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

During the game,

Especially when a weaker team plays against a stronger team,

The biggest blow to the morale of a weaker team is not conceding a goal at the start of the game.

If we concede one goal, we can always come back.

The biggest blow comes from those who painstakingly find an opportunity and execute a brilliant team play...

As a result, the opponent knocked you down with two quick punches.

Then, looking down at you with a smile, he said: "Just kidding."

From a tactical perspective, Guardiola's possession-based football is currently flawless.

Even if Bayern doesn't score, just passing the ball around outside the penalty area is enough to wear down Leverkusen's concentration.

Once the defense is exhausted and in agony, suddenly accelerate and deliver a threatening pass.

Bayer Leverkusen is indeed a difficult opponent.

"So, how do we break this deadlock?"

"How would I know?"

"You're the head coach, don't you know?"

"The head coach isn't omnipotent... wait, you're a head coach too!"

"No, I'm just a co-coach, a co-coach."

"Unite my foot!"

Lu Xiao was still in the locker room, and his Leverkusen teammates were all dejected, with no one stepping forward to speak.

But he heard the two coaches arguing like elementary school children.

Lu Xiao's face darkened.

Can you two stop being so childish? Your combined mental age isn't even as old as mine!

To avoid them affecting the team's morale, Lu Xiao quickly opened the door to greet them.

"coach."

"Lu, what's wrong?"

"In the second half, give me more opportunities to have the ball, and I'll try to break the deadlock."

"this……"

Lu Xiao's initiative to suggest this surprised Sasha and Hypia.

At 16 years old, such a sense of responsibility is far better than players who are afraid to take on challenges, even if he ultimately doesn't make a difference.

What is a big heart?

This is a big heart.

"The problem is, we can't get into the opponent's half. If we can't get the ball near the penalty area, it's hard for the team to create space for you to handle the ball."

In Sasha's understanding, the closer Lu Xiao is to the penalty area, the more threatening his ball control becomes in a small area.

Even if Lu Xiao dribbles past one player while handling the ball in the midfield or backfield...

He was surrounded by people who could quickly engulf him.

The opponent now is not RB Leipzig, but Bayern Munich!

In terms of physicality and zonal defense, Lu Xiao doesn't gain much advantage in the midfield and backfield.

"Just like in the first half, as long as someone dares to move forward, I can create space."

"Oh?"

Sasha and Hypia immediately understood what Lu Xiao meant.

He can play as a number 10 attacking midfielder or even a defensive midfielder, providing firepower for his teammates!

Logically speaking, an average 16-year-old forward should only know how to charge forward recklessly.

Lu Xiao has actually started considering the team's tactics from a tactical perspective?

hiss……

This child is destined for greatness!

"In fact, that's what we think too."

Hypia wore a "you're teachable" smile, his eyes full of admiration.

"The goal in the first half was one of our few chances, and we can play like that in the second half as well."

"If you were just playing as a striker, the media would at most criticize you for being invisible; they wouldn't be too harsh on you."

"If they really play like that, you'll be facing the entire Bayern midfield and defense all by yourself. If you lose possession and concede a goal, you'll bear the responsibility for the defeat. Do you have the courage to face the criticism from the media and fans?"

Sasha deliberately exaggerated the situation to scare the children.

In reality, the coach is often the one to blame for the losses.

"I can."

Lu Xiao didn't say many passionate words; just one word and the determination in his eyes were enough to prove his courage.

Once the rage meter reaches 100%, you can at least find a chance to win back a ball.

With the score at 2-3, Bayern Munich should be the ones getting anxious.

If we wait patiently for our chance in the second half, we might actually have a chance to tie the game!

Or will they overtake them?

"Very good! I knew I hadn't misjudged you. Let's go in together, we don't have much time left."

Hypia patted Lu Xiao on the shoulder, and the three of them walked into the locker room together.

The oppressive atmosphere inside made even the air feel several degrees colder.

"Everyone's looking dejected? Fine, let's just admit defeat. I'll go find Guardiola right now and surrender in person, okay?"

Looking at how cowardly these guys are,

Sasha was so angry she laughed.

A group of men in their twenties are not as enlightened as a 16-year-old Chinese boy.

Is that reasonable?

"Coach, we..."

Captain Rolfes stood up first to explain, but Sasha stopped him.

"Ladies, what do you say? Should I surrender?"

"No!! We still have a chance!"

"Yeah!! Bayern isn't invincible, they just need to step up their game in the second half!"

"Actually, there isn't much pressure on the goal; as long as we seize the counter-attack opportunities, we can still score."

At that moment, Lars Bender, Kiessling, and goalkeeper Leno all stood up to boost morale.

Judging from their expressions, they were clearly unwilling to give up just like that.

What's so special about a 3-1 score?

Some teams can still lose even when they're up 3-0!

Bayer Leverkusen are now the challengers. If they lose to Bayern Munich, they won't lose, a draw will be a small profit, and a win will be a huge profit!

"That's more like it! Hell yeah!!"

Sasha finally saw everyone's fighting spirit, which meant the game was still going to go.

Otherwise, before he can even devise new tactics, if the players give up first, then there's really no chance of winning.

