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Chapter 61: Champions League Final

Chapter 61: Champions League Final

Date: May 20, 2028

Location: Wembley Stadium, London

Event: UEFA Champions League Final – Arsenal vs Real Madrid

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A City Awaits

London was electric.

The streets shimmered with banners. The trains rumbled with chants. Wembley’s iconic arch glowed above the skyline like a beacon of destiny.

Tobi Oliveira stared out from the team bus, heart hammering. This wasn’t just a final.

It was the final.

Arsenal vs Real Madrid. Legacy versus Legacy.

Emilia had texted that morning:

"All of Portugal is watching. But only one heart matters to me."

He smiled. Then turned to Ødegaard seated beside him.

"You ready?"

The captain grinned. "Let’s make history."

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Tunnel Tension

The roar from above vibrated through the concrete walls. Tobi adjusted his shin pads. Cleats tight. Head clear.

He glanced across the tunnel.

There stood Bellingham. Calm. Commanding.

Modrić next to him, offering final advice.

Vinícius bouncing on his toes.

Real Madrid. A wall of white tradition.

But Tobi wasn’t here to respect legacy. He was here to create his own.

> System Entry – Final Environment Active

Buffs: Focus +2, Mental Resilience +3, Vision +2

Debuffs: None

Arteta clapped each player’s shoulder.

"You deserve this. Don’t just play. Dominate."

The referee nodded.

Teams emerged into a crescendo of noise.

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Starting XI – Arsenal

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Ramsdale

White – Saliba – Gabriel – Zinchenko

Rice – Ødegaard

Saka – Tobi – Martinelli

Jesus

Starting XI – Real Madrid

Formation: 4-3-3

Courtois

Carvajal – Militão – Rudiger – Mendy

Modrić – Bellingham – Valverde

Rodrygo – Joselu – Vinícius

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Kick-Off

The referee blew his whistle. Wembley erupted.

Minute 2:

Madrid immediately pressed high. Bellingham swarmed Ødegaard. Modrić intercepted Tobi’s early pass. Dangerous intent.

Minute 6:

Rodrygo broke wide. Zinchenko chased. Cross in. Joselu headed it—

Just over the bar.

Minute 9:

Saka cut inside from the right. Fed Tobi. He turned past Valverde and unleashed a left-footed strike—

Courtois saved it.

> System Notice: First Shot On Target Logged

Minute 13:

Madrid countered through Vinícius. He danced past White, cut inside.

Shot deflected.

Ramsdale pushed it wide.

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Settling In

The next twenty minutes saw midfield battle rage.

Tobi and Bellingham clashed physically and mentally.

Tobi dribbled through pressure. Flicked to Martinelli. Almost a through ball—cleared by Rudiger.

> System Buff: Tactical Creativity +1

Ødegaard dropped deep to help retain shape. Jesus struggled to hold possession under Militão’s pressure.

Minute 31:

Corner Arsenal. Taken short.

Tobi whipped it into the six-yard box—

Saliba rose—

GOAL!

Arsenal 1–0 Real Madrid

Wembley shook.

Tobi sprinted to the corner, arms wide.

Ødegaard caught him in a hug. "You’re doing it."

> System Update: Assist Logged

Match Rating: 7.6

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Madrid Responds

Minute 37:

Madrid upped tempo. Modrić to Bellingham to Vinícius.

He cut inside. Shot—

GOAL! Real Madrid equalize. 1–1

The fans in white roared.

Arteta signaled calm. Tobi nodded.

Minute 44:

One last attack before the half.

Rice intercepted. Passed to Tobi.

He danced around Valverde. Passed inside the box—Saka flicked it—

Courtois saved it with fingertips.

Halftime whistle.

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Halftime Team Talk

Arteta paced in front of the whiteboard.

"Keep pressing the inside channels. Draw Modrić deeper. Tobi—you’re their headache. Be louder."

He looked every player in the eye.

"You’re forty-five minutes from immortality."

Tobi exhaled. Checked the system.

> Status: Stable

Match Rating: 7.9

Distance Covered: 6.4km

Traits Pending: Maestro of Wembley (Partially Active)

He looked around.

They weren’t boys now.

Restart

The teams returned to the pitch. Wembley buzzed with anticipation. 1–1 on the scoreboard. Everything to play for.

Tobi Oliveira stood at midfield, eyes on the opposition.

System Notice: Mental Focus +3, Fatigue Management Active

Arteta’s voice echoed from the touchline: "Control the tempo!"

The whistle blew. The second half began.

Early Pressure

Minute 47:

Madrid dominated possession. Bellingham carried forward, finding Vinícius.

Vinícius vs White—cut inside, curled it.

Ramsdale fingertipped it out. Corner Madrid.

Tobi dropped deeper, helping Ødegaard close passing lanes.

Minute 50:

Tobi intercepted a pass intended for Modrić. Turned on a dime.

Quick one-two with Saka. Then burst forward.

Fired from 22 yards—

Saved.

Courtois again.

System Alert: Shot Power +1, Match Rating 8.0

Tactical Shift

Arteta made a subtle switch. Jesus off. Nketiah on.

Tobi advanced higher as Ødegaard dropped slightly.

Minute 59:

Zinchenko overlapped. Martinelli slipped him the ball.

