Chapter 93 Luo Yisi: Overthrowing The Bundesliga Overlord Depends On The Chinese!
As the end of the season approaches, the situation in the major European leagues is gradually becoming clear.
Chelsea are far ahead in the Premier League. Mourinho's "two years of Mourinho" strategy is still strong. Diego Costa, Cesc Fabregas, and Oscar have played exceptionally well, and Ajal has even become the "King of the Ball" and is faintly considered the "third best player in the world." Their contributions are steering Chelsea towards the championship. Manchester City, in second place, are trailing by 8 points, making Chelsea's title almost certain.
In La Liga, the "Western Super Duo" continues to dominate. Real Madrid is currently 2 points behind Barcelona, still holding onto a glimmer of hope for the championship. Cristiano Ronaldo leads the scorer list, but Barcelona's MSN combination is proving too strong, casting doubt on Real Madrid's chances.
Juventus reigns supreme in Serie A, leading second-placed Roma by 17 points. They have already clinched the Serie A championship with 7 rounds to spare. The once-mighty Milan duo have fallen to mid-table obscurity, signaling their decline.
In the Bundesliga, the championship race remains thrilling. In the 30th round, Union Berlin defeated Stuttgart 2-0 at home, with Su Luo scoring twice, bringing his league goal tally to 54. Meanwhile, Bayern Munich edged Hertha Berlin 1-0, keeping the title race alive. The final answer may not be revealed until after the 31st round!
After their victory against Stuttgart, Su Luo decided to take Grealish and the others to a nightclub to unwind. Even the security guard at the entrance was surprised to see them.
"You haven't been here for a while. Have you been competing for the championship recently?" the guard asked.
"Yes, we needed a bit of relaxation," Su Luo replied.
Union Berlin had broken into the Bundesliga for the first time, and none of the players had experience winning top league titles. Everyone was feeling the tension and anxiety. Su Luo wanted to help his teammates relieve some of that stress. He knew that sometimes, if the string is too tight, it snaps easily. Instead of pushing hard every day, it was better to combine work and rest, and to relax properly.
With music and drinks, everyone began to smile more. Grealish finally regained his old flamboyance, hunting for prey on the dance floor. Su Luo, on the other hand, didn't need such distractions. Josephine had been busy with shows and commercial shoots abroad, and they only saw each other every other week. When they did meet, they made the most of their precious hours together.
Erica, another companion, would often sneak to Berlin to see Su Luo during training intervals. She was an athlete with excellent physical fitness, and Su Luo often felt that he might be inferior to her if he didn't keep up. Juggling relationships and the intense championship race left Su Luo with little energy for anything else.
After entering the dance floor, Su Luo quickly connected to the illusion to fully recover his physical strength. The progress bar for the 5th player was over 75%, suggesting that unlocking was close at hand.
Having recuperated, Su Luo was fully prepared to face their next formidable enemy—Borussia Dortmund. Dortmund had been struggling recently, drawing and losing in their last two rounds. There were faint calls from fans for Klopp to be dismissed, despite his status as the coach who had led Dortmund's rise.
Due to the widespread rumors and the team's poor performance, even Dortmund players were affected. Dortmund sports director Zorc quickly refuted the rumors: "Even if we are relegated, we will not fire Klopp. He is the soul of Dortmund. I believe that under his leadership, Dortmund will regain its glory next season. We will get through these difficulties together." However, his statements were weak, and Dortmund fans were skeptical. Rumors of Watzke contacting Mainz coach Tuchel and Klopp's strained relationships with players only fueled the uncertainty.
The upcoming game against Union Berlin would not only determine the Bundesliga champion but also Klopp's future. On game day, many Dortmund stars rode a bus through the East Berlin forest to the away game. The bus ride was unusually quiet, with players lost in their own thoughts. Aubameyang listened to music, Shinji Kagawa stared out the window, and Reus scrolled through news on his phone.
"Su Luo is in phenomenal form, 54 goals breaking the Bundesliga record!" Reus read.
"Marco, what are you looking at?" Gundogan asked, leaning in.
"Nothing. Just Su Luo... that kid has really grown up fast," Reus replied with a sigh.
Gundogan nodded. "Yeah, it's hard to imagine. He turns 18 next month."
