Football: My AI System Provides Max-Level Predictions-Chapter 775 - 559: "When I stand on this field, even if my head gets smashed, I must not be underestimated!

Inside the Allianz Arena, the scoreboard suddenly changed from 2:1 to 2:2!

In an instant, the grand stadium seemed to be shrouded in a pall of silence, falling into a deathly stillness.

The oppressive air made it hard for anyone to breathe.

This change in score means that Manchester City still leads Bayern by one goal in the total score over two legs.

In the penalty area, Bayern's goalkeeper Neuer was full of frustration. He buried his head deeply, with crystal-clear sweat continuously seeping from his forehead, dripping onto the grass beneath his feet.

At the last moment, he still couldn't hold onto this crucial goal, and regret filled his eyes.

Hummels, Tang Long, and Bonazzoli all clutched their heads with their hands, painfully lying within the penalty area.

The referee, seeing this, decisively blew the whistle and quickly signaled for the medical teams of both sides to enter the field.

Tang Long and Hummels' conditions were relatively optimistic, with only eyebrow injuries and skin lacerations.

The team doctor Gracie quickly walked into the field to bandage Tang Long.

Gracie's voice trembled slightly, filled with concern, and he asked, "How are you doing? Are you okay?"

Tang Long, enduring the pain, waved his hand and said, "I'm fine. Quickly check him, he's rolling his eyes."

As he spoke, he raised his arm, pointing to Bonazzoli not far away.

Another Manchester City team doctor was nervously checking Bonazzoli's injury.

The situation seemed quite dire. Bonazzoli was most likely concussed, judging by his pained expression and inability to move normally, clearly unable to continue the match.

Guardiola stood by the sidelines, furrowing his brow. He had to make the difficult decision to substitute the recently replaced Bonazzoli again.

Meanwhile, Tang Long and Hummels, under the team doctors' care, were each wrapped with white bandages, which stood out conspicuously on the green field.

"Hurry up, stop dawdling!"

Hummels anxiously urged the Bayern team doctor loudly, "We don't have much time left!"

Amid the players receiving medical treatment, the gigantic screen of the Allianz Arena began to slowly replay the thrilling scene that had just occurred.

Initially, many were confused. Clearly, Hummels was steadily advancing with the ball, but inexplicably fell to the ground suddenly.

As the replay continued, everyone finally saw the truth: it was the young Bonazzoli, recklessly lying on the ground, who at the critical moment, used his head instead of his feet to fiercely tackle the ball at Hummels' feet!

This incredibly rare interception had an immediate effect, completely catching Hummels off guard.

Subsequently, Tang Long followed up with lightning speed like an arrow off the string, performing a sliding shot, and the ball went straight into the net.

In this fierce fifty-fifty battle between Tang Long and Hummels, although Hummels did not back down this time, Tang Long's approach was even fiercer. With excellent response and speed, he was the first to touch the ball.

However, the most heartbreaking still is Bonazzoli.

Although he successfully cleared the ball with his head, immediately after, Hummels' cleats heavily struck his head.

This impact was tremendous, directly causing Bonazzoli to momentarily faint.

When this entire scene was played out completely, a sparse applause suddenly rang out from within the previously oppressive atmosphere of the Allianz Arena.

This applause, though scattered, was filled with strength, all meant for the brave and fearless Bonazzoli.

In the stands, many veteran Bayern fans were deeply moved, even starting to pray that Bonazzoli's injury wouldn't be severe.

They had been steadfast at Allianz for many years, supporting the team for decades, witnessing countless splendid moments, but such a heroic feat by Bonazzoli was the first they had ever seen.

In the live broadcast room, the bullet screen comments surged like a tide:

-[Oh my god, I've seen tackles with feet, but using the head to tackle, that's unheard of!]

-[Bonazzoli is incredible, the young generation is truly formidable, risking life for the team's victory!]

-[This instantly reminded me of Manchester United's Phil Jones, who once blocked an opponent's shot with his head while lying on the ground, truly shocking!]

-[Tang Long's follow-up sliding shot was indeed marvelous, but without Bonazzoli's earth-shattering tackle, Tang Long couldn't have scored!]

-[After returning to Manchester, Tang Long must treat Bonazzoli to a good few drinks, such an assist is truly praiseworthy and moving!]

-[I really didn't expect Bonazzoli to become a super-sub dark horse after coming on. Could this have been Guardiola's planned trump card all along?]

Guardiola stood by the sidelines, witnessing Bonazzoli's heroic performance, feeling deeply moved.

In the forward position, Bonazzoli, on a technical level, indeed has a considerable gap compared to Agüero;

But when it comes to this fearless and unyielding courage, Bonazzoli far surpasses Agüero!

"Everyone, for the last two minutes, defend with all your might!"

Guardiola's face flushed as he shouted hoarsely.

