Chapter 64 Two Consecutive Victories! Sign Up For The 3Rd Star!

Speaking of which, Hamburg coach Van Marwijk also studied Su Luo before the game.

The characteristics of this young man are very unpredictable.

Sometimes he falls at the slightest touch, and sometimes defenders can't bring him down no matter how hard they try.

Sometimes his off-the-ball runs resemble a headless chicken's, but he often finds himself in the most dangerous positions at crucial times!

Throughout most of the game, his dribbling skills were quite satisfactory.

Just when he let his guard down, he suddenly seemed possessed by the football gods,

Executing world-class moves that left defenders bewildered.

At halftime, Hamburg returned to the locker room trailing 0-1,

Defenders Westermann and Jensen were frustrated and vocal.

"Boss, the defensive strategy we discussed pre-game isn't working."

"Yeah, I'm at a loss here. He's clearly good, but these sudden bursts are unpredictable."

Van Marwijk, a well-known coach in Europe, shared their puzzlement.

"It's getting difficult. If we can't contain one player, we need to double down on him."

"Union Berlin doesn't have other standout players anyway."

Indeed, if defending him one-on-one is challenging, Van Marwijk has no choice but to resort to a crowded defense.

As the second half began, it quickly became evident that even triple-teaming him might not suffice!

"Su Luo!! Another trademark long-distance raid!"

"Union Berlin exploited gaps left by Hamburg's aggressive pressing and launched a swift counterattack!"

"Su Luo dribbled from deep in their own half, weaving past three defenders!"

"Hamburg's goalkeeper, Drobney, anticipated a chip, but couldn't read the direction!"

"Su Luo deceived the keeper and slotted into an empty net to make it 2-0!"

"Union Berlin lead away from home!"

"Su Luo has scored five goals in his first two Bundesliga games, in scintillating form!"

The home fans fell silent at last, staring blankly at the field.

Why couldn't they stop him, despite their best efforts?

Even Hamburg's three defenders were unable to bring him down, no matter how hard they tried?

What kind of player is this?

Could it be the mystical prowess from the East?

Finally, the visiting fans could celebrate, singing in unison,

The Steel Union's chant echoed through Hamburg's Volksparkstadion!

Temporarily, the stadium belonged to the working-class!

Van Marwijk, fearing further humiliation, replaced the 31-year-old midfielder Van der Vaart with Croatian international Baderyi in the 70th minute, hoping to shore up the defense.

Van Marwijk had resigned to likely losing but sought to avoid a humiliating defeat at home.

By the 70th minute, Su Luo began to feel the pressure increase.

Every time he touched the ball, Hamburg's players swarmed him like madmen, pressing relentlessly.

If they couldn't steal the ball, they'd commit a foul on the spot.

Within just three minutes, Su Luo was brought down twice!

Thousands of miles away in China, fans couldn't bear to watch.

Su Luo's parents were particularly distraught.

"Old Su, why don't you convince him to quit football? Didn't he win a 10-million lottery before? That's enough to live comfortably for life."

Zhen Yuling, his mother, was deeply troubled.

Who could bear seeing their child writhe in pain, clutching his ankles on TV?

To avoid alarming his parents, Su Luo simply mentioned his 10-million earnings.

He handed over his bank card to his parents, letting them spend it as they pleased.

Yet, 10 million RMB was mere pocket change for Su Luo.

Once they spent it all, he'd give them another 10 million!

He still had 100 million euros left!

In his future at Union Berlin, Su Luo wouldn't pursue exorbitant salaries, to spare the club any embarrassment.

Whenever the chance arose to transfer to a wealthy club,

Su Luo would certainly have super-agent Raiola open his mouth.

By then, 100 million euros or more would be a trifle.

In 2023, rumors swirled about Ronaldo's 200-million-euro annual salary, and Su Luo set a personal goal.

No matter what, he had to surpass Mbappe's 115 million, right?

Of course, those were aspirations for the future.

For now, Su Luo didn't lack money; he sought glory!

First and foremost, leading the team to victory in every match!

Su Luo, felled by tackles, still endured the pain and rose to his feet.

After a quick check by the team doctor and a spray of sports medicine, he was good to go!

Nothing serious!

He could still play!

A beastly grin returned to Su Luo's face.

Whenever he wore that expression, it meant agony for his opponents!

"Beautiful!! Su Luo unleashes a thunderous shot just above the crossbar!"

"Closed off in front of the box, so he tries from midfield, shooting from long range!"

... WHIZZ!! Su Luo attracts at least four double-teams, then suddenly threads a pass through the crowd!"

"Unfortunately, the final pass was slightly off, and the goalkeeper reacted just in time to intercept!"

