The God of Football starts with passive skills

Chapter 71: The El Clásico! Van Gaal has gone mad! The German dream is shattered! Is this the prelude to a major comeback?

“GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!”

Goal!

"Just three minutes into the game, just three minutes later, Dortmund broke through Bayern's defense!"

"It's Wang Shuo's goal again!"

"My God, a midfield interception by Dortmund, Sahin delivered a brilliant pass, and Wang Shuo single-handedly broke through Bayern's defense, giving Dortmund the lead!"

"1 to 0!"

The entire Westfalenstadion erupted instantly!
More than 8 Hornets fans cheered excitedly in the stands, all chanting Wang Shuo's name.

As usual, Wang Shuo excitedly rushed off the field after scoring a goal.

But this time, he clearly wasn't running towards the corner flag; instead, he headed straight for the home team's coaching bench.

Klopp was extremely excited the moment Wang Shuo scored, and he was throwing his farmer's three punches on the sidelines when he saw Wang Shuo running towards him.

"Hey hey hey!"

Uncle Beard thought Wang Shuo wanted to come over and celebrate with him, so he opened his arms wide with a big smile.

They even started imagining the German media headlines for tomorrow morning.

Dortmund's coach and players share a deep bond!

Wang Shuo scores a goal to repay his mentor!

But the next moment, Klopp's smile froze completely.

His outstretched arms were so stiff that he couldn't put them down.

Because Wang Shuo rushed straight past him from a short distance away.

awkward!

It’s so embarrassing!

I misunderstood!

Wasn't this brat coming to hug me?
Fortunately, no one was paying attention to Klopp's actions at that moment.

Wang Shuo rushed straight to the sidelines, stood ramrod straight, pointed to a spot in the stands, and blew a kiss.

This move completely stunned everyone!

Even the Dortmund players who caught up were a little stunned.

Holy crap, this is way too high-profile!

Is that how it's officially announced?

It was completely unexpected by everyone!

Almost simultaneously, the live television station quickly switched its camera, capturing a beautiful figure in the stands.

Although she was among thousands of fans, her unique temperament and long golden hair made her stand out from the crowd.

Most importantly, she also stood up and blew a kiss to Wang Shuo without any attempt to hide it.

She was wearing Borussia Dortmund's number 9 jersey!
"My God, who is this?"

"In the stands of the Westfalenstadion, we saw Lena Gerke, a top German supermodel and goddess."

"This goddess, the dream goddess of countless German men, is wearing the number 9 jersey of Borussia Dortmund at this moment."

"Clearly, Wang Shuo is going to dedicate the goal to her!"

"And she actively responded from the stands!"

"God, at this moment, I bet every man in Germany feels the same way I do—my dream is completely shattered!"

The entire Westfalenstadion erupted in cheers!
Who is Lina Gerke?
There are almost no men in Germany who don't know him.

But now, this goddess-level supermodel in the hearts of countless German men has actually been conquered by a Dortmund player!

This makes Hornets fans proud.

The cheers inside the Westfalenstadion grew even louder.

Even the Bayern players looked at Wang Shuo with complicated expressions, their eyes filled with envy, jealousy and hatred.

What makes this guy so special to Lena Gerke?
Wang Shuo was quickly surrounded by his teammates.

"Could you be any more high-profile, kid?" Subotic hugged Wang Shuo tightly.

He was genuinely happy for Wang Shuo!
"There's nothing I can do. All my teammates are so outstanding and still single. I feel a lot of pressure!" Wang Shuo laughed.

The people around him smiled and laughed.

Wang Shuo has always been very generous with his emotional support.

And what he said was all true.

At least part of the truth.

For example, Subotic's girlfriend is a world champion.

As best buddies, how could we not feel pressured?

As he walked back surrounded by his teammates, Wang Shuo didn't forget to turn his head and look back at the stands.

By this time, he had already sat back down, and he couldn't see clearly where Lina Gerke was sitting. He only knew a general area because he had given her the ticket.

Although Wang Shuo has many flaws.

For example, a Virgo born on September 13th really has a perfectionist complex.

In football terms, he strives for perfection in every technical detail.

If you look closely at Wang Shuo's shots, you'll easily see that every shot he takes is aimed at the best possible angle, and also at the angle that is most difficult for the goalkeeper and defenders to defend.

But he does have one good point.

He treats those who are completely open and honest with him even better!
He remembered all the kindness Lina Gerke had shown him.

So now that she's working hard to start her own business, Wang Shuo naturally wants to lend her a hand.

Moreover, he also owns 40% of the shares.

……

With Dortmund scoring just 3 minutes into the game, the match took an unexpected turn for the better.