His loud voice seemed to possess a penetrating power, echoing across the field for a long while, even startling Bayern's head coach Ancelotti beside him.

In fact, young Bonazzoli's brave performance had already become a spark, igniting the fighting spirit in every Manchester City player on the field.

At this moment, without Guardiola needing to give any more instructions, the 11 Manchester City players on the field were like an invisible force tightly holding them together, united in one goal, forming an unbreakable rope, fully dedicated to defense.

The Bayern team launched a frenzied, almost reckless counterattack in the last two minutes.

They relentlessly lobbed the ball from the backfield into the penalty area, like artillery shells bombarding Manchester City's defensive line.

However, within the retracting defense of Manchester City, there stood eight or nine players like a dense wall, guarding their goal firmly.

No matter how agile Lewandowski and Muller tried to weave through, or how precisely they judged the drop point, Manchester City's defenders one after another, like towering mountains, steadily headed the ball away.

Each defensive header was accompanied by the splashing of turf and the players' roars, an awe-inspiring scene.

The stoppage time had already surpassed 10 seconds! Guardiola was complaining to the fourth official: "It's overtime, why isn't it ending!"

Bayern's Robben, like a swift wind, quickly broke through Robertson's defense before delivering a highly threatening cross.

Only to see Kompany, like a fierce lion, leap high, overpower Lewandowski, and forcefully head the ball away.

The ball flies towards the top of the penalty arc!

In the blink of an eye, Tang Long, quick-eyed and deft-footed, met the bouncing ball with a powerful clearance!

The ball soared into the azure sky, disappearing from sight.

Without waiting for the ball to land, the referee decisively blew the whistle signaling the end of the match.

It was the trumpet of victory!

"We've won!"

Manchester City's players couldn't contain their excitement, shouting in unison.

Like a group of untamed stallions, they dashed towards Tang Long, who scored twice this match.

The exhausted Tang Long hadn't even caught his breath before being buried under his teammates.

The players were jubilant, embracing each other, cheering for this hard-earned victory!

In contrast, Bayern's players seemed struck by lightning, all collapsing on the ground, covering their faces, unwilling to face this harsh reality.

They struggled to accept the tragic conclusion of being eliminated by a last-minute goal, the pain and loss flooding over them like a tide.

Among all the Bayern players, only Lahm remained standing firmly.

Standing at only 1.70 meters, he appeared the shortest among many Bayern players on the field.

Yet, at this fate-deciding moment, his upright posture and determined gaze made him seem the tallest, like an indomitable giant emitting an aura of respect.

Just like the 2012 Champions League final against Chelsea, after losing, only Lahm remained standing on the field.

Because he was the captain, he couldn't fall!

Hummels, with red eyes, sat despondently on the ground, burying his head between his knees, shoulders trembling, stifled sobs escaping his body.

Lahm slowly walked behind him, gently patting his head, then leaned down, whispering softly in his ear:

"Don't cry, we'll continue next year."

...

On the flight back to Manchester, Tang Long specifically chose to sit in the same row as Bonazzoli.

Fortunately, after a brief fainting spell, Bonazzoli was gradually regaining awareness.

His concussion was mild, and now his consciousness was clear, his body slowly recovering.

Unable to restrain his curiosity, Tang Long turned to Bonazzoli and couldn't help asking:

"Tell me, what were you thinking at that moment, why did you think to use your head to cut off Hummels' ball?"

Bonazzoli furrowed his brows slightly, a flicker of anger in his eyes, and said:

"Nothing much, I just couldn't swallow it!"

"At that time, I was already lying on the ground. I hesitated before shooting, and Hummels intercepted, I admit that!"

"But Hummels actually carried the ball and leisurely walked past me, his demeanor clearly showed he thought I couldn't get up to fight for his ball."

"So I had to make him know I'm not easy to mess with, had to show him a thing or two!"

Tang Long frowned and said: "What if your head got seriously injured?"

Bonazzoli laughed: "At that moment, there was no time to think! Just do it, when I'm on this field, even if my head gets busted, I can't let anyone look down on me!"

As he spoke, Bonazzoli got emotional, grinding his teeth, blood surging, his head spinning, having to close his eyes and adjust his breathing slowly.

At this time, Guardiola was up walking in the aisle and happened to see the two young players, Tang Long and Bonazzoli, both with striking bandages on their heads, sitting side by side.

Guardiola smiled as he quickly moved beside them, took out his phone.

"Hey, brave lads, let's take a photo together!"

"Click!"

A crisp shutter sound captured the moment.

As soon as they got off the plane, Guardiola made a groundbreaking gesture, he opened his account on social media and uploaded this photo with a caption:

[Photo with the brave ones! Congratulations on reaching the Champions League quarter-finals]

In the photo, the three were smiling, their eyes shining with the light of victory!