De Bruyne, sliding tackle!! Great ball! Lu Xiao is very focused, he got rid of the tackle in time and passed the ball to the right wing!"

Facing his childhood friend, De Bruyne showed no mercy and tackled Lu Xiao with a sliding tackle.

If Lu Xiao's reaction had been even 0.1 seconds slower, he could easily have been tackled to the ground by De Bruyne, ball and all.

As his brother's sneakers brushed past the edge of his socks, Lu Xiao couldn't help but tense up for a moment.

"Isn't that a bit unnecessary, buddy?"

"Absolutely necessary!"

De Bruyne cursed under his breath and quickly got up from the ground. Lu Xiao quickly blocked De Bruyne's way, and the two collided and their bodies trembled at the same time.

"His strength has increased again!" "He's become stronger!"

The two opposing players rushed towards the open position almost simultaneously.

The other players on the field were also engaged in a battle of wits and maneuvering.

Saul was immediately marked by Clichy upon receiving the ball, while simultaneously being double-teamed by Fernandinho.

Not daring to be negligent, Saul turned and passed the ball back to Cork.

Fernandinho, unable to intercept, then made an arc run towards his position to intercept.

Meanwhile, Yaya Tourella provided close cover for the gaps behind him, and Manchester City's defensive runs were equally impenetrable.

Atletico Madrid didn't take any risks. Koke continued to pass back to the defenders, then to Oblak, moving and stretching Manchester City's formation before boldly breaking through the blockade and passing out.

Lu Xiao glanced back at Manchester City's defense. As a playmaker in the attacking third,

Although he doesn't have the passing skills of Xavi, Iniesta, or De Bruyne, which score over 90 points...

Without relying on the [Monster Pass] skill, the passing score is at most a little over 80 points.

However, Lu Xiao has a long history of reviewing high-level matches and has a habit of observing the passing and playmaking abilities of players like Xavi, Alonso, and Modric.

He already possesses the tactical flair of a master.

At the start of the second half, he didn't rush forward. He deliberately stopped to dribble past De Bruyne and Yaya Toure, trying to disrupt Manchester City before passing the ball to Koke.

Atletico Madrid tried to maintain a safe passing pattern in their own half, avoiding giving Manchester City possession easily.

Manchester City's high pressing also limited Atletico Madrid's advance through the half.

The referee's whistle blew continuously throughout the event.

Players from both sides went down during the intense scramble for the ball.

Meanwhile, Fernandinho, Saul, and Gabi all committed fouls and received yellow cards.

Gabi thwarted a dangerous Manchester City counter-attack with a tactical foul.

Even after receiving a yellow card, he still won a round of applause from the entire audience.

The tens of thousands of people in the stands are all knowledgeable about football.

Until 15 minutes later, Manchester City's momentum waned, and they eventually exhausted themselves.

The high-pressing, high-volume running resulted in a rapid decline in physical fitness.

This gave Atletico Madrid an opportunity.

"Kevin, watch this!"

"What?"

According to Pellegrini's tactics, De Bruyne's increased defensive duties in the second half often involved limiting Lu Xiao.

Unexpectedly, this gave Lu Xiao the opportunity to trash talk.

Before De Bruyne could react,

Lu Xiao receives the ball and feigns a rightward dribble to break through!

De Bruyne dared not delay and quickly took a step to the side.

If anyone doesn't follow up, Lu Xiao's feint will turn into a real attack, breaking through directly! Who would dare not be on guard?

Taking advantage of De Bruyne shifting his center of gravity, Lu Xiao's [Bee Joy Return] muscle memory became bolder.

The right foot steps on the ball and pulls back instantly, going around the back of the supporting foot!

Immediately afterwards, an unexpected cross-field pass!

[Monster Pass] Passive activated, landing precisely on Torres' head!

"Wow! Lu Xiao, that was brilliant!! A long ball found Torres!"

He Wei's eyes nearly popped out of their sockets, his blood boiling!

Beautiful!

De Bruyne's pupils also dilated sharply, realizing the intention immediately, but it was too late!

Lu Xiao's "flower-crossing kick" was a clever and ingenious pass; the technique was something he learned from me!

Back in the Leverkusen training ground, De Bruyne taught Lu Xiao a fancy trick, but he never expected it to be used on him!

Damn it! This kid is such a hateful opponent!

Manchester City were all focused on Griezmann's runs, but no one expected Torres' diagonal run!

By the time Manchester City's defense reacted, they were exhausted from pressing high up the pitch and were unable to intercept Torres immediately!

Former Atletico Madrid's golden boy, Fernando Torres, who once dominated world football, controlled the ball in the penalty area and unleashed a powerful right-footed shot—

Kompany's flying tackle and Joe Hart's diving save were both a beat too late!

"Great shot!! Goal!!"

"Lu Xiao and Torres connect!! Atletico Madrid take the lead again, 2-1!"

"5-3 in total score! Extending our lead!"

"A high-level match forced Lu Xiao to deliver a high-level assist!"

He Wei became more and more excited as he looked at the player. This was one of our Chinese players! Holding an ID card, a pure-blooded descendant of the Yellow Emperor!

He can already outshine many world-class stars on the Champions League stage!

In the Champions League knockout stages of the last three seasons, Lu Xiao's brilliance has become increasingly apparent!

If Manchester City had been able to put up a fight against Atletico Madrid earlier, and put in a lot of effort to equalize the score.

But Lu Xiao's brilliant assist, a precise diagonal pass with a backheel, was like a bullet, hitting the Manchester City player right in the face!

On the sidelines, manager Pellegrini looked 10 years older.

"Should I retire?"

Diego Simeone is 10 years younger.

He, who had been tense, suddenly breathed a sigh of relief, and his expression softened.

Run 30 meters like a child and slide on your knees to celebrate!

He wanted to kneel down before Lu Xiao!

Who says Chinese players are bad? This Chinese player is amazing!

Torres, the golden boy, was almost in tears as he ran towards the stands to celebrate, as if he had rediscovered the spirit of his youth.

Lu Xiao, who provided the assist, remained calm as if nothing had happened, standing still and chatting with De Bruyne.

"Kevin, how are you?"

"Although I hate to admit it, I have to say... it was amazing."

"Teach me a couple more tricks, okay?" Lu Xiao said, feigning innocence after getting the benefit.

"You dog..." De Bruyne shook his head and gave a wry smile.

"Lu".

"What, you want to teach me?"

"If we make it to the finals, we absolutely have to win this time!"

Lu Xiao paused for a moment, looking at De Bruyne's serious eyes, then suppressed his smile and nodded solemnly.

"This time, we won't repeat last year's regrets."