Playing at home, Borussia Dortmund are ambitious and eager to extend their lead.

Bayern Munich, playing away from home, were unwilling to fall behind so easily.

Especially Ribery and Robben.

The individual abilities of these two superstars are outstanding in the Bundesliga.

Although many people say that after Robben joined Bayern Munich, he competed with Ribery for the top spot at Bayern and the two were not willing to accept each other, at this moment, facing a strong opponent, the pressure made them both look at each other.

When Robben stood in the center circle to kick off Gomez, he saw Ribery's eagle-like eyes outside the center circle.

The two looked at each other, their eyes sparking like fire in mid-air.

It's our turn to shine!

Don't let that Dortmund kid steal the spotlight!
That's right, I came to the Bundesliga to help the poor, not to be a background character for that kid!

Play well and cooperate effectively!

agree!

The two were some distance apart, but with just one glance, they understood each other's thoughts.

When the game restarted, Dortmund continued to press high up the pitch, trying to overwhelm Bayern in one fell swoop.

But Bayern Munich was not to be outdone.

Just two minutes later, Bayern created a chance on the left flank.

Ribery dribbled the ball alone into the left side of the penalty area.

The Frenchman with the scarred face is alone, facing four Dortmund defenders.

He first dribbled towards the baseline, but failed to get past it. Then he suddenly stopped, cut back, and dribbled back, trying to force his way through the defense.

Taking advantage of a lapse in the defense, Ribery delivered a cross through the gaps in the defense.

Fortunately, Subotic managed to block the ball in time, getting ahead of Gomez and clearing it out of the penalty area.

But this time it was indeed very dangerous.

Dortmund also launched several attacks.

In the 9th minute, after Dortmund lost possession in the attacking third, Van Buyten passed the ball to Lahm.

After dribbling the ball forward for two steps, Lahm suddenly delivered a long diagonal pass.

The ball was moved from the right flank to the left side of Dortmund's half.

Ribery brought the ball down with a steady kick.

Owomoyela immediately moved over to defend.

Dortmund's defense quickly shifted to that position.

Kuba, who was also in front, immediately returned to defend.

Owomoyela was responsible for blocking Ribery's runs down the wing, while Kuba was responsible for blocking his cut-in runs.

This kind of coordination is something Dortmund has been practicing intensively during the past two weeks of national team training.

But who is Ribery?
He first feigned a move to break through to the byline, deceiving both defenders, and then suddenly made a sharp change of direction to cut inside, leaving both defenders behind at the same time.

However, Dortmund was well-prepared.

Sven Bender appeared behind Kuba immediately, almost stealing the ball Ribery had brought out.

But Ribery reacted faster, passing the ball back in time.

Schweinsteiger came up to receive the ball and then passed it to the left front.

Prannoy had moved up to the winger position, his back to the direction of the attack. Facing Schweinsteiger's pass, he flicked the ball with the outside of his left foot, sending it straight into the left side of the penalty area.

Ribery, who had just been blocked outside the penalty area, had now moved forward to the left side of the penalty area.

A high ball, and facing Subotic again, Ribery made a very beautiful control with the outside of his left foot, stopping the ball steadily straight ahead, while he accelerated to catch up.

Subotic didn't dare to be careless and immediately gave chase.

Unexpectedly, the Frenchman suddenly stopped, startling Subotic into stopping as well.

But he immediately started it again.

Such continuous sudden stops and starts were extremely dangerous for the tall and strong Subotic, who was forced to create a gap by Ribery.

The Frenchman delivered a low cross with his left foot.

Gomez, positioned in the middle, was unable to intercept the ball in time due to Hummels's marking.

The ball flew directly past the goal and landed at the far post.

Just when everyone thought the crisis was about to end, a red figure darted into the back of the penalty area at lightning speed and fired a left-footed shot into the goal guarded by Weidenfeller.

Arjen Robben!
Goal!

Bayern Munich have equalized!

"In the 9th minute, Ribery broke through on the left wing and delivered a brilliant pass, assisting Robben to equalize the score!"

"1 to 1!"

"What a fantastic 10 minutes!"

"We can see that the pace of the game is very fast!"

"Both teams adopted an aggressive, proactive approach, making for very exciting games with relentless attacks!"

"Most importantly, we not only saw teamwork, but also individual performances from star players!"

……

Even after Bayern equalized, the pace of the game did not slow down.

Both sides continued their offensive offensive.

In the 12th minute, after seeing Bayern lose the ball outside Dortmund's penalty area, Wang Shuo intensified his pressing.

He decisively chose to retreat even further.

Because Dortmund is playing a 4-3-3 formation today, they don't have a number 10 in midfield.

