Chen Hero had never played such a difficult match.

He thought about it, whether it was at Zenit St. Petersburg or Napoli, he had never played a match like this.

Excluding this time, he had participated in three European campaigns, and only once was he eliminated midway. The other two times, he sailed smoothly into the finals and lifted the championship trophy. The one time he was eliminated was not due to his own fault—he was framed by Alves and sent off with a red card, which led to Napoli losing the game.

This was the first time that he had not been sent off with a red card, nor was he absent due to injury, yet he was in a tough battle and might be eliminated.

Bayern Munich had made very thorough defensive arrangements against him, and there were always three people defending him. Because Suárez was suspended, Martin O'Neill played with a single striker, and there was no one around Chen Hero to help him.

Gerrard was also injured and had not participated in the match, so naturally he was not in this game either. Lucas and Inler were both defensive midfielders, and their support for the attack was not as strong as Gerrard's.

This often left Chen Hero in a situation of fighting alone.

Chen Hero had to fight against at least three strong Bayern Munich defenders by himself, how could he have the energy to find opportunities to score?

But he didn't give up.

Just like he once said, I can lose anything, but I can't lose my momentum. If you admit defeat in advance, you lose your momentum. How can you survive in the jianghu (martial world) in the future?

What Chen Hero relies on to walk the jianghu is this momentum!

Never give up until the last second of the game, fight to the last moment, even if you can't create a miracle, I will scare them all half to death!

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Chen Hero's efforts paid off in the sixty-second minute. Liverpool got a direct free kick thirty-three meters away from the goal. The position was a bit off—Bayern Munich had really put in a lot of effort in this game, even the details were taken into consideration. Their fouls were made as far away from the goal as possible, because they didn't want to give Chen Hero a chance to take a direct free kick. Now everyone knows Chen Hero's free kick skills...

Even this free kick was not directly facing the goal, but was about seventeen or eighteen degrees to the right.

Because it was on the right, a free kick from this angle is best taken by a left-footed player, who can draw a small arc and hang it directly into the near corner.

But Chen Hero still stood in front of the football, and no one came up to snatch it from him.

He is right-footed, and it is more difficult to kick with his right foot than with his left, and the requirements for precise control of the football are also higher.

But he put the football in place, and when he stood up, his eyes were firm and full of confidence.

After the Bayern Munich wall slowly lined up, Chen Hero turned to look at the referee.

The commentators lowered their voices: "This is Liverpool's chance, maybe the best chance. Hero is going to take this ball, let's see..."

The referee's whistle sounded, Chen Hero stepped forward, ran, and shot!

The toe of his right foot hit the lower-middle part of the football hard.

The football rose into the air, and then, as had been repeated many times before, went directly over the wall from above and headed for the near corner of the goal.

Bayern Munich goalkeeper Neuer tried his best to save it, but Chen Hero's free kick was too fast!

His save speed could not keep up with the speed of the football!

Before he could reach it, the football had already drilled into the net from the junction between the crossbar and the goalpost!

"Liverpool—Hero!!! Hero!"

"They pulled one back! Now the total score between the two sides has become 3:3! Liverpool also has an away goal! The two teams have really returned to the same starting line! If this score continues, the two sides may have to play extra time, or even... a penalty shootout!"

The commentator suddenly became excited, because the game had taken a turn for the better!

"Chen Hero! Chen Hero! Every time Liverpool encounters a difficult situation, he is the one who ultimately stands up! At the same time, this is his twentieth Champions League goal, twenty goals in a single Champions League season! What a terrifying number! Since he and Messi appeared, many records seem to have suddenly lost their meaning. They were so high above before, but now they are easily left behind..."

"He just issued a challenge to Messi, and he scored a goal in the game! Hero is really the most terrifying scoring machine in the world!"

Although the performance of the entire Liverpool team was very average, Chen Hero's performance deserves their praise.

After Chen Hero scored a goal, he didn't celebrate, but ran directly into the penalty area, then ran into the goal, grabbed the football from Neuer's hands, and ran straight to the center circle.

He must score another goal for the team, so that he can force Bayern Munich into a desperate situation and help the team reach the final!

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Seeing Chen Hero do this, Martin O'Neill really didn't know what he should be thinking... He always felt that he was stifling a player's brave heart, which made him feel guilty.

To be honest, if he could, he wouldn't do this. Obviously, they could win championships in both events. Why should they give up one to ensure the other?

But who told them that before the season, none of them expected Liverpool to return to the Champions League after three years and reach the top four in one breath...

But sometimes he had to make a choice.

What if Chen Hero scores another goal?

Martin O'Neill's eyes flickered, and he finally gritted his teeth.

If that's the case, then they'll take both!