Cross in—Tobi chested it down in the box.

Controlled. Shot—

Blocked by Rudiger.

Ball bounced back to Ødegaard—volleyed—

Just wide.

Midfield Warzone

From minute 60 to 75, midfield was chaos.

Valverde clattered into Tobi—no card. Modrić fouled Ødegaard.

Tobi rose from the turf, sweat in his eyes, teeth gritted.

System Notice: Pain Tolerance Activated

Stamina: 71%

Minute 76:

Free kick Arsenal. 30 yards out.

Tobi stood over it with Ødegaard.

Whistle.

Ødegaard faked. Tobi curled it—

Crossbar.

Gasps echoed around the stadium.

Madrid’s Threat

Minute 80:

Madrid’s counter. Rodrygo slipped past Zinchenko.

Crossed low—Joselu slid in—

Blocked by Gabriel!

Massive clearance. The Emirates fans roared.

Final Surge

Minute 83:

Tobi dribbled past Modrić, then Valverde. Stadium rose with him.

Passed to Nketiah. One touch. Back to Tobi.

He flicked it through to Saka—

Shot—

Saved by Courtois.

Minute 88:

Rice found Ødegaard.

Ødegaard to Tobi. One touch. Laid it off to Martinelli.

Shot!

GOAL!!!

Arsenal 2–1 Real Madrid

Martinelli sprinted into the corner. Tobi collapsed to his knees, fists clenched.

System Log: Key Pass +1, Secondary Assist Logged

Match Rating: 8.7

Closing Minutes

Madrid pushed all forward.

Minute 91:

Vinícius got behind White. Shot low—

Ramsdale saved.

Corner Madrid.

Courtois came forward.

Ball in. Headed out by Saliba. Ødegaard cleared.

Final whistle imminent.

Tobi turned to the clock.

Minute 93.

Referee raised his whistle—

BLOW.

End of the Battle

Arsenal players collapsed. The bench stormed the pitch.

FULL TIME: Arsenal 2 – 1 Real Madrid

Wembley thundered. Tears flowed.

Tobi stood in disbelief.

Emilia rushed from the stands. Hugged him tight.

"You did it," she whispered. "You really did it."

Leonor waved from the stands, jumping wildly. Inês clutched her scarf, tears pouring.

System Completion Notice: Champions League Final – VICTORY

Trait Unlocked: Maestro of Wembley

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Champions of Europe

The floodlights shimmered across the Wembley grass as Arsenal players hoisted the Champions League trophy into the air.

Tobi Oliveira stood at the center of it all, his face lit by fireworks and gold confetti. Ødegaard passed him the trophy. He held it high, eyes closed.

This moment was more than a final. It was rebirth.

> System Log: Historic Milestone Achieved

Trophies: UEFA Champions League – 1

Legacy Points Earned: +5

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Interviews and Accolades

BBC: "Tobi Oliveira—How does it feel to conquer Europe at just 20?"

Tobi: "Like a dream I didn’t think I deserved a second chance at."

UEFA: "Player of the Match: Tobi Oliveira"

Sky Sports: "21-year-old midfield genius silences Madrid’s galácticos."

Tobi’s stats lit up the screens:

> Match Stats:

Pass Accuracy: 91%

Key Passes: 4

Interceptions: 3

Assists: 1.5 (primary + secondary)

Distance Covered: 11.2 km

> System Summary:

Stamina Regeneration +2 (Next 3 Days)

Reputation Boost – Global Tier

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Back in the Dressing Room

Champagne popped. Saka danced. Zinchenko livestreamed everything.

Tobi sat down, shirt off, breathing in silence amid chaos.

Ødegaard walked over. "You know what this means, right?"

"What?"

"You just became a club legend."

Tobi smiled, but his thoughts were already racing—

What’s next?

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Parade Day

Two days later, London stood still. Arsenal’s open-top bus rolled through thousands.

Tobi wore his medal around his neck, waving at fans chanting his name. Emilia rode with him, holding his hand when cameras weren’t looking.

Leonor and Inês stood at the VIP section, front row. Tears, pride, family.

Saka pointed at Tobi. "Mr. Wembley!"

The crowd echoed: "Mr. Wembley!"

> System Update: New Title Unlocked – Mr. Wembley

Bonus: Crowd Momentum Boost in Domestic Finals

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Personal Reflections

Back home, Tobi stared at the medal on his kitchen counter.

Emilia leaned against the doorway. "So... what’s next for the champion of Europe?"

He pulled her close. "Stay with me."

She laughed, then kissed him. "Always."

> System Trait Enhanced: Emotional Stability +3

Relationship Status: Committed

He picked up his phone, opened the system.

> SYSTEM NOTICE

New Goals Available:

– Defend Premier League Title

– Win UEFA Super Cup

– UEFA Player of the Year (Nominated)

– Influence Portugal National Team Call-Up

He tapped "Accept."

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Closing Scene

At night, Tobi visited the Emirates. Empty stands. Silent pitch.

He stood on the center circle. The moonlight washed the field silver.

He whispered, "Obrigado."

To fate. To second chances. To legacy.

> System Log: Volume 2 Complete – Tobi Oliveira: The Rise of a Champion

Volume 3 Activated – The Reign of the Maestro.