Chapter 139 Violent Buckle On The Football Field! Su Luo Dominates Juventus!
"Hey! Max, it's almost time...Hey! Max! Did you hear me?"
Juventus assistant coach Lanqibu raised his voice, calling Massimiliano Allegri repeatedly before he finally responded.
True, the team was now behind, but as the head coach, Allegri should at least calm down and strategize on how to equalize the score!
But he seemed lost in thought.
Allegri is undeniably a world-renowned tactical master. His ability to adapt tactics to suit his players' strengths and weaknesses ranks him among the top five tacticians globally.
However, having been Allegri's assistant coach for many years, Rancheb knows well that he himself is not expected to reach the level of the world's top coaches. Allegri excels in tactical adjustments and can make brilliant substitutions that often turn the tide of the game. He is sharp, insightful, and an excellent coach.
Yet, unlike charismatic coaches like Simeone or Mourinho who inspire and galvanize their teams with passion and charisma, Allegri lacks that commanding presence. Coaches like Guardiola, Del Bosque, and Ancelotti use their calm demeanor to stabilize their teams and seek strategic opportunities during critical moments.
Allegri, however, tends to become conservative and cautious when faced with unexpected situations, lacking the commanding aura that inspires confidence in his players.
He made no substitutions at halftime, and it became evident in the second half that Juventus's performance was not as sharp as in the first.
"Union Berlin exploited their weaknesses, launching several threatening attacks through Su Luo!"
"After the second half started, Juventus's defense showed some gaps!"
"Su Luo nearly scored against Buffon moments ago!"
"If it weren't for Buffon's timely intervention, the score might have changed!"
"...Okay, Su Luo is dropping back again to respond, causing Juventus defenders to lose their marks."
"The wingers are advancing, but the defenders are hesitant to press forward."
"Sudden shot!!!"
"Buffon! World-class save!!"
"Su Luo and Buffon are locked in another duel! Su Luo's long-range shots are impressive, but Buffon managed to deny him this time!"
Buffon, after making the save, raised his arms and roared, boosting morale.
Early in the second half, Union Berlin intensified their efforts.
Within the first ten minutes, Buffon was more active than he had been in the entire first half. As captain of Juventus, he understood that the 45-60 minute period is the most challenging.
If they could withstand Union Berlin's onslaught, Juventus would gain a physical advantage in the latter part of the match. Allegri would then have the opportunity to adjust tactics or make substitutions to regain control of the game.
Buffon threw himself into action, making three crucial saves to thwart Union Berlin's threatening attacks.
"Let's see what you've got! Come on, bring it!"
Buffon's eyes were fixed on Su Luo once more.
The Chinese player was capable of unleashing a game-changing strike at any moment. There was no room for complacency.
Mahrez took the corner for Union Berlin. Su Luo, known for his aerial ability, chose not to stay in the penalty area but positioned himself just outside.
Rudiger, Alex, and Keita, three strong players, positioned themselves in the penalty area.
Juventus couldn't afford to take chances. Khedira shadowed Su Luo closely at the edge of the penalty area.
Mahrez signaled for the corner kick with his left hand, then curled the ball towards the far post!
"Union Berlin's corner! Towards the back post!"
"Ake!!!"
Ake, relatively unknown until then, burst into the box and contested the header!
Cuadrado, marking him, faced a significant height disadvantage.
Khedira rushed over to assist in defense.
Seeing Ake about to connect with the header, Khedira turned and attempted to block Su Luo!
But Su Luo didn't give him a chance to intervene. He swiftly passed the ball to his right and unleashed a sideways volley!
A spectacular strike!
He had used this technique to great effect in the Bundesliga against Leverkusen!
The Juventus fans felt a sinking feeling as they watched the ball.
Boom!
The football soared towards the top corner of the goal!
"Su Luo's shot!!!"
Zhan Jun was about to leap in celebration when, at the crucial moment,
The veteran goalkeeper, who had guarded the net for two decades, summoned the last reserves of his career.
"Buffon! He pushes the ball out with one hand!! It's him again! Another world-class save!"
"Keeping a clean sheet for Juventus!"
The entire stadium erupted in collective awe!
For that moment, it seemed as if the souls of over 40,000 fans were suspended in the air above the stadium, only to return to their bodies at that very instant.
Fear!
Simultaneously, the big screen at the venue zoomed in on Su Luo's back.
"Number 10 - Su. Luo"
This number and this name were etched deeply in the hearts of Juventus fans!
Having just made such a thrilling goal, Buffon couldn't muster a roar. He simply slumped quietly on the turf, allowing his teammates to help him up.