He will need to take on more responsibility.

Wang Shuo dropped deep to call for the ball, while also constantly observing the surrounding situation.

When Hummels passed the ball to him, Wang Shuo had already planned the route in advance.

Before Tymoshchuk could get close, he stopped the ball, turned to the left, and passed it to Dede directly in front of him.

"A quick counter-attack by Dortmund!"

"Wang Shuo decisively passed the ball to the left wing and handed it to Dede."

"Look at Dortmund's counter-attack this time, it was absolutely brilliant!"

"Dede then passes to Grosskreutz."

"If you can't break through, pass it back to Dede and transfer it to the back post."

"Kuba, come up and unleash a powerful volley!"

"Oops, I couldn't control the ball's momentum, it went too high!"

"Dortmund's counter-attack was very well executed, but unfortunately, Kuba's volley at the last moment couldn't control the momentum of the ball, otherwise it would have been another brilliant goal."

Kuba was also very annoyed.

He somehow managed to squander a very good opportunity and end up in the stands.

"Back up! Back up!!"

Wang Shuo clapped loudly and called out to his teammates around him.

On the football field, skill speaks for itself.

Wang Shuo performed the best and was the most trusted by head coach Klopp.

Moreover, he was surrounded by young players, and their ages were not that different.

Most importantly, Wang Shuo is not the kind of leader who only orders others around while doing nothing himself.

Wang Shuo always takes the lead, does more than anyone else, and never complains.

Therefore, everyone was eager to listen when Wang Shuo opened his mouth.

In terms of pure strength, Borussia Dortmund is indeed inferior to Bayern Munich.

Therefore, Bayern Munich was able to dominate Borussia Dortmund on the field.

But Dortmund is no pushover either.

The defense was very well organized.

Subotic and Hummels, in particular, worked together to freeze Gomez.

Whether it's a high ball, a half-high ball, or a ground ball, Bayern Munich has a hard time finding Gomez.

The German center forward's technical shortcomings were fully exposed by the combined efforts of Dortmund's two center-backs.

When he can't hold onto the ball, Bayern's attacking line has to rely more on Ribery and Robben.

The center position seems to be missing.

However, Dortmund dared not be careless.

After all, Gomez poses a significant threat in front of goal when the ball is crossed from the wing.

Once the attack down both flanks is thwarted, it becomes inevitable to switch the ball.

If Gomez can't get past this point, then he can only return to midfield.

Schweinsteiger became an important transit point.

But in the 17th minute, when Ribery passed the ball back to Schweinsteiger, Tinga suddenly appeared from behind and to the side of the Schweinsteiger.

Despite his short stature, Tinga was incredibly agile and managed to entangle the pig and steal the ball from its feet.

After winning the ball, Tinga continued to dribble forward.

After crossing the center line, he saw Wang Shuo ahead of him.

And his gestures.

Front right!
Without hesitation, Tinga kicked the ball away.

At almost the same time, Wang Shuo was between Bayern's two center-backs.

Badstuber moved a bit further forward after Tinga intercepted the ball and dribbled forward.

Wang Shuo seized this opportunity and signaled Tinga to pass the ball to the right front.

He observed and counted silently.

Almost the instant Tinga passed the ball, Wang Shuo pushed off with both legs, his whole body like an arrow released from a bow, moving at extremely high speed from in front of Van Buyten, diagonally into the right front area behind Badstuber.

Tinga passed the ball to the right side of the edge of the penalty area.

But to Wang Shuo's complete surprise, Bayern's goalkeeper Butt came out again!

He couldn't understand whether this was Van Gaal's request or not.
Or was it Bout's own decision?
As a veteran goalkeeper, isn't it a bit reckless for him to rush out of the penalty area so often?
But this was indeed beyond Wang Shuo's expectations.

However, this did not stump him.

Wang Shuo immediately accelerated to his maximum speed, caught up with the ball, and poked Tinga's pass before Butt could reach it. He then jumped up to avoid Butt's sliding tackle.

When the ball landed again, it had already fallen into the penalty area, near the right sideline.

Van Buyten rushed to the right side of the six-yard box to block him.

Tymoshchuk returned to the penalty spot.

After catching up with the ball, Wang Shuo immediately charged towards the penalty area.

But he knew very well that he had no chance of scoring.

Van Buyten's positioning was crucial, and his imposing physique allowed him to block most of Wang Shuo's shooting angles.

Tymoshchuk stands near the penalty spot.

And then there's Butt; he's already gotten up and gone back to chase after them.

Once back in the penalty area, Butt can use his hands.

Badstuber caught up from behind.

