Li Kang dribbled the ball forward rapidly.

Bayer Leverkusen's midfielders and forwards were also rushing forward.

Herrera and Fellaini quickly moved up to press.

They were trying to limit Li Kang, just like they had limited Çalhanoğlu!

"Manchester United's central midfielders are pressing fiercely!"

"Herrera is, after all, a Basque player. Although physically weak, his tackling skills are excellent, and his timing is impeccable."

"Fellaini, needless to say, has obvious physical advantages!"

...

All eyes were focused on the vicinity of the center circle in Manchester United's half.

Herrera and Fellaini were coming on strong.

From his God's-eye view, Li Kang couldn't find a way to pass the ball forward.

Kießling was being closely marked by Carrick.

Son Heung-min was being outmaneuvered by Rojo.

Brandt didn't have time to accelerate.

If he passed the ball back...

This counter-attack would turn into a positional battle again.

In just a split second, Li Kang made a decision.

He used his left foot to push the ball towards Herrera's side.

And then he suddenly accelerated!

Herrera decisively went for the tackle.

Suddenly, he realized his body was airborne?

"What's going on? Li Kang has bulldozed Herrera again!"

"No foul! The referee signals play on!"

Herrera sat down on the grass.

Looking dumbfounded.

Fellaini's turning motion was slow, and his speed advantage wasn't obvious.

By the time he wanted to chase back, he had already been left far behind by Bayer Leverkusen's number 10!

...

"This kid is too cunning, always using his body against our technically skilled midfielders!"

Van Gaal could no longer remain calm!

He scurried to the sidelines.

Excitedly directing the positioning of Manchester United's defense.

Carrick stood in Li Kang's path.

As the "ball-blind filter" during the Ferguson era, he silently dedicated the peak of his career to the Red Devils for eight years.

Even in 2015, his physical qualities and defensive anticipation were top-notch in Manchester United's aging squad!

There was no intense confrontation as expected.

No psychological game as expected.

No feints to test each other.

Li Kang sent a short pass!

He never thought of going head-to-head with Carrick. That guy was a man even Drogba couldn't knock down!

Kießling pulled wide, drawing Smalling away.

After receiving the ball on the right wing, Son Heung-min, facing the frantically pressing Rojo,

flicked the ball with his heel to Hilbert, who was overlapping from behind.

The Bayer Leverkusen full-back didn't think too much and sent a diagonal pass towards the direction of the "dumb dragon."

Li Kang, who had run into position, easily stopped the ball.

At this moment.

He was already standing in the inside-right channel of Manchester United's half!

"Beautiful!"

"His passing rate and timing are too perfect! And his movement, unbelievable! A 17-year-old youngster, so agile on the Champions League stage!"

"What's the most important thing? He never slows down the team's attacking rhythm, but makes it faster and faster!"

...

Old Trafford.

Became much quieter.

Manchester United fans' hearts seemed to be gripped.

The Bayer Leverkusen number 10, the Asian, was much tougher than Çalhanoğlu!

That kid not only possessed a heart-stopping long shot.

He also had the explosiveness in the dribbling process.

And a superb passing technique.

And vision and awareness.

This was a true super genius!

...

VIP box seating.

Ferguson started chewing a piece of gum again.

The expression on his face was calm.

But his clenched fist was trembling slightly.

The figure of Bayer Leverkusen's number 10.

Seemed to remind him of a Champions League final from a certain year.

That was a painful memory.

"You're saying, this kid came from La Masia's youth academy?"

"Bayer Leverkusen only spent 1 million euros to buy him? Damn it! I spent 3.5 million euros on a Chinese player over a decade ago!"

"This is crazy! Even if you scratch a lottery ticket, there weren't such cheap tickets in 2015!"

"Find out how much his release clause is, yes! I'm retired! No other ideas!"

...

On the sidelines.

Van Gaal heavily patted his forehead: "God, why did you send this kid to torture me in this crucial match!"

His voice was loud.

And as Old Trafford quieted down.

It happened to reach Schmidt's ears.

The Bayer Leverkusen coach... was red-faced.

Bellarabi and Çalhanoğlu had complex expressions.

The "dumb dragon," who was looked down upon by the first team, was actually so strong?

.....

In front of Li Kang, only Blind remained.

This was another player who played with his brain.

He had once won the title of season's best MVP player in the Eredivisie as a left-back.

Physical confrontation wasn't his forte.

At least, he couldn't outmuscle Li Kang, who had a 78-point stat value.

Everything happened quickly.

Just when Blind was confident that he could end this Bayer Leverkusen attack.

Brandt cut inside towards the center.

Li Kang made a small swing with his left foot.

And sent a light cross pass.

Then he dashed past Blind!

"Beautiful!"

"Brandt with a one-touch pass! A brilliant one-two!"

"Oh no!"

Li Kang received Brandt's return pass at the edge of the penalty arc.

Just as he was about to face an open goal.

Blind turned around and chased after him.

With both hands.

He tightly hugged the waist of Bayer Leverkusen's number 10!

Li Kang was brought down.

....

Van Gaal pretended to faint.

Schmidt clenched his fists excitedly.

Beep!

The referee blew his whistle.

And showed a yellow card to the Manchester United center-back!

Blind didn't explain.

He friendly pulled Li Kang up and patted him on the butt.

"There was really no other way, Blind had to make a tactical foul!"

"Normally speaking, it should be a red card!"

"Both of Manchester United's center-backs have each received a yellow card, let's see this free kick, the position is good."

.....

The referee took out the foam spray.

And drew a "u" shape at the foul location.

Li Kang held the ball tightly.

He gestured to his teammates, signaling that he would take this free kick himself.

No one objected.

After all, this opportunity was earned by the "dragon" himself.

His performance in just a few minutes after coming on as a substitute was the most powerful persuasion.

...

De Gea looked solemn, meticulously directing the wall.

Lingard suddenly shuddered.

And quickly covered his crotch with his hands.

"That guy's leg strength is too scary! Anthony, can we switch positions? I'm not a father yet!"

Martial immediately shook his head and refused.

The Manchester United players, upon hearing this, all covered their crotches and protected their chests.

....

On the sidelines.

Schmidt questioned, "Li Kang can also take free kicks? No one told me!"

The assistant coach explained with a wry smile: "Didn't you tell him not to train with the team? Usually, no one cares what he practices... sigh!"

Bellarabi crossed his arms in front of his chest.

Subconsciously unwilling to admit Li Kang's strength.

This was a very common morbid psychology in group social activities.

"Li Kang is just lucky, he scored a world-class goal by chance! And now he's hogging free kicks?"

"Stop being so stubborn!"