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

There was originally only one injured player, starting center-back Godin.

Two more have now been added.

Key defensive midfielder Gabi suffered a muscle strain before the Copa del Rey final, forcing Atletico Madrid to change their formation to counter Barcelona.

Logically speaking, this is already quite difficult.

Who would have thought that Kirk would join Lone Wolf!

In the final seconds of the Copa del Rey final

Koke played a through ball to Lu Xiao, helping Lu Xiao create the perfect finishing goal.

Everyone was staring at Lu Xiao, ignoring Kirk lying on the ground.

He was brought down by Suarez's flying tackle.

At the time, Kirk didn't feel anything was wrong, except that his knee hurt a little, and he was still planning to get up and support the offense.

During the post-match celebrations while lifting the trophy, he suddenly experienced severe pain in his knee.

So much so that when Atlético Madrid won the Copa del Rey and returned to the locker room, they weren't even in the mood to celebrate.

The whole team gathered around Kirk, waiting for the team doctor's assessment.

"Are you stupid! You're injured and don't get checked, you're just celebrating like nothing happened!"

Saul, a good friend from Cork's youth academy days, couldn't help but criticize him.

Kirk is the kind of player who is too low-key.

He is clearly very talented and trains diligently.

But he rarely makes the news.

This has resulted in many fans who don't follow La Liga not recognizing Koke.

In Lu Xiao's view,

Koke during the peak years of La Liga was definitely a player of the world's top tier!

His role is no less important than that of Modric, Kroos, and Casemiro at Real Madrid.

"I... I don't want to be a spoilsport when we win the championship."

Kirk himself seemed like a child who had done something wrong.

After two days of examinations and X-rays, he ultimately had to miss the game.

It's nothing serious. The knee joint suffered a soft tissue contusion resulting in a hematoma, but important structures such as the meniscus were not damaged, and the ligaments were not significantly injured.

But it's certain that the Champions League final will not be played.

Forced to play in the final with pain-relieving injections is an option, but the risk is to ruin one's future career.

Koke himself was vehemently volunteering to participate in the Champions League final.

But everyone—head coach Simeone, coaching staff, agent, parents, teammates—unanimously opposed Koke playing with an injury.

"Even if we lose the Champions League final, we can't risk it for you. You're still young, and you can play for at least another 10 years."

There's always another chance to miss this final, but once you miss a chance in your professional career, it's gone forever.

Helpless, Koke could only watch with tears in his eyes as his teammates prepared for the Champions League final.

In theory, Kirk only needs to take a vacation at home and go to the venue on the day of the final.

Unfortunately, Kirk is a very straightforward guy.

He comes to the training base every day without fail to accompany everyone in preparing for the Champions League final.

Lu Xiao was both amused and exasperated.

"I've never seen you go to work while you're sick. Wouldn't it be better to stay home and rest!"

Kirk just smiled and shook his head.

"It's boring at home, and I can't stop thinking about it. Even if I can't help much at the base, at least I can cheer everyone on."

"..."

Lu Xiao was speechless and could only give a thumbs up.

Koke's love for Atletico Madrid is genuine.

He started his career at Atlético Madrid's youth academy and worked his way up to his current starting position, dedicating his entire professional career to the Rojiblancos.

In an era where football transfers are as commonplace as changing clothes, thanks to the money-driven economy...

The excellent football tradition of "one player, one city" is still preserved.

It is really rare.

Relatively speaking, Lu Xiao himself felt rather ashamed.

Lu Xiao had a very clear understanding of himself; he was a "high-level mercenary."

My favorite team is Arsenal in the English Premier League. I've watched them since the Henry era, and I occasionally watch Arsenal matches in addition to La Liga.

Putting aside all the facts, the team that most dreams of serving is definitely the team that supports the five-star red flag.

Assuming the domestic environment is normal, without those corrupt and unsavory factors, who wouldn't want to serve their country?

Unfortunately, Lu Xiao doesn't have a so-called "soul team" these days.

Bayer Leverkusen is like a first love.

Atletico Madrid is like a "current girlfriend," and it's highly unlikely they'll make it to the end.

