Minute 78.Bayern Munich: 1Werder Bremen: 0
Mateo's goal had lit up the stadium.Fans were on their feet.The momentum was theirs.
But Ferrera's jaw was clenched.
He hadn't celebrated.
Not once.
The Breaking Play
Minute 81.
The ball came to Mateo again near midfield.Instead of recycling it backward as the tactical shape required—
He saw it.A crack in Bremen's defensive line.A moment.
He flicked the ball behind the last line with the outside of his boot —a world-class pass, slicing through space.
It should've been a breakaway.
But no one ran.
The team had been drilled to hold shape,not to gamble.
They hesitated.
The ball rolled harmlessly to the Bremen keeper.
Seconds later—
Bremen countered.
A long pass.A switch of play.
One misstep from Upamecano—and then:GOAL.
Bayern 1 – 1 Bremen
The Fury
The Allianz groaned.
And Ferrera exploded.
He stormed toward the touchline and shouted:
"¡GONZÁLEZ! That's on YOU!We don't risk like that in this system!"
Mateo turned slightly.Didn't respond.Just swallowed his breath and nodded once.
Inside?
Fire.
Retaking the Pitch
The match reset at the center circle.
Bayern frustrated.Werder Bremen energized.
But Mateo?
Focused.
The Final Strike
Minute 88.
Mateo picked up the ball again at midfield.
This time, he didn't pass.
He danced.
Dribble. Turn. Feint.He spun through two markers, powered forward with Surge Control and Momentum Architect activated.
He ignored Ferrera's screams from the sideline.Ignored the pointing hands.Ignored everything.
He carved open Bremen's midfield—reached the box—cut to his left—
And unleashed a curling shot just inside the far post.
GOAL.
Mateo González. Again.
Full Time
Bayern 2 – 1 Bremen
The final whistle blew.The crowd roared.
But on the sideline, Ricardo Ferrera didn't clap.Didn't look pleased.
He looked furious.
The Tunnel
As the team walked into the tunnel, the players surrounded Mateo—congrats, backslaps, laughter.
But Ferrera pulled him aside.Not kindly.
"This is not how we play.Your goals don't justify ignoring the system."
Mateo met his eyes.
"But they won us the match."
Ferrera's eyes narrowed.He turned and walked away.
The System Responds
⚠ Conflict Path Triggered
Mateo's current style is diverging from Manager's Tactical Identity.
Branch Unlocked: "The Rebel Spark"
Impact: Greater performances may increase team tension but boost fan and media influence.
Warning: Prolonged tactical defiance may lead to benching or transfer consideration.
Mateo stood in the empty tunnel.
Soaked in sweat.Dripping with victory.
And already…facing the storm after the storm.