Yet, when Buffon glanced at Su Luo again, he saw no signs of discouragement after his continuous saves.
It seemed that every save only fueled his determination to score.
How could there be such a striker in the world?
Throughout a career spanning more than 20 years, Buffon had faced legends like "God of War" Batistuta, "Alien" Ronaldo, Zidane, Klose, Shevchenko, Adriano, Inzaghi, Messi, Ronaldo...
Against any renowned attacker, Buffon had always felt confident in guarding his goal.
But on this day, Buffon's faith was shaken for the first time!
Su Luo was truly the first striker who seemed to grow bolder with every setback!
"What drives him?"
Buffon pondered.
In reality, Su Luo was merely counting.
"How many times has he come forward? 1, 2, 3... should be about the same?"
It was still Union Berlin's corner kick, and Mahrez stepped up to take it.
This time, Khedira stuck to Su Luo tightly. Even if the sky fell, he wouldn't dare let Su Luo slip past.
Mandzukic returned to defend in the penalty area, leaving only Morata up front on standby.
Barzali positioned himself in the penalty area, ready to support Khedira in marking Su Luo.
Beep!
As the referee's whistle blew, Mahrez delivered the corner kick!
The air raid siren blared across Juventus' penalty area!
Countless tall men in red jerseys surged forward, pressuring Juventus defenders near the small box!
All eyes followed the trajectory of the football into the penalty spot!
At the same time, Su Luo feinted and dashed towards the penalty area!
"Just as expected!"
Khedira resorted to a wrestling hold just outside the penalty area, clutching Su Luo's jersey tightly!
Suddenly, Khedira felt an immense force, breaking free from his grip instantly!
"How is this possible?"
Seeing this, Barzali reacted swiftly, attempting to seize the high ground and clear the ball.
But in the next moment, Barzali found himself momentarily blinded!
The Chinese player had soared into the air!
At 183 cm, he was half a head shorter than Barzali at 186 cm!
As the audience watched in astonishment, Su Luo executed a mid-air header akin to basketball slam dunk technique!
Combining Ronaldo's explosive start, Haaland's power, Giroud's aerial prowess, and Inzaghi's precision!
All these abilities converged at that moment, fully embodied by Su Luo!
Boom!
With the momentum of his run-up, the ball whizzed past and into Buffon's goal!
"I'm sorry, even if Jesus himself had come down, he couldn't stop that!"
The sideline's high-speed camera captured every detail of Su Luo's strike!
The stadium lights illuminated him,
In that instant, Su Luo transformed into a lone swordsman against five!
Avatar!
"Goooooooal! Unbelievable!"
"What a powerful strike!"
"Su Luo! The Chinese striker has truly become the undisputed ruler of Turin's Allianz Stadium!"
Sky Sports commentator, originally inclined towards Manchester City, had anticipated losses for both Union Berlin and Juventus.
Yet, at this moment,
Jim Beglin, the commentator, couldn't help but pay homage to Su Luo for this goal!
"Goooooooooal!"
The Spanish-speaking sideline narrators performed their traditional exuberant displays,
Their voices resounded for a full minute!
It didn't matter whether Sevilla could advance or not,
Witnessing such a magnificent "split" header on the football field,
Made this season unforgettable.
German commentator, Simon, showered Su Luo with accolades.
"Su Luo is Berlin's deity! Our superhero!"
Even the Italian TV commentator couldn't help but admire:
"I must say, if Juventus lose this match, they can't complain about the defeat."
"Even if Buffon were 10 years younger, it might have been difficult to save."
"In those crucial 15 minutes, Union Berlin's relentless attacks proved too much."
He Wei's voice choked with emotion.
Never did the commentator expect,
That a Chinese teenager with such radiant determination would take center stage in European football!
"A hat-trick! Three consecutive hat-tricks and 9 goals across three group matches in this UEFA Champions League!"
"This is Su Luo's debut in the Champions League!"
"He's also set a historic record in the Champions League, achieving three hat-tricks!"
"Only Luis Adriano last season had made history with two consecutive hat-tricks!"
"Just a year later, Su Luo creates a new miracle!"
"A record unprecedented for Chinese players!"
"Conquering mountains and surpassing the world! With this goal, Su Luo embodies dominance!"
The entire Allianz Stadium in Turin, with over 40,000 spectators,
The Juventus team,
Allegri,
And Italian fans watching from their TVs,
All witnessed the brilliance of the young Chinese boy,
Celebrating with an Italian flair on his knees,
Conquering Turin! Conquering the Serie A champions!
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