Capítulo 151: Chapter 151: 6-Match Victory To Top Europe! 12 Consecutive Victories Shocked The World!
The most difficult battle in the Champions League had ended, and Union Berlin had been eliminated early from the German Cup. Now, Union Berlin only needed to focus on accumulating points in the league before February next year.
After this grueling schedule, the pressure on the team finally eased significantly.
Fortunately, each day brought good results. They held the top spot in the league, competing with Bayern for endurance and fault tolerance. In the Champions League, they firmly ranked first in their group, avoiding powerhouses like Real Madrid and Barcelona in the round of 16.
With only the last round of the group stage remaining, the qualifying situations for each group were clear. Real Madrid, Paris, Atletico Madrid, Barcelona, Bayern, Arsenal, and Chelsea had all secured their spots. The only surprise was Manchester United!
Facing Wolfsburg, Spartak Moscow, and PSV Eindhoven in Group B, these teams had caused Manchester United significant trouble!
Eindhoven 2:1 Manchester United Spartak Moscow 1:1 Manchester United Manchester United 0:0 Eindhoven
Losing 7 points in three games, they currently ranked second in the group and faced the risk of elimination at any time!
Wolfsburg had 9 points with 3 wins and 2 losses, Manchester United had 2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss with 8 points, Eindhoven had 2 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses with 7 points, and Spartak Moscow had 1 win, 1 draw, and 3 losses with 4 points. The UEFA Champions League Group B in the 2015-2016 season had turned out to be the real group of death! The upcoming Wolfsburg vs. Manchester United match had become a battle of life and death!
Wolfsburg could hope for a draw, while Manchester United needed a win. A loss or draw would mean elimination!
Since Ferguson's retirement, the former Premier League powerhouse that reached three Champions League finals in four years had become a team everyone bullied. Neither Moyes nor Van Gaal could change the team's fortunes despite spending huge sums of money.
"Van Gaal's dismissal countdown has begun. Who's next? Can they lead Manchester United to victory?"
As Su Luo scrolled through the news on his phone, he chuckled and shook his head. "Mourinho was no help, and neither Solskjaer nor Ten Hag could save Manchester United."
"Eh? How do you know Mourinho will be next?" Josephine asked, overhearing his casual complaint during breakfast.
Oops.
Su Luo quickly relaxed and looked at Josephine with a playful smile. "Because I traveled from the future."
"What? The future?"
Josephine stopped cutting bacon and stared at Su Luo curiously.
"Yes, from 2023."
"Oh? Then tell me, who will be the next Premier League champion?"
"Hmm..." Su Luo thought carefully. Mahrez had been snatched by Union Berlin, yet Leicester City still played the role of Premier League dark horse this season. They currently topped the table with a 1-point advantage! Vardy averaged a goal per game, and despite Mahrez's absence, players like Drinkwater and Kramaric had filled the gap. Leicester City's performance was even more remarkable than in his previous life. Was this the corrective force of history?
"This season's Premier League champions will be Leicester City."
"Ah? Impossible. Even though they're at the top, they'll definitely be overtaken in the second half of the season. Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea, and Liverpool are right behind them."
Josephine had followed Su Luo long enough to become a seasoned fan and understood the dynamics well.
But Su Luo firmly said, "It's Leicester City. They'll achieve miracles. Of course, they're still not as good as our Union Berlin. Union Berlin won the Bundesliga in their first season. Leicester City barely avoided relegation in the Premier League last season."
"Well, if it's really Leicester City, then I'll believe you."
Josephine didn't take it seriously, thinking Su Luo was joking. In reality, if you told someone you traveled back from the future, most people wouldn't believe it. Su Luo could speak the truth boldly with nothing to hide.
After breakfast, they had nothing to do and cuddled on the sofa in their mansion to watch a movie on the giant screen. After last night's win over Manchester City, Su Luo had considered going to a nightclub in Manchester. Unfortunately, Grealish was in no mood after the loss, so Su Luo took his teammates to the nightclub for two hours instead. The whole team then took a night flight to Berlin, arriving at the mansion past 3 a.m.
At the nightclub, Su Luo linked to the illusion after a long absence. Ronaldo and Modric were still there, doing nothing in the illusion. The card-shaped afterimage from the end of last season was only about 30% complete. It seemed this reward wouldn't be unlocked until the end of the season.
Unlocking non-player rewards for the first time made Su Luo curious about what the card offered. Unlimited stamina? Bullet time? Double possession duration? The ability to name any player?
Based on his extensive game experience, Su Luo could roughly guess the card's ability. But before the answer was revealed, he could only speculate wildly. It might just be a useless card, like one that increased the success rate of rainbow flicks or enhanced scissor kicks.
Fortunately, there were no particularly tough battles ahead. Even without the possessed state, Su Luo could rely on Modric's and Inzaghi's passive skills to perform well in the Bundesliga.
After a short break, Union Berlin, high on morale, secured three consecutive Bundesliga victories! Including previous wins, Union Berlin had not lost since their substitute lineup faced Leverkusen, marking nine consecutive victories! Including Champions League matches, they had 12 consecutive wins, making them the club with the most consecutive victories in Europe this season!
