Chapter 67: Chapter 67 Robben Sneak Attack? So What If It's Barcelona At Its Peak!
Outside the old forest management office, a slender and tall girl stood surrounded by a group of rugged middle-aged workers. If it weren't for the cute girl wearing a woolen hat chatting and laughing with her, passersby might have called the police.
"Sister, I saw you in the Valentino advertisement... you really are Su Luo's girlfriend!"
"Yes," Josephine replied, smiling.
The fair-skinned girl next to her looked like a porcelain doll. If it weren't for her resemblance to her father, it would have been suspicious.
Uncle Hans, standing nearby, grinned and said, "Of course, Su Luo has taken you to nightclubs several times. The reporters have caught you two."
Recently, headlines like "Genius Chinese Teen Takes Rookie Supermodel to Night Shows" were common. Hardcore fans were well aware of Su Luo and Josephine's relationship.
Josephine felt a bit embarrassed. If it weren't for keeping an eye on Su Luo, she wouldn't have gone to the nightclubs often. Fortunately, Su Luo enjoyed the music on the dance floor and didn't do anything inappropriate. Otherwise, Josephine wouldn't have let it slide.
Josephine had been busy with fashion shows recently and felt guilty for not spending enough time with Su Luo. She wanted to do something special for him. After some inquiries, she contacted members of the Iron Union fan club. They were happy to give Josephine a season ticket and include her in pre-match preparations.
So, Josephine pretended to be in New York but secretly came to Berlin's home stadium to surprise Su Luo. He was known for his lack of celebrations after scoring goals, often running to the core fan area to celebrate. If she could hug and celebrate with him on the spot, it might make up for the time apart.
But first, Su Luo needed to score a goal!
"You can do it, definitely!" Josephine believed firmly in Su Luo.
Before the game, both teams warmed up on the lawn. Su Luo looked at the Bayern Munich players across the field. Last season's DFB-Pokal semi-final was still fresh in his memory. If only he had made a top-level off-ball movement or a divine pass, maybe they would have won. But there are no "ifs" in the past. Fortunately, he was finally playing against Bayern Munich!
On the other side, Lewandowski and several attackers were practicing shots. After a powerful shot, Thomas Müller elbowed Lewandowski.
"Robert, look over there. That Asian kid is staring at us. Think you can score six and catch up to him?"
Lewandowski stared at Müller, annoyed. These guys just couldn't let it go. However, scoring more goals against the newly promoted team could help him surpass Su Luo on the scorer list sooner. Otherwise, the media would keep pestering him about it.
Lewandowski looked at Su Luo with disdain. He disciplined himself daily, eating healthy meals and avoiding any indulgences. How was it fair that Su Luo partied and still performed so well?
Unfair!
Lewandowski clenched his fists. He was determined to crush Su Luo's dreams in this game.
There were 15 minutes left until the match began. In the locker room, the starting lineup had changed into their jerseys and were ready to go. Coach Neuhaus gave his final pep talk.
"This stadium was built brick by brick by the fans themselves," he said. "They'll wave their flags until the last minute. No matter what happens on the field, don't give up. Fight until the end!"
In the visiting team's locker room, Guardiola watched his Bayern Munich players calmly.
"You're all familiar with the tactics. I don't need to say much. Remember, it's just another Bundesliga match. This is what you do best. Three points! Play steadily, and the points are ours."
Guardiola and the Bayern players exuded a royal aura. The Bundesliga was their territory. No one should challenge their throne!
Josephine followed Uncle Hans and his loyal fans to the stands. She was excited to see Su Luo but resisted the urge to meet him before the game. She quietly held her sign, waiting for the right moment.
"Mr. Hans, should we raise the tifo at the beginning of the game?" she asked.
Hans thought for a moment and shook his head. "It's better to wait until we score. It'll have a bigger impact."
"But…" Josephine hesitated. What if Union Berlin didn't score? Maybe it was because of Su Luo's presence that they were so confident.
