Chapter 179 Metaphysics Real Madrid Is Destined To Win The Champions League? I Want To Change My Fate Against The Sky!

Cristiano Ronaldo made a penalty kick and scored twice.

With his iconic celebration on the sidelines, the Bernabéu erupted in cheers.

"Siu!"

Real Madrid's home game was full of momentum, and with nearly 60 minutes left, they had enough time for a comeback.

Even though his team was still one goal behind, Zidane smiled, looking satisfied with his players on the field. Whenever the team faced major adversity, they always managed to turn the situation around.

That's why Zidane remained calm despite being down 3-1 in the first round. He had a feeling that luck was on Real Madrid's side, and his hunch was proving correct. Zidane was confident of victory.

Next to him, Neuhaus was not so calm. He stood anxiously on the sidelines, shouting instructions to his players to maintain their positions.

To counter Real Madrid's offense and launch quick counterattacks, Neuhaus sent on Sane and Mahrez, his most threatening wingers, and positioned Su Luo centrally for flexibility. The wingbacks would assist as needed to play fast.

Unfortunately, Real Madrid's dominance in the first half prevented Union Berlin from executing their counterattacks effectively. If Neuhaus lost this game and was eliminated by Real Madrid, he would bear the primary responsibility for his sudden change in formation. He would be the one who ruined the team's advantage.

"Damn it! Stay on guard!"

At least they needed to hold the lead until halftime and then adjust. But Real Madrid kept pressing high and never let the ball cross midfield. With Kimmich and Keita tasked heavily with defense, the transition between offense and defense relied almost entirely on Su Luo. Casemiro, Modric, and Toni Kroos marked Su Luo closely, making it a 3-on-1 midfield battle against him.

From a spectator's perspective, it was hard to grasp the pressure Su Luo was under. If he could maintain Ronaldo's form and use his explosive power to sprint repeatedly, he might break through the defense and get a chance to counterattack. But Su Luo couldn't maintain that level of intensity all the time. He had to wait patiently for opportunities.

After two seasons of training, Su Luo was familiar with this situation. He knew to keep calm and not get anxious.

After 30 minutes, Real Madrid, riding the momentum of two consecutive goals, continued their relentless assault. They launched attacks from the wings, attempted shots from the ribs, and tried long-range efforts, putting immense pressure on Union Berlin's goal.

By the end of the first half, Real Madrid's intense efforts had taken a toll, and they finally slowed down. Only Atletico Madrid could sustain such high-intensity play for so long. Marcelo and Carvajal temporarily stopped their assists and retreated to avoid counterattacks. Kroos and Modric tried to keep possession without rushing to equalize.

Only Ronaldo seemed eager to score before halftime. Whenever he got the ball, he would show off with some fancy footwork, trying to break through the defense. If he couldn't, he would shoot regardless of the defenders in front of him.

"Cristiano Ronaldo! Long shot... blocked by Richards."

"Mahrez, turn the ball and prepare for the counter!"

"Oops, it's cut off by Marcelo again."

"Another attack by Real Madrid."

After returning to the Bernabeu, Real Madrid's intensity had indeed increased. Mahrez's 1v1 success rate was zero, unable to get past Marcelo even once. It wasn't that Mahrez was weak; Marcelo's anticipation was extraordinary. After stealing the ball, Marcelo passed it to Ronaldo again. Modric, on the other side, frantically asked for the ball, ready to transfer it to the right. Laxalt was open, with a big gap between the wingback and the center back.

But Ronaldo didn't seem to notice, ignoring Modric's waving and dribbling towards the penalty area. Keita and Richards moved to block him. Ronaldo almost lost the ball to Keita, but his peak physical fitness allowed him to accelerate and catch up. Kimmich was a step too late to intercept.

Ronaldo, moving from the left to the right, didn't hesitate and fired a powerful shot. The ball took a deflection off Rudiger's leg, changing direction and flying into the net, leaving Pickford no chance to react.

"Cristiano!~!"

"Ronaldooo000——"

The Bernabéu fans burst into cheers again. The ball hit the post and bounced into the net.

"What the hell! Did that really go in?" Su Luo was speechless. It seemed like Ronaldo could score from any situation.

"Ronaldo completes a hat-trick in the first half!"

"His Champions League goals tally has reached 15!"

Duan Xuan's voice carried a hint of regret as Union Berlin struggled to maintain their lead. Despite tight defense, they couldn't prevent Ronaldo from scoring.

"If this was before, Ronaldo's goals would have put him at the top of the scorer list."

"But he's up against Su Luo, who has 23 goals—a seemingly unreachable peak."

Ronaldo was optimistic, celebrating with his signature move to release his pressure. If Union Berlin could be eliminated, Ronaldo still had a chance to catch up, needing eight more goals with three games remaining.

With Real Madrid leading 3-1 at home and the total score tied at 4-4, away goals were equal. The two sides were back to square one.

Pickford, frustrated, grabbed some turf in anger. He had conceded three unlucky goals despite his best efforts.

"Jordan, it's not your fault," Rudiger hurriedly comforted his teammate. Ake and Richards patted him on the back for encouragement. Despite the unfortunate goals, Pickford had performed well, preventing Real Madrid from scoring six or seven.

