Chapter 83 Christmas Time Management, Scoring Six Degrees And Not Being Physically Fit?
"Union Berlin defeated Stuttgart 1-0, and the half-time champion is a newly promoted team!"
In the 80th minute of the away game, Su Luo ruthlessly broke through Stuttgart's defense with a goal!
This grassroots team from East Berlin, newly promoted to the Bundesliga this season, is shining brightly.
After defeating Stuttgart, Union Berlin overtook Bayern Munich with 3 points and won the half-time championship! They became the second team in Bundesliga history, after Hoffenheim, to win the half-championship in their first Bundesliga season.
Early yesterday morning, Union Berlin beat Stuttgart at home, conducting a special half-time offensive and defensive drill for the audience. Ranked 15th, Stuttgart went all out to defend to avoid falling into the relegation zone, hoping to gain a share. Head coach Thomas Schneider formed a 5-4-1 formation, almost all players retreating to the penalty area.
The game turned into a difficult offensive and defensive battle from the first minute. For the first 80 minutes, Stuttgart's defense remained solid. Their backline successfully limited Su Luo's performance, leaving him no space to get the ball near the penalty area. Union Berlin tried various strategies but couldn't find a way to break through the dense defense.
Su Luo completed a total of 5 shots, with 3 on target, all resolved by goalkeeper Kirschbaum. Until the 80th minute, when Su Luo got a chance outside the penalty area and unleashed a powerful long-range shot over 35 meters, breaking through Stuttgart's defense.
With Su Luo's 26th league goal, Union Berlin finally beat Stuttgart.
According to Bundesliga tradition, there's a 68% chance that the half-time champion will win the championship by the end of the season. If they can win the championship, they will create another "Kaiserslautern Miracle."
This team, run purely by fans and rejecting corporate ownership, will become a last standing force in football. Union Berlin's dazzling record this season cannot be ignored, largely thanks to one player: "Lord of the Iron League," "Mysterious Mage of the East," "Jade Face Killer" — Su Luo!
He scored 26 goals this season, leading the Bundesliga and becoming an unprecedented new star in nearly 30 years. Consecutive hat-tricks in the first three rounds of the league made everyone remember this young man who scores at will.
He is the flag of Union Berlin!
Su Luo led the team to stop Bayern Munich and defeated Wolfsburg, Schalke 04, Borussia Monchengladbach, Borussia Dortmund, and Leverkusen. Relying on the power of the people, the people's team has toppled many strong teams!
They also became the most talked-about phenomenon in football in 2014.
During the month Su Luo suffered a knee injury, Union Berlin faced ups and downs and lost 4 consecutive games. In such a difficult situation, Su Luo miraculously made a comeback! His fighting spirit is simply breathtaking!
After Su Luo's return, he led the team to 5 consecutive victories and won the winter championship strongly. The Bundesliga is currently in its winter break. Bayern Munich are just one point behind Union Berlin. Wolfsburg, Borussia Monchengladbach, and Leverkusen are also in the chase. There is still suspense in the second half, and the Bundesliga will enter a white-hot stage!
Please continue to tune in to CCTV 5 and cheer for Su Luo's Bundesliga journey!
After the game against Stuttgart, Union Berlin officially went on holiday as the team entered the winter break. Before the holiday, the whole team went to nightclubs to relax and celebrate this winter championship.
Su Luo, following his habit, hit the dance floor to let off steam. The progress of the fifth player is only about 25%, so it seems we'll have to wait for the new season to unlock it.
But for now, Su Luo's ability is enough to handle the Bundesliga. Except for the second half against Bayern, the other teams are no longer a threat. The Champions League next season will be the real challenge.
Su Luo can't wait to play against the European giants!
On Christmas Eve, everything proceeded as planned for Su Luo. He had lunch with Rika Schmidt and then went back to the mansion to exercise off the meal. After leaving Erica, Su Luo packed up again and had afternoon tea with Taylor Swift.
Taylor Swift sneaked out this time, and it wouldn't last long. They chatted about their current situation and then went straight to the hotel. Four hours later, it was evening.
Su Luo drove Taylor to the airport in his McLaren P1. Before leaving, Taylor suddenly smiled at Su Luo.
"I know about your girlfriend. What's our relationship now?"
"What do you think?" Su Luo replied, passing the ball back to her.
