In the UEFA Cup match against Werder Bremen, Lu Wenbin received 3 assists worth 60,000 and the team won 80,000, a total of 140,000 experience points as a reward, and the experience points increased to level 16, 391,000/2 million.
It seemed that Lu Wenbin did not score a goal in this game and failed to break Gerd Muller's personal goal record in a single season in the top five leagues, which was quite regrettable, but Lu Wenbin did not feel unhappy at all.
As long as the team wins.
Moreover, breaking the record is a foregone conclusion. If I fail this time, I can try again next time.
The season is far from over, and it is impossible that there is any team that can completely target him and prevent him from scoring a single goal.
Not to mention that he also has the ability to take free kicks, he is also able to compete head-on with the opponent's defenders in mobile warfare.
In this game, he could feel the benefits of his changes in body and speed, especially in the second assist, Lu Wenbin was able to block the double-team of Bauman and Pledel in the penalty area, proving that his 18/18 physique is not for show.
The starting centers of some mid- and lower-level teams may not have the physique that Lu Wenbin has now. The starting centers of upper-level teams may be similar to Lu Wenbin. Only the top world-class centers may have a better physique than Lu Wenbin.
Even without running without the ball, Lu Wenbin could have directly blocked the position to receive the ball, and then used his body to hold the opponent and complete the turn and shot.
If the opponent really puts too many people on him, then his teammates will definitely get more opportunities. What if Lu Wenbin doesn't score
As long as the team can win, he doesn't have to score a single goal in the whole game, just like in this game.
Therefore, although the outside world was somewhat disappointed that Lu Wenbin failed to score a goal to tie or break the record in this much-anticipated game, Lu Wenbin himself did not care.
As long as the team wins and advances, they retain the hope of winning the championship.
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While Hoffenheim eliminated Werder Bremen and advanced to the UEFA Cup semi-finals, Hamburg's UEFA Cup competition also ended. Hamburg lost 1-2 to Manchester City in the second round away.
But they won the first leg at home against Manchester City 3-1, so even though they lost the second leg, they still eliminated Manchester City with a total score of 4-3 and advanced to the semi-finals of the League Cup.
Because they are in the same lower half of the group, Hoffenheim and Hamburg will inevitably have another German civil war in the semi-finals.
The only advantage is probably that both teams are in the country and do not have to travel around. Both home and away games are more convenient and easier than going abroad.
After the UEFA Cup match, Hoffenheim's devilish schedule continued.
Three days later, Hoffenheim will play against Karlsruhe away in the league.
Only three days after the match with Karlsruhe, the German Cup semi-final will be held, with Hoffenheim playing away against Leverkusen.
Therefore, Hoffenheim can only rotate in the league match against Karlsruhe.
Fortunately, Nilsson has returned and performed well in training. In this league game, Nilsson will start and Jancker will be rotated to rest.
Eduardo was suspended, and other players such as Gustavo, Salihovic, Parjic and others were rotated. Hoffenheim played 433 away from home.
Wolsa plays as the single defensive midfielder, Weiss and Copado play as the double attacking midfielders, and Lu Wenbin, Sanogo and Obasi form the three forwards.
Hoffenheim's strength naturally dropped after rotating most of its main lineup. It also had a hard time playing away against Karlsruhe, which was ranked last, and conceded two goals to Karlsruhe.
However, Lu Wenbin, who disappointed many media reporters and fans by failing to break the record in the previous game, successfully broke the record in this game.
Although Karlsruhe learned from Werder Bremen and used the tactic of two people closely marking Lu Wenbin and one person assisting in defense, their defensive strength is completely not on the same level as Werder Bremen.
Although the number of people is the same, the defensive effectiveness is very different.
In the 26th minute, Lu Wenbin shook off the Karlsruhe midfielder who was closely guarding him and received the pass from Copado. He then used his excellent physique to withstand the pull of another central defender, rushed into the penalty area, turned around and shot.
Another full-back rushed over to assist and tried to make a tackle, but failed to stop Lu Wenbin's shot.
Lu Wenbin, who already knew the opponent's tactics, deliberately increased the speed of receiving the ball, turning around and shooting. Although the accuracy decreased, he was able to avoid the opponent's defensive tackles.
In the end, the ball went past the goalkeeper and into the goal. Lu Wenbin scored the first goal of the game and tied Gerd Muller's record of 67 goals in a single season in the top five leagues.
Lu Wenbin and his teammates, who tied the record, celebrated enthusiastically. The commentators in the commentary booth were shouting and singing praises for this great goal.
Even many of Karlsruhe's home fans stood up and applauded Lu Wenbin.
However, Karlsruhe, which is ranked last but has not lost hope of relegation, will not give up easily.
It's great that Lu Wenbin tied the record, but it's none of their business, they just want to stay in the league.
In the 42nd minute, they took advantage of the lack of coordination between Nilsson's return to the starting lineup and Komper to score an equalizer, and the two sides entered the halftime break with a score of 1-1.
After 15 minutes, the two sides changed sides and continued the game.
In the second half, although Karlsruhe basically kept a close eye on Lu Wenbin and prevented him from scoring any more goals in open play, they were powerless to stop Lu Wenbin's free kicks.
In the 53rd minute, the Spanish midfielder Copado, who also had good skills, dribbled the ball in front of the penalty area and caused the opponent to foul, winning Lu Wenbin a free kick opportunity in a good position in the frontcourt.
Although Lu Wenbin's special skill of the free kick system had been used in the first half, this time Lu Wenbin was in a good position and he still used his ability to directly kick the ball into the goal.
The goalkeeper was out of reach and could only watch the ball go into the net.
Lu Wenbin scored twice and increased his total number of goals this season to 68, successfully breaking the record of total individual goals in a single season in the top five European leagues set by Gerd Muller in the 1971/1972 season.
The moment Lu Wenbin's free kick went into the dead corner of the goal, Hoffenheim's exclusive commentator Caster jumped up from the commentary stand, yelled at the top of his lungs, and celebrated Lu Wenbin's goal wildly.
"68 goals, 68 goals! Lu scored twice and scored his 68th club goal of the season, breaking the historical record of 67 individual goals in a single season in the top five European leagues set by Gerd Muller in the 1971/1972 season. Lu Wenbin surpassed the legendary superstar Gerd Muller and became the top scorer in a single season in the top five European leagues!" Caster stood and explained frantically to the Hoffenheim fans in front of the TV.