After the match, the Villarreal players returned to the locker room. Coach Escribá stood before them, his face beaming, ready to give his post-match speech. His face was filled with a proud and joyful smile, as if bathed in spring sunshine.
"Gentlemen, we have won again today!" Escribá's voice was full of passion and excitement. "This is our third consecutive victory, the best embodiment of our team spirit! I am proud of you all!"
As his words fell, the locker room erupted in warm applause and cheers. The players hugged each other, high-fived in celebration, their faces alight with victorious smiles.
Just then, Escribá pulled out a giant cake and placed it in the center of the locker room. "To celebrate our victory, I specially prepared this big cake!" he said with a smile. "However, as professional players, we still need to pay attention to healthy eating and eat less of this cream and fat-laden food!"
The players gathered around, looking at the exquisite cake, their eyes sparkling with anticipation. They picked up knives and forks, carefully cut a slice, and savored the sweet taste of victory.
Lin Feng took a small bite of Escribá's cake and had to admit, it was truly delicious, perhaps with some newly added cream called "Victory."
He took off his soaked sportswear and changed into a light, casual outfit. His eyes still held a hint of post-match excitement and fatigue, but more so, satisfaction and pride.
Pau Torres's car was parked outside the stadium. Lin Feng walked up and gently tapped on the car window. The window slowly lowered, revealing Pau Torres's friendly smile.
"Lin Feng, we've won three consecutive La Liga matches!" Pau Torres exclaimed. "You played well in this game!"
After a brief chat, the car slowly drove out of the stadium, through the bustling city streets, and finally stopped in front of an exquisite villa in a residential area. Lin Feng got out, waved goodbye to Pau Torres, and then walked into his home.
As soon as he returned home, Lin Feng eagerly opened the system interface. His gaze fell on the achievement bar, where there was a new achievement—Impenetrable. The system prompt sounded: "Congratulations on completing the achievement—Impenetrable, you have gained five growth points."
Immediately, Lin Feng opened his attribute interface. With continuous training in the virtual training module during this period, plus the 5 growth points, Lin Feng's attributes had increased significantly.
Strength: 77
Speed: 63
Tackling: 72
Interception: 75
Composure: 67
Inspiration: 68
Anticipation: 74
Growth Points: 14 points
These were Lin Feng's current attributes. Although Lin Feng didn't know what the abilities of other players in La Liga would be if converted into data, he should now barely be able to meet the standard for a starting position at Villarreal.
Lin Feng immersed himself in his achievements and growth, happily exiting the system. He stretched, feeling a touch of fatigue, and decided to rest for a while.
As he lay on the bed and closed his eyes, his thoughts began to drift. He imagined himself performing exceptionally well in future matches, leading the team to more victories.
On the night Lin Feng slept soundly, the peaceful town of Villarreal welcomed two special guests. They were not tourists or ordinary visitors, but scouts from Atletico Madrid.
The two scouts wore ordinary black trench coats and wide-brimmed hats that covered most of their facial features, revealing only a pair of keen and deep eyes. They walked quietly through the town's streets, avoiding all lights and crowds, like two specters moving through the night.
Their purpose for this trip was clear and important—to scout Rodri, who started in this match. Rodri's excellent performance in recent matches had caught the attention of Atletico Madrid, and they hoped to personally observe the young player's performance to make more informed decisions for the team's future.
The scouts did not go directly to the stadium or Rodri's residence, but chose to observe from the shadows. During today's match, they hid in the shadows of the stands, using professional video equipment to record every action and performance of Rodri in the game. Their gaze was focused and sharp, not missing any detail.
In the world of football, Atletico Madrid is renowned for its excellent youth academy system. Here, countless young players hone their skills under the red and white flag, dreaming of one day making their mark on the top stage. However, every player's football career is a script full of variables. Some players may leave Madrid's embrace for various reasons, but this does not mean they are forgotten by the club.
In fact, Atletico Madrid's scouting department has a special and important task: to continuously track and scout players who have come out of the club's youth academy. Every match, every training session, and even every transfer of these players is recorded. Their growth and progress always concern Atletico Madrid.
For Atletico Madrid, these former youth academy players are not just a historical memory, but also a potential important resource for the future. Some players may have experienced tempering and growth after leaving, becoming core players for other teams, and their return might bring new vitality and possibilities to Atletico Madrid.
Two days ago, Yedder, the head of Atletico Madrid's scouting department, sat at his desk, sifting through a mountain of player files. His gaze suddenly stopped on a familiar profile—Rodri. This midfield prodigy, who once shone in Atletico Madrid's youth academy, was now making a name for himself at Villarreal.
Yedder clearly remembered that at 17, Rodri was a skinny teenager who was only 1.78 meters tall. However, his height had now grown to 1.91 meters, and he had also entered Villarreal's first team. Such changes filled Yedder with anticipation for Rodri's future.
He looked up at the two scouts standing in his office—Thailand and Baotul—their eyes firm and sharp, the backbone of Atletico Madrid's scouting department. Yedder knew that they were the best candidates to complete this scouting mission.
"Thailand, Baotul," Yedder said, pointing to Rodri's file, "This season, I want you to personally go to Villarreal to track and scout Rodri. I want to see his actual performance in matches, as well as his physical condition and progress."
The two nodded in understanding, and Yedder continued: "At the same time, I also want you to find out what exactly is going on with our youth department. A midfield talent bought for 1.2 million euros was just let go for nothing. I don't want such a thing to happen again."
His tone carried a hint of sarcasm and dissatisfaction, clearly angry at the youth department's mistake. But he also knew that the most important thing now was to find those talented players and reserve more strength for Atletico Madrid's future.
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