Every match comes with tasks, but the system's rewards seem random.
Whether it's a treasure chest or points, it all depends on the system's mood.
Ye Chen felt anxious. He hoped to gain attributes for the flanks before Inter Milan's match.
If that happened, he could really enjoy himself...
Training wasn't too intense during match periods, but Ye Chen noticed that Wang Chu had been working hard.
He was still striving for his first match.
And now, the opportunity had arrived!
Klopp placed Wang Chu in the German Cup match lineup.
On February 8th, Dortmund would travel to Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein, for the quarterfinals.
Their opponent was Holstein Kiel, a third-division team.
Honestly, when they drew this team, Ye Chen had never even heard of them.
But that's what makes it interesting!
Why is football called the beautiful game?
Because until the match begins, you never know the result!
This third-division team had already knocked out a second-division side, Cottbus, with a clean 3-0 victory in the first round.
By the time Cottbus tried to adjust, it was too late.
In the second round, they faced Duisburg, another second-division team.
Unlike Cottbus, Duisburg was a mid-table team, but they still lost 2-0.
At the 54th and 59th minute marks, Holstein Kiel scored twice, sealing the match.
However, their luck ran out in the third round when they faced Mainzâ
A true Bundesliga team!
No one believed in Kiel's chances. A third-division side going head-to-head with a Bundesliga team?
Before the match, the odds were set at 1 to 100!
It was clear how little faith people had in them.
But this year, Holstein Kiel was the embodiment of miracles. Playing at home, they stunned Mainz once again!
Just six minutes into the game, Mainz's Ujah scored an own goal.
Mainz's coach Glasner quickly substituted players, bringing on key players like Schorheim and Choupo-Moting at halftime, but it wasn't enough to avoid a 2-0 defeat!
Fans went wild.
One lucky fan even placed a â¬1,000 bet and walked away with â¬100,000.
Even after taxes, the winnings were substantial!
More importantly, the ripple effect of this event spread far and wide.
People began to wonderâ
Could Holstein Kiel continue their underdog run?
Some Mainz fans even left messages on Klopp's Instagram, urging him to seek revenge.
Don't forget, Mainz was Klopp's home team. Not only did he play there, but his first coaching job was also at Mainz.
Interestingly, Ye Chen's debut opponent was Mainz, where he scored a hat-trick. His third goal was a stunning 35-meter free-kick, earning Goal of the Round.
Even now, when Ye Chen's free-kick prowess is mentioned, that goal is the first to come to mind!
Despite the messages from Mainz fans, Klopp didn't change his plans.
After all, Kiel was just a third-division team. They might have defeated two second-division sides and one Bundesliga team, but so what?
They simply hadn't faced Dortmund yet.
This wasn't arroganceâjust confidence.
Before the match, Klopp revealed the starting lineup...
There was no need to hide it. A half-main squad was enough.
Let's see what you can do!
Naturally, Ye Chen was the lone striker for this match.
While some doubted Ye Chen's form, Klopp had unwavering faith in him.
Reporters liked to stir the pot, but as a coach, Klopp knew Ye Chen's capabilities better than anyone.
A player averaging over two goals per gameâdoubting his consistency? That's absurd.
Of course, this is the media we're talking about.
They love to create drama, picking at the smallest flaws to grab attention.
As long as it gets views, they'll write it!
For this match, Dortmund's dominance wasn't the highlight. Instead, reporters focused on whether Holstein Kiel could pull off yet another upset.
If they could beat Dortmund, Holstein Kiel would become the ultimate underdog story.
In the media's eyes, Dortmund became the obstacle to Kiel's miracle run. Fans flooded the internet, rallying behind Holstein Kiel to defeat Dortmund.
On Tuesday night, at 9 PM local time in Germanyâ
Holstein Stadium in Kiel was buzzing with excitement.
Although the stadium only held 10,200 people, over 20,000 fans showed up!
It had been a long time since the "Storks" had such a lively crowd.
Holstein Kiel has a proud history.
Their greatest achievements include winning the German championship in 1912 and finishing as runners-up in 1910 and 1930.
As Dortmund arrived, Kiel fans held up homemade banners.
Meanwhile, in China, countless fans eagerly awaited the match.
The reason was simpleâ
The twin stars of China were starting together!
It was a historic moment.
Even though the match aired at 3:30 AM in China, fans gathered in front of their TVs, ready for kickoff.
Since the German Cup isn't part of the Bundesliga's broadcasting rights, CCTV didn't air it.
Everyone tuned into GuGu Sports for the live stream.
Initially, commentator Zhan Jun wasn't planning to broadcast it. It wasn't the Champions League, and Kiel wasn't exactly a top-tier opponent.
But once the starting lineup was announced, Zhan Jun called Coach Zhang and rushed to the studio to go live!
"Welcome to the live broadcast of this German Cup quarterfinal! Tonight, Holstein Kielâthe miracle teamâtakes on Bundesliga giants Dortmund!"
"Klopp revealed the lineup early, and he's fielding all six of his winter signings!"
"Let's take a look at Dortmund's starters:
Goalkeeper: Langerak.
Left-back: Lowe. Center-backs: Subotic and Van Dijk. Right-back: Azpilicueta.
Midfielders: De Bruyne and Kehl.
Left-wing: Kuba. Attacking Midfielder: Wang Chu. Right-wing: Mane.
Striker: Ye Chen!"
"I'm excited, but also a bit worried... Six new players, and no one knows how they'll perform together," Zhan Jun said thoughtfully.
Coach Zhang laughed, "No need to worryâYe Chen's here! With him on the pitch, Dortmund's floor is secured."
"Let's focus on the pitch. Ye Chen and Wang Chu walk at the back of the line, both looking sharp!
For the first time, two Chinese players start together in a major European match.
It's a small step for them, but a giant leap for Chinese football! Go for it!"