Capítulo 180: Chapter 180 Forcibly Change History And Kill Real Madrid!
Real Madrid 4:1 Union Berlin, with a total score of 5:4! Counting injury time, there were still 15 minutes before the end of the game.
Real Madrid, who had applied high pressure throughout the match, now retreated to their own half, planning to use defensive counterattacks to run down the clock. Since Mourinho's tenure, the defensive counterattack strategy had been deeply ingrained in this team. Under Zidane, Real Madrid had perfected the blend of precise passing and counterattacks.
Previously, to restrict Su Luo, Real Madrid used high pressure and ball possession to wear down their opponents. Now, Union Berlin players could hardly run anymore, making Real Madrid's counterattacks even more effective.
Real Madrid built two solid defensive walls in their backcourt, making it nearly impossible for Union Berlin to break through. Zidane replaced the Brazilian Marcelo with the young Danilo. After Danilo's introduction, Mahrez, who had been struggling on the right, became completely invisible.
Seeing this, Union Berlin's coach, Neuhaus, couldn't bear it any longer and replaced Mahrez in the 81st minute with the faster Christopher Quinin. Quinin, although not as skilled, could at least provide fresh legs and speed.
As Mahrez left the field, commentator Xu Yang nodded in agreement. "It's time to make a change. It's right to bring in fresh energy. Mahrez is strong, but he doesn't fit into this Union Berlin system. Against weaker teams, he can use his dribbling to create chances with Su Luo. But against strong opponents, he tends to hold onto the ball too long, not passing to Su Luo. He's better suited to a system where he is the central figure, not for quick passing and interchanges. If not for Su Luo's brilliant performance, Union Berlin would have lost even worse."
During counterattacks, Mahrez's isolation was less noticeable, but in positional play, it was glaring. When the ball went to the right, it stayed with Mahrez, leaving Su Luo frustrated. Without the ball, Su Luo could only watch Mahrez struggle. It reminded Xu Yang of Mahrez's early days at Manchester City, where he seemed out of sync with his teammates until Guardiola's patient coaching helped him fit in. Even then, in crucial matches, Guardiola often preferred Bernardo Silva.
On the webcast platform, Director Zhang discussed this with Zhan Jun. "I said earlier, if you switch Mahrez off sooner, it's over. When he doesn't perform in the second half, switch quickly. When Quinin came on, the right side became much more active."
Zhan Jun smiled bitterly. "The main issue is that Union Berlin's squad is too thin. Beyond the starting lineup, they don't have many top players on the bench."
Despite Mahrez's underperformance, his ability was still significant. As the game reached the 85th minute, Union Berlin was still one goal behind. Real Madrid's defense was solid, and Su Luo found it difficult to find space to exploit.
Real Madrid also marked Su Luo's long shots closely. Casemiro stuck to Su Luo, not giving him a chance to shoot. It was hard to find a gap to take a shot and stack buffs.
"Su Luo, pull out and try to shoot! Casemiro brings Su Luo down! The referee didn't call it!"
"Instead, it's Real Madrid's counterattack!" Zhan Jun exclaimed.
Casemiro nearly tackled Su Luo with a wrestling move, but the referee ignored it. The ball quickly reached Gareth Bale on the right, who outpaced Laxalt and delivered a powerful cross.
"Bale crosses! Benzema is in position!"
"Pickford with another crucial save!"
"Ronaldo! He's a step behind and can't reach it in time!"
"Union Berlin almost conceded again! They want to talk to the referee, but he ignores them."
In the slow-motion replay, it was clear Casemiro fouled Su Luo. Even Chinese fans reacted to the foul, noting how often Su Luo had been brought down without fouls being called.
"UEFA favors star teams like Real Madrid over smaller teams like Union Berlin," some fans speculated. "With no top stars apart from Su Luo, UEFA must be protecting the ratings."
Su Luo understood this and was mentally prepared. As he glanced at the 4:1 scoreline and the dwindling game time, he felt the familiar frustration of being entangled by fate. Real Madrid seemed destined to reach the final and win their 11th Champions League title.
