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Reincarnated As A Wonderkid

Chapter 88: What a final

Author: Lukenn
updatedAt: 2025-08-30

"We're past the 70-minute mark here in the Champions League final! Bayern Munich still lead Real Madrid by a single goal, and Real Madrid are down to ten men! The tension is absolutely palpable!"

Real Madrid, despite the disadvantage, continued to push. Their 'Current' ratings pulsed with a desperate hunger for an equalizer.

They launched a RELENTLESS HIGH PRESS, pushing their remaining players forward, trying to win the ball back deep in Bayern's half.

Bayern, however, absorbed the pressure, their disciplined LOW BLOCK DEFENSE holding firm.

They were trying to run down the clock, looking for opportunities to counter-attack.

Around the 75th minute, Real Madrid's frustration boiled over. Toni Kroos (Current: 89), usually so composed, went in for a CLUMSY CHALLENGE on Bayern's Jamal Musiala (Current: 86). It was a clear foul, and the referee immediately blew his whistle.

"A clumsy challenge from Kroos! And he's given away a free-kick in a dangerous area! Real Madrid's frustration is starting to show!"

Kroos, furious with the decision, immediately started arguing with the referee.

The referee, without hesitation, showed him a YELLOW CARD FOR DISSENT!

"Oh, Kroos is losing his head!" Byon (Current: 85) exclaimed, his 'Current' radiating disbelief. "You can't argue with the ref in a final, especially when you're already down a man!"

A few minutes later, another controversial moment! Bayern Munich launched a counter-attack. Leroy Sané (Current: 87) sprinted down the wing, and Real Madrid's Dani Carvajal (Current: 86) went in for a tackle. Sané went down in the box!

The referee immediately pointed to the spot! Penalty to Bayern!

"Penalty to Bayern! Carvajal with the tackle on Sané! It looks like a clear penalty!"

The Real Madrid players were furious, surrounding the referee. Carvajal was protesting vehemently.

"And the referee is pointing to his ear! It's another VAR REVIEW! This final is just full of drama!"

The replays showed it was a very soft touch, almost a dive from Sané. Carvajal's foot barely made contact.

"That's not a penalty, Leo!" Alex (Current: 81) whispered, wide-eyed. "He barely touched him!"

Leon's 'sight' confirmed it. The 'contact point' projection was minimal. It was a dive.

After a tense minute, the referee signaled. VAR OVERTURNS THE DECISION! No penalty!

The Real Madrid fans erupted in cheers, a wave of relief washing over the stadium. The Bayern fans were furious, booing loudly.

"YES!" Byon yelled, pumping his fist. "Right decision! That was a dive!"

The game continued, the tension ratcheted up even further. Real Madrid, fueled by the VAR decision, pressed even harder. Bayern, frustrated, continued to defend in a low block.

The clock ticked into injury time. Five added minutes. Real Madrid, with ten men, were throwing everything forward.

"We're into injury time here! Real Madrid are pushing for an equalizer! Can they find a goal with ten men?!"

Then, in the 90+3rd minute, it happened! Real Madrid launched one final attack.

Toni Kroos (Current: 89), despite his earlier yellow card, hit a sublime, curling cross into the box. It found the head of a SUBSTITUTE who had just come on, Emre Demir (Current: 86)!

Emre Demir, who had replaced Rodrygo (Current: 86) just minutes earlier, rose highest, connecting with a powerful header! BOOM! The ball rocketed into the net!

GOOOAL! Real Madrid 1 - Bayern Munich 1!

INJURY-TIME EQUALIZER! The Real Madrid fans exploded! The stadium was a cacophony of pure, unadulterated joy. Leon's mom clapped, laughing. Byon was jumping up and down, yelling, "EMRE! EMRE! I TOLD YOU HE WAS A PROBLEM!"

Leon felt a thrill. Emre Demir, the new wonderkid, had made an INSTANT IMPACT!

This was why he was so dangerous!

The game went into extra time. Thirty more minutes. The drama was relentless. Both teams were exhausted, but their will to win was unwavering.

In the 105th minute, just before the end of the first half of extra time, another moment of sheer brilliance! Real Madrid launched a counter-attack. Kylian Mbappé (Current: 91) received the ball on the left wing, and with a burst of speed, he left two Bayern defenders in his dust!

He dribbled into the box, then unleashed a powerful shot! Manuel Neuer (Current: 89) made a brilliant save, pushing it wide for a corner.

The corner came in. The ball was headed clear by a Bayern defender, but it fell to Jude Bellingham (Current: 89) just outside the box. Bellingham took one touch, then unleashed a stunning ACROBATIC VOLLEY! The ball flew towards the top corner!

"Bellingham with the volley! Oh, what a goal! What a goal! A dramatic late winner for Real Madrid!"

GOOOAL! Real Madrid 2 - Bayern Munich 1!

A DRAMATIC LATE WINNER! The Real Madrid fans erupted again, their cheers shaking the stadium. Leon's mom gasped. Byon was screaming, "BELLINGHAM! BELLINGHAM! I TOLD YOU HE WAS THE BEST!"

Leon watched, awestruck. Bellingham's 'Current: 89' radiated pure, unadulterated brilliance. This was the Champions League final. This was why it was the greatest club competition in the world.

The second half of extra time was a desperate battle. Bayern Munich, now trailing, pushed for an equalizer. Real Madrid defended with ten men, their bodies aching, their 'Current' ratings pushing their limits.

Bayern had a golden chance in the 118th minute. A cross came into the box, and Robert Lewandowski (Current: 89) was clean through on goal! He ROUNDED THE KEEPER, Thibaut Courtois (Current: 89), and had an open net! He unleashed a shot!

"Lewandowski rounds the keeper! He has an open net! It's a SITTER! He has to score!"

But somehow, Lewandowski MISSED A SITTER! He skewed his shot wide! The Bayern fans groaned in disbelief.

"NO WAY!" Byon yelled, slamming his hands on his head. "He missed it! How did he miss that?!"

Leon just shook his head, a small, awestruck smile on his face. The drama was relentless.

The final whistle blew. Real Madrid had won the Champions League!

"Real Madrid are the Champions of Europe! What a final! What a comeback! Down to ten men, an injury-time equalizer, and a dramatic late winner! This is why we love football!"

The Real Madrid players erupted in celebration, hugging, crying, falling to their knees. The Bayern players, dejected, dropped to the turf, TEARS streaming down their faces.

Leon watched, a lump in his throat. He saw Emre Demir (Current: 86) celebrating with Mbappé (Current: 91) and Bellingham (Current: 89). He felt a surge of inspiration. This was the stage. This was the dream. He had to be here. With Aston Villa. Or with one of the big clubs.

The trophy presentation began. The Real Madrid players climbed the steps, one by one, to lift the iconic trophy. Leon felt a burning desire. He wanted that. He wanted to be on that stage.

He looked at Byon (Current: 85), who was still buzzing with excitement. "That was... insane, Byon," Leon said, his voice hoarse. "Absolutely insane."

Byon nodded, his eyes shining. "Best final ever, Leo. Best final ever..!"

Leon looked at the glowing trophy, at the celebrating players, at the roaring crowd.

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