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

"Jamieeeeeee Vaaaaaaaarrrdyyyy——"

"Astonishing strike!! Marlous performance!!"

"Jamie Vardy!"

"An amazing attack, a masterful performance!!"

"Leicester City scored the winning goal from a corner kick in stoppage time!!"

"Mahrez's corner kick assists Vardy, who heads the ball into the net amidst the scramble!!"

"Atletico Madrid, who always snatch victory with a last-minute goal, suffered a last-minute defeat!"

Leicester City pulled off a stunning upset against Atletico Madrid! They've advanced to the Champions League semi-finals!

"It's a pity, Atletico Madrid is going home!"

While Lu Xiao was diligently defending in the penalty area, he plugged two potential gaps and single-handedly defended against two dangerous "pieces of the puzzle".

Both center-backs Huth and Wes Morgan are in considerable danger.

A potential goal marker appeared in the [Spatial Awareness] field of view.

Lu Xiao also glanced at Vardy's position.

In terms of spatial awareness, Vardy was "safe" at the far post, and theoretically had no chance of scoring.

However, Lu Xiao overlooked one thing.

Spatial perception can only reflect a short-term, instantaneous crisis.

It is impossible to predict changes many steps in the future.

The penalty area is already a complex area with many players and the situation can change in an instant. Anyone who touches the ball can create a variety of possibilities.

The result of Lu Xiao's over-reliance on spatial perception is that...

By the time he saw the "puzzle piece" appear at Vardy's feet, it was too late.

Center-back Jiménez's eyes were fixed only on the ball, completely ignoring Vardy behind him.

If Godin were still there, perhaps they could have held on to the ball and created an opportunity for a counter-attack.

Unfortunately, Godin's season is over.

Even if Lu Xiao were to use cheat codes, he's not a god; he can't possibly defend against all of Leicester City's players by himself!

When Leicester City secured the victory...

They were warned by the referee for celebrating for more than a minute.

Lu Xiao hasn't given up yet and plans to continue leading the team's attack after the kickoff.

As a result, the Atletico Madrid players' mentality collapsed.

Saul's haphazard pass was intercepted; his intentions were all too obvious!

Atletico Madrid lost their last chance.

"Buzz—"

Lu Xiao's head was buzzing.

He's not invincible; he's lost to Real Madrid in the Champions League knockout stage.

But no defeat has ever been so powerless.

They could have won; they were already one foot in the semifinals!

But football is always fair and will punish the team that runs less and has a weaker fighting spirit.

Compared to the energetic and ambitious "dark horse" Leicester City, who are determined to compete in the Champions League,

Atletico Madrid, the "six-time champions," are clearly a middle-aged man who has lost his ambition.

Beep!

Beep!

beep—

Immediately after the match ended,

The director's close-up shot didn't focus on Jamie Vardy, the goal scorer who scored twice.

Instead, it targeted Lu Xiao.

As the entire Atlético Madrid squad collapsed onto the grass, covering their faces, only Lu Xiao remained standing on the field; he did not fall.

The number 10 jersey felt so heavy on Lu Xiao for the first time!

"A very unexpected ending, but that's football."

Zhan Jun felt really sorry for Lu Xiao, seeing the loneliness filling his deep eyes.

Anyone who sees this would feel heartbroken.

Lu Xiao's expressions have already surpassed those of many male leads in the Chinese entertainment industry.

Especially some male celebrities who are dubbed "the crying queens of the Chinese entertainment industry,"

Their crying scenes were clearly inferior to Lu Xiao's.

Lu Xiao didn't even need to cry; it was enough to bring countless female fans to tears.

"Every great player has to face moments like this."

"Beckham on the field at the 2010 World Cup, Ronaldo falling multiple times in the Champions League, Messi missing out on the title at the 2014 World Cup, and Roberto Baggio's most classic performance at the 94 World Cup..."

Zhan Jun rarely expresses such sentiments, but today, faced with regret, he too has become "He Wei".

He Wei, the CCTV5 host, even quoted Romain Rolland, specifically his most famous commentary.

"As the old saying from 'Lives of the Artists' goes, there is only one heroism in the world: to see the world as it is and still love it."

