Chapter 1

The football left the back of his foot, suspended high in the air.

It spun diagonally in an incredible way.

And soared gracefully towards Real Madrid's goal!

Navas instinctively made a save.

But it was too late.

This unconventional shooting style was the crystallization of awareness, inspiration, imagination, and flexibility!

4:2!!!

The moment the football rippled the net.

The entire Bernabéu seemed to experience an earthquake.

The lenses of all cameras shook wildly with the avalanche-like roar.

"Wow!"

"Wonderful!"

"Bicycle kick!"

"Soul-stirring!"

"Perfect hang time, flawless rotation, and an amazing shooting angle!"

"A brace!"

"Li Kang, with two stunning goals, has defended the dignity of North Rhine and the name of genius!"

"Perhaps tonight is destined to be an impossible task! But he has shown his worth! Two goals worth a fortune!"

....

Livestream.

The big screen replayed the entire process of the goal.

An incredible height.

A breathtaking hang time.

Unreasonable flexibility.

The continuous movement of the aerial rotation bicycle kick was completed in one go.

Making many viewers' hairs stand on end.

-【A world-famous painting.】

-【Li Mingdeng's bicycle kick... is like a vintage wine, unforgettable.】

-【Am I watching a cartoon?】

-【How much will Li Mingdeng's price increase after the Battle of the Bernabéu?】

-【The rhythm and ball possession were disrupted, and he can still score? He's lucky!】

-【Chelsea has almost no hope of getting a Champions League spot next season. Little Li, join my team next season. No explanation needed. We can play tiki-taka against any giant! The Champions League title is guaranteed. Unlike Leverkusen, who can't even hold the ball when the opponents attack a few times!】

-【Manchester City's Champions League qualification next season is also a bit uncertain. They have had too many injuries this season.】

....

The cold receded, everything recovered, and vitality flourished.

The floodlights of the Bernabéu attracted tens of thousands of flying insects from within a ten-mile radius.

The southern end of the five-star stadium, due to the long-term lack of sunshine on the turf, was also the favorite place for insects.

Li Kang lay on his back on the grass.

A colorful silver moth landed on the tip of his nose.

The director immediately cut to a close-up.

"This scene is so touching!"

"A butterfly can't fly over the ocean!"

"It must be an angel of God..."

Li Kang brushed the moth away, dived into the net, and picked up the football.

He had to hurry.

He had no time to be sentimental about insects.

....

Smack!

Navas slapped his palms together, killing five or six flying insects.

He felt bitter inside.

This season, the Costa Rican goalkeeper broke Van der Sar's Champions League record of 658 minutes without conceding a goal.

But today, he twice became the backdrop for famous moments.

Damn it.

The media would write after the game:

Leverkusen lost, Li Kang didn't.

Real Madrid won, Navas didn't.

In the distance.

Isco scratched the leg hair that hadn't been completely removed.

In his fanatical eyes, there was undisguised admiration.

His childhood dream was to join Barça...

He must seize the opportunity this year and strive to be included in the European Cup roster.

As long as he was teammates with Li, he would definitely have the opportunity to win all national cup honors like his predecessors!

.....

On the sidelines.

Old Top and Dino applauded vigorously.

"Boss, our next adjustment is..."

"Tonight belongs to Li alone."

On the other side.

Zidane touched his bald head, his expression slightly dazed.

He almost couldn't help but cheer for Li Kang.

After calming down, he walked to the sidelines and made a gesture to the players with his palms down.

Slow down the pace, control the game!

That kid was too terrifying.

He couldn't let him score a third away goal.

......

The game restarted in the center circle.

Benzema kicked off and passed the ball back to Kroos.

Marcelo and Carvajal moved forward again from both sides.

These two full-backs could be used as wingers or forwards.

Their foot skills, ball control, and awareness were too strong.

As a result, Real Madrid's midfield had unparalleled control.

The football shuttled quickly between the white jerseys.

Leverkusen's frontcourt press had no effect, and the formation had to gradually retreat.

"Times have changed."

"Enrique's Barça played counterattacks."

"Zidane's Real Madrid plays possession."

"You still have to prescribe the right medicine."

"Modrić, Kroos, and Isco can execute Zidane's tactical thinking very well."

"Constantly running quickly, constantly passing and receiving, everyone's position is frantically crossing, enjoying silkiness."

"Leverkusen has to keep up, and loopholes will gradually appear in the defensive spacing!"

....

Bernabéu, the team anthem was loud.

Real Madrid showed the ultimate in control.

