Santiago Bernabéu, 2017
53' minute
Real Madrid vs. Barcelona
3-0
Commentary: " Its the opening game of the 2017-18 LaLiga and what a match it has been. An ElClassico to march of the season and currently Real Madrid are in the lead with 3 goals."
" Yes Rob, the absence of Neymar in the Left flank is costing Barcelona heavily. The magic the Brazilian brought to the pitch has been missing. Messi and Suarez are still probing the real Madrid defense but are yet to produce a breakthrough. First classico of the season and the defending champions are already dominating."
" Exactly Stewart, 2 goals from Ronaldo and that moment of brilliance from Tony Kroos to feed that ball to Benzema. You reckon Ronaldo will go for a hattrick?
" He should. I mean first game of the season, against Barcelona purely dominating in their home ground. not many bigger stages than this Rob."
" Yes but currently the ball is with Barca. Iniesta pick it up beautifully after a mistake from Benzema to pass it back. takes a look and kicks it towards Messi. Messi dribbles past Marcelo and passes the ball to Suarez. He receives it cleanly and prepares for the shot. only Ramos to beat to go one on one with Navas. CAN HE DO IT?"
" RAMOS GOES IN FOR THE TACKLE. HE IS DOWN. SUAREZ IS DOWN. He is grabbing his knee and has gone down. Let's see the replay Stewart. From up here it looked like a somewhat clean tackle. Let's see"
In the replay, Sergio Ramos — the veteran, the warrior — lunges in with a sliding tackle, aiming for the ball but mistiming by a fraction of a second. Suárez's right foot plants as he prepares to strike — and that's when Ramos's studs catch his standing leg.
Suárez crumples to the ground instantly, clutching his knee, his face twisted in pain. The referee blows his whistle sharply as play halts. Players crowd around, some shouting, others signaling for the medics. Ramos raises his hands in frustration, arguing it was a clean attempt, but replays show the impact clearly.
The stretcher comes on.
" Is this the end for Barcelona Rob? Neymar is already gone and now from the looks of it Suarez will be out of the game for atleast a few months. Is this the end?"
" Certainly looks like it. Referee produces a Red for Ramos. He is still arguing but in this scenario he truly deserved a red. Suarez is being carried out by a stretcher. Barcelona are in grave danger. The little bit chance they had to fight back has been torn apart by Ramos."
IN THE SIDELINES
" What do we do coach?" the assistant asked Valverde.
" Bring the Kid on."
" Are you sure? can he handle the pressure. Debuting against Real Madrid bernabue in this situation is no joke. It can mentally brake him."
" I know. We probably can't win this game. But some games are played to build character. This is one of those. I want to see what he does when our backs are against the wall. and Messi is still on the pitch. Bring him on." Valverde replied.
" Very well" The assistant said and ran to inform the player.
" This is not how I wanted for you to start but let's see what you can do." Valverde thought to himself.
The assistant ran towards a player and said, " Alex, you are up. Go to the coach." Then he ran towards the official, " We are gonna make a substitution. Number 19 comes on for Number 9."
The official nodded and prepared the substitution.
IN THE COMMENTARY BOX
" Suarez has been brought off and number 19 comes on the pitch. Any information on who this young player is Rob?"
" Yes, from what I can see, Number 19 is Alexzandro Da Silva, Brazillian- Spanish player, and only 16 years old. He used to be in La Fábrica before he suffered an injury which kept him out of the game for a year. Injury got him kicked out of the under 15 real madrid team and he has been a free player since. Stats are good for a young striker. but this is not some under 26 football. He joined Barcelona as free agent this year."
" That's quite the story. Real Madrid player to Barcelona. Injured and kicked out to starting in an Elclassico. But do you think that Valverde is doing the right thing. I feel like he is throwing the game away. This kind of pressure can break a player you know."
" Let's see what this kid can do. Will he bring an impact on the game or will he just be another name on the team sheet."
