Football: What Happened To Going To The Nightclub? I Have To Score

At the 85th minute, Su Luo stepped onto the pitch as a substitute. Just three minutes later, in the 88th minute, he made his mark. Su Luo, with a touch of brilliance, skillfully evaded a triple-team just outside the penalty area. Then, with a deft move, he shook off the central defender, found an angle, and fired a shot that hit the back of the net.

It took only 3 minutes for him to change the game, delivering a last-minute victory for Chelsea!

"Unbelievable! The King of Stamford Bridge strikes down the opposition with a single blow!" shouted Zhan Jun, unable to contain his excitement.

"Before the offside rule was introduced, the record of 60 goals in a single top-league season stood unchallenged for 90 years. I never thought anyone could break it. But here we are, witnessing something extraordinary. Our Chinese star is doing the impossible!"

"He's a player destined to break records, born for miracles, and made for victory!"

Zhan Jun felt incredibly fortunate to witness this historic moment. For decades, or even centuries to come, as long as football exists, Su Luo's record will stand tall, forever securing his place in the annals of football history.

And Su Luo's incredible journey isn't over yet—there are still a few more rounds left in the Premier League!

Fans across China were overjoyed, those who stayed up late to watch the match were rewarded for their patience. Even though Su Luo only played for a few minutes, those final moments were pure magic.

Some fans, perhaps having overslept, woke up in a panic only to find the game still at 0-0, just as Su Luo was subbed in. They, too, were able to witness his brilliant moment.

Chelsea, playing away, finally secured the win with Su Luo's goal, maintaining an 8-point lead over Manchester City. Even if City were to thrash Hull City 7-0 in frustration, it wouldn't matter.

Chelsea's points tally had reached a staggering 94 points!

"This season, the Blues have a real chance to break the 100-point barrier and claim the Premier League title with a new record!"

"They've also tied Manchester United's record for most goals in a season from the 1999-2000 campaign, with 97 goals so far!"

"The next round might just be the moment when Chelsea shatters that record!"

Before their clash with Atlético Madrid, Chelsea's second team secured 3 points without breaking a sweat, giving the main squad a much-needed rest—a small silver lining in a challenging situation.

Ajar and Lukaku were still out, and it was unclear if they'd be fit in time for the second leg. David Luiz had returned from injury, but his match fitness would depend on how he performed in training over the next couple of days.

After the match, Su Luo, seeking some downtime, decided to hit the nightclub before the upcoming game. Unfortunately, it didn't offer the escape he was hoping for.

He could only brace himself for what was to come.

The very next day, they'd face the reigning champions, Atlético Madrid, in the first leg at home!

Simeone's team had arrived in London, brimming with confidence.

In a pre-match interview, Atlético Madrid's coach Diego Simeone was bold.

"We're going to capitalize on Chelsea's weaknesses and win at Stamford Bridge. It's as simple as that."

"Oops, oops, oops! I overslept!"

It was the day of the Champions League first leg match—Chelsea versus Atlético Madrid!

My cousin, Zhen Qian, had set an alarm for the early hours, but she wasn't just any high school freshman who could stay up to watch football without a care in the world. In less than two months, she would face the most critical moment of her life—the final exams!

She'd been so focused on studying that sleep had become a luxury. Tomorrow, she'd have to face the citywide mock exams.

Zhen Qian knew she shouldn't be watching the match. But her love for football pulled her in, even if she couldn't get up in time.

When she finally woke up in the middle of the night, she hurriedly checked her phone. It was nearly 5 AM—the match should have ended by now.

As expected, when Zhen Qian opened the live-streaming app and clicked on the game, it was over. Players from both teams were shaking hands on the field.

Chelsea's head coach Antonio Conte and Atlético's Simeone were also exchanging handshakes.

But something felt off—Chelsea's players looked dejected, while the Atlético players were all smiles.

Zhen Qian's heart sank.

"Did we lose?"

Her worst fears were confirmed when Zhan Jun's voice echoed through the app, shattering her hopes.

"Chelsea didn't lose today for lack of effort; they worked hard enough to prevent an even bigger defeat. The real issue was that Atlético Madrid's goals took Chelsea by surprise."

"Courtois' red card also turned the game completely one-sided."

"Even with Su Luo dropping back to help the defense, Chelsea couldn't turn the tide. In the end, Atlético secured a crucial advantage with two first-half goals. Now, as they head back to the Calderón for the second leg, they hold all the cards."

"Chelsea is facing a do-or-die situation!"

The post-match close-up showed Su Luo. Despite Chelsea's loss, his performance had earned the respect of everyone watching.

"Su Luo was outstanding today, arguably the best player on the pitch."

"Defensively, he managed to completely shut down Griezmann, and on the attack, he created two excellent chances!"

"Sadly, the linesman's controversial calls overshadowed Chelsea's efforts."

"Given that they played almost the entire match with 10 men, Chelsea did remarkably well to hold Atlético to just two goals."

"Stay with us after the break, and we'll replay the highlights from this thrilling first-leg encounter!"

As the commercial played, Zhen Qian felt a wave of disappointment. She had been so hopeful that Chelsea would win!

She lay back down, trying to catch a few more minutes of sleep. But the brightening sky and the chirping of birds outside made it impossible.

After a while, Zhen Qian sat up abruptly, her eyes wide open in the dim room.

"No way, why?"

She quickly reopened the live-streaming app just as Zhan Jun and Zhang Lu were about to analyze the match.

The scoreline confirmed her worst fears: Chelsea 0-2 Atlético Madrid.

The scorers were No. 9 Fernando Torres and No. 7 Griezmann (via penalty kick).