The moment Wang Shuo received the ball, he glanced around and took in the entire situation.

He made a decision immediately.

Slow down and dribble closer.

He is waiting!
It's called slowing down, but it's actually only about a second.

When Wang Shuo approached the right corner of the penalty area, Van Buyten did not move, but Tymoshchuk had already returned to the right side of the penalty area.

Butt has caught up and is now behind Wang Shuo.

If he had shot with his left foot, Butt could have made a diving save to keep the ball in the net.

Kuba should be near the right corner of the penalty area, barring any unforeseen circumstances.

But Wang Shuo suddenly started, accelerating as he charged toward Van Buyten with the ball.

One stop, one start, just like Ribery did just now.

This time, however, Wang Shuo stopped abruptly immediately after charging forward, and instead of pulling the ball back with his right foot, he flicked it directly.

After being lobbed high by Wang Shuo, the football flew over Van Buyten's head and landed on the left side of the penalty area behind him.

Almost simultaneously, everyone noticed that a yellow figure was rushing into the left side of Bayern's penalty area, holding off Lahm, and leaping up to head the ball towards the goal, meeting Wang Shuo's lobbed pass.

All anyone saw was the number 19 on the back of the yellow jersey!
The whole process was like a thrilling adventure, full of unexpected twists and turns that left everyone speechless.

It wasn't until Wang Shuo made a lobbed pass and Großkreutz outjumped Lahm to head the ball into the goal that everyone realized that Wang Shuo had slowed down to wait for his teammates to rush up.

At this moment, everyone finally had a chance to catch their breath.

Then came a deafening roar of cheers from the entire Westfalenstadion!

Goal!!!!

"Kevin Grosskreutz!!"

"2 to 1!"

"In the 17th minute of the first half, Dortmund scored again!"

"My God, Dortmund's quick counter-attack was still centered around Wang Shuo in the attacking third, and they broke through Bayern's defense once again!"

"In just 17 minutes, the two teams had a total of 9 shots on goal!"

"The offensive is truly overwhelming!"

"This is absolutely the most exciting opening of the Bundesliga this season, no, in recent seasons!"

"Klopp and his young Dortmund team have once again launched a challenge against Bayern!"

"Although Wang Shuo didn't score, he still played a very crucial role in the second goal."

"We can see that Grosskreutz, who scored the goal, is also thanking Wang Shuo for his wonderful assist."

……

With goals coming in one after another and the atmosphere becoming increasingly heated, Wang Shuo noticed that both teams' players were fully committed to this exciting attacking battle.

What surprised everyone was that Dortmund's targeted midfield strangulation tactics came into play so quickly.

The second goal came after Tinga intercepted Schweinsteiger and launched an attack.

Just four minutes later, Bayern had a goal kick, which Butt quickly passed to Badstuber, who had dropped back.

The latter then passed it on to Schweinsteiger.

As soon as Schweinsteiger received the ball, Tinga, with a sense of smell as keen as a hunting dog, immediately pounced on him.

Schweinsteiger had just been dispossessed by Tinga. Knowing that the short Brazilian was good at winning the ball, Schweinsteiger wanted to avoid him and dribbled the ball slightly towards the sideline.

Unexpectedly, his attention was drawn to Tinga, and he didn't notice that Kuba suddenly appeared from the side, used his body to push past Schweinsteiger, and then stole the ball with one kick.

The unlucky little pig had the ball stolen from him twice in just 5 minutes.

After winning the ball, Kuba dribbled forward with great strides.

Bayern's defenders were taken aback and scrambled back to defend as quickly as possible.

Kuba was also very clever; instead of going to the sideline, he moved towards the flanks, constantly drawing the attention of the defenders.

Wang Shuo has always followed Bayern Munich's center-backs.

Because he wanted to prevent himself from being offside.

Kuba was dribbling the ball, and Wang Shuo didn't know when he would pass it.

And he wanted Kuba to see him.

If he were positioned close behind Van Buyten, Kuba would have no chance to see him at all, given the Belgian center-back's imposing physique.

How can I send it if I can't see it?
Therefore, Wang Shuo deliberately lagged behind.

He believed that with his speed and explosiveness, he would be able to catch up as long as Kuba passed the ball.

Kuba dribbled diagonally all the way to the right side of the penalty arc before delivering a diagonal pass to the left side of the edge of the six-yard box.

Wang Shuo was overjoyed. He immediately sprang out like a cheetah in the grass, instantly overtaking Van Buyten and catching up with Kuba's pass.

Goalkeeper Butt made a timely save and made the save.

But Wang Shuo immediately realized that he wanted to block the near corner.

So, Wang Shuo pushed the ball with the inside of his left foot.

