Klopp had long recognized one thing: if you want to motivate Ye Chen on the field, just have someone warm up on the sideline.

This method never fails.

However, having Perišić warm up this time was to protect Ye Chen.

Klopp was already satisfied with the current scoreline and now was only concerned about avoiding injuries.

Thus, Ye Chen's time on the pitch was running out...

After Cambiasso was subbed on, Inter's midfield defense instantly intensified!

Especially in Ye Chen's left-wing area, space was significantly compressed.

Of course, Ye Chen wasn't foolish.

Since the left side offered limited room, he decided to reposition himself.

After all, Klopp had told him that in the second half, he could expand his range of movement during attacks.

55:12

During a Dortmund attack, Ye Chen actively moved to the center to coordinate with Shinji Kagawa.

But noticing Ye Chen's central run, Cambiasso immediately followed.

Ranieri had instructed: this kid has a great long-range shot, so once he steps into the 30-meter zone, he must be blocked.

Of course, anything beyond 30 meters can be left alone.

After all, with Júlio César in goal, they weren't overly concerned.

Facing the formidable Cambiasso, Ye Chen remained cautious.

After probing Cambiasso's defensive range and seeing no immediate challenge, Ye Chen raised his hand to signal for the ball.

As the ball rolled toward him, Ye Chen didn't hesitate and struck a long-range shot from outside the 30-meter line.

[Long Shot: 2/3!]

The ball hit the fence behind the goal, and Ye Chen's face showed a hint of frustration as he jogged back.

"Ye, I had already found space earlier; you could've passed!" Lewandowski approached him.

"Got it, next time!" Ye Chen nodded in agreement.

The relationship between the two had improved significantly, and such discussions were now quite normal.

Of course, while Ye Chen said this, he was already planning his next shot.

In this match, Ye Chen had attempted eight shots, two from outside the box and six inside.

From those six, he scored three goals – a terrifying level of efficiency!

Additionally, Ye Chen broke the record for the youngest Champions League hat-trick, previously held by Raúl at 18 years and 113 days. Ye Chen achieved this at 17 years and 160 days!

Regardless of the final score, Ye Chen had already made history.

Notably, Ye Chen's hat-trick carried even greater weight.

First, he had scored the fastest goal in Champions League history.

Second, Raúl's opponents were Hungarian side Ferencvárosi, while Ye Chen faced Serie A giants Inter Milan.

Lastly, Raúl's achievement was during the group stage, while Ye Chen's came in the knockout round!

By any measure, Ye Chen came out on top.

His form today was incredible. Before the match, he had checked his status and found it to be "perfect"—a step above "extraordinary" after receiving well-wishes from fans.

But was a hat-trick his limit?

Definitely not!

Glancing at Perišić warming up on the sideline, Ye Chen took a deep breath.

Time was of the essence!

57:21

Inter Milan mounted an attack, but Ye Chen had already returned to the wing for defense.

It was worth noting that Yuto Nagatomo's stamina and assists were world-class. With his speed, it was no surprise he held a starting role at a club like Inter.

Perhaps only Takehiro Tomiyasu, during his later Arsenal days, could compare to Nagatomo during this period.

Japan truly leads Asia in player development.

"Bang!"

Nagatomo created a sliver of space and decisively crossed the ball.

Milito headed it down to Zarate, whose exceptional ball control allowed him to bring it under control with a deft touch from the outside of his foot.

Facing Subotić, Zarate shifted the ball to his right and unleashed a powerful shot!

However, space was tight, and Weidenfeller had already positioned himself perfectly. He calmly parried the shot, absorbing its power before securing it in his grasp.

Ranieri erupted on the sidelines, shouting, "Stop forcing shots!"

Inter's situation differed from Dortmund's.

Ye Chen could afford to miss chances—after all, he had already scored three. But Inter hadn't even found the net yet!

Weidenfeller, taking his time, allowed the players to retreat before launching the ball past midfield.

It was Lewandowski again!

Lewandowski leaped high, competing with Lúcio for the header. This time, he didn't generate enough power, and the ball landed in an open area.

Seeing this, the lightning-fast Ye Chen darted to claim possession.

Surveying the field, Ye Chen quickly assessed the situation.

Cambiasso was still shadowing him closely.

However, Ye Chen utilized Lewandowski as a pick, pushing the ball laterally to Lewandowski's right.

Understanding Ye Chen's intent, Lewandowski stayed put to block Cambiasso's path.

Cambiasso had no choice but to circle around Lewandowski to chase Ye Chen.

That slight delay was enough for Ye Chen to unleash another shot.

"Bang!"

His leg snapped like a whip against the ball.

The long-shot ability activated instantly!

Júlio César lunged, stretching his hand to its limit to intercept the ball.

But the powerful spin carried the ball to the top-right corner.

It connected!

César felt a surge of hope.

But the immense force overcame his fingertips, barely deflecting the ball.

"Swoosh!"

The ball crashed into the net!

Ye Chen ran to the sidelines, stood tall, and spread his arms wide.

"Ye Chen!"

"Ye Chen!"

"Ye Chen!"

The fans' cheers drowned out the commentators.

"An unbelievable goal!"

"A four-goal debut!"

"Ye Chen becomes the second player in history to score four goals on his Champions League debut!"

"Oh my God, Ye Chen now stands shoulder-to-shoulder with Van Basten!"

"This is a miracle on the football field!"

A four-goal performance in the knockout stage...

This achievement was enough to be etched into history.

Even if Ye Chen decided to retire now, his name and records would be immortalized in football history.

Beckenbauer hailed him as the "Miracle Boy"!

Beckham declared that he wasn't the "next Beckham" but the "first Ye Chen"!

Klopp boldly claimed, "He's my Ronaldo! Not CR7, not Ronaldinho, but the phenomenal Ronaldo!"

Who could've predicted that a 17-year-old would dominate this match?

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Before the match ended, platforms in China were already in a frenzy.

Just as Ye Chen celebrated passionately, the fourth official raised the substitution board...

Dortmund made their first tactical adjustment.