NOVEL WEB Chapter 17: The end of the first JrCL
Semi-Finals: Re Al Madrid vs. PXG (Paris FC)
The rematch between Re Al Madrid Youth and PXG was one of the most highly anticipated matches of the Junior Champions League. Julien Loki, the Speedster, and Charles Chevalier, the midfield prodigy, were determined to turn the tide. But what they faced was an Isagi Yoichi who had refined his speed and every other attribute to a level that overshadowed even some professionals.
Kickoff: Loki began aggressively, charging down the wing with his blistering pace. But Isagi had anticipated this. Sprinting to match him, Isagi closed the gap in seconds. The crowd roared as Isagi not only caught up but intercepted Loki's run with precision, leaving the PXG striker stunned.
15th Minute: Another sprint duel. Loki, fueled by frustration, pushed himself harder, but Isagi calmly matched his speed and dispossessed him again, this time turning defense into offense. A quick one-two with Sae led to Isagi's first goal. 1-0.
30th Minute: Charles Chevalier attempted to take control in midfield. However, Sae, using his berserker mode, completely dismantled PXG's formation, rendering Chevalier ineffective. Sae's relentless pressing created another opportunity for Isagi, who executed a knuckle-ball shot from the edge of the box. 2-0.
By the end of the match, Re Al Madrid demolished PXG 7-0, with Isagi netting a hat trick and assisting twice. Loki and Chevalier, touted as PXG's best, left the field dejected.
The other semi-final saw Marc Snuffy's Ubers taking on Bastard München, led by Michael Kaiser. This match was a tactical masterclass from Snuffy, whose calculated strategies and disciplined gameplay outsmarted Kaiser's free-flowing style.
Despite Kaiser scoring twice, Ubers clinched a 3-2 victory, setting the stage for a thrilling final: Re Al Madrid vs. Ubers.
Final: Re Al Madrid vs. Ubers
The Junior Champions League final was a spectacle watched by millions. Marc Snuffy, the Italian tactician and one of the closest rivals to Noel Noa, faced Isagi Yoichi, the rising star. The clash promised to be a battle of strategy versus instinct.
Re Al Madrid took control early. Isagi and Sae unveiled a new strategy, a terrifying flow that blended their berserker modes. Moving like synchronized chaos, the duo tore through Ubers' defenses.
12th Minute: Sae launched a long ball from midfield. Isagi, predicting the exact trajectory, executed a perfectly timed bicycle kick, scoring a stunning goal that left the crowd in awe.
22nd Minute: Isagi repeated history, mimicking Roberto Carlos' nearly out-of-bound goal. From an impossible angle, he curled the ball into the top corner. 2-0.
35th Minute: Ubers' captain managed a counterattack, but Isagi used his advanced Predator Eye defensively, intercepting the play and turning it into an opportunity. Sae provided the assist, and Isagi finished with a knuckle-ball free kick from 35 meters.
By halftime, the score was 4-0.
Snuffy adjusted his tactics, attempting to press Re Al's midfield harder. But Isagi, now wielding an unparalleled vision of the field, bent the game to his will. He controlled every probability and variable, reducing Snuffy's Ubers to spectators.
60th Minute: Isagi scored his fourth goal, a solo effort weaving through three defenders. Sae added another with a blistering shot from outside the box.
The match ended 7-0, a decisive victory for Re Al Madrid. Isagi and Sae stood at the heart of it all, showcasing their dominance as the best youth players in the world.
As the final whistle blew, the stadium erupted in cheers. Isagi lifted the JrCL trophy high, his teammates surrounding him in celebration. The trophy, designed to resemble the prestigious Champions League cup, sparkled under the stadium lights.
Isagi was awarded both the Golden Boot and the Golden Ball, solidifying his position as the brightest star of the tournament.
Ego Jinpachi watched the match from his office in Japan, a rare smile on his face. "This kid… Isagi Yoichi. He's not just the future of Japanese soccer—he's the future of soccer itself. I'll make sure he returns to Japan. Blue Lock will need him."
Ray Dark, lurking in the shadows, grinned. "A perfect machine, a player with no limits. Isagi will be the one to revolutionize the game. And I'll be there to witness every moment."
For Isagi and Sae, the journey wasn't over. Their manager reminded them of the looming challenge: government restrictions would force them to return to Japan before they turned 16. But for now, they had conquered the Junior Champions League.
With two and a half years left in Europe, Isagi's eyes were already set on his next goal: to surpass the pros who had once played against him. Noel Noa, Marc Snuffy, Chris Prince—they would all fall before him.