"Still, a highly threatening and imaginative play!"

Duan Xuan and the fans saw something:

Su Luo was attempting to create chances even when swarmed and contained!

Even as the focal point of the offense, he trusted his teammates to be in better positions!

Football is a team sport. Selfish players only end up eating humble pie. In the long run, they get exposed.

Su Luo understood this well, but under high-pressure defense, his passing accuracy faltered.

Finding teammates amidst the opponent's pressure,

Seizing the fleeting moment, nailing the perfect pass,

Delivering the ball at the optimal speed was no easy feat.

After all, a real match wasn't like playing football manager; there was no godly perspective.

From a player's standpoint, post-game fatigue was real.

Never mind an actual game!

In the face of such intense competition,

Maintaining precise and imaginative passing,

Such talents were indeed rare.

Su Luo may prioritize scoring, but creating chances required practice too.

Nevertheless, his relentless efforts troubled the Hamburg team.

Wave after wave of attacks had them frantically marking Su Luo,

Yet he still managed to complete crucial passes.

The moment their guard slipped against Su Luo,

He punished them with pinpoint shots!

In the 84th minute, Su Luo's persistence broke down Hamburg's defense.

Union Berlin launched yet another offensive wave,

Though Su Luo's time in possession was limited, he dribbled fearlessly into the penalty area.

Two central defenders shadowed him closely, as did two defensive midfielders, closing in from both sides.

Suddenly, Su Luo flicked the ball with his heel, changing direction sharply, and drew four defenders towards him!

A gap opened on Hamburg's left flank in an instant!

Grealish, who had come off the bench in the 80th minute, seized the chance.

Spotting the opening created by Su Luo, he dashed forward without hesitation.

Whether the pass reached him was one thing; Grealish's decision to make the run was another.

The sub Grealish charged into the penalty area,

Only to see the ball rolling perfectly towards him!

Su Luo had done it again!

Watching closely, Duan Xuan enthused in the commentary booth:

"Su Luo!! Brilliant! A sudden change of direction, and the left flank is wide open!"

"Grealish moves in... Su Luo! Wonderful! He plays it into space!"

"The pass was slightly heavy... But Grealish!! A sliding finish, and it's in!"

"Union Berlin leads 3-0 away!"

"Upon replay, Su Luo checked Grealish's position several times before making the pass."

"His deception disrupted Hamburg's defense, paving the way for Grealish's excellent chance!"

"Grealish made no mistake, scoring his first Bundesliga goal."

Energized, Shaker dashed onto the pitch, high-fiving Su Luo.

"Sue! Well done! I'm treating you tonight!"

"Jack, you can't just treat Sue alone, we're all in this!"

"Yeah, Jack! We were part of that attack too!"

Excited teammates joined in, clamoring for attention.

Grealish, still on a high, responded,

"Alright, drinks and good company are on me tonight!"

"Woohoo! Jack, you're the man!"

Fortunately, they were far from Neuhaus on the sideline, celebrating with his assistant coach, oblivious to their words.

Otherwise, Neuhaus might have intervened to teach them a lesson.

Su Luo going to a nightclub was fine. Since Grealish joined, the team's atmosphere had lifted.

After all, they were "the people's team".

Was it so outlandish for players to enjoy a night out occasionally?

At that moment, no one cared!

Just four minutes later, Union Berlin scored again!

"Su Luo! What a screamer!!"

Duan Xuan's voice was nearly hoarse.

Three goals down, Hamburg's performance had plummeted.

Su Luo pulled back to the center circle, slowly turning,

No one pressing him? It seemed to say, "Shoot if you dare!"

Su Luo was charged up, with buffs stacked, no less!

Without hesitation, he unleashed a thunderous shot from 35 meters out!

The football rocketed through a packed defense, kissed the inside of the post, and nestled into the net!

"4-0!!! Is this still a newly-promoted team?"

Duan Xuan was awestruck, as were Chinese fans.

Before the match, most had expected Union Berlin to manage at best a draw.

Hamburg, with over 50 years in the top flight, surely had some heritage, right?

Instead, they were brutally beaten by these spirited underdogs!

"Su Luo has scored two consecutive hat-tricks, in scorching form!"

"He's only been in the Bundesliga for a short time, and he's already turning heads!"

Duan Xuan was so thrilled he almost recited a poem like He Wei, but couldn't recall the first line. No matter—it wasn't crucial!

What mattered now was that Su Luo had firmly established himself in the Bundesliga.

At just 17 years old, he was leading and influencing games.

What did this signify?

His potential was limitless!

Had China ever seen such a player before?

