75: The Night Stamford Bridge Fell

Under the night sky of London!

The vast Stamford Bridge stadium erupted into a frenzy of deafening roars!

The Crystal Palace fans in the stands burst out in thunderous cheers,

Overwhelming the deep blue sea of Chelsea supporters!

The entire night sky over West London was transformed into a sea of wild celebration!

3:2!

Once again—it was Crystal Palace's Eagle King, their young captain—

Kai!

A stunning, unstoppable free-kick goal in the dying moments of the match—

A last-minute strike to kill off the once-invincible Chelsea!

Chelsea, who had fielded their full-strength squad,

Were cut down at the final moment of the game!

The Crystal Palace fans could no longer hold back their joy and excitement!

Two goals and one assist!

And a breathtaking last-minute game-winner!

The fans went absolutely mad.

This was a boy born to be a legend—

A true, complete teenage king!

Before the match, Crystal Palace fans had been terrified.

After all, this was mighty Chelsea!

Rampaging through the Premier League,

Led by the renowned tactician Ancelotti!

Before the match, authoritative media outlets had predicted Palace's chance of winning

at less than 20 percent!

But now—

All predictions were meaningless.

Because Crystal Palace was far more than just a regular Championship team.

Within their squad stood

an unprecedented, once-in-a-generation genius.

Even when the odds were stacked against them—

This genius had the power to overturn all impossibilities,

To make miracles descend again and again!

Crystal Palace fans shed tears of joy amid the celebrations.

They had eliminated Chelsea!

And advanced to the next round!

The next round was the semi-finals.

They were now officially one of the top four teams in this season's FA Cup.

One more win,

And they'd be guaranteed at least a runner-up finish.

Two more wins,

And they would lift the FA Cup trophy—something never before seen in the club's history!

Stamford Bridge was in uproar.

Crystal Palace players surrounded Kai at the center of the pitch, celebrating wildly.

Even the substitutes rushed onto the field.

Chelsea's players, seeing the scene before them, fell silent.

Some squatted down helplessly,

Others collapsed directly to the ground.

Essien and Mikel, whose only assignment in this match was to mark Kai,

Now stared off in confusion.

Essien, his dark face slightly dazed,

Remembered the days when he was known as the Beast Midfielder of the Blues—

His relentless defending, bone-crushing tackles, and tireless effort

had been the nightmare of every midfielder and forward in the Premier League.

And yet tonight—

Not only had he failed to shut down the 16-year-old on the opposite side,

He had watched—along with three other teammates—

As that boy delivered a historic, thunderous match-winner.

On Chelsea's bench, the coaching staff sat in dead silence.

Ancelotti began chewing his gum again,

Trying to calm himself with the familiar motion.

But in his mind,

He couldn't help but recall that night years ago—

Tonight's Stamford Bridge bore a striking resemblance

to that year's Istanbul.

Though the FA Cup quarterfinal stage couldn't compare in scale or glory

to a Champions League final—

Still—tonight!

Underneath Ancelotti's calm surface was a blow so immense,

It could barely be put into words!

Chelsea, at full strength,

Had been stopped in the sixth round of the FA Cup

by a team from the Championship!

Ancelotti knew—

There was no way he could explain this to the Chelsea faithful.

After the match, at the press conference,

London media swarmed the scene!

Holloway was beaming with pride.

He boldly praised Kai's performance to the media, not holding back in the slightest.

But in truth—

In the eyes of this Crystal Palace manager...

Kai's performance tonight was nothing short of legendary.

It was an epic display—impossible to capture with mere words!

"We are getting closer and closer to the championship.

I won't make bold declarations on behalf of my players—

But the truth is right in front of you all!"

"Under Kai's leadership, we're marching straight toward the final!

This season's Crystal Palace is bound to create an unprecedented miracle!"

Meanwhile—

In Chelsea's media room,

Ancelotti was bombarded with questions from the London press.

He did his best to stay calm.

"It was a disappointing match… but our players gave it their all.

Even now, I don't believe the fault lies with my players—

Or with my tactics."

Ancelotti took a deep breath—

And then dropped a bombshell statement:

"Honestly, if Kai were in our squad,

We would have won this match effortlessly.

He alone dictated the entire game."

"Though I hate to admit it—since I've always emphasized the importance of teamwork—

I now realize, in this moment, that there truly exist players on this planet

whose talent and ability transcend even the concept of a team.

I can't deny the influence a genius like that has on a game.

He is, simply put—an entire army on his own."

Finishing that last sentence,

Ancelotti turned and left the media room expressionless.

The media erupted!

They had never seen the Italian coach so rattled before!

Even though Ancelotti appeared composed—

His words clearly revealed just how deeply shaken he was.

The reporters exchanged stunned looks.

They had once believed that after experiencing that infamous night in Istanbul,

Ancelotti would never again be rattled by anything.

But tonight—

At Stamford Bridge—

When this seasoned coach personally witnessed an unprecedented teenage genius

lead a Championship team to a head-on victory

over his full-strength Chelsea squad—

Even he… couldn't help but start to doubt himself.

Headlines flooded the media:

Epic Comeback! Kai Leads Crystal Palace to Conquer Stamford Bridge!

Full-strength Chelsea Knocked Out in FA Cup Round Six!

Ancelotti Under Fire! Chelsea's Star-Studded Lineup Turned into a Joke!

Chelsea Boss Abramovich: "This was a perfect match. We will raise our bid. That genius will be ours!"

16-Year-Old Giant Slayer! If Crystal Palace Wins the Cup, Kai's Market Value Will Soar Again!

Bookmakers seized the moment,

Launching jaw-dropping promotional posters—

Crystal Palace's Odds to Win the FA Cup: 1:14!

Across the sea, fans in China were abuzz with excitement:

"Guys, I did the math—Palace just knocked out Chelsea.

Any Premier League team they might meet in the semis or final

will also be busy with league or Champions League games.

None of them will field a full-strength squad like Chelsea!"

"Ignore the long odds!

Crystal Palace's chances of winning are way higher than people think!"

Someone replied:

"You think Premier League giants are stupid?

Chelsea learned the hard way.

They fielded their strongest lineup and STILL got beaten.

No one will take Crystal Palace lightly now—unless they don't want the title!"

"Palace could face Arsenal, Liverpool, or even Manchester United next!"

"United? Come on, United this season are stronger than Chelsea.

No matter how good he is, there's no way he beats United too!"

"Still—Kai being on the pitch just gives people confidence!"

"Since Kai joined Crystal Palace, they haven't lost a single match!

I'm going all in! Ride or die, boys, follow me!"

The fanbase in China went into a frenzy.

And after this battle…

Chelsea boss Abramovich made a decision:

He would increase his offer yet again.

The billionaire owner was more determined than ever

to win over the heart of the genius who had just dismantled his Chelsea.

Without hesitation, he raised the bid to

£80 million!

Fans exploded with shock.

This had now become a full-scale bidding war between

Abramovich and Arsenal's majority owner, Kroenke!

One, a Russian oligarch.

The other, a North American tycoon.

But the battle was just beginning—

No Premier League club was willing to back out of the fight!

Arsène Wenger was frantically making calls to the U.S.,

Begging Kroenke not to back down no matter what.

Kroenke, despite his busy schedule,

cleared his calendar and decided to fly to England.

For Crystal Palace's next FA Cup elimination match,

Arsenal's majority owner would be there in person—

To witness firsthand

the brilliance of this teenage genius!

Manchester United wasn't far behind either.

The Red Devils raised their bid by another £2 million!

The summer transfer window was still over two months away—

But the war for Kai had already begun.

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