Football: My AI System Provides Max-Level Predictions-Chapter 806 - 575: Matching the Champions League Single-Season 17-Goal Record! The Champions League Final Four Revealed!

Chapter 806: Chapter 575: Matching the Champions League Single-Season 17-Goal Record! The Champions League Final Four Revealed!

Real Madrid and Manchester City, two powerhouses in European football, are about to face each other in a league match before the second leg of their Champions League clash.

In the Premier League, Manchester City is galloping ahead, with an insurmountable lead over Chelsea, leaving their rivals in the dust.

But they are not satisfied with this; securing the league title early and focusing all their energy on the Champions League has always been their goal.

The situation for Real Madrid is completely different!

In La Liga’s points table, Real Madrid is neck and neck with Barcelona, where the outcome of each match is like a weight on a balance, easily altering the championship race. This is a crucial moment in the cutthroat competition for the La Liga title.

Barcelona, having played one more match, thought they could easily secure a win at home in Camp Nou, but unexpectedly suffered a setback and were shockingly defeated by Espanyol.

This result was like a bombshell, causing a huge stir in La Liga!

Real Madrid, with one less game played, is now level on points with Barça.

Real Madrid’s coaching staff and management are acutely aware of the importance of this league match, and Zidane has issued a firm directive: "Regardless of the Champions League second-leg situation, we must give our all in this league match and secure a win!"

Winning would allow them to surpass Barcelona in the points table and lead by three points. At this critical moment in the title race, these three points are an invaluable advantage.

Competing on two fronts is like a brutal marathon for any team.

The players’ stamina is continuously drained in one high-intensity game after another, while their willpower is subjected to relentless pressure.

It’s like entering the final grueling 5 kilometers of a marathon sprint, where every step is filled with hardship and challenge.

Even though C Luo is over thirty, with physical capabilities no longer at their peak, he still features as a starter in Real Madrid’s lineup in this match, crucial for the league title race.

Despite being over thirty, C Luo has to start the match.

In the end, thanks to C Luo’s brace, Real Madrid defeated Seville at home, securing three valuable points.

Seeing his name flash on the big scoreboard at Bernabéu Stadium, C Luo closed his eyes and looked up to the sky in triumph.

Not only did Real Madrid win the match, widening the gap with Barça, but C Luo also increased his goal tally in La Liga to 43, just 5 short of his peak 48. What delighted C Luo even more was that he had widened the gap over Tang Long by three goals.

"God bless, let him stop scoring!" C Luo prayed silently.

However, fate had other plans.

Despite Manchester City’s commanding league advantage, their thirst for an early title is undiminished.

In his office, Guardiola had solemnly promised Tang Long to help him surpass C Luo in league goals.

Guardiola well understands the importance of the goal tally in a player’s bid for the Golden Ball Award; he sincerely advised Tang Long: "Goal tally, especially league goals, is the critical data to determine whether a player can win the Golden Ball Award. Look at Messi and C Luo, their consistent triumphs in the Golden Ball race were not only due to their abundant championship honors but also their astounding goal counts."

In Manchester City’s match against Stoke City, Tang Long, although not starting, immediately demonstrated his formidable attacking prowess as a substitute in the second half.

At this point, Stoke City, under Manchester City’s powerful onslaught, was utterly helpless, and their defense was as fragile as paper.

Tang Long, like a tiger descending the mountain, rampaged through the opponent’s penalty area.

First, he received a clever pass from Gundogan and decisively shot from the left side of the penalty area, the ball arrowed into the bottom right corner of the goal.

Just a few minutes later, Tang Long received an accurate pass from Diego, using his brilliant speed to power through the defense, calmly dribbling past the covering defender at the edge of the box, and then with a deft shot, pierced Stoke City’s goal once again.

Ultimately, Manchester City recorded an emphatic 5:0 victory, perfectly warming up for the upcoming Champions League quarterfinal second leg against Atletico Madrid.

After the match, Tang Long, attending the press conference with Guardiola, instantly became the focus of attention for the journalists.

Countless microphones and cameras pointed at him as reporters flocked to question him about his thoughts on the European Golden Boot competition with C Luo.

Tang Long candidly expressed his thoughts, answering directly: "Yes, I do very much desire to win the European Golden Boot. It’s the supreme honor every forward dreams of, so why should I say no?"

The next day, at Real Madrid’s training ground, C Luo finished training as usual and drove off.

Just outside the training ground, he was surrounded by a group of reporters, leaving no escape.

They posed the same question, asking his thoughts on the Golden Boot race with Tang Long.

C Luo’s eyes showed a strong determination, and his response was very aggressive:

"I believe the Golden Boot is most likely mine. If anyone challenges, I won’t mind seeing them defeated. My performances on the pitch are clear to all; I will defend my honor with goals."

In no time, the competition between Tang Long and C Luo for the European Golden Boot became the hottest topic in football!