Suddenly, a Barcelona player rushed from behind Su Luo, attempting to force him into a corner.
But Su Luo spotted an opening. He quickly turned, dodged the opponent, and accelerated toward the penalty area.
Lukaku had already noticed Su Luo's advance and was ready to receive the ball and go for a breakthrough at any moment.
He paused just outside the box, fully aware of the importance of their chemistry, and signaled to Javier for a pass.
At this critical moment, Javier noticed a Barcelona player closing in on Su Luo, so he quickly changed the direction of the pass.
The ball was beautifully redirected toward the center.
Lukaku's eyes locked onto the incoming ball. He immediately judged its trajectory and charged into the box.
The Barcelona defenders realized the threat and quickly shifted their focus to the forward bursting through their line.
Lukaku controlled the ball smoothly and prepared to shoot.
He could feel the tension from both teammates and opponents behind him, but in that moment, his mind was focused solely on scoring.
With a graceful feint, Lukaku slipped past the defenders in an instant.
The goal was wide open—victory was within reach.
Su Luo received the return pass from Lukaku and spotted a red-and-blue figure darting across the edge of the penalty area—Barcelona's players were quickly regrouping in defense.
The pressure on the field was mounting. Su Luo felt the intensity of the moment but forced himself to remain calm.
He scanned the field and silently recited his mantra: "Don't look back or hesitate—focus on the big picture."
As the team's core and captain, he knew it was time to take charge.
"Lukaku! Javier! We need a more organized attack," Su Luo commanded.
Lukaku kept his eyes on the opposition, waiting for Su Luo's next move.
Javier glanced back at Su Luo as well, hoping for encouragement and tactical direction.
Su Luo took a deep breath and nodded. "Lukaku, you exploited the gap well. Next time you get the ball, try to create more chances near the box. Javier, move the ball forward more quickly—get it to Lukaku sooner so we can speed up our attack."
Hearing Su Luo's voice, both Lukaku and Javier felt a surge of confidence. They knew that as long as they followed his lead, victory was within reach.
Barcelona players tried to close in on Su Luo aggressively, but he calmly sidestepped their pressure.
Now it was Su Luo's time to shine.
He swiftly shifted the ball from his left foot to his right, raised his head, and prepared to cross from what seemed like an unguarded corner.
"Stay alert, team! Be ready for the ball!" Su Luo shouted to his teammates.
Lukaku and Javier quickly adjusted their positions, moving back into the penalty area to receive the pass.
The ball arced low toward the box as the Barcelona defenders recognized Su Luo's intent and rushed in to intercept.
However, Lukaku stepped up at just the right moment. With his excellent ball control, he became the focal point of attention.
He made a sharp positional shift, shaking off the defender with ease.
Meanwhile, Su Luo locked eyes on Messi, a hint of concern flickering in his expression.
He knew Messi's dribbling was world-class—one moment of hesitation could see the defense torn apart.
Messi accelerated suddenly and cut in sharply from the wing, signaling another intense phase of the match.
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