Su Luo got up, grabbed a handful of Bernabéu grass, and rubbed it in his palms. As long as the game wasn't over, he would fight until the last moment. Despite his exhaustion, he relied on sheer willpower to keep going. He wasn't Superman; he got tired too. When not in action, he took moments to rest and regain some energy.
Sane, who had performed well, was also tiring. Neuhaus made two last substitutions, bringing on Weghorst for Sane and Forsberg for Laxalt. They switched back to a four-defender system, with Su Luo, Weghorst, and Quinin forming a trident up front. Weghorst relieved Su Luo of some central pressure, while Forsberg linked up play in the attacking midfield. This allowed Su Luo to move more freely and create threats with unlimited firepower.
In the final minutes, Real Madrid's defense became turbulent!
"Union Berlin's attack has become sharper after the change. Su Luo is very active!"
"Strike! Su Luo crosses with his left foot, and Weghorst heads the goal!"
"Keylor Navas with a flying save! Ramos clears, Kimmich controls... to Forsberg, then to Su Luo!"
"Casemiro hasn't caught up! Su Luo shoots from outside the box!"
"Keylor Navas! Down and saves the shot! Union's corner!"
Union Berlin's attack was simple and direct, with quick passes and movements that left Real Madrid breathless. In these final minutes, they had the momentum of a team fighting for their lives!
"Three times... the buff should be full next time, right?" Su Luo thought as he took another shot, not feeling the law of causality kick in yet. Usually, primary and secondary shots would fill up the buff in the final stages. Even under the influence of metaphysics and historical correction, stacking buffs never took more than five attempts. One more attempt, and the next shot would be a guaranteed goal!
Su Luo signaled Forsberg for a tactical corner. His teammates had developed conditioned reflexes to his instructions, trusting his judgment implicitly. Even Ake pressed forward to support the tactical corner.
Forsberg sent the corner to Ake, who quickly passed it to Su Luo. Su Luo accelerated, moving towards the top of the penalty area. Weghorst met him, and Su Luo passed back to continue the forward movement. They played a one-two to shake off Casemiro.
Facing Ramos, Su Luo kicked decisively!
"They played a one-two and entered the penalty area. Su Luo kicks! It's a fast shot!"
"The angle is slightly off, and Navas grabs it..."
Despite losing the ball, Su Luo's purpose was to accumulate the buff. After the shot, he finally felt that familiar sense of clarity, like Conan solving a case with a flash of inspiration. His negative state was temporarily purified, and his physical and mental strength significantly improved. This auxiliary effect of the Karma Buff wasn't always obvious, but at critical moments, it was invaluable!
Receiving a clear signal, Su Luo communicated to his teammates to retreat and stabilize the defense. Real Madrid wasn't in a hurry, aiming to maintain possession and let the time tick away.
The fourth official raised his card...
"Only 3 minutes? Just 3 minutes of stoppage time? Union Berlin's chances are running out!" Zhan Jun was stunned. How could the added time be so short?
In the second half, Su Luo was fouled repeatedly, and Real Madrid players took their time getting up. Five minutes of extra time wouldn't have been excessive, but only three minutes were added. Union Berlin clearly received special scrutiny.
Faced with this situation, Union Berlin found it hard to respond. Coach Neuhaus approached the fourth official to protest, but received only a cold response. Berlin fans in the stands could only clasp their hands and pray silently.
Far away in Berlin, little Anya, watching the game from her hospital ward, was also silently reciting prayers. Her father was with the team, and she wanted to contribute her own strength.
"I'm scheduled for a bone marrow transplant next week. I should be resting more. Why are you still watching the game?" the nurse chided.
The nurse had reminded Anya many times not to watch the football game. Myocarditis caused by leukemia had made Anya's heart very fragile. Excessive excitement or fatigue could lead to insufficient blood supply, increase the burden on her heart, and potentially result in heart failure. With the operation so close, maintaining good health was crucial.
