"GOALLLLLLLL! Theodore has broken through Manchester City's goal again in stoppage time!" Rob Palmer shouted.
"The score is now four-two, and with only two minutes of stoppage time left, the suspense is almost gone."
"Real Madrid are on the brink of winning the Champions League," Terry Gibson said. "Theodore has played another perfect match tonight. Three goals, one assist, and he has directly created all four of Madrid's goals."
As soon as Rob finished speaking, Theodore Bjorn had already taken off his Real Madrid shirt on the pitch.
He flew over the advertising boards, rushed beneath the Real Madrid supporters' section, and raised his arms with a roar.
At that moment, white fireworks burst above Estádio do Dragão.
Even the organizers seemed to believe Real Madrid were certain to win the Champions League.
All the Madrid players gathered around Theodore, and every face around him was shining with joy.
On Real Madrid's bench, head coach Zidane shook hands with every member of his coaching staff in celebration.
Now, Madrid were only two minutes away from lifting the Champions League trophy.
Manchester City had completely lost their chance.
On City's bench, Guardiola could only shake his head helplessly.
He and his team had fallen short in the Champions League final once again, and the Champions League trophy seemed to have become Guardiola's nightmare.
"Beep!"
"Beep!"
"Beeep—"
Two minutes later, the referee finally blew the full-time whistle.
Real Madrid defeated Manchester City 4–2!
In the end, the Galactic Battleship had the last laugh.
The instant the match ended, almost every Manchester City player collapsed onto the grass from exhaustion.
Especially in the final stages, Theodore had repeatedly relied on his individual ability to attack City's defensive line, keeping their defenders under constant tension.
Although Madrid's players had also reached the limit of their stamina, the joy of victory overcame their fatigue, and they celebrated wildly.
Madrid's players all rushed in front of Theodore, lifted him up together, and tossed him into the air.
Before long, Ramos, Marcelo, and the others had already brought out the champagne they had prepared in advance.
They celebrated wildly on the pitch.
However, Theodore did not immediately join Madrid's celebration.
Instead, he walked alone toward Manchester City's players, hugging and comforting them one by one.
The final person Theodore hugged was Manchester City head coach Guardiola.
Originally, Guardiola's face had been full of helplessness, but when he saw Theodore arrive, he immediately revealed a bright smile.
Among all footballers in world football right now, the one Guardiola admired most was undoubtedly Theodore.
After last season ended, Guardiola had strongly urged Manchester City to sign Theodore.
Unfortunately, in that transfer battle, City had lost to Real Madrid.
"Theodore, congratulations on winning the Champions League," Guardiola said sincerely. "This is the reward you deserve. Enjoy this wonderful moment."
"Thank you," Theodore replied. "I also hope you can win the Champions League in the future."
"The Euros are about to begin. I heard Norway have been drawn into the group of death."
Guardiola took the initiative to talk to Theodore about the European Championship.
Theodore nodded and replied calmly, "It's all right, I suppose. France, Germany, and Portugal… it is indeed a group of death."
"But I still believe in Norway," Guardiola said, patting Theodore on the shoulder. "You absolutely have the ability to lead Norway out of the group. I believe in you."
...
Half an hour later, the Champions League award stage had been set up.
The first to receive their medals were the runners-up, Manchester City.
Madrid's players stood on both sides of the walkway and applauded every Manchester City player who went up to receive his medal.
Although they had been opponents on the pitch, after the match ended, the relationship between the two teams was still fairly good.
After receiving their medals, City's players all took them off their necks.
Clearly, they were not satisfied with finishing second.
This season, Manchester City had shown overwhelming dominance in the Premier League.
They had been almost unstoppable.
The same was true in the Champions League.
Whether in the group stage or the knockout rounds, City had beaten their opponents by big scores.
But they had lost the most important match of all, the Champions League final.
Guardiola and his players could only wait for next season.
...
"Madrid! Madrid! Madrid!"
As Manchester City's players walked down from the award stage one after another, the Real Madrid fans in the stands of Estádio do Dragão could no longer control themselves and began shouting.
Every Madrid fan was waiting for the moment their team lifted the trophy.
"Now it is time for the Champions League winners, Real Madrid, to receive their medals," Rob Palmer announced. "We can see on the screen that Theodore is the first Madrid player to walk onto the award stage."
Under Rob's commentary, Theodore stepped onto the podium.
After shaking hands and hugging President Infantino, Theodore finally received the Champions League medal he had dreamed of.
Then Theodore slowly walked to the center of the stage, waiting for the rest of his teammates to arrive.
On the live comments, fans began sending messages to congratulate Theodore.
📱 @TheodoreEra ✔
Congratulations, Theodore! Congratulations, Real Madrid!
| ↳ 📱 @Madrid_Insider
| Reply: The first Chinese-descended player in history to win the Champions League. Theodore has already made history.
📱 @FootballLive ✔
Honestly, the reason Real Madrid could win the Champions League is basically Theodore's individual ability.
| ↳ 📱 @WhiteShirtFaithful
| Reply: In his first season, he won the Championship and the FA Cup. In his second season, he won the Premier League and the Europa League. In his third season, he won La Liga and the Champions League. In three years, Theodore has basically won every club trophy there is.
📱 @UCLMadridista ✔
I hope Theodore can maintain this excellent form and try to win the Euros too.
| ↳ 📱 @NeutralFootballFan
| Reply: Norway winning the Euros is far too difficult, but you never know. Theodore might create another miracle.
Before long, every Madrid player except Ramos had arrived on the stage.
They began swaying their bodies slowly, waiting for their captain to receive the Champions League trophy.
The moment Ramos stepped onto the podium, the atmosphere inside Estádio do Dragão reached its peak.
Tens of thousands of Madrid fans sang the club anthem from the heart.
"Congratulations, Sergio. You may now lift this heavy trophy."
President Infantino slowly handed the trophy to Ramos.
"Wait a second!"
Ramos turned his head and shouted toward Theodore, "Theodore, come here! We'll lift it together!"
At first, Theodore refused.
After all, only the team captain was supposed to lift the trophy.
But Ramos was far too enthusiastic, and the other Madrid players had already pushed Theodore in front of him.
So Theodore and Ramos lifted the Champions League trophy together.
"Real Madrid are champions!" Rob Palmer shouted. "Congratulations to Theodore. Congratulations to Real Madrid. They have won the quadruple this season."
"What a season," Terry Gibson said. "And now, let us all look forward to Theodore's performance in the upcoming European Championship."
"Goodbye, everyone!"