Chapter 86 Bayern Referee Team? It Doesn't Matter, I'll Do It!

Bayern Munich led the way at home, overwhelming Union Berlin. It looked like they were about to collapse when Su Luo stepped up with an unsolvable free kick that cut Bayern's throat! This relieved the pressure on the team and boosted their morale at the same time!

The two sides were back on even ground.

An equalizing goal was not enough to silence the Allianz Arena. Su Luo was fully prepared to score more goals and put the game to bed.

After the re-kick-off, Bayern continued to control the rhythm. Xavi Alonso played the role of midfield commander, delivering precise passes to the forwards.

"Xavi Alonso! A long ball suddenly tears through the defense!"

"Lewandowski! Catches the ball in the penalty area and shoots! Saved by Fabianski!"

"Bayern wins a corner!"

After a period of possession, Bayern suddenly picked up the tempo again, applying immense pressure and almost breaking Union Berlin's defense.

Fabianski was panicking. The save just now was purely instinctive. If Lewandowski's shot had been more precise, it would have been a goal.

Bayern took a corner kick, cleared by Alex's header. Schweinsteiger controlled the ball, and Bayern continued their attack.

"Gotze breaks into the box! Takes a shot!"

"Fabianski makes another save! But it's not over... Lewandowski takes another shot!"

"Richards! A desperate interception! Kicks the ball out of bounds!"

"Union escapes, but Bayern gets another corner!"

The situation was dire. It was almost impossible for Lewandowski to miss that open goal. Union Berlin fans were on the edge of despair. Bayern fans at home were already celebrating. Guardiola was ready to throw his hands up in triumph.

At the critical moment, Richards made a heroic block, throwing himself in front of the shot without hesitation.

Guardiola clutched his bald head in disappointment.

"How did that not go in?"

Union Berlin fans hugged each other in relief.

"Richards, a talented defender once lost at Manchester City, has found his form at Union Berlin this season!"

"He and Alex form the backbone of Union Berlin's defense!"

Duan Xuan couldn't help but praise the former star player.

Union Berlin players rushed to Richards to celebrate.

"You're amazing!"

"Great job!"

"Wait...Mika, what's wrong?"

Everyone was horrified to see Richards in pain, unable to get up.

"My leg, my leg..."

Su Luo hurriedly signaled for a substitution. It seemed Richards had aggravated an old injury during his crucial tackle.

Sure enough, the team doctor came with a stretcher and looked serious.

"His right knee joint is swollen. He needs to go to the hospital for an examination immediately. We need to make a substitution."

Richards covered his face in despair. He had just recovered and was playing well. Why did this have to happen now?

"Mika, take care of your injuries. We've got this," Su Luo comforted him weakly.

He knew the despair of being injured and understood that Richards needed to find his own way through it.

"Our whole team is waiting for you to come back," Neuhaus added.

But the timing couldn't have been worse. It was the most intense moment of the championship, and this had to happen!

But injuries were inevitable in football, especially for a player like Richards.

Summer transfers would have to be made to strengthen the squad. Otherwise, next year's Champions League would be out of reach.

"Richards is substituted, and center-back Ejman comes on."

"Ejman is a typical German-style defender, strong in the air but slow to turn."

"Bayern will likely exploit this," Duan Xuan commented.

Guardiola had already thought of this and pulled Gotze aside.

"Mario, focus on attacking behind the substitute center-back. Pierce through him!"

"Got it."

Guardiola rarely showed such confidence, and Gotze was determined to prove himself.

As expected, Bayern's main attacks targeted Ejman's side.

Bayern increased the tempo, launching wave after wave of attacks on the left flank. Union Berlin's defense was under immense pressure again.

"Gotze! Switch positions with Lewandowski! Attack the space behind!"

"Lewandowski shoots! Just wide of the far post!"

"Bayern attacks again, targeting the left flank!"

"Gotze! Dodges left and right, passes!"

"Ejman turns too slowly!"

"Gotze!! Inverted triangle pass!"

"Schweinsteiger!!!"

"Schweinsteiger's shot goes just over the crossbar!"

During this period, Ejman's defense was repeatedly breached by Bayern, putting Union Berlin in jeopardy.

To cover the gaps, Naby Keita, Sabitzer, and Quinine took turns filling in, almost abandoning the offense.

Su Luo found himself isolated and helpless up front.