Lu Xiao himself cannot guarantee who the next person will be.

He can only weigh his options based on his own feelings and the size of the contract.

If one day I lose my ambition at Atlético Madrid

Lu Xiao doesn't mind switching to a different map for a new challenge.

It's most likely the English Premier League, right?

Or Serie A?

No, no, no, these days, who would go to Serie A (leans back tactically), I didn't mean to target my brother Ronaldo.

Didn't De Bruyne also go to Napoli later in his career?

If I were to play football until my 30s, it wouldn't be out of the question to give it a try.

Anyway!

Lu Xiao has strict professional requirements for herself.

Since you are playing for Atletico Madrid at this moment,

Then let's give it our all to bring the championship to Atletico Madrid and to ourselves!

Two championships are already in hand.

All that's left to complete the puzzle is the last piece!

Aiming for the Champions League title!

……

"Mr. Ronaldo, what are your thoughts on the Madrid derby being played in this Champions League final?"

"Mr. Ronaldo, your win rate against Lourenço isn't very high. Are you confident of defeating Atlético Madrid in the final?"

"Has Real Madrid developed a specific tactical strategy against Atletico Madrid? What can you reveal about it?"

What is your relationship with Zidane like? How are Real Madrid's preparations going?

The highly anticipated 2015-2016 UEFA Champions League final is drawing ever closer.

The entire Real Madrid squad also arrived in Milan, Italy, on a chartered plane.

No wonder it's one of the richest clubs in the world.

The planes are all privately owned.

As soon as the bus came to a stop at the five-star hotel from Milan airport, a group of reporters rushed up to conduct interviews.

Cristiano Ronaldo was prepared for this long ago.

The hairstyle looked like the result of two hours of combing, slick and shiny.

He appeared nonchalant and indifferent to the reporters.

They're actually already itching to get in the spotlight in the media.

"Yes! Atletico Madrid is a very strong opponent. We have faced each other many times in La Liga, and we are evenly matched."

Upon hearing this, the Italian reporters at the scene almost burst out laughing.

Okay, okay, you call a record of 4 losses and 1 draw "evenly matched", right?

They only managed a draw against Real Madrid once!

The huge gap that is visible to the naked eye was casually described by Ronaldo as an evenly matched contest?

Now, Atletico Madrid, with their La Liga and Copa del Rey titles, are poised to dominate the field as double champions!

For the star-studded Real Madrid, the Champions League title is currently the only thing left to save face.

His arch-rival stepped on his head to win the triple crown.

This is an absolute disgrace for Real Madrid.

It's easy to imagine how much pressure Real Madrid is under!

Cristiano Ronaldo acted as if Real Madrid were the undisputed champions and Atletico Madrid were the challengers.

"We at Real Madrid are not afraid of them. We have conducted a very detailed study of Atletico Madrid and are preparing seriously."

I believe my teammates and I can win the final championship together.

This title is dedicated to my fans.

The Italian reporter almost burst out laughing again.

They've started taking out loans again.

However, upon closer examination, Ronaldo's confidence is not blind.

Atletico Madrid have lost three key players to injury!

Godin, Kirk, Gabi,

This is equivalent to losing three of the most important steel plates in the midfield and backline defense.

Atletico Madrid had to hastily weld together slightly inferior steel plates to forcibly create an iron wall.

It's fine if the opponent is weak.

If the attack is very powerful, this iron plate can easily be pierced through!

The BBC combination, plus the "three intermissions" at the ceremony,

There is probably no team in the world that can withstand such a powerful lineup!

This is also the source of Ronaldo's confidence!

He's confident he can beat Atletico Madrid and lift that damn championship!

Anger was beginning to ignite in Ronaldo's eyes.

"This time, Lu, I will raise the cup before you!"

at the same time,

The entire Atlético Madrid team also arrived in Milan, Italy by flight.

"Long time no see, Milan!"

As soon as Lu Xiao got off the plane, he took a deep breath of Milan air.

I spent last year's Champions League final in the stands, missing the chance to lift the trophy.

By now,

Even if teammates are injured and the team is not at full strength,

At least we still have the initiative!

"Long time no see, Champions League final!"