Chapter 140: Juventus' Home Field Becomes Shura Field? How Could I Be So Caring?

In most football matches, except for those iron-willed soldiers, a morale collapse often signals the end of the game, much like ancient warfare.

The crucial moment before the 60th minute of the second half is pivotal. If Juventus can withstand Berlin's intense phase, they have a good chance of mounting a comeback.

Unfortunately, they succumbed to Su Luo's relentless assault. Even Buffon, with 20 years of experience and skill, found himself powerless against the laws of the game.

Su Luo's headers, even if Buffon could predict them in advance, would find their way into the net through sheer force.

In the subsequent half-hour, Juventus attempted to mount attacks to pull one goal back. However, Union Berlin shifted from offense to defense, waiting to counterattack.

With Juventus' current lineup and morale faltering, breaking through the Iron Union's defensive line seemed impossible. Morata, Mandzukic, Pogba, Cuadrado, and others fought valiantly but were systematically thwarted by Berlin's defense.

Seeing Pogba miss chances one after another, and Morata struggling, Allegri tried to reverse their fortunes by substituting Pereira, Zaza, and Dybala consecutively. However, without Su Luo's third goal, these changes were futile.

After exhausting his options with the substitutions, Allegri could only sit resignedly on the bench.

In the 79th minute, Union Berlin seized their chance for a counterattack. Su Luo and Forsberg combined effectively on the left to breach Juventus' defense.

With the defense closing in, Su Luo displayed excellent vision with a wide-ranging pass, finding Quinine on the right.

Quinine, who had come on as a substitute for Mahrez, brimming with energy and explosive speed, made a direct impact. He charged into the penalty area, facing Buffon fearlessly.

A player who had recently played in the Bundesliga's second division showed no signs of nerves, delivering a miraculous goal!

Typically, when facing a goalkeeper one-on-one, strikers tend to aim for the bottom corners. Those who dare to aim for the top corners are true warriors.

Despite Buffon's expectations, the relatively unknown Quinine audaciously targeted the top corner, sealing the game with a thunderous strike!

1:4!

Union Berlin secured a resounding victory!

Since his spectacular performance against Manchester City, Quinine seemed to have unlocked a new level, scoring crucial goals consistently!

Facing giants like Juventus, he managed to score a remarkable solo goal without hesitation!

Overwhelmed with excitement, Quinine rushed over to Su Luo, celebrating with a high-five. Tears welled up in his eyes on the field; he had never imagined such a moment before!

It was Su Luo's unwavering trust that had given Quinine the confidence he needed. With an aura of self-belief, Su Luo made it easier for his teammates to perform effectively on the field!

Su Luo was genuinely delighted by Quinine's transformation. Despite playing in the Bundesliga for years, Quinine had not witnessed such glory until now.

In 2018, he announced his retirement from football, having never anticipated achieving such feats in the UEFA Champions League!

Though younger than Quinine, Su Luo felt a sense of joy akin to playing FIFA or FM.

As the referee blew the final whistle, less than half of the fans remained in the stands at Turin's Allianz Stadium.

Proud Italians had initially feared merely a draw against their opponents. No one expected them to concede four goals at home!

In just 30 minutes, Juventus' impenetrable defense seemed to crumble with Su Luo's initial goal. Even Buffon couldn't stem the tide!

After the match, with three goals and one assist, Su Luo was unequivocally named the Man of the Match.

As he celebrated with his teammates, a tall figure approached.

"Sue, jersey swap?"

Normally, after such a humiliating defeat, the losing side would quickly exit the scene.

Previously, I had mentioned introducing Pogba to Su Luo at a nightclub. At this moment, no one was in sight.

Damn it, Su Luo had actually intended to ask him about strategy!

Which club girl was more sincere, damn it!

However, Buffon was the exception; despite facing failure, the world's top goalkeeper actively sought a jersey swap.

Accustomed to both success and failure, Buffon remained indifferent.

So what if they were eliminated from the Champions League? There would always be another chance.

Encounters with formidable opponents were rare, and not even Messi or Ronaldo had ever motivated Buffon to exchange jerseys.

Su Luo was different; Buffon couldn't quite fathom him.

"Sure, why not?"

Su Luo also eagerly removed his shirt, adding another prized possession to his jersey collection.

As for his wine collection, two cabinets had long been fully stocked. The finest champagne from this game alone could fill a supermarket!

After the jersey swap, Su Luo headed back towards the locker room, only to be mobbed by journalists.

"Su, how do you maintain such excellent form with three consecutive hat-tricks?"

"Do you believe this win over Juventus positions your team to top the group?"

"Is practicing your weaker foot shooting a secret of your rigorous training regime?"

Microphones were thrust at Su Luo from every angle.

With a bemused smile, Su Luo scratched his head, trying to make sense of the commotion.

Wait a minute... isn't this an old acquaintance?

