Klopp flew directly back to Dortmund.

The Dortmund players also returned to the team early to begin preparations for their league match the following day.

On March 17th, Dortmund would host Werder Bremen at 4:30 PM!

Therefore, upon returning to the club, Klopp had no time to rest. He went straight back to hold a press conference announcing the Champions League draw results and a pre-match press conference for the Werder Bremen game.

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Why was there so much attention on the Champions League draw?

Because it generated enormous traffic!

Especially when a clash of titans was announced, countless fans would focus on the match...

With the Champions League quarter-final draw concluded, the most attractive matchup was undoubtedly Real Madrid versus Dortmund.

The reason was simple: after the draw, Mourinho gave an interview.

"Regarding the Bundesliga, I think I know Dortmund best. To scout Ye, I've watched at least a dozen Dortmund matches, and I've even seen him play in person... He's the player Real Madrid needs most right now!"

"Yes, we remain very interested in Ye. In fact, we've already triggered Ye's release clause! We hope he can come to Real Madrid after this season. Playing under me, I'm confident I can make him a world-class player!"

"That's right, a person of Asian descent can also become world-class! Of course, I had doubts about this before, but after seeing Ye, I'm convinced! Of course, I'm not a racist, but people of Asian descent are indeed slightly weaker in sports talent, like running... Oh right, it seems there's a Chinese guy named Liu who did quite well!"

"I'm very satisfied with this draw. I'll use action to show Ye that Real Madrid is a bigger platform and a stage more suitable for him! Ye, I want you!" Mourinho said with a bright smile.

Of course, although he spoke lightly, he knew in his heart that this wouldn't be an easy match.

After returning to Madrid, the league could be put aside for now, with full focus on preparing for the Champions League quarter-final!

Mourinho was less like a coach and more like a military strategist.

He was very good at creating public opinion!

Like this interview, he first stated his view that Real Madrid was superior to Dortmund, while also demonstrating his deep understanding of Dortmund.

Secondly, he revealed that Real Madrid had formally offered to buy Ye Chen! And by triggering his release clause!

This showed Real Madrid's determination and greatly increased the possibility of Ye Chen joining.

Of course, when faced with such a situation, the person involved usually needs ten days to half a month to consider. And this half month was enough to cause significant changes within a team.

Most importantly, half a month later was the first leg of Dortmund versus Real Madrid.

What was most taboo before a match?

Low morale!

And Mourinho's interview made it difficult for the Dortmund players not to overthink things...

Ye Chen was now the core of the team's attack, and his potential departure would directly affect the players' mentality!

Of course, there was another undeniable point: Dortmund also drew an unfavorable home game...

This was simply terrible luck!

If Real Madrid scored an away goal at Dortmund's home, Dortmund would be at a huge disadvantage when they went to the Bernabeu!

Frankly, the situation was very serious!

But there was one thing Mourinho miscalculated.

That was the second point!

Half a day after Barcelona, Real Madrid, Chelsea, and Manchester United submitted offers by triggering the release clause, Mendes released a message on his public account: the player Ye Chen had clearly stated his position: Ye Chen was not considering transferring to any club in the near future and would address everything after the season ended!

As soon as this news came out, the entire online world exploded!

What was decisive action?

What was leaving no room for speculation?

Dortmund fans simply loved Ye Chen!

Compared to those players who, regardless of whether they transferred or not, had to create some news to maintain their popularity, Ye Chen was too admirable!

Of course, this couldn't be blamed on the players. After all, today's football players were similar to entertainment stars, and they also needed popularity.

Only with sufficient attention would there be more brand interest.

But did Ye Chen need this?

Again, as a Chinese person, he had the huge market of 1.4 billion Chinese people behind him!

He didn't need this traffic to enhance his presence!

Besides, the current Dortmund team couldn't withstand such turmoil...

Sure enough, when Ye Chen returned to the club for training, several players close to him came over.

"Brother Chen, are you really going to Real Madrid?" Wang Chu asked nervously.

Mane also stared with his round eyes, looking at Ye Chen expectantly.

Not just them, many players were looking at Ye Chen!

Ye Chen smiled and clapped his hands. "Guys, the news online is all fake. I'm not going to Real Madrid! Mourinho said that to sow discord!"

"Really?" Kehl asked in surprise. "They're willing to offer €88.88 million for you!"

"Please, that money is for the club, not for me!"

"But you'll also get a signing bonus and an even more exaggerated salary," Weidenfeller added from the side.

"Okay, I admit I like money, but what I need more now is honor!" Ye Chen said with a smile. "Anyway, don't pay attention to the news online. As long as we stick together, we'll overturn even Real Madrid!"

After speaking, Ye Chen showed a teasing expression. "Have you thought about it? If we can defeat Real Madrid, how will the media write about us then?"

Ye Chen's expression and words were like magic, making the players' hearts surge with passion!

Overturning Real Madrid would be thrilling!

"Yes! Overturn them!" Kehl clenched his fist and roared.

"Come on, everyone, come over!"

The players all gathered around!

"3!"

"2!"

"1!"

"Overturn Real Madrid!"

"Overturn them!"

The players were full of fighting spirit.

Real Madrid was indeed very strong now, winning 24 of 27 league matches, drawing 1, and losing 2, with 73 points!

They were a full 10 points ahead of second-placed Barcelona!

But was Dortmund weak?

They had won 20 of 25 matches, drawing 2 and losing 3, with 62 points!

They were a full 11 points ahead of second-placed Bayern Munich!

This was a battle between the top teams in La Liga and the Bundesliga.

And in terms of professional group ratings, this was a contest between the champions of the two strongest leagues in Europe!

Such a match had already attracted countless eyes before it even started.

Of course, countless Real Madrid scouting teams had set their alarms. They wanted to watch the match at 4:30 PM on March 17th!

Dortmund at home against Werder Bremen!

In the last match against Werder Bremen, Ye Chen completed a hat-trick!

Most importantly, that match made Ye Chen the fastest man in the entire Bundesliga... scoring a goal in just 5.06 seconds in the second half.

He then scored two more goals to complete his third career hat-trick.

At that time, Ye Chen hadn't thought about breaking the record held by the Japanese, but some things were like this: unintentional actions can lead to unexpected results.

Of course, men must be restrained and not act recklessly.

Especially regarding hygiene!

In addition, this match had special significance for Ye Chen.

This was Ye Chen's sixteenth Bundesliga match. He had scored in each of the previous fifteen, and Gerd Müller's record was scoring in 16 consecutive matches!

If Ye Chen could score another goal, he would tie Gerd Müller's record...

It should be known that when this record was set, it was hailed as an "unprecedented" and "unbreakable record"!

But now Ye Chen was infinitely close to this record.

As long as he scored against Werder Bremen, Ye Chen could share eternal fame with the "Bomber" forever!

If he scored in two more consecutive matches, he would exclusively hold this record...

Frankly, with the guaranteed long-shot goal card, it was harder for him not to score than to score.

Of course, Ye Chen had to be low-key.

Therefore, in the interview, Ye Chen was very humble. "I will continue to learn from Senior Müller and hope to perform well in the match against Werder