Chapitre 189: Chapter 189 All Europe Respects The Union Of Berlin! The Last Step Of The Bundesliga Champions!
There is an embarrassing question. Although Su Luo had accumulated enough anger after the first round against Atletico Madrid and awakened his unparalleled mode, he seemed to have no chance to use it.
Union Berlin narrowly lost to Atletico Madrid at home and stopped in the semi-finals of the Champions League. Only the Bundesliga remained.
Before the final round, Su Luo's ankle injury had just healed. He could walk without crutches but definitely couldn't engage in strenuous exercise. As a result, the vigorous energy of his unparalleled mode could only accumulate, with no place to release it.
Su Luo even went to a nightclub just after recovering from his injury, hoping to experience his unparalleled ability in the illusion. He really wanted to know the state of this mode. Would it awaken Pangu's bloodline and make him kick a blood hole in someone's body? Su Luo would rather not have such an unrealistic ability.
Unfortunately, the illusion couldn't open the unparalleled mode; it could only be accumulated and awakened in real games. He had no choice but to wait for the next season.
After losing to Atletico Madrid, head coach Neuhaus was criticized by the German media, becoming the scapegoat for the team's losses. "Munich Evening Post" stated that Union Berlin lost after a fantastic start mainly due to Neuhaus's conservative tactics and reluctance to make progress. They argued that the team should have worked harder and continued to attack to expand their lead. Neuhaus's decision to let the team defend allowed Atletico Madrid to play more unscrupulously. Many fans accepted this argument.
To address this, Su Luo took the initiative to accept a TV station's invitation. He appeared on the most-watched football program "Today's Match" on ZDF. In the program, Su Luo chatted with Klinsmann and the host Sauer about the recent competition.
"Unfortunately, this year's Bundesliga teams both fell in the semi-finals. Do you have anything to say about this?" Sauer asked.
Su Luo motioned for Klinsmann to speak first. "Golden Bomber" Klinsmann smiled faintly, picked up the microphone, and said, "Yes, it's a pity for both teams. Among them, Union Berlin has performed well enough. Thanks to this genius next to me, they reached the semi-finals of the Champions League for the first time in their first trip to the tournament... Wow, unbelievable!"
Klinsmann had nothing but praise for Su Luo. "Seriously, before the season, who would have thought that Union Berlin could make it to the semi-finals? Comparatively, Bayern's performance was much inferior. In the first round of the semi-finals, their away game was inexplicable. Manchester City's form wasn't great, and Bayern should have scored away goals, but they failed."
"In the second round, the defensive players bear much responsibility. Manchester City beat Bayern 1-0 at the Etihad. Bayern Munich had 17 shots and 0 on target! Manchester City star Grealish, a former Berlin player, scored the only goal of the game, assisted by De Bruyne, an old acquaintance."
"Going to the Allianz Arena in the second round should have been Bayern's period of strength, but they ended up playing poorly. In the first half, thanks to veteran Ribery's efforts on the left, a cross assisted Lewandowski to score. This was only Lewandowski's fifth goal in the Champions League this season, far behind Su Luo's 25 goals!"
"Unfortunately, in the second half, Grealish dribbled continuously from the left, passing three players in a row! Finally, it was Lahm who fouled him with a flying tackle. De Bruyne seized the free-kick opportunity and scored with a stunning shot! Bayern 1-1 Manchester City! In the end, Manchester City eliminated Bayern Munich with a total score of 2-1 and met Atletico Madrid in the final!"
Both Bundesliga teams had fallen. At least Union Berlin went down fighting, earning respect throughout Europe for their efforts this season. Bayern's performance, however, was subpar. After being eliminated by Manchester City, rumors about Guardiola's dismissal grew more intense. Bayern still competed for the final league title, giving Guardiola another two weeks to prove himself.
"What's your vision for next season?" Sauer asked.
Su Luo replied confidently, "Union Berlin will be back next season. This time, we will not fall again."
Sauer then asked a sharp question. "It's said that Union Berlin's financial crisis is becoming more serious. With recent high inflation and economic downturn, next season may be even more difficult. It may even be hard to pay salaries normally. If that's the case, would you choose to leave the team?"
Su Luo hesitated. To say he would never give up sounded a bit too false. He had a strong sense of belonging here and considered East Berlin his second home. But if his high salary became a hindrance to the team's operation, or if leaving could benefit the team, Su Luo wouldn't insist on staying. Moreover, if Union Berlin couldn't add new players and old players left, how could they guarantee success in the Champions League next season? Due to his desire for the Champions League title, Su Luo preferred being on a competitive team. Considering all factors, he couldn't guarantee he would stay with the team.
"I don't know," Su Luo said, changing the topic slightly. "I can only hope that the club survives this crisis. I don't want fans to donate blood; it's not good for their health."
The host Sauer didn't press further and instead moved on to discuss the next Bundesliga championship and the Champions League situation. Klinsmann believed Bayern might have a chance to win the championship and predicted Manchester City would likely win the Champions League. Su Luo had a different opinion. "The Bundesliga title is definitely ours. Even if I'm not there, my teammates are strong. As for the Champions League, Atletico Madrid has a high chance of winning. They don't look like giants, but their performance this season qualifies them for European glory."