Ejman's slow turning was a glaring weakness that Bayern exploited mercilessly.

Union Berlin had no other options. Their other central defenders were not up to the task.

Finally, the defense crumbled. In the 35th minute, Bayern continued to exploit Ejman's side.

"Gotze to Robben! Even Robben is pressing forward!"

"Lewandowski and Robben play a one-two to break into the box!"

"Ejman is left behind!"

"Robben! Adjusts and shoots!"

"Trippier! Knocks Robben down with a sliding tackle!"

"This is inside the penalty area!"

The referee's whistle blew...

Duan Xuan's heart sank, and Chinese fans had a bad feeling.

Sure enough, the referee pointed to the penalty spot!

"A penalty kick! The referee has awarded a penalty!"

A penalty kick alone was manageable, but then the referee's decision infuriated them.

Even the Munich TV commentator couldn't believe it.

"What? A red card? The referee has shown a red card!"

"This is unbelievable! Trippier's tackle doesn't warrant a red card!"

"If this deserved a red card, Neuer should have been sent off earlier."

"Bayern can win with their strength, but this would be disgraceful."

Angry Union Berlin players surrounded the referee, demanding an explanation. Sabitzer received a yellow card.

Trippier, in disbelief, pleaded with the referee.

"I didn't mean to foul him. I just went for the ball!"

But the referee was unmoved.

Trippier left the field in tears.

It seemed every time Union Berlin played Bayern, the referee became the main character.

In their first match, Gotze had won a dubious penalty. Now, this was happening again!

An angry Neuhaus complained to the fourth official and was also sent to the stands by the referee.

"The mentality of Union Berlin has collapsed. Manager Neuhaus has been sent off."

"They need to refocus on football and not let this affect them."

"The game isn't over yet."

Duan Xuan said helplessly.

"Today's penalty is indeed controversial, mainly due to the inconsistency in decisions."

"It seems there will be much discussion after the game."

"Now let's see Lewandowski's penalty... he steps up, and scores!"

"Bayern Munich lead 2:1!"

"Lewandowski scores his second, dealing another blow to Union Berlin!"

A team receiving a red card and a penalty kick can often lose their composure.

As the first half ended, Union Berlin struggled to stay composed.

With one less player, their defense had more gaps.

"Gotze!!! Moves to the right!"

"Lewandowski distracts Alex! Robben is unmarked!"

"Shoots to the far corner!! It's in! Robben extends Bayern's lead!"

"3:1!"

"Just like the first match, Bayern leads 3:1 again!"

"Last time, Union Berlin managed to equalize."

"But now they're down a player. The second half will be tough!"

With the referee's help, Union Berlin collapsed.

Before the first half ended, they couldn't even hold onto the 3:1 scoreline.

"It's over! The score has been extended again!"

"Schweinsteiger's long shot adds another goal for Bayern!"

"4:1! Union Berlin suffers a major blow!"

The half-time whistle was a relief for Union Berlin.

Their morale had hit rock bottom, and the earlier events affected everyone's performance.

With 11 players, they barely resisted Bayern's attacks. With one less player, their defense was shattered.

Bayern players returned to the dressing room elated.

The home fans were beaming, excited to buy hot dogs and beer.

"The game is set! Three points in this game are firmly in hand!" they cheered.

But can the visiting team come back? Union Berlin, facing such a blow and missing key players, may continue to collapse. Bayern is sure to overtake in the standings!

The visiting team's stands were gloomy. Bud stared blankly at the scoreboard.

"Are we done?" he asked.

"It's hard," another fan replied. "Even if Su scores again, it's useless. The defense has too many holes."

"Yes, it's settled," another fan agreed.

Even the core fans were pessimistic. It was Uncle Hans who came out to boost everyone's morale.

"Anyway, in the second half, we have to make noise! Let the team hear our voices in the most difficult times! We are the people's team, the Steel League! The game is not over, everything is possible!"

In the home team's dressing room at the Allianz Arena, the sound of a cork popping suddenly echoed. Wingback Bellnut had opened a bottle of champagne.

"Oh, guys, come and have a drink!" he called out.

Before he finished speaking, coach Guardiola pushed the door open. Seeing Bellnut in action, Guardiola frowned.

"Let's talk about the tactical arrangement for the second half," he said sternly.

Bellnut was a little embarrassed and quietly complained, "What, it's clear that this game is a sure win, and Guardiola is so full of it?"

