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

"Okay, next we'll connect with the commentator on site! Let's switch the camera to the live audience!"

Hello, Jiayuan.

"Hello, viewers, this is Marseille, France, the home stadium of the Marseille Football Club!"

Next, Coach Xu Yang and I will bring you the highlight of the 2016 European Championship semi-finals from the Stade de Marseille!

Host nation France faces off against one of the tournament favorites, Belgium!

"Yes, Belgium didn't seem to be a favorite to win the title at first."

"That's right! Belgium's path to the knockout stage was quite bumpy, drawing with Sweden and Ireland, and narrowly defeating Italy."

Liu Jiayuan, a familiar commentator to fans, worked in tandem with Coach Xu Yang to briefly introduce Belgium's path to the next round.

"However, starting from the knockout stage, with Lu Xiao's breakout performance, the Belgian team also defeated two strong opponents, Spain and Germany, becoming the most watched team in this tournament and a favorite to win the championship."

"Of course, the host team, France, is also the biggest favorite to win the championship."

They advanced to the knockout stage as group winners, then defeated Italy and Iceland by a large margin, ultimately reaching the semifinals.

"The players on this French team are quite impressive."

"Yes! The one everyone is most familiar with is, of course, Lu Xiao's club teammate at Atletico Madrid, midfield maestro Griezmann."

Liu Jiayuan knows the French team like the back of his hand.

"Atletico Madrid won the treble in the last season, becoming the second team after Bayern Munich to win the treble, and has the potential to become the second team after Barcelona to win six titles, almost sweeping across Europe."

In the three-front campaign, Lu Xiao's performance was truly remarkable, perfectly demonstrating what individual heroism is all about!

He has repeatedly turned the tide for Atlético Madrid in dire straits.

I believe I don't need to elaborate on what happened in the Champions League final.

"That's right, hahaha."

Both Liu Jiayuan and Coach Xu Yang laughed.

This is big news worldwide. Trailing 0-4 in the Champions League final, he completed an incredible four-goal haul plus an assist, turning the tide to win 5-4.

A once-in-a-lifetime achievement in Champions League history, shocking the world!

News broadcasts, CNN, BBC... mainstream media around the world all devoted extensive coverage to Lu Xiao's phenomenal performance in the Champions League final.

Even if I don't watch the games, I'll at least keep up with the news.

At this time, Lu Xiao's global fame far surpassed that of "James Rodriguez" back then.

He completely overshadowed Messi and Ronaldo, dominating the scene!

For Liu Jiayuan to say even a single word about something that even a three-year-old knows is an insult to Lu Xiao's reputation.

The two of them talked nonsense for a long time,

The players from both sides have completed the pre-match ceremony. After shaking hands and lining up, they exchanged team flags by flipping a coin, and then split up to prepare for the match.

Commentator Liu Jiayuan took the opportunity to introduce the starting lineups of both sides using the information on the screen.

"First up is the host nation, France, whose coach Deschamps has deployed a 4-3-3 formation..."

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France 4-3-3

Hugo Lorry

Sagna, Koscielny, Umtiti, Evra

Kante, Matuidi, Pogba

Payet, Giroud, Griezmann

Substitutes: Sissoko, Martial, Cabaye, Coman...

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"As for the Belgian team, we fans are more familiar with them. Lu Xiao is undoubtedly in the starting lineup, and today he also replaced the injured captain Kompany, wearing the Belgian captain's armband..."

Originally, after Kompany's injury, the captain's armband could have been given to Hazard, but due to Hazard's insistence, the captain's armband was given to the team's third captain, Lu Xiao.

This is not a sign of humility within the Belgian team, nor is it an attempt to curry favor with Lu Xiao.

The Belgian team is very fond of mystical methods.

In both the Champions League semi-final and final, where Lu Xiao wore the captain's armband, Atletico Madrid won from seemingly hopeless situations.

So Belgium also wanted to have a lucky break.

Although Lu Xiao is only 19 years old, he already has a wealth of captain experience, making him the youngest captain in the history of the Belgian national team.