Just as Su Luo predicted, Union Berlin, learning from their loss in the Champions League, gritted their teeth and fought hard. Even Sane, usually the laziest, started a rigorous training mode. Su Luo wasn't there, but his teammates didn't want to waste the advantage he had worked hard to provide.
In the penultimate round of the Bundesliga, Union Berlin hosted seventh-ranked Wolfsburg. With goals from Quinin, Sane, and Kimmich, they defeated Wolfsburg 3-0. After scoring, Kimmich deliberately approached the camera and revealed a white lining inside his jersey that read, "Su, trust us, the champion will come back!"
Su Luo, watching from the North Stand, was deeply moved. These usually unreliable teammates were quite dependable at critical moments. He always believed in them.
The director gave a close-up shot of Su Luo in the stands, where Erica, Ma Fanshu, and Taylor Swift, in different countries, saw Su Luo and Josephine embracing and celebrating. "I really envy her," the three women thought simultaneously.
After the game, Bayern Munich beat Borussia Mönchengladbach 2-0 at home. Borussia, five points away from Leverkusen, had no hope of making the top 4 and had already secured their Europa League qualification. This game was somewhat of a formality for them.
In this way, the suspense of the Bundesliga championship remained until the final round! Union Berlin versus Bayern Munich—who will secure the Bundesliga title this season? The final game will decide it!
On May 14th, the final match day of the Bundesliga arrived. All matches in this round started simultaneously. The entire country was shrouded in a tense and exciting atmosphere. The main protagonists were Union Berlin and Bayern Munich, while the other teams were mere spectators.
Social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook were buzzing with debates about the championship's outcome.
"Bayern will reclaim their supremacy!"
"Don't count on it, not with Guardiola still in charge."
"Honestly, Bayern has been lackluster in recent seasons."
"Wolfsburg fans say the spirit of the Bundesliga has shifted to Union Berlin."
"Schalke fans agree. It's ironic that a Chinese player has become a symbol of the spirit of German football."
"Hertha Berlin fans here, though it's painful to admit, the probability of our neighbors winning is higher."
"I heard Su Luo is back in the lineup?"
"How does he heal so fast? It seems to happen every time!"
"No idea. Doesn't he go to nightclubs every day?"
"Maybe nightclubs are his secret to recovery."
"Could be. I'll try it tonight too."
These German netizens couldn't have guessed that their jokes held some truth. Su Luo's frequent recoveries in the illusion meant that a torn ligament, which should have taken over a month to heal, had him jumping around in less than two weeks. The doctor was desperate to dissect Su Luo, thinking he might win a Nobel Prize in Medicine.
To be cautious, the team doctor still didn't recommend Su Luo to play. However, considering the final moment of glory, Neuhaus included Su Luo in the squad. At this moment, Su Luo was like a nuclear weapon for Union Berlin, boosting teammates' morale and acting as a deterrent to opponents.
Union Berlin's opponents in the final round, Augsburg, trembled when they saw the roster. With the referee's whistle, the final battle began simultaneously!
Bayern Munich vs. Hannover!
Union Berlin vs. Augsburg!
Given Union Berlin's lead, the Bundesliga officials brought the real trophy to the Old Forest Management Stadium, while replicas were sent to the Allianz Arena.
In the 21st minute of the first half, Bayern Munich scored the first goal!
"Thomas Muller!!! His goal in the penalty area helps Bayern lead! According to the real-time standings, Bayern temporarily overtakes Union Berlin! If the score holds, Bayern will reverse and win the Bundesliga crown! They've been suppressed by Union Berlin for two seasons, but now they've launched a fierce offensive."
On the other side, Augsburg set up a defensive formation, frantically blocking Union Berlin's attacks. Even a draw would be a success for them. This made it very difficult for Union Berlin, and the players became anxious.
Sane created opportunities from the left and could have scored if he had passed to Mahrez, but he decided to shoot himself, and the ball was blocked by the goalkeeper.
"Ouch! Union Berlin wasted a great opportunity!" Duan Xuan lamented. "If Su Luo were here, they'd probably already be ahead. Now everyone truly realizes how significant Su Luo's presence is."
The first half ended quickly: Bayern 1-0, Union Berlin 0-0. The situation seemed unfavorable for Union Berlin.
During the intermission, Su Luo made a joke in the locker room. He wasn't worried about losing the championship.
"Brothers, I'm back, aren't I? Go out there and fight without hesitation. I'll handle any problems. But... stay calm! We have 45 minutes to become champions!"
Su Luo raised his arms and shouted, and everyone responded.
"Champions!"
"We are the champions!"
In the second half, Union Berlin calmed down and methodically launched their attacks. Then, in the 59th minute, bad news came.
"Bayern got a penalty?"
"Yes," Hofstadter, who had been listening to the radio, was on the verge of tears. "Bayern gets a penalty for a tackle on Götze in the penalty area."
If Bayern scored the penalty and secured their victory, it would undoubtedly put a lot of pressure on Union Berlin and make them anxious again.
Su Luo, overhearing the conversation, suddenly looked thoughtful. He remembered a similar situation with two Premier League and Bundesliga teams in 2023.
"Coach, don't worry. Maybe this penalty kick is a burden for the other side."
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