Wang Shuo pushed the ball slightly higher, just clearing Butt's left leg and left hand as he bent down to block it, and it landed on the right side of Bayern's goal behind him.

“GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!”

"Wang Shuo!"

"It's Wang Shuo again!"

"A second time!!"

"3 to 1!"

"My God, Dortmund won possession of Bayern twice in a row and launched two quick counter-attacks."

"And both times they intercepted the ball from Schweinsteiger's feet!"

"This was definitely a targeted deployment!"

Wang Shuo excitedly rushed off the court again and ran towards the sidelines once more.

But what's outrageous is that this time, before he even reached the home team's bench, he saw Klopp rush out in a frenzy and grab him in a hug.

"Wang!" "Another goal!"

"3 to 1!"

"You're absolutely amazing!"

Klopp is so tall, so strong, and so powerful, Wang Shuo really couldn't break free!
He really wanted to tell the head coach: Get lost!
How long has it been since you washed your messy bird's nest?

Your stubble makes you look really unkempt, haven't you noticed?

Also, I really didn't come here to see you, get lost!

Just then, referee Knut Kicher appeared before Wang Shuo like an angel.

He showed a yellow gemstone commemorative card to the bearded man who was tightly hugging Wang Shuo.

Klopp nonchalantly spread his hands and walked back, laughing incessantly.

As he walked, he gave Wang Shuo a thumbs-up.

"Wang, well done! Excellent job!"

Get out!

Do I need your praise?
Wang Shuo turned around angrily and looked at the presidential stand.

Through the wire fence, he noticed that many fans in the stands had gone back to their seats, but she was still standing, smiling and waving at him.

……

In German football, there are many things that are different from others.

For example, the Super Cup.

For example, El Clásico.

In Germany's national derby, the giants Bayern Munich are undoubtedly the main protagonists.

However, Bayern's opponents are different at different times.

In the 70s, Bayern Munich's opponent in the Derby d'Italia was Borussia Mönchengladbach.

The national derby in the 80s belonged to Hamburg, and was also known as the North-South derby.

In the mid-to-late 1990s, with the rise of Borussia Dortmund, the rivalry for the national derby became between the two teams.

However, Bayern Munich quickly poached the renowned coach Hitzfeld from Borussia Dortmund, ushering in a new era of peak performance for the club.

This has deepened the animosity between the two teams.

With the bankruptcy of the Kirch Group, Borussia Dortmund was heavily indebted and once teetered on the brink of bankruptcy.

Bayern Munich also offered assistance, which eased the tension between the two clubs.

That's why Hummels was loaned to Borussia Dortmund.

But with the arrival of Klopp and Wang Shuo, Dortmund began to show signs of resurgence.

This season, the term "Kingdom Derby" has reappeared in German media reports.

Bayern Munich strongly supports this view.

From the perspective of club operators, they are very clear that the Bundesliga cannot succeed by relying solely on Bayern Munich.

Bayern Munich wins the title every year, so who would be interested in the Bundesliga?
Fierce competition and exciting matches are what fans want to see.

However, in the past few years, although the championship has occasionally slipped through their fingers, Bayern's strength is undeniable.

If Borussia Dortmund, a once-powerful club that has fallen on hard times, can make a strong comeback, that would certainly be a good thing.

Of course, in the plans of Rummenigge, Hoeneß, and others, the revitalization of the Bundesliga is still based on Bayern Munich's continued victories and championship wins.

They welcome Dortmund as a qualified challenger to Bayern.

What does it mean to be qualified?

Even if the final challenge fails, the championship still belongs to Bayern!

But judging from their performance so far, Dortmund's development has exceeded Rummenigge and Hoeneß's expectations.

"Perhaps we really were wrong!"

Hoeneß said with a sigh to Rummenigge, who was sitting next to him.

The mistakes he made were clearly not limited to Wang Shuo alone.

And Klopp!
If they had chosen Klopp instead of Klinsmann back then; if they had chosen Wang Shuo instead of Gomez this summer, would Bayern be the same now?

How amazing would it be if Ribery, Wang Shuo and Robben formed a trident?

Will Van Gaal clash with Gomez, or with Wang Shuo?
Obviously not!
Because everyone says that Oliqi is a lower-budget version of Wang Shuo.

If even the low-end version received high praise from Van Gaal, what about the high-end version?
Van Gaal will probably treat him like Klopp, pampering and protecting him.

But it's too late!
Wang Shuo went to Borussia Dortmund, Gomez came to Bayern Munich, and Thomas Müller also joined the first team...

It's too late!

Just like Klopp will never coach Bayern again.

Rummenigge remained silent.