ON THE SIDE LINE
Alexzandro POV
You must be thinking who I am. Correct? So let be introduce myself to you. I am known as Alexzandro Da Silva. But that's not my real name. I was a 37 years old Alex before a faithful encounter with a truck. One moment it was all bright and then woosh I am a 15 year old with a knee injury. Transmigration into the body of a brazillian kid in the real Madrid Academy. Took me a few days to understand the hell was going on when news of me getting kicked out of the team came. According to the memories of the kid he was described as a natural striker by the coaches. Had good potential but was a little bit injury prone.
And it proved true as he picked up a Achilles Tendon Rupture. That was enough to put a halt to his career and get him kicked out of the Real Madrid academy. With nowhere to go and no parents to support him he decided to end his life.
That's where I come in. So here's the summary. Decent Potential, career ending injury, Orphan, Kicked out of one of the best clubs in history, nowhere to go. so imagine my confusion when i wake up in this 16 years old body lying down in a one bedroom apartment near Rubi. I probably would have never kicked a football ever again and gone on to do what I did in my previous life if not for that day.
Seven months after my transmigration, I was sitting by my bedroom window when it happened.
DING! SYSTEM ACTIVATION COMPLETE.
SYSTEM!!! I HAVE ONE? DOSEN'T IT COME TO ONLY THOSE PEOPLE WHO TRANSMIGRATE INTO ANIME AND SHIT. WOW.
DO YOU CHOOSE TO OPEN SYSTEM PANEL?
'Yes please'
DING!
PLAYER NAME : ALEXZANDRO DA SILVA
POSITION: STRIKER
AGE: 15
RATING: 45
PACE: 50
STRENGTH: 42
STAMINA: 46
SHOOTING: 48
PASSING: 40
DRIBBLING: 37
DEFENDING: 25
SPECIAL ABILITY: FINISHER
REMARK: SOLID POTENTIAL
NOTE: SYSTEM NOTES THAT PLAYER IS INJURED. SYSTEM WILL HEAL PLAYER'S INJURY ONE TIME FOR FREE. DOES PLAYER WISH TO ACCESS THIS FACILITY.
YES!!!Please System. Heal me Now!!.
REQUEST ACCEPTED. ACTIVATING HEALING PROTOCOL.PLAYER WILL BE PUT IN SLEEP MODE.
Wait. Sleep mode? What'sss....
Few Hours later I woke up to Find the screen still in front of me.
Congratulations to the player. You have been healed. Your road to becoming the best starts now. Do you wish to initiate the system?
Wait.. That's it? I have been healed. I stood up and walked around in my room. Ya the pain is gone. Completely. I have not felt this good in a long time. Seven months of constant pain and now it's gone. Kneeling down on the floor I had tears in my eyes. This really is a dream come true. looking up at the screen I said " Initiate the system."
System Initiated.
System will be available for active transactions only once a year. Host will be provided with templates and skills based on the host's performance on the pitch. Any kind of records and Achievements will be noted and prioritized.
One time draw is available. Does Host wish to draw?
Wow. That's actually amazing to be honest. before I draw, will i get rewards based on real world players or does anime characters are also counted?
Any kind of sports ability is counted. Anime or real life players. if it exists then the system will take it into consideration. Does the host wish to draw?
Yes. Please draw. Let's see if I am lucky and get anything good.
Draw Initiated. Congratulations host for obtaining Itoshi Sae(Blue Lock) template. Template will be at full capacity. How the host utilizes it is upto the Host. Do you wish to merge?
Itoshi Sae, from Blue Lock, is a prodigious and calculating midfielder hailed as Japan's "best genius midfielder" and a player already active in the elite European scene. Known for his surgical precision, cold demeanor, and exceptional vision, Sae dominates the field with his pinpoint passing, immaculate ball control, and ability to dictate the pace of the game. His playstyle blends arrogance and brilliance, making him both a feared opponent and a coveted teammate. Unlike others driven by passion, Sae's approach is clinical, viewing football more as a tool to express superiority than an emotional pursuit, which makes him a standout even among Blue Lock's top talents.
