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"Records? Those things are meant to be broken!"

"Hero Issues a Record-Breaking Declaration!"

"Arrogant Chinese!"

"... Hero expressed disdain for Falcao's record. Of course, he is qualified to do so, because the Europa League group stage has just finished this season, and he has already scored fourteen goals... However, the knockout stage is completely different from the group stage. At the very least, the knockout stage will not easily encounter a minnow team from Slovenia for him to farm goals..."

The Spanish media reported on Liverpool's arrival in Madrid, and Chen Hero's words were naturally the focus.

The newspaper printed the sentence in bold black letters, accompanied by a subtle expression of Chen Hero when he said it—the corner of his mouth turned up to one side, his nostrils flared slightly, and his eyes squinted. This was obvious disdain.

The TV station played Chen Hero's answer to this question in its entirety—just one sentence. This time, the media did not take it out of context. Because that's what Chen Hero said!

The media did not distort Chen Hero's meaning either. Chen Hero just looked down on Falcao's record.

In fact, Chen Hero didn't think the record was anything special because he was going to score far more than seventeen goals.

But in the eyes of those who didn't know the inside story, Chen Hero was arrogant, conceited, and had no regard for anyone.

Chen Hero didn't bother to explain his true intentions. The media could describe him however they wanted; it wouldn't cost him a piece of flesh.

Of course, this kind of personality and media hype would also cause him to encounter a lot of resistance in the game that wouldn't have existed otherwise. But Chen Hero didn't care. The harder the opponent tried, the more accomplished he felt when he defeated them.

***

Chen Hero's words would definitely hurt Falcao's feelings, after all, he created this record, and he has always been proud of it.

Being able to score seventeen goals in the Europa League, before Messi, he was the number one in Europe. This honor brought him many benefits, including the contract with Atletico Madrid.

Even when Messi broke the record later, he expressed his admiration—who is Messi? He is not of this world! Losing to him is not shameful at all! And Messi only scored one more goal than him, eighteen goals in a single Champions League season, so his second-place score of seventeen goals is not shameful at all.

But now that Chen Hero has declared that he wants to break his record, he immediately felt unhappy—Messi breaking the record is okay. But why you, Chen Hero? Are you Messi? Are you as good as Messi? Can you win the FIFA Ballon d'Or for four consecutive years? Are you the successor handpicked by the "King of Football" Maradona?

You are nothing, why are you so arrogant in front of me?!

What's so great about scoring fourteen goals? The group stage is full of weak teams. What's so great about farming data against weak teams? Stop dreaming, you can only score this many! As long as I defeat you and Liverpool!

Falcao secretly vowed to show Chen Hero a thing or two in the game and announce his existence in front of this arrogant guy!

***

At the pre-match press conference, Chen Hero's record-breaking declaration became the focus of reporters' questions.

Martin O'Neill certainly knew the inside story. Chen Hero was definitely not just speaking off the cuff, nor was he deliberately provoking a psychological war. He really thought so. This had already been announced at the team's Christmas dinner.

But he had no intention of increasing the difficulty of this game. After all, Falcao's ability is also very outstanding. If he angered him, he was worried about what changes might occur in this away game.

He dealt with this matter in a relatively low-key manner: "Break the record? That's the player's own business, I have nothing to say."

Since Martin O'Neill wanted to handle this matter in a low-key manner, then for the same reasons, Atletico Madrid coach Simeone would definitely handle it in a high-profile manner. He wanted to take this opportunity to wind Falcao up—Falcao performed well after joining the team last season, scoring twenty-six goals in the league. Although he only won third place in the scorer list, considering that the top two are figures not of this planet, he was actually the best scorer in La Liga last season...

He continued this excellent form this season. The league has only been going on for a little more than half the season, and he has already scored eighteen goals.

But such outstanding performance also made him a little slack. In some games, he would show a lack of concentration and motivation.

He was worrying about how to make Falcao high-spirited when facing Liverpool. Chen Hero came to the rescue, and a high-profile "Records? Those things are meant to be broken!" gave Simeone an excellent reason.

You have no motivation? You have no fighting spirit? Now someone has come out to challenge you, claiming to break your record, let's see if you still have motivation and fighting spirit?

Therefore, he would never allow this matter to be suppressed in a low-key manner by Martin O'Neill.