Leverkusen's defense was constantly being stabbed by Kroos' ground passes and high-altitude long passes, making them unable to stop.

The most terrifying thing was still Cristiano Ronaldo.

Although this guy wasn't the peak super golden-edged Ronaldo.

But his off-ball movement and awareness were too perverted.

When he went crazy, everything within 35 meters of the goal was within his shooting range.

The rhythm of the next game was completely controlled by Real Madrid, and Leverkusen had no power to fight back.

Li Kang didn't go anywhere, the shadow at the brain spread to the extreme... the strongest combat power was specially reserved for Cristiano Ronaldo.

Why didn't he use it earlier to limit Modrić and Bale's goals?

Because he couldn't limit them.

....

Time passed minute by minute.

Leverkusen's defenders were extremely exhausted, and Jonathan Tah and others began to deform their interceptions.

Old Top's hands under his trouser pockets were sweating coldly.

Dino took a sip of mineral water from time to time.

If they conceded another goal, the second leg would be a dead end, with no chance of survival.

The away fans were worried.

The home fans were reveling.

From the perspective of the situation: Real Madrid was ready to break through Leverkusen's goal again at any time.

Gradually... the No. 10 figure was once again active in people's sight.

Li Kang!

He was always able to destroy the ball in front of Cristiano Ronaldo!

He simply brought the art of individual defense to the extreme!

Strong physique.

Amazing explosiveness.

Broad vision.

Terrifying prediction of the ball's path.

Sharp interception like Nesta.

He also let Marcelo and Benzema, who were supporting the ball, get a few flying shovels along the way.

Kroos was very distressed.

He just couldn't feed the cake.

Cristiano Ronaldo was very annoyed and had no way to deal with Li Kang. He wished he could go back to before 2014, back to his peak...

At that time, he only needed an acceleration and change of direction... to easily shake off the North Rhine genius.

"It's Li Kang's performance again!"

"Individual defense is very limited, after all, he is only one person, and his teammates' physical strength can no longer cooperate with the defense."

"If Bale hadn't been replaced, Leverkusen would have been beaten into a sieve!"

"Real Madrid should not be far from their fifth goal."

The dangers created were resolved time and time again.

Kroos and Modrić had to change the weight of offensive resources.

Zidane touched his bald head from time to time, frowned, and couldn't help but wonder in his heart: 'How long can Li's terrifying entanglement last... isn't he tired?'

He excitedly made a gesture, signaling the players to focus on Isco.

Yes.

That was the man Real Madrid's coach admired most before meeting Li Kang.

...

Thanks to Isco, Leverkusen's goal was not breached again.

This kid likes the ball very much, and is temporarily not compatible enough with Modrić and Kroos.

And he is very sticky to the ball and just doesn't like to pass.

Essentially, he is the most dazzling dribbling king in this game.

But it happened to be right in Van Dijk and Leno's arms.

One blocked the near corner, and the other blocked the far corner.

Isco would push the shot to the middle stupidly.

His shooting skills were occasionally very exquisite.

Fortunately, Leno played superhuman without the interference of his teammates.

Zidane applauded and cheered from time to time.

He certainly wouldn't admit the mistake of replacing Bale.

Bosque in front of the TV was so angry that his beard trembled: "God, what kind of wonderful chemical reaction will Morata and Isco have when they play at the same time!"

....

Finally.

Beep! Beep beep~

The referee blew the whistle to end the game!

Real Madrid 4:2 Leverkusen!

"Congratulations to Real Madrid! They have gained a two-goal lead in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final!"

"Leverkusen can't get away completely at the Bernabéu!"

"But will the two away goals be a hidden element for advancing to the final..."

Bernabéu, many emotions were intertwined.

Leverkusen fans were silent.

Real Madrid fans chanted slogans.

"halamadrid!!!"

Kroos was going to find the Leverkusen staff and team doctor to catch up, who had given him family-like warmth in the past.

But looking at the other party's bench, they were all unfamiliar faces...

....

Cristiano Ronaldo wanted to give Li Kang a thumbs up, but he held back.

Apart from Godín of Atletico Madrid, few players can keep up with his running position, not just speed and physical strength, but more of a tendency to off-ball awareness.

His expression was cold, and he forcefully turned his head away.

But he was expecting something in his heart.

If this kid wants to exchange jerseys with me, it's not impossible...

Suddenly.

He frowned.

Found Modrić came over.

No!

When did Isco run over?

"Li! You played really well!"

....

A moment later.