Su Luo also comforted him. "Don't worry, the whole team is responsible for conceding. And remember, the total score is tied. We're away! They should be the ones feeling uncomfortable!"

Su Luo's words boosted his teammates' confidence. Indeed, Real Madrid should be the ones feeling the pressure. Their biggest problem in the first round wasn't losing but not scoring enough away goals. In the current Champions League knockout stage, away goals played a crucial role. For every goal Union Berlin scored, Real Madrid would need two to qualify. Though Real Madrid seemed dominant at home, the actual advantage lay with Union Berlin.

As the first half drew to a close, Union Berlin held their ground. They maintained a strong defense and didn't give Real Madrid a chance to take the lead.

With the score tied at 4-4, both teams headed to the locker rooms for a break. Su Luo's opening volley and Ronaldo's hat-trick, along with Pickford's miraculous save, made for an exciting first half. Neutral fans from around the world were captivated!

In another match, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid were tied at halftime in a rather dull game. Barcelona had beaten Atletico Madrid 2-1 in the first leg at Camp Nou, but at the Calderon Stadium, Atletico Madrid's "absolute defense" strategy was on full display. Despite Barcelona's 90% possession and 8 shots, none were on target. The oppressive defense of Atletico Madrid made Barcelona uncomfortable. The MSN combination was frozen, and Messi had barely any shots. Without Xavi, and with Iniesta aging, only Busquets remained to lead Barcelona's midfield. Players like Roberto and Rafinha struggled. Even peak Barcelona in 2011 would have found it difficult against this Atletico Madrid team, let alone the current declining Barcelona.

Fans, bored by the other game, flocked to watch Real Madrid vs Union Berlin on social media. Su Luo's stellar performance had inspired Ronaldo to complete a hat-trick, though luck played a part.

At halftime, neither team made tactical adjustments, sticking with their first-half formations. Real Madrid resumed their aggressive attack, aiming to dominate Union Berlin within 20 minutes to secure the game. Once again, it became a half-court offensive and defensive battle.

"Cristiano Ronaldo's long shot! Just over the crossbar! Ronaldo is full of fighting spirit at the start of the second half!"

"It's still Real Madrid's attack... Modric tries a long shot!"

"Pickford dives and holds the ball firmly! Despite conceding 3 goals, he's played exceptionally well!"

"... Benzema!!! He receives a cross from Marcelo but misses the header!"

"Gareth Bale and Ronaldo switch positions, with Bale moving to the left!"

"Bale, facing Pavard... beautiful move! He overtakes Pavard with a skillful pass!"

"Bale, into the penalty area, takes a shot!"

"Blocked by Pickford! Rudiger clears the ball quickly!"

"He could have passed to Ronaldo, who was in a great position."

"Ronaldo is a bit frustrated and seems to be communicating with Bale."

A close-up shot showed Ronaldo clearly angry, gritting his teeth. Bale, not daring to contradict his senior, smiled apologetically. Real Madrid missed a great opportunity.

Seeing Bale making continuous breakthroughs on the left, Su Luo hurried over to help defend. With Pavard and Mahrez joining, they finally restrained Bale. But Modric seized the opportunity and moved to the side in time!

"Toni Kroos crosses to the ribs! A cross into the box!"

"Cristiano Ronaldo's shot!!"

When Ronaldo shot from the penalty spot, all the Berlin fans held their breath. Fortunately, the ball was deflected off Ake's foot and went out of bounds.

"Real Madrid wins their seventh corner of the game."

"Toni Kroos takes the corner."

During the slow-motion replay, commentator Zhang kept praising Modric.

"Look at Modric's pass, perfectly placed in the space between the wingbacks and center-backs."

"Cristiano Ronaldo and Benzema attracted Ake's attention, leaving Laxalt too late to recover."

"Kroos' forward run almost disrupted Berlin's defense."

"It seems Zidane's strategy is working perfectly."

Commentator Zhan Jun was relieved.

"Luckily, they didn't score this time. Let's see how the corner kick is handled."

Toni Kroos took a short corner to the top of the box. Modric looked up and curled the ball without stopping!

Pickford leaped and punched the ball, but it didn't go far!

Cristiano Ronaldo missed the first shot. Ake cleared quickly, but the ball bounced off Pepe to Ramos!

Ramos extended his foot and poked the ball into the net amidst the chaos!

"Oh my! Real Madrid takes the lead! 4-1!"

"In the scramble in front of the goal, Real Madrid's tenacity paid off, and they scored again!"

"Union Berlin is now trailing!"

Real Madrid players celebrated wildly around Ramos, while the Union Berlin teammates looked dejected.

"What is happening?" Su Luo muttered, grabbing a water bottle and taking a few sips of energy drink. The intense defense had left him parched and breathless.

Despite leading 3-1 in the first round, the second leg was proving to be incredibly tough.

In the previous year, Real Madrid faced Wolfsburg in a similar situation. Wolfsburg had won 2-0 in the first round, but Real Madrid came back to win 3-0 in the second leg, leaving Wolfsburg helpless. This situation mirrored that scenario.

It seemed like fate was working to restore the original history, bringing Real Madrid back on track in the Champions League.

But as Tianbao and Nezha famously said:

"My fate is in my own hands!"

"I will defy destiny and change my fate!"

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