"...Hu scored three very beautiful goals in the game against the Madrid Kings. However, after the game, Hu attributed his ability to complete the hat trick to 'good luck'. He believed that it was precisely because of himself.
Only by completing the 'Mary's Lucky Coin' ritual before the game can he score three goals in the game... But I don't think so. Except for the second goal, the remaining two goals are all manifestations of his strength.
...Of course, I'm not saying that there is no luck involved at all. If there is no luck at all, it is indeed impossible. It's just that his own strength is more important..."
Xia Xiaoyu is watching news about the Madrid derby on a Portuguese news website.
A match played in neighboring Spain was widely reported in the Portuguese media.
This is not something weird or incredible.
After all, it was a Madrid derby, a dialogue between two giants.
The influence of such competitions is worldwide.
Not only in Portugal, but also in other parts of the European continent, from far away East Asia to the American continent, countless people are paying attention to this game.
Any player who performs well in such a performance can achieve "one-goal fame" around the world...
However, Hulay does not need to rely on the Madrid derby to become famous, he has already become famous.
Since the end of the Madrid derby, Xia Xiaoyu has seen reports on this game in many Portuguese media throughout the day.
And the focus of their reports is basically Hu Lai.
After all, he scored a hat trick in the game.
Xia Xiaoyu also saw that these Portuguese media were not curious about Hulay, as if it was incredible for a Chinese player to perform well.
They introduced Hulay's various performances and just discussed him as a Madrid Pirates player.
They rarely even mention the word "China".
Just like reporting on Melli, no media should highlight Melli's "Argentine" identity now, as if it is a great thing for Argentines to play good football.
This is completely different from Xia Xiaoyu's own treatment.
He has also appeared in Portuguese media.
When he first joined Alvara, the local media in Lisbon, Portugal, also reported extensively on him.
However, they always specifically mentioned their status as a "Chinese player" in their reports, and also mentioned that Xia Xiaoyu was the first Chinese player to join Alvara. They also took this opportunity to introduce Chinese football and China to the audience of their reports.
It seems that Xia Xiaoyu is the link between the two countries.
Xia Xiaoyu believes that when Hu Lai landed in the Premier League, the English media would do the same when reporting.
The media does not have any malicious intentions; it can even be said that they are doing this out of goodwill.
But Xia Xiaoyu still knew the meaning behind this kindness.
The reason why the current media does not do this when mentioning Hu Lai is because Hu Lai's name has exceeded other additional meanings.
So just mention "Hu Lai".
Everyone will naturally know who it is and what he did.
Compared with Hu Lai, Xia Xiaoyu knows that he still has a long way to go.
For example, in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals that is just around the corner, he doesn't know whether he can make the squad.
All the Chinese media are hyping up the "Chinese Derby" in the Champions League.
During this time, Xia Xiaoyu saw the faces of many Chinese reporters outside the Jose Tarciso training base in Alvara.
Obviously, they all came for themselves and for the Champions League match between Alvara and Tramed.
Xia Xiaoyu is a little worried. He even hopes that the Chinese media will not pay so much attention to him...
Don't even ask the head coach Pedro Queta if you can be included in the game's squad.
If he angers the head coach, then he will not just be unable to play in the Champions League...
This season he has been a regular substitute in Alvara. Halfway through the season, he has made a total of 19 appearances in all competitions, including three times and 16 appearances as a substitute.
Two of the three times were in the Portuguese Cup and one was in the league.
Only one of his sixteen substitute appearances was in the Champions League, and the other fifteen were all in the league.
He is an addition to the team's lineup, but he is definitely not an indispensable core player.
Xia Xiaoyu, who is better at organizing offense, has quickly become a midfielder in Allava. He was once substituted and played for ten minutes, with one task: defense.
At that time, the team was leading by one goal and there was little game time left, so he was replaced to help set up the bus.
He also once played as a wing midfielder, playing on the wing where he was not used to, trying to break through and deliver crosses.
In short, wherever people are needed, he will go.
Just like a screw, he will do whatever the team needs him to do without any complaints.
No matter what position he played on the field or what tasks the head coach assigned him, he diligently completed the tasks assigned to him.
Even if he is not good at defense, he still takes advantage of his abundant physical strength as a substitute to run tirelessly and work hard to intercept the opponent.
He doesn't have the "hypocrisy" of some players at all. He feels that he is just an organizing midfielder and can only organize attacks in the middle. Any other positions and tasks are not suitable for him.