"This might be one of the most uneventful games in this Champions League in terms of shots on goal."

"Atletico Madrid, including their penalty, managed only 7 shots on target, and that was their first real threat."

"Chelsea had just 3 shots on target, with 2 hitting the post, but unfortunately, none found the back of the net."

"Both teams focused more on defense, leading to a slow-paced game that probably left neutral fans a bit bored."

"Neither Atletico Madrid nor Chelsea relied heavily on possession play. Atletico, after taking the lead, chose to control the ball, not to counterattack but to run down the clock."

"They would advance when possible, but mostly they killed time. They didn't force shots, which is why both teams had so few attempts."

Zhen Qian was growing impatient. Zhan Jun and Zhang Lu had been chatting without getting to the point.

What really happened in this game? Who was to blame?

Replay the match now!

Finally, after what seemed like an eternity, the broadcast fast-forwarded to the match highlights.

"Let's take a look at the opening moments."

"Chelsea actually had a great chance right at the start!"

"Su Luo took the kickoff and launched a surprise attack!"

"He dribbled past Griezmann in midfield, slipped past Gabi, and faced the defense."

"If Lukaku had been up front as a target man, this move could have been very dangerous!"

"Unfortunately, Su Luo was alone up front, and neither Mount nor Pedro had time to join the attack."

"Surrounded, Su Luo had no choice but to take a shot himself."

"The angle was tight, but it was still threatening. Oblak didn't take any chances and punched it out for a corner. Chelsea got a corner kick, but Willian's delivery was way off, flying straight out for a goal kick."

In the opening minutes, the teams were evenly matched.

But in the 7th minute, Matic fouled, giving Atletico Madrid a free kick in a dangerous area.

Torres scrambled in the box during the ensuing chaos and poked the ball into the net!

Atletico Madrid took an early lead!

The goal seemed to rattle Chelsea, catching them off guard.

Chelsea's defense lost focus.

Matic was slightly out of position, and Griezmann exploited the gap.

Griezmann was in top form, played a one-two with Torres, and suddenly broke into the penalty area from the flank!

Facing Courtois, Griezmann feigned a shot, tricking the goalkeeper.

"Look at that, Courtois thought Griezmann would shoot, but he kept his cool!"

"Courtois panicked, reached out, and clipped Griezmann's ankle, bringing him down in the box."

"The referee's decision is controversial. A penalty kick was understandable, but showing a red card seemed too harsh."

Zhan Jun voiced his frustration, feeling the referee was too harsh on Chelsea.

"Even Captain Terry was shown a yellow card just for protesting."

With the goalkeeper sent off, Conte was forced to replace Matic, who had a minor muscle strain, with substitute goalkeeper Begovic.

"Forward Su Luo was moved back to midfield to help with both attack and defense."

"Griezmann converted the penalty, putting Chelsea down 0-2."

"From that moment, the game changed completely. Atletico Madrid dominated, while Chelsea, now a man down, could only defend."

"Thankfully, Su Luo showed great awareness as a defensive midfielder. He appeared in crucial positions several times, thwarting Atletico Madrid's attacks."

"For instance, if not for Su Luo, Griezmann might have had another assist."

Director Zhang was full of praise for Su Luo.

"Indeed, although he's a striker, Su Luo's defensive instincts are remarkable."

"Su Luo's move to midfield actually limited Griezmann's influence, shutting down Atletico Madrid's attacks through the middle."

"With little to show on the wings, the match remained deadlocked until the second half."

"Watch this moment!"

Zhan Jun described the replay with some regret.

In the 56th minute, a suppressed Chelsea found an opportunity!

After Fabregas intercepted the ball, Su Luo spun around Gabi and quickly played the ball out wide to Bart!

The unexpected pass caught everyone off guard. Mount broke through for a one-on-one with the goalkeeper and slotted it low into the net!

Mount began to celebrate, thinking he had pulled one back for Chelsea.

But then, the linesman raised his flag.

Was it offside?

Replays showed Mount was onside when the ball was played, just barely. It was a close call, but no offsides at the moment of the pass!

It seemed the Atletico Madrid defenders were just a bit slow to react, giving Mount a slight edge.

The disallowed goal was one thing, but the second call nearly made Zhen Qian lose it!

In the 61st minute, Atletico Madrid's free-kick was blocked by the wall.

Fabregas picked up the loose ball and lobbed it forward!

Atletico Madrid had pressed up, leaving only their goalkeeper in their own half.

Su Luo, perfectly positioned, sprinted forward. Seeing Oblak out of position, he attempted a spectacular long-range lob from over 45 meters!

The ball arced perfectly into the net!

Even Zhan Jun couldn't contain his excitement.

"A wonder goal! Su Luo's super strike from distance!"

But just moments later, the linesman raised his flag again. Offside? Again?

Su Luo was in disbelief. When the ball was played, he was still behind the center line, so he couldn't be offside according to the rules!

Why did the linesman call offside?

Zhen Qian was so frustrated she nearly threw her phone across the room.

She was already exhausted, and now she was seething with anger!

Seeing it was already past 5 AM, Zhen Qian decided to get ready for class, determined to follow up on the game's aftermath after her exam.

Would the referee face any consequences? Would this match have any lasting impact?

Though there's still a second leg, Chelsea's chances of advancing seemed slim.

"BÆ...…"

"Ugh, this is so frustrating!"

The young girl was fuming!

"Atletico Madrid, UEFA...!!!"

Meanwhile, across the globe, the match between Chelsea and Atletico Madrid was causing a massive wave of controversy throughout Europe!

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