"Break the record? Hero may have such strength, but Falcao is also a great scorer. I believe he will not easily hand over his own honor. I have confidence in Falcao on this matter!"

He both wooed Falcao and added fuel to the fire.

Then Falcao also talked about this issue when he was interviewed by reporters.

"Hero said he wants to break the record? I welcome him to try!" When he said this, he didn't have a "welcoming" smile at all, but with a straight face, gnashing his teeth.

After seeing this scene, Simeone was overjoyed—success! Falcao is full of fighting spirit! Morale MAX!

Thank you, Hero!

***

Not only Atletico Madrid people have this idea, but many people think so—if Falcao went to other leagues, he would have won the league title long ago, but he is in La Liga, and his opponents are two perverted shooters in the Spanish Super League, so he can only get third place. Last season, Cristiano Ronaldo scored fifty-one goals and won the best scorer in La Liga, while Messi ranked second with forty-eight goals. The goals scored by these two people are more than many teams score in a season...

But no one will ignore Falcao's ability. Many professional media believe that Falcao has all the qualities to become a great scorer. If he can join a wealthy club, this goal will be achieved soon.

In fact, this is also the case. Although Falcao has only been at Atletico Madrid for less than two seasons, he has already attracted the attention of many wealthy clubs, and rumors about his transfer have been constant.

Many people are convinced that Atletico Madrid will definitely not be able to keep him. The Mattress Makers are just a springboard for him to enter the sights of European giants.

He proved this very well in this game...

"Falcao! Falcao! Falcao—!!" The commentator roared with a passionate voice.

The person whose name was called in such a way was opening his arms and turning to run to the sidelines.

The game had only started for twenty minutes, and the home team Atletico Madrid took the lead, with Falcao scoring the first goal.

The Calderon stadium followed with huge cheers, and all Atletico Madrid fans were shouting the name of the goalscorer, the cheers resounding through the clouds!

"This is his ninth goal in the Europa League this season! Although it is two goals short of his most crazy season at the same time, it is still a very outstanding statistic!"

"Falcao scored the first goal for Atletico Madrid, and now Atletico Madrid is leading Liverpool 1:0 at their home stadium!"

"Before the game, Chen Hero declared that he wanted to break the single-season goal record in the Europa League held by Falcao, and Falcao immediately responded in the game! He wants to tell Chen Hero that he is still the record holder!"

Falcao's celebration was very wild—he kicked the corner flag pole away, then waved his fists in the air and roared loudly.

It was as if it was made specifically for Chen Hero to see—you little bastard want to challenge my record? You are seeking your own death!

***

Chen Hero had already reached the center circle, waiting to kick off. He certainly saw Falcao's unrestrained celebration, and he also knew why Falcao was so excited—all because of what he said.

But he did not regret it because he really thought so—records are indeed meant to be broken. It's just that only he can break them, no one else can.

Just like Messi's record, before him, no one is allowed to touch it!

He didn't take it seriously that he angered Falcao because no matter whether the opponent is angry or indifferent, he is going to break the record.

So what is the opponent's reaction... what's it to him?

He just thought, "Stop fucking celebrating, hurry back to the field and kick off"...

***

Diego Simeone was particularly happy. Seeing Falcao score a goal, he raised his arms and shouted on the sidelines. This shows that his strategy has worked. At this time, he wanted to thank Chen Hero again... You have helped us a lot, Hero!

If Liverpool loses the game because of this, then it is your own fault, you can't blame others, who told you not to control the mouths of your players?

As long as Falcao maintains this state, it is not difficult to defeat Liverpool at home. As long as they can win at home, the away game will be relatively easy.

In fact, Simeone doesn't care whether Chen Hero can break Falcao's record. He only cares about whether his team can eliminate Liverpool. The current situation is very beneficial for his team to eliminate Liverpool.

***

Seeing Falcao's wild celebration of the goal on the sidelines, Martin O'Neill frowned—Hero's words still angered the opponent, doubling the opponent's combat power, which is not a good thing. Atletico Madrid is already difficult to deal with, and now they have encountered a mad shooter, this game is difficult...

He turned his gaze to Chen Hero, who was already standing in the center circle.

He thought of the declaration that Suarez and Chen Hero made together at the Christmas party—at least twenty goals in a single season, something that many people dare not even imagine, and he has already put it into practice for half a season.

This is also a powerful shooter...

But when do you plan to break out?