Even "Frankfurt's top scorer" Yang Chen, a standout in his own right,

Could only manage a maximum of 8 goals, barely saving his team from relegation.

In just two Bundesliga games, Su Luo had netted 6 times!

Back-to-back hat-tricks!

Whether against powerhouse teams like Schalke 04 or seasoned contenders like Hamburg,

None could stymie Su Luo's brilliance.

If only his passing had been sharper,

Hamburg might have conceded more!

For fans of other Bundesliga teams, it was sheer dread!

For Chinese fans, it was nothing short of miraculous!

Bayern Munich forums, Bundesliga super discussions on Weibo,

Netizens were ecstatic.

"Wake me up! Am I dreaming?"

"Those who missed the game, regret it now. I watched both of Su Luo's hat-tricks!"

"Exciting times! Is this our Chinese player?"

"Wow! Finally, a star to rescue our national team?"

"Forget the national team; he's on par with Ronaldo!"

"What's 'eating rice' now? Let's see how he fares against the big guns!"

Despite long-standing skepticism toward Chinese football,

Such doubts were quickly dispelled by Su Luo's spectacular performances.

Before the new Bundesliga season began, many fans questioned Su Luo's capabilities.

After two games, they were lining up to praise him.

Two hat-tricks! What more proof did they need?

In Germany, public opinion had shifted dramatically!

Following Union Berlin's 4-0 thrashing of Hamburg,

German football was abuzz.

Hamburg coach Van Marwijk admitted,

"This is the first time I've encountered such a formidable striker. Our planned defensive tactics were completely ineffective against him."

German media outlets, from Bild to Kicker and Munich Evening News, were singing Su Luo's praises once more.

"3 goals and 1 assist! The master of Volksparkstadion!"

"Two consecutive hat-tricks! Is the Chinese prodigy competing for the Bundesliga Golden Boot?"

"Hamburg's misery! Losing 4 goals to a newly-promoted team. Is Van Marwijk facing the sack?"

After two rounds, newly-promoted Union Berlin even soared to the top of the table!

Leverkusen led with 8 goals in two games, having just trounced Hertha Berlin 6-2.

Union Berlin followed with 7 goals, securing second place!

Bayern narrowly defeated Schalke 04 2-1 away, also with 6 points.

Dortmund, meanwhile, faced a struggle with one win and one loss, edging towards the relegation zone.

Schalke 04 fared even worse, falling to Su Luo in their opener,

Then suffering defeat at the hands of Bayern Munich,

Plummeting to second-last place!

Of course, after just two rounds, the standings were hardly conclusive.

Ultimately, winning the championship would hinge on sustained team performance.

Union Berlin faced a long season ahead to prove themselves!

Next up, they would face their toughest opponent yet—Bayern Munich!

One thing was certain: their first three opponents were all top three finishers from last season,

Making for a baptism by fire for the newly-promoted Union Berlin.

That night, Neuhaus and his coaching staff nervously studied Bayern at the hotel.

The players, meanwhile, roamed Hamburg's streets, sampling the nightlife of this bustling port city.

Große-Freiheit_36 was one of Hamburg's renowned nightclubs,

True to its name, it offered unbridled freedom.

Even before reaching the entrance, Su Luo could feel the club's pulsating bass.

"We're expected, Grealish."

"Alright, Mr. Grealish, six please."

Jack Grealish, the nightlife connoisseur, had thoroughly researched major city scenes before coming to Germany.

Even Su Luo felt overshadowed.

In the future, wherever they played away, Su Luo needn't worry about finding a spot.

Just follow Shaker!

Originally, the entire team planned to hit the club, but many players were worn out after the match.

In the end, only six—including senior player Silvio—showed up.

"Su, there are some stunning ladies over there. Why not go chat them up?"

"You guys go ahead. I'll hit the dance floor first. The current track is amazing."

"Alright, we'll go first. Save one for yourself."

Su Luo's teammates were accustomed to his ways.

At clubs, he'd close his eyes and immerse himself in the music on the dance floor.

"He really loves electronic music," nodded Grealish.

Su Luo couldn't wait to join the dance floor, closing his eyes to feel the rhythm.

In the pulsating beats, Su Luo swiftly found his groove!

Then, he opened his eyes and found himself on the familiar green pitch.

Da Luo idly played with the ball on the sidelines,

While Haaland, for reasons unknown, whipped a lawnmower around the expansive field.

Su Luo searched in vain for the third phantom player!

Where was he?

Suddenly, a voice came from behind!

Thud!

A football struck the net, ringing out crisply!

Turning, Su Luo was dumbfounded.

"Why are there two of them this time?"

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