He used silence to maintain his last bit of stubbornness.

Inside the stadium, Van Gaal came out to direct the team.

He also saw that Dortmund had specifically assigned Tinga, a enforcer, to keep Schweinsteiger in check.

Piglet has never been someone who can hold the ball at the number 10 or even number 8 position.

Otherwise, there wouldn't have been so much controversy back then, with no need to decide which position to play for him.

After Van Gaal stepped out to make adjustments, Schweinsteiger retreated, avoiding Tinga.

Dortmund, on the other hand, began to press forward aggressively.

But this also indicates that the fast-paced offense and defense of the previous twenty minutes is coming to an end.

1-3, Bayern still trailing?

This has never been a problem.

"The real battle should take place in the second half," Hoeneß said with some concern.

Rummenigge is also a very great player with a lot of experience, and he immediately understood Hoeneß's implied meaning.

If Gomez doesn't perform well again, Van Gaal will have to make a substitution in the second half.

Olic will replace Gomez!
"I believe Gomez is the future of our team!" Rummenigge finally spoke up.

"The best German players should play for Bayern Munich; it's a long-standing tradition of ours!"

Hoeneß nodded.

But there was a question in his mind that he didn't ask.

Does this include East German players?
From Ballack to Toni Kroos, it seems that East German players haven't fared very well at Bayern Munich.

They are even ignored.

Barak is a thing of the past.

But the thought of Tony Cross gave Hoeneß a headache.

……

The first half ended with a score of 3-1.

In the first 23 minutes, the two teams scored 4 goals, creating the most exciting start to the Bundesliga season.

It also captivated the more than 8 Borussia Dortmund fans in the stands.

The fans in the South Stand, in particular, were jumping and singing throughout the first half, having a blast.

Therefore, the atmosphere inside the stadium was quite lively.

However, after Van Gaal took over the game and arranged for Schweinsteiger and Van Bommel to drop back, Bayern gradually slowed down the pace.

Although Dortmund pressed forward, they played at a fast pace for 23 minutes, and with a 3-1 lead, Sahin repeatedly called on his teammates to slow down in midfield.

During halftime, Klopp gave the team's performance in the first half extremely high praise.

"This is the best half we've played all season!"

But the second half is the key.

Klopp syndrome has always existed.

Even though it's only the 5th round of the league.

The most dangerous time for Dortmund will come 60 minutes later.

In addition, Van Gaal will definitely make adjustments in the second half.

"Gomez played terribly in the first half, he couldn't even hold onto the ball. I guess if he doesn't improve in the second half, Van Gaal will probably substitute him around the 60-minute mark."

"That will be the signal for Bayern's major counterattack!"

Why 60 minutes?

how to say?

This can be considered a tacit understanding or convention.

It's as if, apart from injuries, the head coach would rather lose than make substitutions in the first half.

why?
Because we need to consider the players' emotions and their pride.

Losing a game means losing by a maximum of 3 points, but if you make substitutions in the first half and fall out with the players, it's like planting a time bomb in the locker room, and you might even lose the entire season.

Moreover, while the substitutions in the first half were meant to make the players take the blame, the head coach's starting tactics and lineup were also problematic.

This is why the head coach would rather watch the team concede goals in the first half than make substitutions.

They even made very few substitutions during halftime.

Especially big-name stars.

No matter what, you should give them about 55 to 60 minutes.

However, when everyone from Dortmund returned to the pitch, they were all surprised to find that Bayern had made a substitution.

Gomez, number 33, was replaced by Olic, number 11, in the forward line.

Wang Shuo was quite surprised.

Even more outrageous is that Van Gaal didn't just change partners.

Thomas Müller replaced Tymoshchuk, the deep-lying midfielder.

Bayern Munich switched to a 4-2-3-1 formation!

crazy!

Van Gaal must be insane!

Klopp clearly realized something was wrong and immediately went to the sidelines, shouting loudly at the players, signaling them to be more composed and pay attention to defense in the second half.

"king."

Wang Shuo heard the head coach's shout, looked over, and saw Klopp gesturing towards him.

The general idea is to make yourself pay more attention to holding off Bayern's defense.

Wang Shuo raised his hand to indicate that he had received it.

When he looked at the stadium's big screen again, the image was on the stands.

Both Rummenigge and Hoeneß looked visibly uncomfortable.

That's Mario Gomez!
Germany's number one center forward!

Bayern Munich spent 3000 million euros to sign their top domestic striker.

He was substituted by Van Gaal at halftime.

Anyone can imagine what happened during the Bayern Munich midfield break.

This will definitely become a big news story after the game.