"Lu Xiao's achievements in 2016 were visible to the whole world. He was full of vigor, receiving the worship of billions of people around the world in the spotlight; he was a god!"

"However! I always feel that a career that is too smooth sailing is not a complete career."

Most legendary football stars, including all the great superstars in the world of sports, will face such a moment.

Everyone could see from Lu Xiao's performance today that he had given it his all.

However, football is a team sport, and Leicester City's overall performance made them more deserving of this victory.

The rest of Atlético Madrid played poorly, especially as the team's captain and number 10.

Lu Xiao had to bear this painful price.

He Wei continued in a trembling voice:

"However, I believe this is not a setback. Lu Xiao will return, and it won't be long before he's back in the Champions League, standing atop Europe and the world once again!"

"Because he is the youngest six-time champion, the youngest Ballon d'Or winner, because he is a force that creates miracles and cannot be defeated, because he is Lu Xiao!!!"

……

"Exchange jerseys? Lue, I'm your fan."

"What?"

"I'm a fan of yours, Lue. I really enjoy watching you play. I even learned some of your moves when I was in the Championship. You truly are the best player in the world."

After the match, Jamie Vardy no longer flaunted his talent.

He was like an ordinary young Englishman, his tone slightly shy and unassuming.

Vardy's pure gaze revealed that he couldn't be two-faced, and his tone was sincere.

Even though Vardy was the winner, he still had deep respect and admiration for himself.

"Why not?"

Lu Xiao was relieved; one defeat didn't mean anything.

Who in the world has never lost?

Everyone has lost before.

If they come back strong next season, it'll be over!

He never gave up his football dream, starting from the 8th level amateur league, and even though he had to work three part-time jobs, he still wanted to be active in the professional arena.

Vardy's Premier League title, national team status, and Champions League semi-final appearance are all achievements he earned step by step.

He is a respectable fighter, and in today's era of money-driven football, the existence of players like Vardy is all the more precious.

Vardy clutched his blue number 9 jersey in his hand.

After exchanging fist bumps with him, Lu Xiao turned and left.

Vardy's Leicester City teammates surrounded him, overjoyed.

Vardy, however, was holding Lu Xiao's number 10 red and white jersey tightly in his hand, as if afraid of wrinkling it.

"Lu!"

"What?"

"You'll definitely come back! You'll definitely win next time!"

Lu Xiao didn't speak, he just nodded, and then disappeared into the players' tunnel.

Atletico Madrid are out of the Champions League and have no hope in La Liga either.

They were eliminated early from the Copa del Rey.

Lu Xiao grinned and laughed self-deprecatingly.

"I never imagined that one day I would also experience the emptiness of all things."

Back in the locker room, it was deathly silent.

None of the teammates said a word; it seemed they were already at odds.

Lu Xiao only needed to glance around to see that several players were planning to leave.

I was a little hesitant at first, but now I've thought it through.

Some teams can win six titles, but they are destined never to become truly established powerhouses.

Such teams rise as quickly as they fall.

I took my phone out of the locker; it contained a bunch of comforting text messages and a few missed calls.

He has parents, Chloe, and his agent Mendes.

I guess they're just trying to comfort themselves.

Mendes dialed the number again soon, and Lu Xiao answered the phone.

"Lu, you could actually reconsider..."

"I've thought it through."

"Really? Then I'll do it!"

"No problem, you can have it."

After hanging up the phone, Lu Xiao couldn't stand the oppressive atmosphere in the locker room, so she went out to the stairwell at the corner.

But then they saw head coach Diego Simeone secretly smoking.

Upon seeing Lu Xiao, he quickly stubbed out his cigarette.

"Lu...you're not going to leave too, are you?"

"I want to stay, but the club won't accept me."

"That's right, there's no championship this season. If Hill has the guts, he should bring in a few more big-name stars to help you compete for the title."

Simone grinned, revealing a pathetic smile.

"But I know he's not that kind of person. So, I can already imagine that your valuable assets will be cashed out for a huge sum of money."

"And you? Will you stay?"

"Yes, after all, I've been here for many years, and I hope to continue to stay."

"Hopefully we'll meet in the Champions League."

"Damn it, I don't want to run into you on the field." Simeone smiled again.

This time it felt more like a sense of relief.