Whether he is in Alvara's reserve team or playing in the first team, Xia Xiaoyu believes that it is a training and training for himself.
He regarded this kind of "doing it out of necessity" as a kind of practice, and then faced it calmly and accepted it. He not only accepted it but also took it seriously. Whether he was an engineer or a winger, he never took it lightly.
Because he believes that all the efforts he puts in now will be rewarded in the future.
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On Monday, the day before Alvara's home game against Tramed, Alvara announced the 18-man roster for this Champions League match.
Xia Xiaoyu's name is in it.
All Chinese fans and media breathed a sigh of relief. Regardless of whether Xia Xiaoyu can play, at least there is a possibility of playing.
Is there any hope of a successful outcome in this "Chinese Derby"?
Luo Kai from Tramed's side is naturally among them.
Although he is not yet Tramedre's main player, Luo Kai has secured his spot in the rotation with his outstanding performance.
He is now the first offensive player Kevin Lock will consider when he needs to change the situation on the court.
In some less important games, as a member of the rotation, he also got the chance to play.
For example, competitions such as the FA Cup and League Cup.
Currently he has scored one goal in the league, one goal each in the FA Cup and League Cup, with a total of three goals.
Although it doesn't seem like much, in a wealthy team like Tramed, having such a performance is already considered excellent.
In fact, as long as they are not compared with Hulebi, the performance of Chinese overseas players this season can be considered outstanding.
If it’s not with Hu Laibi, then it’s purely for yourself to make yourself unhappy.
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The Lisbon Arena, Alvara's home stadium, was filled with people.
The home team fans are cheering for their team.
Their team is trailing 1:3 at home to Tramed.
"There are twenty-five minutes left in the game. Although Lesinho got a goal back for the team, they are still two goals behind... If the game ends with this score, then there will be almost no suspense that Alvara will be eliminated.
Now... Tramed's attack is coming again!"
As the commentator suddenly raised his voice, Luo Kai cut in from the right wing and pushed the football along a diagonal line with his left foot to Ricardo Barria on the other side. The latter didn't stop the ball and shot directly.
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The football bypassed the fingers of Alvara goalkeeper Ze Ferreira and went straight to the back of the goal.
Amid the exclamations, the football finally circled the far goal post and missed the baseline!
The exclamations in the stands turned into sighs for the rest of their lives.
Although Barea was not booed by the Alvara fans when he scored a goal for Tramed in the game, he did not celebrate the goal.
But Alvara fans still don't want their team to be eliminated by Tramed.
They just have feelings for Balia, which does not mean they also have deep feelings for Tramed where Balia is located.
"Luo Kai was very active today! After assisting Barea to score a goal, he frequently created murderous opportunities and caused a lot of trouble for Alvara on the right... It can be seen that he has integrated into this team.
The team has also been integrated into the tactical system of head coach Kevin Locke. As long as he can perform in this state in every game, I believe it is not far away for him to become Tramed's main force..."
Hearing what He Feng said, Yan Kang sighed: "It's a pity that Xia Xiaoyu can only sit on the bench. The 'Chinese Derby' we expected to see did not appear..."
He Feng seemed to be comforting him, but he was also comforting the Chinese fans in front of the TV: "It doesn't matter, there will definitely be a wonderful 'Chinese Derby' tomorrow!"
Tomorrow, in another Champions League quarter-final match, Madrid Pirates will challenge Atletico Amsterdam away. As the core of Pirates' offense, Hulay must be.
And Chen Xingyi has now become the main player of Sporting Amsterdam.
So in tomorrow's game, Chinese fans will definitely be able to see two Chinese players fighting each other in the Champions League from the first minute of the game, performing a real "Chinese Derby".
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"Our midfielder was completely suppressed by Tramed and must make adjustments."
Alvara's assistant coach Miguel Mancha is advising head coach Queta to make a substitution.
Queta followed the advice of his assistant.
He made a quick decision:
"Go and call Xiaoyu back."
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Xia Xiaoyu doesn't always sit on the bench, especially in the second half, when he and other teammates have long been called up by the coach to warm up.
This is so that when they need to come on as substitutes, they no longer need to wait for them to warm up, but can be directly substituted to form "immediate combat capabilities."
When he heard the assistant coach calling his name, he was surprised and happy, realizing that he might be sent on the field!
This is coach Queta's last substitution in this game!
He quickly ran back and stood in front of the head coach.
"Xiaoyu, I need you to come on and organize the attack."
The first words Kuita saw from Xia Xiaoyu made Xia Xiaoyu's eyes widen.