"Come here, everyone. In the second half, let's not rush. Let's continue to defend steadily and then look for opportunities..."

Sasha scribbled on the tactics whiteboard, constantly using messy notes and arcs to indicate each person's positioning, attacking ideas with the ball, and several routine attacking combinations.

As everyone watched, they realized that Lu Xiao played a key role in the midfield.

In a 4-4-2 formation, with two defensive midfielders responsible for defense and two wingers breaking through on the flanks, and no one temporarily orchestrating the play in the middle...

Lu Xiao naturally moved from player number 10 to player number 8 or 6 slightly later.

This is clearly the most crucial position in a team!

Liverpool's Gerrard, Bayern Munich's Toni Kroos, Real Madrid's Mesut Özil, and Manchester City's David Silva!

Is it really a good idea to put a 16-year-old striker in such an important role?

"What's with those expressions? Don't you believe Lu?"

"No, no, no, I believe you!"

The Leverkusen players, intimidated by their head coach's authority, dared not voice any objections.

But thinking about it carefully, wasn't that how Lu Xiao's goal in the first half came about?

He made a series of beautiful dribbles through the middle, and then delivered a mesmerizing through ball, assisting Son Heung-min to score.

No one is worried about his ball handling and protection skills.

If that's the case, what's there to worry about?

"Alright, in the second half, let's show Bayern Leverkusen their resilience!"

"Awoooooo!"

With a renewed sense of confidence, the Leverkusen players roared as they rushed out of the locker room.

……

"At halftime, the score was 3-1, with the home team Bayern Munich in the lead."

Leverkusen made no personnel changes... Coach Xu, what are your thoughts on Leverkusen's chances of breaking through this impasse?

"Well... Bayern's passing and high pressing prevented Leverkusen from crossing the halfway line, making it difficult for Lu Xiao to exert his power."

The next step will likely require substitutions to add a playmaker, enabling the ball to move smoothly through midfield.

In Xu Yang's eyes, Lu Xiao seemed too young and a striker, unable to serve as the midfield playmaker.

They need to bring on creative midfielders like Emre Can and Castro to have a chance to break through Bayern's defensive formation.

"Yes, it seems Leverkusen isn't planning to change their formation for now. Let's... Ouch!! This ball!!!"

At the start of the second half, Leverkusen's positional attack failed to produce results.

Bayern pressed forward with the ball, but Toni Kroos's pass was too obvious and was intercepted by Rolfes in midfield.

Normally, this wouldn't be a problem; Bayern Munich would be pressing and harassing as usual.

Leverkusen kept passing the ball back, and possession was bound to return to Bayern.

To everyone's surprise, Rolfes immediately used an unconventional method, lobbing the ball directly to the open space in front.

Schweinsteiger, Xabi Alonso, and Toni Kroos were still preparing to rush over for the ball.

Suddenly a white figure appeared, like a knight in white descending from the sky!

"Lu Xiao!!! Dropping back to receive the ball, beautiful!!"

Faced with a lobbed pass, Lu Xiao miraculously controlled the ball with a rabona in the center circle, deceiving Tony Kroos.

He then used a V-shaped pull to evade Xabi Alonso's challenge.

He accelerated, took a step, and executed a Marseille turn to get past Schweinsteiger!

He dribbled past three players at once! Facing the Bayern Munich defender head-on!

Holy crap!!

Swear words slipped out of Duan Xuan's mouth without his noticing. The 16-year-old Chinese boy had three world-class midfielders completely outmaneuvered!

Lu Xiao's breakthrough may have surprised even the Leverkusen players.

Neither Son Heung-min nor Robbie Kruse on the right expected that this kid would actually break through the triple team!

They failed to make timely runs, leaving Lu Xiao to face Bayern's defense alone!

In other circumstances, Lu Xiao might not have been able to handle it so well.

but now……

Rage level: 100%

【Nagi Seishiro - S-Rank Template】Fully activated!

Within 10 seconds, I'll be a superhero who doesn't belong to this dimension!

As more than 7 people at the Allianz Arena stared in disbelief, Lu Xiao accelerated and sprinted toward Bayern's penalty area!

Boateng stepped forward to intercept, but was easily outmaneuvered by Lu Xiaocai!

"Lu Xiao, rainbow flick!!"

"Dant—"

"I failed again!!"

After Lu Xiaocai dribbled past his opponent, he executed a god-like ball control maneuver in mid-air before the ball hit the ground, completing a "cow tail" move!

Dante was easily fooled by him!

With only one "guard" left in front of the goal, Neuer rushed out of the penalty area to make a desperate interception!

"The farce is over..."

Lu Xiao merely glanced at the goal, his eyes filled with nothing but arrogant indifference!

With a slight twitch of his ankle, he flicked the ball over Neuer's head.

Without turning his head, he pointed one finger to the sky.

"Lu Xiao!! A lob shot from outside the penalty area!!"

The football traced an elegant parabola in the air above the penalty area!

It crashed into the goal!

hiss--

A real man never looks back at a goal!

The scene before them made time and space at the Allianz Arena almost stand still!