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Martin O'Neill made a decision in his heart, but unfortunately, luck was not on their side this time.

Logically speaking, Chen Hero's goal should have boosted the morale of the players, and Liverpool might have been able to compete with Bayern Munich. Everyone was looking forward to a wonderful offensive battle.

Who would have thought that just three minutes later, Bayern Munich scored a goal.

"Schweinsteiger! Beautiful long shot! The German tank stubbornly choked the throat of fate again in the face of adversity!"

The German commentators were particularly excited.

"Liverpool has no chance! You won't have any chance! So what if you have Chen Hero? Our Bayern Munich is an indestructible whole!"

The English commentators held their heads in their hands, looking very frustrated.

"We originally had a chance..."

Bayern Munich's goal really hit Liverpool's players hard.

When the live broadcast gave close-ups of every Liverpool player, most of them only had confusion, or even numbness, in their eyes. They were all exhausted, but they still had to grit their teeth and persevere, which was too cruel for them. Maybe they had the same idea as O'Neill in their hearts—finally relieved.

Only Chen Hero clenched his fists, looking very unwilling.

Reina was wearing the captain's armband in this game, but at this time, it was Chen Hero who stood up to encourage his teammates. He waved his arms and shouted to everyone: "The initiative is still in our hands, as long as we can score another goal!!"

But this time, there were few responders.

Everyone was too tired, and their hearts were willing but their bodies were not strong enough.

Sanchez, panting heavily, waved his hand at Chen Hero: "Sorry, Hero..." He couldn't even speak fluently.

Chen Hero looked at the exhausted crowd, and did not angrily scold them for dropping the ball at a critical moment. He didn't say anything, turned around and ran towards the center circle.

Even if the whole team gives up, I can't give up. Even if everyone in the world gives up, I can't give up.

Because I am going to be a hero, I have to be worthy of the name my father gave me.

A hero cannot give up!

A hero cannot admit defeat!

A hero must persevere to the end!

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In the following game, Chen Hero was still the same as before, constantly running in the frontcourt, looking for opportunities to shoot. If a teammate got the ball, he would raise his arm to signal them to pass the football to him.

He didn't go back to defend when defending, because he knew that he couldn't help even if he went back, so it's better to stay in the frontcourt, and if his teammates kicked the ball over, there would still be a chance to counterattack. If he ran back to participate in the defense, it would only make Liverpool lose more counterattack opportunities, which would be even more harmful to Liverpool.

"Now only Chen Hero is still playing for the entire Liverpool team. But he lacks support, this is the sorrow of a center forward..."

"Actually, if Liverpool scores another goal, it will be Bayern Munich's turn to cry. But Liverpool players are obviously unable to run anymore... Only Chen Hero can still run, but what can he do alone?"

"Liverpool's elimination has entered the countdown..."

As the end of the game approached, the commentators began to deliver eulogies for Liverpool.

Perhaps only the most hardcore Liverpool fans believed that a miracle would happen. Because they have an omnipotent Chen Hero.

But unfortunately, this time, there was no miracle.

In the last few seconds of the game, Chen Hero suddenly shot from outside the penalty area, about thirty-five meters away from the goal.

This shouldn't have been a threatening shot, but the football successfully bypassed everyone and flew straight to the back post of the goal. Unfortunately, at the last moment, the football was blocked by the goalpost.

At that time, it caused an uproar in the commentary box.

"He almost became Liverpool's savior!"

"Hero's winning goal was blocked by the goalpost!"

"Hero's long shot—alas! What a pity, it hit the post and went out!"

"Liverpool is only one goalpost away from qualifying!"

"Reality is cruel and ruthless..."

After Chen Hero saw the football bounce off the post, he couldn't help but hold his head in his hands, but he quickly put it down. Because he felt that this action meant weakness, and he didn't want to show any weak image at this time.

A hero must never let others see that you may have a weak side.

A hero must always show his best side to the world.

A hero can lose the game, but not the momentum!

Chen Hero roared to the sky, venting all the unwillingness in his heart.

Then the referee blew the whistle to end the game, and Liverpool, who had returned to the Champions League after three years, finally fell before the threshold of the final.

Chen Hero, twenty goals, crowned the Champions League top scorer in advance.

But before this defeat, personal honor suddenly became insignificant.

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After the game, Sanchez stepped forward to express his apology. When Chen Hero needed help the most, he, as Chen Hero's friend, was unable to provide the help he should have, and could only watch Chen Hero being surrounded and fighting alone. But he couldn't do anything, because he was too tired...

"I'm sorry, Hero. I really wanted to..."

Chen Hero interrupted him and put his arm around his shoulders: "Next year... no, next season, we'll make a comeback next season!"