"Did you know that opening champagne at halftime is not auspicious?" Xavi Alonso said quietly.

"What do you mean?" Bellnut asked.

"It's nothing," Alonso replied. "It's just that we should give it our all."

In the 2005 UEFA Champions League final, Istanbul's magical night, Xavi Alonso was a member of the Liverpool team. He had contributed one of the goals to help Liverpool complete an epic comeback. It was said that the opposing team, AC Milan, opened champagne at halftime. Since then, opening champagne has become a meme. Xavi Alonso did not expect that his teammates would also open champagne at halftime. Although he also felt confident, there was always an ominous premonition.

"I hope I'm just overthinking," Alonso murmured.

In the visiting team's locker room, the mood was gloomy. Coach Neuhaus had been sent off and couldn't come in to arrange tactics. The team suddenly felt leaderless. At this critical moment, vice-captain Su Luo stood up. He was the youngest in the team, but everyone listened to him.

"Guys, we're not desperate," Su Luo began. "We equalized in the first leg, and we can do the same this time. Everyone has become stronger; there's no reason to be afraid of them! Even if we're a man down, we can make up for it by running a little more! Trust me. Don't worry when you have the ball; just pass it forward! I will do my best to make the most of every pass! We are the Iron League! We will fight till the end!"

"Fight to the end!" the team echoed.

Seeing that Su Luo did not give up, everyone stopped panicking and started shouting and encouraging each other. Compared to giants like Bayern Munich, they were the underdogs. But they had inherited the will of the people. No matter what, they must grit their teeth and fight until the last moment. They would never give up!

In the second half, Union Berlin regrouped and was ready to go! Assistant coach Hofstadter did not make any substitutions. Winger Quinn moved to right back, covering Trippier's position. Grealish moved to the right, forming left and right wingers with Forsberg. The formation was still 4-4-1, with Su Luo taking on more offensive tasks!

After the re-kick-off, Bayern did not rush to attack. They hoped to kill time by keeping possession. In the first few minutes, Union Berlin did not form any threatening attacks. By the 60th minute, Bellnut was relaxed. In his view, the opponent had completely given up resistance. So much so that his passing became loose. Little did he know, Union Berlin players were already in place, ready to strike!

"Bellnut has the ball on the left, looking to pass to Alonso... Hey! This ball! Quinn quickly tackles and intercepts it!"

"That passing intent was too obvious!"

"Union Berlin's counterattack! Grealish receives the ball!"

"Grealish isn't holding onto it, one quick pass forward!"

Duan Xuan's voice suddenly rose an octave!

In the originally non-threatening area, a white figure disappeared in a flash, catching the ball before Alaba!

"Su Luo!! His speed is incredible! His movement is so flexible!"

"Su Luo takes the ball forward, resisting Alaba's continuous challenges!"

"Step-over, change of direction! Beautiful! Completely shakes off Alaba!"

"Ball control is exceptional, weaving past Benatia! Entering the box!"

All the Bayern fans gasped in shock! The fans of the visiting team erupted with enthusiasm!

"We are advancing relentlessly from the East Berlin Department! The Steel Alliance fighting side by side!"

Accompanied by the impassioned team song, Su Luo pushed forward like a torrent of steel!

Two defenders in a row!!

Boateng on the other side was desperate. He quickly flew in, trying to tackle Su Luo to the ground! But Su Luo seemed to have eyes in the back of his head. He suddenly stopped, passing Boateng with ease, pulling off a chic Marseille turn in the penalty area, evading the challenge!

In the state of total control, Su Luo used his full-level ball sense to show off his talent wantonly!

Even more astonishing, when Su Luo evaded the tackle with a Marseille turn, he cleverly tapped his heel with his back to the goal!

The football rolled into the lower corner past Neuer from an unexpected angle!

"Can you believe it? He scored from that position?"

Neuer, once the number one goalkeeper in the world, was left standing like a statue, completely outplayed by Su Luo!

"Unbelievable! The goal was scored!"

"Ohhhhhh! Bravo! Fantastic!"

"Tooor! Vorzüglich!"

Commentators from all over the world expressed their astonishment!

The Allianz Arena had completely become Su Luo's stage!

"4-2! Su Luo used incredible moves to get back a goal! This is a huge morale boost!"

"The game is not over yet! There is still hope for Union Berlin!"

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