"Why are you here? Aren't you supposed to be hosting?" Su Luo asked in Chinese.

"If I said I just wanted to see you, would you believe me?"

"Why bother? It's quite a trip."

"No worries, if Taili reimburses me, it'll be a taxpayer-funded assignment."

Journalists from Italy, England, and Germany looked perplexed, witnessing the two converse fluently in Chinese.

At least let us use English; we need some material for our reports!

"By the way, aren't you a reporter? Why aren't you interviewing?"

Su Luo rubbed his temples, feeling a headache coming on.

In the past, he thought he knew all about the ups and downs of life.

But now, facing such persistence from a woman who had once left without a word, Su Luo realized that the world of adults wasn't so straightforward.

"I said before, I'm here to see you. Whether I interview you or not doesn't matter to me."

Ma Fanshu beamed with a smile she found sweet.

Master Wang, carrying a camera, had a dark cloud over his head.

"Sister, why are you freeloading at public expense? Can we be a little more professional?"

He felt like a fool for traveling all the way to Italy. Fortunately, Ma Fanshu was still working, asking a few questions from the script.

Dealing with Su Luo was not easy.

The "Champion Europe" program team waited half the day for on-site feedback and finally received the interview content it needed. The stone in host Shao Shengyi's heart was finally lifted.

"What's going on at the front?"

But thankfully, netizens and viewers didn't care about the live interview at all. Su Luo's third consecutive hat-trick, and Union Berlin's 4-1 victory over the last runner-up Juventus, had everyone on Weibo celebrating.

Another sleepless night awaited them.

Josephine couldn't help but feel miserable. What was it like to watch an entire game without being able to cheer? When Juventus took the lead, she was still surrounded by singing and dancing. But when Su Luo scored the second goal and rode solo to overtake the score, a terrifying silence fell over the stands.

Josephine almost cried out in celebration. Even so, her actions attracted a group of unfriendly Italian fans.

Fortunately, she was a delicate girl. If she had been a big man, she would have been beaten up long ago. She suppressed her urge to cheer for the last ten minutes while the surrounding fans left early, and finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"It's really painful to never be an undercover agent again."

After the game, Josephine rushed down from the stands, eager to find Su Luo and surprise him. Taking advantage of the chaos, she sneaked into the player interview area, hoping to catch Su Luo alone.

Just as she was about to approach Su Luo, she noticed a beautiful reporter with a slender figure and a pleasant face beside him. Most importantly, the reporter had the same black hair and yellow skin as Su Luo!

"His friend?" Josephine fell behind and silently followed them.

Their relationship was clearly more than just acquaintances. The reporter, intentionally or unintentionally, sought physical contact with Su Luo.

"What's going on?"

Fortunately, Su Luo didn't respond enthusiastically and maintained a normal distance, which reassured Josephine.

"Probably a fan of Su Luo? Or someone who admires him," she thought. Usually, around the training base, Su Luo had the most female fans. Josephine was secretly jealous.

The "kiss of the century" from the league champions was just an act of sovereignty. With Su Luo's good looks, it was normal for him to attract attention.

"It should be... nothing wrong?" she mused.

Seeing that they had reached the restricted area, Su Luo turned and walked into the players' locker room. The beautiful reporter stopped, watched for a while, and then left.

Josephine, observing the two, couldn't help but send Su Luo a message.

"Honey, you were amazing today, love you."

After a while, her phone vibrated. Su Luo called directly.

For some reason, Josephine felt a bit guilty. She looked around, found a quieter passage, and picked up the phone.

"Eh? You... have you returned to the locker room yet? That was fast, hahaha."

Su Luo chuckled. "The team is going to celebrate in a nightclub in Turin. You should come too."

"Ah? Me, how can I get there? I'm still in Milan, it's too far."

"Oh? Then the beauty I see now is not you?"

The familiar voice came from the earpiece and also from beside her! Josephine trembled, turning her head slowly.

Su Luo held the phone, smiling at her. "So you discovered it all."

Josephine stuck out her tongue, trying to laugh it off.

Su Luo hung up the phone, stepped forward, and embraced her. "Of course. No matter where you are, I can find you."

Su Luo, who had just hugged Josephine, was secretly relieved. Fortunately, there was no unnecessary interaction with Ma Fanshu earlier. Otherwise, Allianz Stadium in Turin would have been renamed Shura Stadium.

He wasn't afraid of what might happen to Josephine but felt that if they quarreled now, it could affect their careers. The less trouble, the better. As long as she didn't know, nothing had happened. Well, he was just protecting Josephine.

Su Luo quickly gave himself a reasonable explanation. In fact, he had discovered Josephine because Modric's passive aura hadn't kicked in yet. His eyes saw all directions, and his ears were keen to hear everything.

"Brother Magic Flute, if we meet in the Champions League next time, I'll have a drink with you."

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