Taylor Swift had come this time intending to break up with Su Luo. They were usually separated by an ocean, had no common hobbies, and had an 8-year age difference. Taylor's ex-boyfriend couldn't tolerate cheating, and Su Luo was already famous, making it unrealistic to continue. But after spending the day together, Taylor felt a long-lost relaxation. She hadn't been this happy for a long time. Being with Su Luo, no matter what they did, was really relaxing.
Her initial decision began to waver. "I don't know either... but until I find out, I want to see you again."
"No problem, I'm in Berlin anyway, except for away games."
Looking at Su Luo's firm gaze, Taylor couldn't help turning around and kissing him again. Then she flicked her blond hair and left gracefully.
"Forget it, don't care about him. The most important thing is for my wife to be happy."
A gentle, considerate, sunny, and handsome athlete like Su Luo, who doesn't love him?
After sending Taylor away, Su Luo breathed a sigh of relief. Looking at his phone, he saw that Josephine was already waiting at the mall. Su Luo's time management was quite tight. He checked the rearview mirror for lipstick marks on his face and neck, then sprayed himself with men's perfume to mask Taylor's scent. Then he stepped on the gas pedal.
The roar of the McLaren P1 engine, the orange monster supercar, ejected and started, racing towards the destination.
At the commercial street in Berlin, Su Luo finally met Josephine. Fortunately, the little girl was very gentle and didn't complain after waiting for half an hour. Seeing Su Luo, she jumped up excitedly.
After shopping in the mall and having a candlelight dinner, they returned to the mansion, swam synchronously in the pool, and continued their evening.
Su Luo suddenly realized that even though he was young and a professional player, exercising frequently for a day consumed a lot of energy. It was more exhausting than playing two matches a week.
Fortunately, Josephine was considerate. "Su, are you too tired from the competition recently? I feel like your physical strength is exhausted. If you're too tired, we can skip swimming and go to bed early."
"Who said that? I can swim a bit longer," Su Luo insisted.
They had to go into overtime even if it was exhausting, so as not to be looked down upon by Josephine.
In the middle of the night, Su Luo was stretched out on a deck chair by the pool, unable to move a finger.
"A master of time management is really something else. Looking at it now, Luo Xiaozhu, the king of Asian dancers, is really awesome."
On Christmas Day, Su Luo and Josephine went to Lower Saxony, Josephine's hometown. This Christmas lunch was a bit challenging for Su Luo. As a Union Berlin player, he was surrounded by Werder Bremen fans, including Josephine's father, Mr. Wagner. The whole family wore Werder Bremen's green home jerseys. Su Luo had taught their home team a lesson less than a month ago.
Fortunately, except for Mr. Wagner himself, the rest of Josephine's family was friendly. The lunch turned out to be a pleasant conversation. Everyone was curious about Chinese food, and Su Luo recommended it enthusiastically. Everyone decided to organize a group trip to China next year.
As everyone was excited about the Liaozi City BBQ Festival, Mr. Wagner suddenly interrupted, his tone cold.
"Su, do you really aim to win the championship this year? Isn't it too much for you? Competing for fourth place might be more realistic."
The warm atmosphere cooled abruptly. Everyone turned to Su Luo, curiosity in their eyes.
Werder Bremen wasn't in the running for the championship; they hadn't been a strong team since Klose's time in 2004. Their only hope rested on Su Luo. Despite Bremen being defeated before, Su Luo was half one of their own.
Seeing their earnest gazes, Su Luo got serious.
"Yes, our goal is not fourth place. We really want to win the championship. We want to knock Bayern off their damned throne!"
"Very good," Wagner said, draining his beer. "I'm waiting for the day you hold that cup!"
Su Luo wasn't just boasting; he was prepared for the championship. During the winter break, besides spending Christmas with Josephine, he also went back to China. Since he couldn't return during Chinese New Year, he had an early reunion dinner with his family.
His cousin Zhen Qian pestered him for several autographed photos.
"Brother, these autographs will be worth a fortune in the future!"
"Really?"
"A signed photo of Cristiano Ronaldo is worth 1,500 Euros. Yours should be at least 2,000 Euros."
Zhen Qian had nearly 50 limited edition autographed cards of Su Luo. Assuming they were worth 2,000 Euros each, she had at least 1 million RMB in her hands.
"Then I'll strive to surpass Ronaldo in value!"
After a short vacation, Su Luo returned to Berlin, where preparation training for the second half of the season had already started. The whole team dove back into intense training, everyone aiming for the Bundesliga title. The hardships now would transform into the joy of winning later.