……

Regardless of what happened in Bayern's midfield, the entire attacking situation changed dramatically after the start of the second half, especially the midfield and forward line, which became very aggressive.

As soon as Dortmund kicked off, Bayern Munich pressed forward aggressively.

At this point, Bayern's formation appears to be a 4-2-3-1, but in reality, Olic and Thomas Müller's positions are quite flexible.

Ribery and Robben's positions are not fixed.

This caused Dortmund to encounter a lot of trouble in defense.

Just five minutes into the second half, Lahm made a forward run down the right flank and delivered a precise through ball to Thomas Müller in the attacking third.

Where is Thomas Müller positioned?
He appeared on the right wing, where Robben should have been.

After receiving the ball, the Bayern youngster turned and delivered a behind-the-back pass.

A player quickly cut diagonally from the right side of the penalty arc to the bottom right side of the penalty area.

His jersey number is 7.

Ribery!
When Ribery received a pass from Thomas Müller on the right side of the penalty area, he dribbled past Hummels and crossed the ball into the middle.

Olic tried to get a touch on the ball in front of the goal, but Subotic interfered and he couldn't get a touch on it at all.

The ball slid past the goal from inside the penalty area.

But just at the far post, Robben, wearing number 10, arrived in time and slotted the ball into the Dortmund goal.

2 is better than 3!

Everyone was completely stunned!
But Bayern's attack continued.

After the restart, Bayern continued their relentless attack on Dortmund.

Olic, Ribery, Robben, and Thomas Müller in the attacking third constantly pressured Dortmund's midfield and defense.

Bumblebee is no pushover either.

Bayern's overall high press naturally exposed problems in their backline.

In particular, the defensive midfield pairing of Schweinsteiger and Van Bommel did not provide adequate protection for the defense.

Just four minutes after Robben's goal, Dortmund launched a quick counter-attack.

When Sahin received the ball in the 30-meter zone of his own half, he passed it with his left foot to the right flank of the attacking third, where he handed it to the unmarked Kuba.

Kuba immediately dribbled the ball diagonally into the penalty area.

The entire attack route was exactly the same as Wang Shuo's second goal in the first half.

But just as he rushed to the right side of the edge of the penalty area, Wang Shuo, who was facing away from the penalty area, suddenly pointed in front of him.

Kuba immediately made a cross pass to the top of the box, and then made a forward run at top speed.

Wang Shuo took a step forward, avoiding Badstuber and Van Buyten, stopped with the inside of his right foot, took another step forward, and then flicked the ball towards the penalty area with the back of his left heel.

Badstuber and Van Buyten both followed Wang Shuo forward, afraid of giving him the opportunity to turn around and face the goal directly.

Unexpectedly, the ball was sent flying through the middle of the two center-backs and landed on the right side of the penalty spot.

Kuba made a quick forward run, caught up with Wang Shuo's backheel pass, and unleashed a powerful shot with his right foot!

Goal!!!!

8 Borussia Dortmund fans cheered in unison once again!
"4 to 2!"

Dortmund scores again!

"Wang Shuo's incredibly imaginative backheel assist!"

"Another swift counterattack!"

"Bayern attacked too aggressively, and their defense made serious mistakes, giving Dortmund a chance to counterattack."

……

The start of the second half was almost a carbon copy of the first half.

After Dortmund secured another victory, Bayern Munich showed no signs of backing down, instead displaying even greater ferocity.

Especially in the attacking third.

The pressure on Dortmund is even stronger than before.

In the 65th minute, Robben received a pass from Lahm on the right wing and kept dribbling, forcing Dede to retreat.

When he rushed to the right corner of the penalty area, he suddenly accelerated, fooled Dede, and then suddenly cut inside.

Dede was completely left behind.

Robben then dribbled past Sahin and, ahead of Sven Bender, unleashed a curling shot with his left foot.

The football flew past Weidenfeller's outstretched arms at incredible speed and nestled into the top left corner of Dortmund's goal.

"World wave!!!"

"That was an absolute world-class goal!!"

"Arjen Robben's signature right-wing cut inside and left-footed curler!"

"3 to 4!"

"The Dutch scored twice!"

After scoring, the Bayern players were extremely excited.

Especially Robben.

After scoring, he rushed towards Dortmund's goal, retrieved the ball, and quickly ran towards the center circle.

After being sold by Real Madrid to Bayern Munich, Robben was clearly determined to prove his worth in the Bundesliga!
At the very least, he wants the whole world to see that he is still the Dutch Flying Man!

Klopp also made his first substitution.

But to everyone's surprise.

He substituted Feulner for Tinga.

With Schweinsteiger dropping back to the defensive midfield position, Bayern began to play more through the flanks, especially with the full-backs, making Tinga's role on the field less significant.

