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Atletico Madrid returned to the field with confidence and belief in victory. After the two sides exchanged sides, the second half began.

In all fairness, Atletico Madrid played better in the first ten minutes of the second half. They were obviously inspired by Simeone, and by that away goal.

However, Liverpool's defense was very solid this time and did not give Atletico Madrid any chance.

At the same time, their tactics were also very simple. After getting the ball in the backcourt, they kicked it directly forward to find Chen Hero.

Then they relied on Chen Hero's personal ability to threaten Atletico Madrid's goal.

No one scored in the first ten minutes. Atletico Madrid seemed to have the upper hand, and Liverpool fans frowned, beginning to worry.

"Where's Hero? We need Hero!"

"Someone score a goal, this game is making me anxious..."

The fans in the stands were talking and a little restless. A sense of unease was slowly spreading...

Although Liverpool's performance this season had given them a lot of confidence, this was, after all, a European competition, which was different from domestic leagues. Manchester United, last season's league champion, had been eliminated in the Europa League, hadn't they?

So... be careful!

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In the sixty-seventh minute, Suarez gave Liverpool fans a reassurance.

He had a one-two with Chen Hero in front of the penalty area. Atletico Madrid's defenders thought Chen Hero would come himself, after all, he was only one goal away from Falcao's record. So they all went to defend Chen Hero, and Suarez's defensive pressure suddenly eased.

At this critical moment, Chen Hero selflessly passed the ball out.

Suarez was already in the penalty area when he received the ball...

As a striker, although Chen Hero was the top scorer now, and more often he was the one passing the ball to Chen Hero, no one could ignore his instinct as a scorer.

Suarez didn't adjust, and shot directly, the ball hitting the back of the net!

"Beautiful—Luis Suarez—!! 2:1! Liverpool takes the lead again!"

"This is Hero's assist! Suarez equalizes the aggregate score for the team!"

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After Suarez scored, the atmosphere at Anfield regained its enthusiasm. The anxiety in everyone's hearts was slowly dissipating.

However, Atletico Madrid didn't feel too frustrated either.

After all, even if Liverpool were leading 2:1 at home, the aggregate score was the same, the away goals were the same, and at worst, they would go to extra time. The situation wasn't so bad that they needed to panic.

Atletico Madrid continued to play at their own pace.

Liverpool was not out of danger either.

Just then, Chen Hero made his move!

Seventy-fourth minute, seven minutes after Suarez scored.

Suarez returned the favor and assisted Hero.

At the time, he used his personal skills to break through decisively on the edge of the penalty area, dribbling past the Atletico Madrid defender and breaking into the penalty area.

With the lesson of the previous goal, Atletico Madrid's defenders dared not ignore him, so the defenders and goalkeeper were all focused on Suarez who was breaking into the penalty area.

At this moment, Suarez passed the ball to Chen Hero, who was in the center.

Chen Hero used his super physical fitness to squeeze Atletico Madrid's center back Godín behind him, and then poked a shot!

The ball rolled into the goal without suspense!

This goal was not beautiful, or if it was beautiful, it had nothing to do with Chen Hero, Suarez's dribbling was beautiful.

But this goal was significant because it was the one that tied the all-time record!

"Hero—!!"

"herororororororororororororororororo——!!!"

"Amazing! Hero scores his seventeenth goal in the Europa League this season!"

"Falcao scored seventeen goals in fifteen games, Klinsmann scored fifteen goals in ten games, and now Hero has scored seventeen goals in just eight games! What a terrifying efficiency!"

In the excited roars of the commentators, Chen Hero didn't make any extravagant celebrations. He still spread his hands and shrugged, looking disdainful.

Tying the record seemed to him like something not worth showing off...

However, his attitude deeply hurt Falcao... I worked so hard to create this record, and you tied it... At least show some excitement, okay? Don't make it seem as commonplace as breathing!

There was a huge cheer from the stands at Anfield. Liverpool fans witnessed a historic moment on the spot and were very excited.

Martin O'Neill also rushed out, raising his arms and shouting, and then hugged his assistants. Liverpool's substitutes also rushed out of their seats, waving towels and clothes, cheering for Chen Hero.

It could be said that—at Anfield, everyone was excited except Chen Hero!