Getting his template will be a huge boost to my overall skill level. This is beyond lucky. I could have never imagined this. Without wasting time I said " Merge."
Command accepted. Merging. Please wait a few moments.
After a few minutes I felt the changes in my body. My muscles became more relaxed and lean. My height which was previously 158 cm grew to 180 cm. Visible muscles could be seen. But most of the change was internal. My mind poured every drop of information Sae had gathered over the years. His experience, skills, flair and even his arrogance. Opening the system panel it looked like this
PLAYER NAME : ALEXZANDRO DA SILVA
POSITION: STRIKER, CAM
AGE: 15
RATING: 90
PACE: 88
STRENGTH: 82
STAMINA: 88
SHOOTING: 93
PASSING: 96
DRIBBLING: 96
DEFENDING: 83
SPECIAL ABILITY: FINISHER, LONG SHOT TAKER, PINPOINT ACCURACY, ANALYST, SKILL IMPROVISATION
REMARK: WORLD-CLASS
NOTICE: FIT TO PLAY
An OVR of 90 with 96 in both passing and dribbling. That's downright crazy. Sae had all the reasons to be arrogant. Anyone with these stats would be. now the next step would be to go to different clubs for trying out and seeing if I got in. Well if I do not with these stats then I might as well die again.
Two weeks later I was in front of the Barcelona Academy where they were holding tryouts for La Masia. At 15 it was a little difficult for me to enter because the club tried to mold players from a very young age. But as I had previous experience in Real Madrid I think I have a fair shot. I could have just gone back to Real but I choose not to. The previous Alex was a Madrid fan, I was not. As a man who has supported Barca for nearly three decades I don't think I could ever play in Madrid with an open mind. So here I am, in a green training vest waiting for my name to be called out.
The coach who was conducting the trails came forward and said, " Today you young players have gathered here for your La Masia trails. Not all will be selected. If you play good and show us that you have what it takes I will consider you. If you don't have that quality then none will be selected. So play well and give it your all."
First was the 100 meters running drills. Followed by a physical exam to test our endurance stamina fitness and flexibility. This took about 2 hours before we were allowed to touch the ball.
Each of us had been previously asked for the positions we play. I wanted to play as a Striker . Sae originally wanted to be the world's best striker but according to what I remember playing in spain did something to him which led him to change his goal. I may have inherited everything for Sae but I also want to be my own person. Hence my decision to succeed where Sae failed.
All the applicants were divided into groups based on their position and tested differently.
When my turn came I was told to try to hit the ball in the top corners of the goal post atleast 5 times out of my ten tries.
" Are you ready?" The assistant asked.
Seeing me nod my head he passed the ball to me inside the penalty area. Without breaking my momentum I simply picked the top right corner and hit the ball cleanly. It rocketed off my boots and hit the top right corner of the goal.
" Good Job. Do this four more times and you pass this drill." The assistant said.
After 10 Minutes the Assistant was busy scribbling in his notebook. Coming up to me he said," What was your name again ?"
" Alexzandro Da Silva." I replied coolly.
" You passed with flying colors. 10 out of 10 perfect hits is something that I have not seen in a long time. Have you been trained before?"
" Yes I was previously a part of Real Madrid's Academy. I got seriously injured so they decided that I was not worth investing in anymore."
the Assistant's eyes widened a bit before returning to his normal face, " Why Barcelona?"
" Because this club will give me the opportunity to play against them and honestly the other teams in this league does not have players who are worthy of my passes."
This time the shock on the assistants face was not so easy to hide, " Arrogant are we. Let's see if those passes you are so confident about are any good. Report to tent 13 and get yourself ready. A mock match will be played. Impress us enough and you will have your chances."
Half an hour later I was wearing a blue shirt and standing in the center of the field. the match was about to begin. A match of 10v10. Blue against red. I was wearing number 19 and playing as a striker. 2-3-4 was our formation for the match.
The main coach came to the center of the pitch. " This will be a 30 min match with no breaks. the players who impress us the most will be selected. The other test results will also be a factor but this match will be the decider. So play with everything you got." And the whistle blew for kickoff.