"Come on, Luo, I'm here to see you."
Outside the old forest management office, a low-key Toyota Alphard drove into the parking lot. The door opened, revealing a pair of slender legs, followed by the tall blonde figure of Taylor Swift. With Su Luo's VIP ticket, Taylor could enter through the VIP channel and head to the stands without much hassle. The security guards were stunned. Who could have such an influential connection to invite a global music star?
Taylor Swift was the first celebrity to visit the Old Forest House. She followed the staff to the VIP seat, which offered a better view and privacy.
The starting players were announced on the radio. When the last home team star was mentioned, the audience's excitement surpassed the reaction to the entire Bayern Munich team combined.
"Number 10, Forward, Lo!"
"Luo!"
"Luo!"
"Luo!"
The deafening noise was like a low-flying Boeing 787. Taylor Swift felt her whole body shake.
"He's so popular!" She realized. You couldn't feel it through a screen; only being there in person revealed Su Luo's status in the hearts of the fans.
The match between Union Berlin and Bayern Munich was the most anticipated battle for Bundesliga fans. Even fans from the Premier League, La Liga, and Serie A were eager for updates. Bayern Munich's forums buzzed with excitement.
"Milan fans here to watch."
"Our magic tour group supports Su Luo."
"We uninvited fans are here to cheer. Bayern is in trouble."
"Barcelona fans say Su Luo is the next Messi."
"Decades of Union Berlin fans here!"
Bayern Munich fans were conflicted. They wanted Bayern to win and take three points but also supported Su Luo as their compatriot. The best result would be Su Luo scoring a goal while Bayern still won.
With Bayern's strong lineup this year, it should be hard for Union Berlin to win, right?
"Welcome to the third round of the Bundesliga's highlight match: Union Berlin's home game against defending champion Bayern Munich," the commentator announced. "The players have just completed their handshakes, and the match is about to start!"
"Hi everyone, I'm Duan Xuan, and with me is Xu Yang. We'll be providing commentary for today's game."
"Hello everyone, I'm Xu Yang."
Due to the importance of this game, CCTV specially assigned a professional commentator, Duan Xuan. Compared with Gong Lei, who often slurred his tongue, Chu Yang's commentary was recognized by the fans. During the 2014 World Cup that just passed, he often cooperated with commentators to analyze the field clearly.
"Let's take a look at the starting lineups of both sides first," Duan Xuan began.
"Bayern's starting lineup was not released until just before the game! This season Guardiola prefers to play with a 3-back tactic, and today he also went with a 3-4-2-1 formation!
"Goalkeeper: Neuer; The 3 backs are Boateng, Dante, Badstuber; Double midfielders: Lahm partnering Xavi Alonso; The wing-backs are Alaba and the 30-year-old Arjen Robben; Thomas Müller, Mario Götze, and Lewandowski form the front three."
Facing such a major event, Duan Xuan's voice trembled a little. He calmed down and then continued to announce the home team's starting lineup.
"Union Berlin continued with their 4-5-1 formation this season. Goalkeeper: Fabianski; Defenders: Trippier, Eggimann, Alex, Laxalt; Midfielders: Naby Keita, Sabitzer, Matushka; Forsberg and Quinine on both wings; The lone striker and the core of the team's offense, number 10, Su Luo!"
As Duan Xuan finished reading the starting lineup, the Bayern Munich players had already lined up. Lewandowski stood in the center circle, his foot on the football for the kick-off. Bayern captain Lahm won the toss.
The home team Union Berlin needed to defend first. The battle was about to erupt!
Guest commentator Xu Yang took the opportunity to analyze the starting list. "Bayern is a little daring. Arranging a 30-year-old veteran as the right wing-back is obviously to have Thomas Müller recover to the center, use his running and pulling ability, and create opportunities for Robben. Götze on the left has been a little unstable in these games, but he is still a threat for Bayern. If the two wingers perform well, Lewandowski will have many opportunities to strike. Guardiola isn't afraid of weak defenses; he wants to use possession to press in the home half. Union Berlin, on the other hand, is wary of Bayern's offensive. They've lined up with three midfielders to defend the early pressure and find opportunities for Su Luo to pose a threat."
