As he stepped onto the pitch, his feet sinking into the familiar green turf, feeling the softness of the grass, Cao Baming was instantly refreshed!
Just then, a gust of wind blew by, as if everything were ordained by fate, and this wind was incredibly refreshing.
The next moment, Cao Baming glanced slightly to his left, and a football slowly flew over his head, preparing to pass him and head towards...
That direction!
Cao Baming's eyes lit up. At this moment, the scene before him almost perfectly matched his memory. The ball was a pass for Müller, who was right beside him at this very moment, just starting to accelerate!
Cao Baming, naturally, wouldn't indulge him. Although in the simulations within the time bubble, this play ultimately didn't result in a goal, and Müller even lost the ball before reaching the penalty area.
But now, so many details had changed. It would be too risky to expect history to repeat itself as predicted. Moreover, Cao Baming could now directly intercept the attack right here.
Although Müller had started his sprint a second earlier, Cao Baming possessed superior explosive speed and absolute speed. In just two seconds, he successfully caught up to him.
Before the ball began to descend, Cao Baming's arm could already extend in front of Müller's body, blocking him and restricting his movement.
There was no need for any dirty fouls. With normal physical contact, Cao Baming had already gained the upper hand. For a moment, Müller couldn't even receive the ball, let alone stand steady.
The ball landed about two meters in front of their bodies. Cao Baming had no intention of receiving the ball himself. As a defender, he knew what his priority was.
As long as he could block Müller and prevent him from receiving the ball, that was enough. His teammates behind him would naturally secure the ball.
With his God-like perspective, Cao Baming keenly sensed movement behind him. It turned out to be Messi's movement, drawing away a large number of Bayern Munich players.
After successfully contributing to the defense, Cao Baming returned to midfield. At this moment, he wanted to score.
He was now only three goals away from the all-time top scorer record in the Champions League. If they could reach the final, including this match, there would still be two more games. Time was ample!
Scoring against a team like Bayern Munich might be easier than against Manchester City. Because Bayern Munich is a team known for its offense, their attack is somewhat unbalanced, and their weaknesses are very obvious. But Manchester City felt impenetrable and flawless.
In the next few minutes, Cao Baming carefully observed the situation on the field but saw no familiar scenes.
However, with their original strength, this was not a difficult match.
Bayern Munich's tactical efforts had now been completely nullified. The players on the field could no longer execute those plans, relying purely on instinct.
Just three minutes later, Cao Baming seized an opportunity. After receiving the ball, he faced the goal, faked a move, and dribbled past Cancelo before shooting directly!
A beautifully curved shot, the ball flew straight into the top corner of the goal, hitting the post and then ricocheting into the net at a 130-degree angle!
The goalkeeper could only watch in dismay, and the fans erupted in cheers!
"Graceful as a startled swan, fluid as a swimming dragon!! A forty-meter long-range shot, an unanswerable angle, a beautiful curve and trajectory! Power and beauty combined!"
"It had to be Cao Baming, he's the one who breaks the deadlock, not anyone else!!"
The commentator shouted hoarsely. As a devoted fan of Cao Baming, he had finally waited for this moment.
"The score is two to one, Arsenal has taken the lead!!!"
Cancelo sat on the ground, looking helplessly at the sky. He didn't even understand how he had been beaten. It all happened in an instant, leaving no time for his brain to process.
Cao Baming felt a surge of power from his toes to the top of his head, still burning like the muzzle of a gun after firing.
The Arsenal players celebrated excitedly, embracing each other. Especially Jorginho, who had provided the assist, seemed even more excited and thrilled than Cao Baming himself, jumping with joy.
Bayern Munich now felt an invisible pressure, like a heavy dark cloud pressing down on them. It was incredibly oppressive, and when they tried to push it away with their hands, they found they couldn't grasp it; it was all air.
There was still plenty of time; everything had just begun.
Trailing in the score, the Bayern Munich fans and coaching staff naturally couldn't accept it. What was once a somewhat comfortable situation had instantly become tense, and the severity of the situation was becoming increasingly apparent.
The head coach was shouting from the sidelines. In the moments after conceding the goal, the Bayern Munich players were also very agitated, wanting to immediately reclaim what they had lost.
But how easy was that? After a few attempts, they quickly paid the price.
Their attacks were fruitless, and instead, they made a big mistake in midfield. Neither Messi nor Cao Baming was properly marked, and they vanished from the field.
By the time they were noticed, it was too late!
When they saw him, Cao Baming was already in the center of the field, while Messi had run to the left side of the penalty area, preparing to receive the ball. After controlling the ball, Messi didn't immediately cut inside, but he terrified the defender, who fell to the ground after a feint.
It was here that Boateng had fallen in the past. Now, it was a tribute to his master, as Boateng was the world's number one defender!
However, the decision Messi made the next second surprised everyone. He chose to cross the ball, and he used his weaker right foot to do so!
At this moment, Cao Baming was in position. Although Henry was the actual striker, the two had executed a magical rotation, with Cao Baming moving to the center to contest the header!
Messi took his shot, and Cao Baming stepped into the penalty area. The power in his body instantly increased by a level!
At this point, the player beside Cao Baming was still Cancelo.
Cao Baming's eyes flickered. He had already anticipated Messi's pass and the final landing spot of the ball. As for Cancelo beside him, he could only be described as pitiful.
But at a time like this, there was no room for pity. Before receiving the ball, Cao Baming secured his position. After receiving the ball, he executed a feint exactly like the one he had used for his previous goal.
And Cancelo, who hadn't secured a truly advantageous position this time, still fell for it. His fall was identical, a picture of clumsiness!