Date: October 3, 2027
Fixture: Arsenal vs. Ajax
Competition: UEFA Champions League Group Stage, Matchday 2
Venue: Emirates Stadium, London
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First Steps on the Big Stage
Tobi Oliveira had dreamed of the Champions League.
As a kid, he'd stay up late in Lisbon to watch games on a tiny second-hand TV. Now, he walked into the Emirates Stadium under the glow of the Champions League anthem—boots gleaming, nerves high, heart pounding.
The starting XI was released. Tobi's name was on it.
> System Update:
– Objective Activated: Champions League Debut
– Optional Bonus: Direct Goal Involvement +1
– Crowd Mood: Electric
– Legacy Modifier Active
Odegaard patted his shoulder before the walkout. "It's just football—just shinier lights."
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Arsenal vs. Ajax – First Half
Minute 1–15: Arsenal started sharp. Ajax pressed with youthful intensity, but Arsenal matched it.