Reus looked at Su Luo's photo on his phone, full of envy. He longed to lead Dortmund forward and become the King of Westfalenstadion. Yet, despite his efforts, helping Dortmund enter the top four seemed elusive. Su Luo, on the other hand, always rose to the occasion, completing stunning comebacks and crucial goals.
Bayern led 4-1 at home, and Su Luo had scored 5 goals to stage a comeback. Reus thought to himself that if it were him, Dortmund would have surrendered at 4-1. The last time Dortmund faced Su Luo at Westfalenstadion, they lost 2-1. As Reus clenched his fist, he wondered if they could win this time. The fist, however, seemed to lack strength.
"Welcome everyone to the highlight of this Bundesliga championship on Zhong CCTV!" the commentator announced. "Union Berlin is hosting Dortmund, currently ranked 7th in the Bundesliga. At the same time, Bayern Munich are playing Bayer Leverkusen."
"The results of these two matches may directly affect this season's championship!" he continued. "Union Berlin has fielded their strongest lineup to face the Hornets!"
Duan Xuan, the commentator, couldn't help but feel a bit nervous as he explained the game. The closer it got to the end of the season, the more he worried about Union Berlin. This season might be Su Luo's first top league championship. The hard work of an entire season was riding on the last few games, and the difference between heaven and hell was a thin line.
For such an important game, many Chinese fans turned on their TVs on time. Even though it was Sunday night, or early Monday morning at 12:30, no one cared about school or work the next day. They stood in front of their screens, cheering for Su Luo! Many hardcore fans even had the Bayern vs. Leverkusen match open on their computers, watching both battles simultaneously.
Jurgen Klopp, still sporting his black-rimmed glasses and a peaked cap, stood on the sidelines with a complex expression. In this crucial battle, he fielded his strongest lineup. Whether or not he stayed with Dortmund, Klopp intended to give himself a perfect farewell.
Dortmund lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation:
Goalkeeper: Weidenfeller
Defenders: Durm, Papastathopoulos, Subotic, Schmelzer
Midfielders: Gundogan, Kehl
Forwards: Reus, Shinji Kagawa, Mkhitaryan
Striker: Aubameyang
"The timely comeback of Reus and Gundogan is very important for this Dortmund team," Duan Xuan commented. "Their lineup is almost the same as when they won the championship two years ago. This game might bring a lot of trouble for the home team!"
Union Berlin was missing key players Alex and Sabitzer. Their lineup was:
Goalkeeper: Fabianski
Defenders: Trippier, Ejman, Kinkel, Laxalt
Midfielders: Naby Keita, Matushka, Quinin, Forsberg
Forward: Grealish as a shadow striker
Striker: Su Luo, the team's core player
The match kicked off, and Dortmund, who got the ball, began to lay siege to Union Berlin's defense.
"Reus! A long shot just misses!" Duan Xuan exclaimed. "Aubameyang! That attempt was quite threatening, but he didn't make full contact with the ball!"
"Mkhitaryan takes a shot from distance!"
"Reus again! After breaking in, he shoots powerfully, but the goalkeeper saves it!"
Dortmund made full use of Union Berlin's disorganized lineup and fragile defense, bombarding their goal in hopes of breaking the deadlock. The home fans were sweating for their team.
In this most dangerous moment for Union Berlin, Su Luo stepped up. Fabianski made a quick throw near the center circle.
"Su Luo has the ball!" Duan Xuan shouted. "Beautiful! He stops and dribbles, dodges Gundogan's tackle, and drives the ball forward!"
"Su Luo pedals... great footwork! He smoothly bypasses Subotic and Papastathopoulos!"
"He beats three defenders in a row! A powerful shot!!"
"The ball is in!! 1:0!"
"At Union Berlin's most difficult moment, Su Luo scores to relieve the pressure! They've taken the lead in the championship race!"
Su Luo's goal reassured everyone and ignited the crowd like a powder keg. The die-hard fans in the North Stand unfurled a giant tifo of Su Luo holding a sickle and hammer, a striking image no less impactful than those at Westfalenstadion.
"Lord! Lord! Lord!" the fans chanted. Su Luo had become the master of the pitch.
Reus, playing for Dortmund, suddenly felt a pang of despair. "With him here, I'm afraid it's hard for us to win," he thought. But then, he felt a twinge of satisfaction. "It looks like Bayern will have a tough time too. To overthrow the Bundesliga overlord, we may have to rely on this Chinese boy!"
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