Logically, the defense should be strengthened at this point.

But Klopp didn't.

He chose to attack head-on!
Feulner is the signal he sends to the players.

Attack him!

The vast majority of people, including Borussia Dortmund fans, were shocked by Klopp's substitutions.

This is absolutely insane!
But Wang Shuo, Feulner, Subotic, and others knew the truth.

This is Klopp!

A complete lunatic!

If not, who could come up with such a tactic that can only last for 60 minutes?
Klopp has made compromises, but he's not good at compromising!
The two sides have fought to this point, and things are completely out of control.

At this point, one of them has to stand while the other lies down!
The Borussia Dortmund fans in the stands were singing their team anthem and the song "You'll Never Walk Alone."

The most enthusiastic fans in the south stand sang the loudest.

The entire stadium was filled with the chants of Borussia Dortmund fans.

On the field, the pace of the game slowed down slightly for both teams.

Even Bayern Munich couldn't withstand a series of fast-paced matches.

They also need to stop and catch their breath.

However, as the 65th minute approached, and especially after the 70th minute, the Dortmund players' stamina noticeably declined.

Klopp made his second substitution in the 71st minute.

Reus replaced Großkreutz.

But less than three minutes after this substitution, Bayern launched an attack in the attacking third through Ribery.

The Frenchman, with his skillful footwork and quick stops and starts, forced Owomoyela to commit a foul while defending, giving Bayern a free kick opportunity on the right side of the penalty area.

This also shows that the Dortmund players' physical condition is starting to decline.

His technique was off, which is why he failed to win the ball and instead kicked Ribery down.

But it was from this free kick that Ribery delivered a precise shot into the box, and Van Buyten outjumped Hummels to head the ball towards goal from close range.

Weidenfeller made an immediate save, but the ball still slipped through his hands and into the Dortmund goal.

4 is better than 4!

At this point, the match had just entered the 75th minute.

Everyone started to worry.

The entire Westfalenstadion was clearly in a state of panic!
Is this the start of a major reversal?

Is Bayern Munich going to stage a major comeback at home?
Bayern Munich players are full of ambition.

The equalizer gave them hope of a comeback.

And there are still 15 minutes left in the game.

Everyone knows about Klopp syndrome.

Everyone knows that the last 15 minutes are precisely when Dortmund is at its most vulnerable.

Bayern launched another fierce attack.

Fueled by the equalizer, they continued to press Dortmund on the attack.

Bumblebee had no choice but to retreat.

But dangers continued to lurk at the gate.

First, Van Bommel's long-range shot sent chills down everyone's spines.

Then Schweinsteiger also had a long-range shot.

Thomas Müller also had his shot saved by Weidenfeller during a late run into the box.

Next, Ribery cut inside from the left and curled a right-footed shot towards the top right corner, but it went just wide.

Bayern Munich launched a frenzied attack on Dortmund.

Dortmund, on the other hand, stubbornly defended their 30-meter zone.

In the stands, more than 8 fans sang in unison despite their anxiety.

What's really strange is that both head coaches still had one substitution left, but neither dared to make a change.

No one wanted to disrupt the current situation.

Including Bayern Munich.

The stalemate continued.

Bayern Munich launched a series of attacks, while Dortmund were on the defensive but stubbornly held on.

Time, meanwhile, steadily marched forward, second by second, amidst the unease of the Dortmund fans.

But in the 87th minute, Robben's shot after cutting inside from the right flank was blocked out of the penalty area by Hummels.

Sven Bender poked the ball away first, but collided with Van Bommel in the process.

Sahin immediately passed the ball forward.

Coming on as a substitute, the energetic Reus controlled the ball sideways and then quickly charged forward.

But as he crossed the center line, Lahm had already caught up, and he and Schweinsteiger were chasing Reus on either side of him.

The young Dortmund player accelerated forward, creating a space between himself and the goalkeeper, before sending a cross into the middle.

This pass was made in a hurry.

If the pass is good, Wang Shuo can simply run directly between the two center-backs and accelerate past them.

He was confident enough.

However, the ball arrived at a bad time, forcing Wang Shuo to slow down to receive it.

As soon as he received the ball, Wang Shuo turned around to try and get rid of Badstuber.

Who is Bardstuber?

They had already suffered at Wang Shuo's hands when they were in the U19 team.

He's not the last defender now.

Therefore, the Bayern center-back made a decisive foul.

Yellow card!

Dortmund were given a free kick opportunity in the middle, about 23 meters from the goal.

Why?

Because Dortmund doesn't have a free-kick specialist!
(End of this chapter)