In the 14th round of the Bundesliga, Union Berlin beat Hannover 96 2-0 at home!
Su Luo continued to dominate in his forward free role, contributing one goal and one assist.
In the 15th round, Union Berlin triumphed over Mainz with a 4-1 victory!
Su Luo made 2 assists and scored 1 goal, indirectly setting up another goal! Mahrez, Quinin, and Forsberg also found the back of the net.
In the 16th round, Union Berlin faced Wolfsburg away, a match between the top and third-placed teams in the Bundesliga. The media and fans anticipated a big showdown, hoping Wolfsburg could halt Union Berlin's progress. Even Bayern fans became Wolfsburg supporters for the day, cheering for their old rivals.
The Volkswagen Stadium was packed, ready for an intense clash. However, within half an hour, the stadium turned silent as a library.
"Su Luo!!! His performance today is unmatched!"
"Three counterattacks! Just three, and Wolfsburg's defense crumbled!"
"That was his 32nd goal of the season! Another hat-trick for him!"
"Scoring hat-tricks has become as routine for Su Luo as drinking water!"
With an average of one goal every 10 minutes, Union Berlin effectively ended the game in just half an hour. Their scoring efficiency was terrifying. In the first half, they completed only three attacks, all of which resulted in goals.
The first goal came from a counterattack partnership between Su Luo and Mahrez. Mahrez made a backheel pass in the penalty area, and Su Luo finished it off with a powerful strike into the net!
For the second goal, a positional battle saw Wolfsburg defending well, but Su Luo suddenly took a long shot from outside the penalty area. The ball flew into the net, skimming the turf!
2-0!
The third goal was a wing attack. Quinin sprinted down the right flank, outpacing everyone. Seeing Su Luo move into position, Quinin crossed the ball. Su Luo dived to head it into the net!
3-0!
The suspense ended in just half an hour! The supposed intense confrontation turned into a textbook demonstration of Union Berlin's counterattacks!
In the second half, Su Luo assisted Quinin for another goal, sealing a 4-0 victory for Union Berlin over Wolfsburg. They continued to lead the standings! Bayern Munich also secured consecutive victories, temporarily ranking second due to goal difference.
After this game, Wolfsburg effectively bowed out of the title race. This season, Dortmund, Wolfsburg, Leverkusen, and Borussia Mönchengladbach struggled to compete with the two leading teams. Union Berlin's biggest rival remained Bayern.
The next match between the two would be at the end of January!
Through these games, Mahrez gradually adapted to the role of a false center-forward, continuing to support Su Luo and create scoring opportunities. However, Mahrez preferred playing on the wing, so finding a tall center-forward who could hold up the ball and serve as a focal point for Su Luo was essential. The club was reportedly in contact with Wout Weghorst.
Su Luo wasn't sure about the negotiation progress, but he believed it wouldn't be a big problem. After all, Union Berlin were the defending Bundesliga champions.
However, Su Luo was concerned about Union Berlin's financial situation. A collective wage increase at the end of the season posed a huge budget challenge. Additionally, the team provided top-notch training facilities, diet, and travel, leading to significant financial expenditure. Without substantial sponsorships, relying only on broadcast revenue and fan support wasn't sustainable in the long run. This was the tragedy of smaller clubs.
Many promising teams fell apart due to financial issues, and Su Luo hoped Union Berlin would continue on a positive path and not decline like a meteor.
After playing Wolfsburg, Union Berlin faced Sevilla at home. With their group stage position secured, Coach Neuhaus rotated the squad significantly, giving young players a taste of the Champions League atmosphere. As the team captain, Su Luo started the match, eager to perform in front of his hometown fans.
Sure enough, despite a passive start, Su Luo capitalized on Modric's playmaking, consistently appearing in dangerous positions. Sevilla, with a rotated lineup, scored in the first 12 minutes. But just 5 minutes later, Su Luo equalized with his signature "Fang's Cannon" shot!
1-1!
In the 48th minute of the second half, Sevilla took the lead again through N'Zonzi's strike. Only 2 minutes later, Su Luo equalized once more, dribbling into the box and scoring from the same angle!
2-2!
Taking advantage of their strong home momentum, Union Berlin organized another wave of attacks. Su Luo sent a 40-meter through ball, breaking Sevilla's three lines of defense! The in-form Quinin received the pass, broke into the penalty area, and calmly slotted the ball into the far corner!
3-2!
Union Berlin completed a remarkable comeback, winning all 6 group stage games in their Champions League debut! Their 18 points shone throughout Europe!
Meanwhile, Juventus and Manchester City fought a brutal battle, with Juventus eliminating Manchester City 1-0 at home. Seven yellow cards and two red cards were shown!
Manchester City didn't even qualify for the knockout stage and were eliminated!
Of course, after this evening, no one pitied Manchester City. Everyone eagerly awaited the UEFA Champions League round of 16 draw! The Champions League was about to enter its most thrilling knockout stage!
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