Bayern Munich had lost, and lost disastrously!
Thinking back to what happened in the simulations before the match, the outcome was either a draw or a loss for Arsenal. Now, not only had this prediction been completely overturned, but the aggregate score had been extended to four to one!
They had even come close to making it five to one in the very last second. If the referee had been a little slower, taking about two more seconds to blow the final whistle, that goal would have counted!
It truly only took two seconds!
Bad luck!
As he walked, Cao Baiming replayed the match in his mind, conducting a brief review.
While the last goal was indeed a bit regrettable, the entire match had been very satisfying. Most importantly, the immense power of the "Time Bubble" was now thoroughly confirmed!
It wasn't just ordinarily powerful; almost all the futures it predicted had come true, and the changes made based on the simulation content had yielded almost unbelievable results.
This outcome was undoubtedly the best proof. It hadn't just passed verification; it had soared to the heavens!
With such a treasure, what was there to worry about? As long as one had imagination, it seemed there were no problems it couldn't be used for. Its true power was likely only the tip of the iceberg.
The truly formidable aspects were yet to come!
And the system skills had a final, ultimate level! Yes, even at this current stage, it wasn't the highest level yet!
Though that final upgrade seemed distant, it made one’s imagination run wild. What would it bring? Would it be a direct ascension to godhood?
The conditions for upgrading skills were similar to unlocking previous system skills. The similarity lay in requiring points, and a vast amount of them!
The difference was that besides points, there was another unlock condition: reaching a total career goal count of 1000!
This goal count was enough to extinguish anyone’s enthusiasm upon hearing it. Even football legends like Messi and Ronaldo, who had played for over twenty years, had only just reached that number!
One thousand goals was definitely not a joke; it was unbelievable!
When Cao Baiming first heard this number, he didn't immediately grasp its implication. However, after just two seconds, he quickly realized!
One thousand goals, meaning he would also need twenty years to achieve it?
But surely the always-adorable system wouldn't play such a trick on him. Cao Baiming couldn't figure it out; perhaps only the future would reveal its true meaning.
At least, the "Time Bubble" function had completely exceeded expectations.
After the match, the fans' excitement lingered, and they could only vent their emotions by searching for news and forums related to the game.
The outcome of this match was considered relatively conventional. Before the game, most people predicted Arsenal would win. They might encounter some setbacks and difficulties, but the final result should have been fine.
However, the final outcome had indeed exceeded expectations. After all, Bayern was strong. They had won seven consecutive matches in the Champions League, which wasn't something achievable by luck alone; they possessed absolute strength.
Yet, Arsenal played with remarkable ease against Bayern Munich, as if facing an ordinary, weak team!
Despite this, the media didn't make a big fuss about the match result. It was almost a tacit agreement; they all shifted their attention to another statistic: Cao Baiming's personal stats!
He had scored a hat-trick in the first half of this match, and with his third goal, he had equaled the all-time highest goal record in the Champions League!
This record was precisely the 17 goals set by Cristiano Ronaldo in the 14-15 Champions League season. Real Madrid that year was unstoppable, boasting the world-class BBC front trio, dominating opponents without reason!
Cao Baiming had now equaled this record, and there was still another match to play!
The major media outlets didn't hesitate, quickly posting two portraits. On the left was Cao Baiming in an Arsenal home jersey, seen from behind. On the right was Cristiano Ronaldo in a Real Madrid home jersey. Above both of them was the same number: 17.
The difference was that after Cao Baiming's 17, a deeply meaningful question mark was added.
Such a simple image, without even needing accompanying text, was enough to set the fans ablaze with excitement!!!
In comparison, simply putting the match result in the headline instantly felt much weaker, unable to ignite the fans' interest. Even the four-to-one scoreline paled in comparison.
The biggest draw of this match was Cao Baiming.
On the way back, Cao Baiming happened to see the news headlines in the car. He immediately recognized his own back in a familiar pose.
A slight smile curved Cao Baiming's lips, and he then turned his gaze forward.
Although he only glanced at it, he saw the astonishing readership data below the news report: an incredible 190 million views, and this was less than two hours after the match ended!
"These guys are too crazy," Cao Baiming couldn't help but exclaim.
"Ronaldo even managed to ride the wave of traffic. He got off easy."
Cao Baiming felt no concern for the upcoming match. Breaking the record was a certainty; there was no need for any simulation, and it could be stated with absolute conviction.
Following this match, the next day's game would be between Manchester City and AC Milan. Although both teams would need to play two more matches to determine the victor, the suspense was minimal.
Manchester City was stronger than AC Milan in both strength and form. However, AC Milan, who had defeated Chelsea in two consecutive wins to advance, wasn't that weak either.
In Cao Baiming's view, if he had to predict a score for this match, it would be two to one. After all, it was AC Milan's home ground. The second leg, played at Manchester City's home, would likely see a zero-to-three score, with Manchester City advancing without issue.
Then, he would need to consider how to break through Manchester City's defensive system and how to limit De Bruyne and Haaland.