Duan Xuan added, "Yes, it all depends on whether Union Berlin can hold off Bayern at the start."
With the referee's whistle, the matchup in the third round of the 2014-2015 Bundesliga season began! Union Berlin, wearing their red home jerseys, faced off against Bayern Munich in their red and white away jerseys.
After the kick-off, Bayern Munich passed back to the defender as usual and slowly tested in the backcourt. The commentators took the opportunity to discuss the teams' recent records and warm up the audience. However, the football soon reached Xavi Alonso's feet, and the former Real Madrid midfielder, under Guardiola's tutelage, made a sudden, fatal pass!
"Hey!! Look at this ball!" Duan Xuan exclaimed. "Xavi Alonso, with a concealed through ball! It suddenly hits the front field! Lewandowski catches the ball, shakes off Eggimann, and hits it straight away! Fabianski—Brilliant save! But Robben appears out of nowhere and scores into an empty net!"
"Hey, this goal has been scored! Just 1 minute into the game, Robben's follow-up shot puts Bayern Munich ahead! The score is 0:1!"
"This is a big blow to Union Berlin, who were determined to defend!" The hearts of the home fans sank. Josephine clearly felt Uncle Hans and the others beside her holding their heads in disbelief. They expected Bayern might score first, but not so early!
Across the aisle, Bayern fans were singing and dancing jubilantly. Less than 1,000 of them made the trip, but they were loud and proud. Some even raised their middle fingers towards the home stands.
"Hahahaha, isn't the opening goal exciting?" they jeered. "Go back to Bundesliga 2, Bundesliga is not for you!" "The team of poor ghosts is really pathetic!" These were the more polite remarks; many were outright vulgar.
Typically, Bayern fans wouldn't be so extreme. Even without trying, Bayern could crush most opponents without suspense. But last season's German Cup semi-final loss made these fans wary. They blamed Union Berlin for Bayern's subsequent loss to Real Madrid, pouring all their frustration onto the underdog team. Beneath their anger lay fear. Su Luo, that Asian kid, scared them! Scoring four goals to force a tie? If not for two red cards, could he have won?
Seeing Bayern score in the first minute, the fans finally relaxed and celebrated wildly. "What the f**k!!" Bud rolled up his sleeves, ready to fight, but Uncle Hans quickly stopped him. Even without intervention, security guards stood ready between the fans.
"Calm down! We can equalize!" Hans said seriously. On the field, Su Luo comforted his teammates with the same expression.
"Cheer up, it's just one goal!" The reasons for conceding included Bayern's sudden attack and the defenders' lack of attention. Left-back Laxalt missed Robben, who ghosted in behind him! Fabianski was also dejected, taking all the responsibility on himself.
"Lukas, your save was brilliant," Su Luo reassured him. "But..." "Believe in us!" Su Luo knew continued internal conflict would lead to more mistakes. Teammates were sluggish, the pressure from Bayern immense.
Using his off-the-ball movement skills, Su Luo kept looking for opportunities. Any attack could pose a threat! But when the ball kicked off, captain Matuschka moved slowly, and Thomas Müller intercepted, returning possession to Bayern.
They tiki-taka'd in midfield, maintaining endless possession. Facing the peak Barcelona, even Manchester United, Chelsea, Real Madrid, and Arsenal might feel this desperation. But Su Luo knew this wasn't peak Barcelona!
No! Su Luo refused to be overwhelmed by Bayern's possession. They weren't top-tier Barcelona. Even if they were, there were always flaws! Su Luo thought of Ronaldo, Inzaghi, Haaland, and De Bruyne. He thought of his must-score ability and regained confidence.
Even if peak Barcelona were on the field, Su Luo believed he could beat them!
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