Li Kang thanked the Leverkusen fans who traveled with the team with his teammates.

He could feel the inner suffering and struggle of his companions, and he could also feel the fans' frustration and despair.

His journey in North Rhine would also come to an end soon.

On the other side.

Real Madrid superstars walked off the green field.

Isco held a Leverkusen jersey tightly and boasted in a low voice: "Do you know? This is the last Champions League away jersey that Li wore during his time in North Rhine, and it's red! Only one! It's out of print!"

Carvajal smiled and said, "I've booked his home Champions League jersey."

Cristiano Ronaldo's face was cold, and he couldn't help but quicken his pace.

Bale stood up from the bench, grabbed Marcelo, and pointed to his heart: "I feel like I've lost something."

......

Post-match press conference.

Zidane, as the winner, became the focus of the entire media.

The Real Madrid coach unknowingly brought the topic to Li Kang and couldn't stop.

"Li is the soul of a team. It is a pity that he is limited by the overall hardware of the team and cannot appreciate his deconstruction of the situation and formation."

"He has a big heart. I didn't see any negative energy in his eyes, no frustration, no complaints... Even when he was three goals behind, he was the only Leverkusen player on the field who didn't give up the game."

"The more difficult it is, the more it inspires fighting spirit!"

"His personality is very similar to mine, a silent leader!"

There was a thunderous applause at the scene, which lasted for a long time.

Old Top and Dino looked at each other: Is being behind a difficulty for Li?

When the reporter from *Marca* asked a question.

The Leverkusen coach was silent for a moment and said:

"We still have the possibility of reaching the final..."

"North Rhine is waiting for Real Madrid's expedition."

........

That night.

News about this Champions League semi-final was on the homepage of major sports platforms.

《Real Madrid 4:2 Leverkusen, taking the initiative to advance.》

《True or false Great Sage? A somersault cloud was staged at the Bernabéu!》

《Epic bicycle kick, "Captain Tsubasa" possessed?》

《Charming outside instep, Modrić's unsolvable long shot!》

《Zidane was stunned, an 18-year-old boy was actually at the Bernabéu...》

The number of comments, likes, and reposts soared.

-【Li Mingdeng's curse is broken! He finally lost the ball.】

-【Isn't losing the ball a normal thing? Football is a team sport. Which team did Messi get slaughtered by when he was in Barça?】

-【Does Leverkusen still have a chance to advance when they return to their home court in the second leg?】

-【According to the away goal rule, they have to beat Real Madrid 2:0 or 3:1. You can go and see what the odds are and bet on it.】

-【Don't even think about it, tonight, we all rely on Li Mingdeng to forcibly continue our lives.】

....

The hotel where Leverkusen stayed was very close to the Bernabéu Stadium.

Losing so badly.

Son Heung-min, Kramer, and others didn't dare to go out and feel the local customs.

They planned to hide silently in the room and play games.

When Dino distributed the room cards, he loudly encouraged the players:

"Cheer up and don't let the Spanish laugh at us!"

"We haven't been sentenced to death!"

"North Rhine, there is still hope!"

He raised his fist high.

He only saw two echoing fists in the crowd.

Havertz and Li Kang...

The other players looked listless.

.....

After finding the room.

Li Kang quickly opened the system panel.

【Ding, mission failed: Bernabéu Miracle!】

【Mission receipt: I knew you couldn't create a miracle with this group of teammates... but your performance was amazing!】

【Mission is being corrected...】

【Mission reward is being corrected...】

【Personal performance evaluation: sss!】

【Congratulations on getting: Real Madrid Legend · Mystery Box!】

There is still a reward for failure?

Li Kang didn't really care about the disappearance of the Pelé module.

Maybe if they win the second leg, there will be a better module reward of the same level.

An ancient box surrounded by black smoke was suspended in mid-air.

He quickly glanced at the prize pool.

【Bernabéu "Empire Founder" module!】

【Di Stéfano "Golden Arrow" module!】

【Puskas "Major" module!】

【Cristiano Ronaldo "Strongest Header" module!】

【Hierro "All-round All-rounder" module!】

【....】

A dazzling array of star modules.

Just looking at the names, you know they are extremely practical.

Sure enough, the historical giants' treasure chests are all good things.

【The mystery box is being opened...】

【Congratulations on getting: Figo "Deceptive" module!】

【Some things only happen zero times and countless times!】

The mystery box emitted billowing black smoke.

Li Kang felt a slight tingling in the back of his head, and countless fragmented fragments appeared in his memory.