In just eight games, Hero scored seventeen goals, averaging more than two goals per game, and scored in eight consecutive games, which was really terrifying efficiency.

No wonder everyone was so excited.

At the same time, this goal also gave Liverpool a 4:3 lead on aggregate. If Liverpool could eliminate Atletico Madrid, Chen Hero would have at least two more games to break this record. If Liverpool could make it all the way to the final, who knows how many goals Chen Hero could score along the way...

This time, Falcao felt what Klinsmann felt back then—watching the other party catch up with his record, and with two more games to break it. That feeling was really uncomfortable...

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Falcao felt resentment and fear in his heart. In short, his heart was beating fast.

Was his record really not going to be kept?

No! There's still a chance! As long as he can continue to score, just one goal! One goal is enough!

One goal would make the aggregate score 4:4, at which point Atletico Madrid would eliminate Liverpool with the advantage of two away goals!

As long as Liverpool are eliminated, it will be safe—at least his name will still be among the holders of this record...

Yes, I want to score, I want to eliminate Liverpool!

Falcao clenched his fists and swore in his heart.

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The shock brought by Chen Hero's seventeenth goal was still spreading in everyone's minds, and the game had restarted.

The audience in the stands and in front of the TV were still immersed in the previous goal, and the commentators were talking about how unremarkable Chen Hero's goal looked, but how amazing it was...

Falcao ran desperately, looking for opportunities.

Simeone saw Falcao like this on the sidelines and knew that he was really unwilling.

He sighed in his heart.

He no longer thought about whether he could eliminate Liverpool in this game. Chen Hero's seventeenth goal had greatly demoralized Atletico Madrid players and boosted Liverpool players' morale.

The outcome of the game was hard to say, but the chances of it favoring Atletico Madrid were too small.

He saw Falcao's unwilling look and felt that if Atletico Madrid were really eliminated, then a Falcao who had regained his ambition and drive might be the greatest gain...

Atletico Madrid's performance in La Liga this season was not bad. As long as they worked hard, maybe they could return to the Champions League next season.

Falcao was definitely an important member, and his state and performance directly determined Atletico Madrid's results. Therefore, it was a good thing for Atletico Madrid that Falcao could regain his ambition. If the price for this was being eliminated from the Europa League, it might not be unacceptable... Anyway, the league was the foundation. If they could get a Champions League spot for next season, Simeone's position would be more stable.

He turned his attention to Chen Hero again.

In fact, Chen Hero's seventeen goals had not brought him much shock, but what really made him feel fear was Chen Hero's celebration after scoring seventeen goals. He seemed so calm, this was not pretense, he was really calm, as if these seventeen goals were very ordinary.

If seventeen goals in eight games were not enough to satisfy him... How many goals would this kid have to score before he stopped? Maybe he would never be satisfied!

Having a player who was always full of desire for goals, for victory, and for championships, and who would never be satisfied, was what every coach dreamed of, and also an opponent that every coach didn't want to face...

Chen Hero was only twenty-four years old and had already won every championship that a professional player could win in his club career: league title, domestic cup title, UEFA Cup title, Champions League title, and various top scorer awards... He was full of honors.

In the eyes of many, he should have lost the motivation to continue pursuing championships and felt that this was enough.

But the fact was not so. Chen Hero was like a bottomless pit, regarding all honors as his delicious food, greedily pursuing and devouring them.

Diego Simeone thought to himself, what kind of achievements could such a person ultimately achieve?

The prospect was unimaginable, it was terrifying...

Simeone suddenly envied Martin O'Neill. If he had a scorer like Chen Hero, what would he worry about Champions League qualification for! He would even have the confidence to challenge the Spanish Super League duopoly!

At this moment, he temporarily forgot about Falcao...

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The poor Falcao didn't know that his coach was ignoring him because of Chen Hero. He was still chasing goals on the field.

But unfortunately, he didn't have any decent chances.

Because the entire Atletico Madrid team was stunned by Chen Hero's seventeenth goal and lost the courage to fight back.

No matter how motivated Falcao was, it was useless. He was not Chen Hero after all, and could not fight against an entire team alone.

Monsters like Chen Hero were rare, and not everyone could become one.