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Belgium 4-2-3-1

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Seaman, Vertonghen, Vermaelen, Alderfrird

Nainggolan, Witsel

De Bruyne, Lu Xiao, Hazard

Lukaku

Substitutes: Januzaj, Benteke, Fellaini...

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Beep!

As Turkish referee Kassai blew his whistle,

This fierce battle has begun!

"CCTV, CCTV..."

Liu Jiayuan's commentary was filled with excitement.

Here it comes!

Leaving aside the other half of the match, Portugal vs. Croatia,

The France vs. Belgium match is undoubtedly more valuable!

Belgium needs no introduction.

With Lu Xiao's performance as world number one this year, plus the presence of Hazard and De Bruyne,

Even if the midfield and defense are slightly weaker,

A top-tier attacking combination in the frontcourt is enough to intimidate everyone!

Now let's look at the French team.

Griezmann, a key player in the European treble-winning team, is Lu Xiao's strongest right-hand man.

Kante, the Premier League's top defensive midfielder and a key player for Premier League champions Leicester City.

"There are no insurmountable obstacles, only insurmountable challenges."

Pogba, Juventus' best player in the last two years, and an absolute core member of the 14-15 Champions League champions.

At such a young age, his transfer fee is reportedly already soaring to €1 million, and Manchester United are considering bringing Pogba back to Old Trafford.

When he's not having a fit, Pogba is definitely a candidate for the world's best midfielder.

Forward Olivier Giroud, Arsène Wenger's top striker, has performed brilliantly for the French national team.

Zhan Jun once proclaimed, "Heavenly King covers the Earth, only my Great Gilin!"

The aerial dominance of the Belgian penalty area is evident.

Everyone needs to be extremely vigilant.

In addition, there are elite players such as Umtiti, Matuidi, Koscielny, and Lloris.

Even Liu Jiayuan might not be able to predict this match.

It's really hard to say about the Belgian team!

He is giving a brief introduction to both teams' lineups.

France has launched a wide-open attack!

Griezmann feinted to the left, then suddenly cut inside, catching the Belgian right-back off guard!

"Okay! Griezmann!!"

Griezmann flicks the ball laterally.

Pogba may look like a dark and strong midfielder, but who would have thought he could deliver such an artistic lob pass!

The football arced beautifully into the penalty area.

Immediately afterwards, the Great Gilrut rose from the ground!

"Holy crap? A straight-up pull-out attack!"

Lu Xiao almost swore.

"Girl!!!!"

boom--

The powerful header startled Courtois, who nearly used all his strength to dive and save it!

"Beautiful!! World-class save, Courtois reacted so quickly!!"

The whole place was in an uproar!

World-class goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois demonstrated exceptional reflexes and a 2-meter height advantage.

But Giroud's header was too tricky, and Courtois inevitably crashed into the goalpost while trying to save it.

"pity!!"

Giroud held his head in regret, and the French players all sighed inwardly.

The Belgian players immediately rushed towards Courtois.

Even De Bruyne, who has always been at odds with De Bruyne, was stunned.

He quickly went over to check on his enemy's injuries.

Their relationship is no longer important.

This is the most important match for the Belgian team!

"Are you alright, Tibbo?"

Hey bro!!

"It's alright!!"

Courtois gritted his teeth and got up from the ground.

Everyone finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"Sure, bro!"

"here you go!!"

Everyone else patted him on the shoulder in celebration.

Only Lu Xiao noticed that Courtois's expression was off.

He would occasionally touch his left arm lightly with his glove.

He was obviously injured after hitting the doorpost.

"Oh shit!"

Unfortunately, Courtois is Belgium's only available goalkeeper, and the other substitutes are no match for the French attacking force.

This already fierce battle was further shrouded in shadow.

"Is Belgium destined to never reach the final?"

Lu Xiao couldn't help but glance at the French team's bench.

He saw a young, bald black man staring at him curiously with his white eyes.

"And... why is this guy here too? He's only 16, right? WTF?"

Lu Xiao saw players who didn't exist in the original timeline!

The youngest player in the French team,

Kylian Mbappe!