But today was a critical match against Real Madrid. The nurse sighed and glanced at the TV. The situation was still grim, with the game in injury time, and it seemed like recovery was impossible.
"We don't have a chance, do we?" the nurse asked, her voice tinged with despair.
"We can win!" Anya, despite her weakness, spoke with determination. "We can definitely beat Real Madrid."
In stoppage time, Real Madrid held possession, leaving Union Berlin in a desperate situation. But they had faced desperate circumstances many times before. Even when down by two goals in stoppage time, Su Luo had managed to turn things around. As long as he was on the field, miracles could happen.
Anya's eyes sparkled with hope. "Brothers, we must pass on courage and strength to the players! Even if we're on the opponent's turf and outnumbered, we must shout the loudest! Come on, everyone!"
Hans stood at the front of the visiting stands, waving the Union Berlin flag with his strong arms. Under his leadership, the fans quickly gathered their strength and sang the team song in unison.
The Union Berlin players, initially demoralized, suddenly heard the team song clearly at the Bernabéu. More than 1,000 fans created an atmosphere as powerful as 80,000!
"Iron Alliance! Indomitable!"
"Sing out! Follow the Iron Alliance!"
"We march endlessly from the east of Berlin!"
"The Iron Alliance fighting side by side!"
The Union Berlin players on the field seemed to draw strength from the chanting. Their previously weak legs felt rejuvenated, as if boosted by a "Running Wolf Emblem"—speed increased by 30%, stamina by 10%.
Real Madrid, feeling the pressure, opted to delay the game rather than risk passing the ball. The first minute of stoppage time passed, leaving only about a minute and a half.
The ball gradually moved to Ronaldo's feet. While others hesitated, Ronaldo was determined to score and break Su Luo's record. He wanted a hat-trick.
Ronaldo tried to break through but was intercepted by Pavard, Keita, and Su Luo, who had retreated to assist in defense. Su Luo used his skills to predict Ronaldo's dribbling route—a direct clash between two of the world's top superstars.
"Ronaldo has passed Keita. Will he get past Su Luo as well? Stretch out and intercept, Su Luo!"
"Union Berlin counters! The game time is running out!" Zhan Jun exclaimed, standing up from his commentary seat, passionately describing the action.
"Su Luo quickly passes to Forsberg in front! Toni Kroos is closing in!"
"Real Madrid quickly retreats to defense, returning to their positions!"
"There's no time left..."
Seeing Real Madrid's defense ready and the counterattack faltering, Union Berlin seemed to have lost their last chance. But they refused to give up!
Forsberg, under pressure, passed quickly to Kimmich, who advanced upfield with a powerful kick.
"Kimmich with a long pass to Weghorst!"
"Weghorst heads the ball to his teammate! Quinin, facing Real Madrid's defense, moves diagonally!"
In desperation, Quinin passed to his most trusted player.
"Su Luo!! How is he so fast? He rushed into the penalty area to catch the ball!"
"But there are so many defenders around! Su Luo dribbled into the penalty area on the left!"
"Caught in a five-man double team!"
Carvajal, Pepe, Casemiro, Gareth Bale, and Modric—five defenders surrounded Su Luo tightly in the penalty area, creating a scene reminiscent of Iniesta's famous goal against Italy.
Despite being in a desperate situation, Su Luo remained calm. "Ronaldo, this is it," he thought. He put his heart and soul into the moment, using his last possession.
Pepe's tackle was deftly avoided. "Su Luo!! He sidesteps Pepe and shoots!!!"
The football sped like lightning through Real Madrid's defense. Navas had no chance to react. The world held its breath as the ball hit the net.
"Goal scored! This is the winning goal! Su Luo!!!"
"Can you believe it? Union Berlin has beaten Real Madrid! They advance!"
"In the final moments, Real Madrid fell from heaven to hell!"
"A magical comeback, an incredible reversal! Nine!"
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