Days passed in repetitive, grueling training. Even when Su Luo was photographed at a nightclub by tabloids, there was no scandal.
"Su Luo goes to a nightclub? That's not news anymore."
The entire Bundesliga seemed used to his nightlife antics. If Su Luo didn't go to a nightclub, that would be news.
Just like that, January 2015 flew by. On January 31, the Bundesliga winter break ended! The first round of the second half officially kicked off!
In the 18th round, Union Berlin faced Schalke 04 at the Veltins Arena. Since Union Berlin defeated Schalke 04 in the opener, Schalke, who finished third last season, had been struggling. Union Berlin was partly to blame for their fall. Schalke 04 fans were eager for revenge at home.
"Su Luo is here. We need to show him the power of our home ground!"
"We will completely shut him down and win!"
The home team fans were inexplicably confident. But the game only lasted 10 minutes before the Veltins Arena fell silent.
"Su Luo!! Iconic long shot! His long-range strikes are always so unstoppable!"
"One shot completely disrupted Schalke 04's defense!"
"Union Berlin leads by one goal, Su Luo scores his 27th Bundesliga goal!"
Before the first half ended, Union Berlin struck again.
"It's Su Luo again! Union Berlin counters quickly! Su Luo receives the ball with his back to the goal, and suddenly passes cleverly to Glari!"
"Glari dribbles into the penalty area and scores easily!"
"Su Luo's passing has become even more precise after the winter break!"
Su Luo hadn't even activated his special mode, and Schalke 04's defense was already in shambles.
In the second half, Su Luo turned on his game mode!
He drove through the defense with a quick counterattack.
"Here it comes again! A pendulum-style move! Deceives the goalkeeper and scores into an empty net!"
"Su Luo scores again! 3-0!"
But Schalke 04's nightmare wasn't over yet.
"Union Berlin's corner, Su Luo leaps high, out-jumps the defender, and heads it in!"
"Another goal! 4-0!"
"Su Luo is in phenomenal form! This is one of his rare headers!"
"A hat-trick! Su Luo scores another hat-trick!"
"Union Berlin demolishes Schalke 04 with four goals! A great start to the second half!"
Just past the halfway mark, Su Luo had nearly 30 goals! After the game, German media weren't talking about Schalke 04 or Union Berlin. All of Germany was debating whether Su Luo could break Gerd Müller's record of 40 Bundesliga goals in a single season.
"Another hat-trick! Will Su Luo break Gerd Müller's 40-year record?"
"The unstoppable King of the Steel League! 40 goals can't stop him!"
"Is this lethal striker ending a 40-year record?"
Su Luo found these media reports amusing. Reading online football novels in his previous life, every striker in the Bundesliga faced comparisons with Gerd Müller. Su Luo didn't expect to encounter this himself in his first Bundesliga season.
For Su Luo, breaking the record wasn't a big deal. If it happened, it happened. What he valued more was the Bundesliga championship. Scoring records were just a bonus. As long as the team kept winning, he didn't mind if he didn't score.
In the 19th round, Union Berlin beat Hamburg 3-0 at home. Round 20, Cologne 4, Union Berlin. In the 21st round, Hannover 1:2 Union Berlin. Su Luo scored 9 goals in 4 rounds in the second half! His total goal count reached 34!
Union Berlin was on a 9-game winning streak, leading the Bundesliga standings! Second-place Bayern Munich was 1 point behind. Due to pressure from Union Berlin, Bayern had drawn 1-1 with Schalke in the last round, widening the gap to 3 points!
For Bayern Munich fans, the championship was still within reach. In the next round, the 22nd of the Bundesliga, the two sides would clash in the season's "Battle of Tianwangshan"!
Bayern Munich would host Union Berlin at the Allianz Arena! It was a duel between titans! This match would be crucial for the league title!
In the first round, the two sides drew 4-4 at the Old Forest Management Institute Stadium. That match was still talked about, whether it was Su Luo's hat-trick or Bayern Munich's relentless pressure.
Now, at the Allianz Arena, Bayern Munich was ready for revenge! They aimed to crush Union Berlin and reclaim their dominance! As challengers to the Bundesliga's traditional order, Union Berlin wasn't afraid of Bayern! Su Luo and his teammates were prepared to overthrow Bayern and claim 3 points at their home ground!
With just over a week until the game, the tension was palpable. The atmosphere was electric, ready to explode!
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