20 minutes into the game it was sill 0-0. But that's when disaster struck. The red team broke off a pass from a midfielder and ran straight to the goalpost. Two defenders came to block him but he was quiet fast. Feinting to the left he nudged the ball right and broke through. Coming one on one with the keeper he did not panic. The goalkeeper came out to cut off his shot, but the boy passed the ball to his left where the designated striker slotted it home.
Red 1- 0 Blue.
the problem with out team became evident as players refused to pass the ball and went for personal glory. Deciding it's the moment to step up, I told the player to start the play. Getting the ball to my feet, I looked up. I picked up the mall in the midfield area and used a simple roulette to get past one player. Another one came to cut me off charging straight at me. Shifting my bodyweight to the left I stepped over the ball with my right foot before flicking the ball with my left foot from within the defender's legs. Passing though him it was just 20 yards from the goalpost. Adjusting my weight I kicked the ball with my right foot..
BOOM!! the ball flew from mt shoes and curved midair. The goalkeeper could not Judge it accurately which let to him being wrongfooted. The ball whizzed past him into the top right corner of the goal.
The red team had the advantage for just one minute. Now the score line was 1-1 again. Without celebrating I picked up the ball and placed it on the kickoff spot. The Red team started the match again but the pervious happiness was gone. A mis pass from one of the midfielders helped us win the ball at the 25th minute. I had dropped to the midfield. Collecting the ball I dribbled past two players into the penalty box before launching another shot with my left foot. This time the ball curved in the air beautifully before going over the outstretched fingers of the goalkeeper.
Red 1- 2 Blue.
The score did not change for the rest of the match. Neither did I take a shot. The final whistle blew and the match was over.
" Good Game all of you. Results will be declared shortly. Take rest and freshen up." The head coach said.
In the office of the Head coach
Entering the office the coach was surprised to see Valverde in the room.
" Mr. Valverde, I did not expect to see you here today."
" ah! yes. Sorry for the unannounced visit. I heard today was the trial for La Masia and thought to visit to see if I get to see some good talents."
" Yes, this year's crops are not bad. The defenders are decent, but midfielders are trash. No proper passing. they can't read the game." head coach.
" Don't be so harsh on them. They are new. Give them some time adapt. How are the strikers."
" Yes. The strikers are good. Number 14 from the red team and number 19 from the blue team. 14 scored 6 out of 10 in the one on one and even scored the opening goal today. !9 on the other hand. Exceptional talent for his age. Scored 10 out of 10. 5 with right foot and 5 with left. Amazing dribbling and ball control. Shooting is spectacular. he is the kind of player who can shift the momentum of the game in an instant. 2 goals in a span of 5 minutes. Both solo and jaw dropping goal. Amazing talent."
" Wow. seems like a diamond in the rough. do you have his trail and match recordings? If you have send them to me." Valverde said
" Mr. Valverde, you are not considering to make him join the first team are you?"
" Not right now. I need to see for myself what he can do. If he truly is as good as you say the he will be an asset to the bench. I need young, hungry and talented players to step up."
" Very well I will send it to you today."
" Thank you. Well then, I will be taking my leave."
Thirty minutes later the coach came to the ground to announce the final list.
" I will call out the jersey numbers. Please step forward.
Number 3, 6, 12, 14 , 17, 19 , 21, 44. You have been selected. Rest of you are free to leave. We thank you for coming. We wish you the best of Luck. The people I called out, report to the facility by tomorrow morning at 7 a.m."
THREE WEEKS LATER
I was on my way to the Locker room when one of the coaching staff came to me, " Alex, head coach has called you to his office."
Nodding at him I made my way there. Knocking on the door I entered the room to be face to face with the Head coach and another man.
" Hello Alex, this is Mr. Valverde, coach of FC Barcelona." The head coach introduced us.
Extending his hand for a handshake, Valverde said, " Hello young man, How would you like the opportunity to be promoted to the main team?"