Chapter Summaries

Villarreal defeated Málaga 3–1 as Tang Ye scored once and assisted twice, extending the team’s strong league form. After Escribá faced questions about his untested backup lineup, fans rallied behind him, leaving him overwhelmed by their trust.

• Tang Ye scored Villarreal’s opener in the 33rd minute, but Charles Díaz equalized for Málaga just before halftime.
• Escribá urged Villarreal to increase their attacking pressure, and Tang Ye set the tempo before assisting Castillejo’s go-ahead goal.
• Tang Ye assisted Haller with a precise cross in the 78th minute, helping Villarreal secure a 3–1 victory.
• Reporters questioned Escribá about his promised lineup without Tang Ye, and he said the Copa del Rey final and Europa League had created special circumstances.
• Escribá read supportive messages from fans around the world and felt deeply moved by their trust in him.

Yellow Submarine prepared for the Copa del Rey final at the Bernabéu while focusing on their Europa League opener against Roma. Tang Ye helped set the tone on the pitch, and the chapter left Villarreal leading 1–0 after Haller scored in the 12th minute.

• LaLiga announced that the Copa del Rey final would be played at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium on March 10, less than thirty days away.
• Tang Ye beat Barcelona in a phone game with Yellow Submarine and Zidane, prompting his teammates to joke about needing Zidane to win in reality.
• Escribá told the team to stick to their tactics against Roma and said they should follow Tang Ye's rhythm if they were unsure what to do.
• Roma pressed Villarreal early, but Tang Ye anticipated a pass to De Rossi and tackled the ball cleanly to start a counterattack.
• Trigueros's pass struck Fazio and fell into Haller's path, allowing Haller to score past Alisson and give Villarreal a 1–0 lead in the 12th minute.
• Spalletti urged Roma to adjust their attacks and force Tang Ye back, while Tang Ye wondered whether the manager had been talking about him.

Tang Ye beat Rüdiger near the byline and set up Haller to give Villarreal a 2–0 lead, but Edin Džeko pulled one back before halftime. Roma pressed hard after the break, and Džeko scored again to level the score.

• Tang Ye dribbled past Rüdiger at the byline and crossed for Haller to head Villarreal's second goal.
• Escribá watched Tang Ye control the team's tempo as Villarreal led Roma 2–0.
• Edin Džeko scored for Roma before halftime, reducing Villarreal's lead to 2–1.
• Escribá told Villarreal to match Tang Ye's rhythm in attack while staying compact in defense.
• Roma's high press created a chance, and Edin Džeko scored from Strootman's pass to equalize.

Villarreal came from behind to defeat Roma 4:3 in the Europa League Round of 32 first leg, with Tang Ye setting up all three of Haller’s goals. After the dramatic win, Escribá said Villarreal were prepared for their upcoming Copa del Rey final against Barcelona.

• Roma’s Mohamed Salah scored after Spalletti brought him on, giving Roma a 3:2 lead over Villarreal.
• Cheryshev scored after Tang Ye sent him through on goal, tying the match at 3:3.
• Tang Ye’s teammates urged him to focus on passing as Villarreal pressed for a late winner.
• In stoppage time, Tang Ye launched a 44-meter pass to Haller, who scored his third goal and put Villarreal ahead 4:3.
• Villarreal held on to beat Roma, and Escribá told reporters the team was prepared for the Copa del Rey final against Barcelona.

After Villarreal’s comeback win, Tang Ye topped the Europa League assist and scoring charts while Bruno accepted losing the role of first penalty taker to Haller. Escribá and Mati considered further tactical changes centered on Tang Ye, and Villarreal’s match against Real Sociedad began with Tang Ye setting up Bakambu.

• Tang Ye learned he led the Europa League in assists and goals, tied at five goals with Edin Džeko but ranked first because he had scored no penalties.
• Tang Ye trained his heading and long passing, while Escribá announced that Haller would replace Bruno as the team’s first penalty taker after Bruno returned from injury.
• Bruno told Tang Ye he accepted the decision and suggested Tang Ye practice penalties after the season, while Tang Ye focused on preparing for the Copa del Rey final.
• Escribá and Mati compared Villarreal’s statistics from the previous and current seasons, then decided the team needed further tactical adjustments around Tang Ye.
• Villarreal faced Real Sociedad in La Liga with Bruno back in the squad, and Tang Ye sent a no-look pass forward to Bakambu in the 22nd minute.

Villarreal beat Real Sociedad 2:1 after Bakambu opened the scoring and Tang Ye assisted Haller’s winner, extending their February winning streak. Escribá then turned his attention to the upcoming Europa League second leg against Roma, while Villarreal prepared for a decisive league match against Real Madrid.

• Bakambu scored from close range after Haller headed Rodri’s lofted ball down, giving Villarreal a 1:0 lead.
• Juanmi equalized for Real Sociedad, and goalkeeper Asenjo left injured after colliding with him; Barbosa replaced Asenjo.
• Escribá brought Bruno on, and Villarreal worked the ball down the right before Tang Ye crossed for Haller to make it 2:1.
• Escribá substituted Tang Ye to rest him for the upcoming match against Roma, and Villarreal secured their fourth February win and third consecutive league victory.
• At the press conference, Escribá discussed Villarreal’s upcoming match against Real Madrid and said his players could compete with them.
• Escribá focused on the Europa League second leg against Roma, knowing Roma trailed by only one goal after Villarreal’s 4:3 first-leg win.

Villarreal faced Roma in the Europa League Round of 32 second leg, and Tang Ye helped turn the match around after Roma took the lead. The first half ended 1–1, leaving Villarreal one goal ahead on aggregate.

• On the flight to Rome, Tang Ye checked Utrecht’s poor league position before Escribá reminded him to focus on Villarreal.
• Roma took the lead in the 32nd minute when Nainggolan scored from a rebound, putting them ahead on aggregate through away goals.
• Escribá ordered Villarreal to push forward, and Tang Ye beat Strootman and De Rossi with changes of rhythm before curling the ball into the top corner.
• Villarreal celebrated Tang Ye’s equalizer, and the first half ended 1–1 with Villarreal leading the aggregate score by one goal.

Tang Ye scored twice as Villarreal beat Roma 2-1 in the second leg, advancing to the Europa League round of 16 with a 6-4 aggregate victory. After the match, he described his unexpected dribble in a press conference while Escribá said Villarreal would keep competing in both the Europa League and Copa del Rey.

• Tang Ye returned from halftime with his shoulder treated and focused on controlling Villarreal's tempo as Escribá and Bruno had instructed.
• Tang Ye set up a Villarreal attack, then struck a first-time shot that Alisson tipped over the crossbar.
• Tang Ye scored from Bruno's corner after Haller was blocked by Edin Džeko, putting Villarreal ahead 2-1 and earning 15 Comeback Points plus 30 bonus points.
• Mati showed Escribá data showing Tang Ye's heart-rate curve nearly matched Villarreal's attacking-frequency curve, and Escribá told him to turn off the laptop screen.
• Villarreal defended Roma's late attacks and won 2-1, advancing 6-4 on aggregate; Tang Ye received the MVP trophy.
• Tang Ye told reporters he could barely remember how he dribbled past Strootman and De Rossi, and Escribá said Villarreal would not give up on the Europa League or Copa del Rey.

Villarreal drew Lyon in the Europa League Round of 16, then faced Real Madrid at home in a crucial La Liga match. Real Madrid took a 2–0 lead before halftime, leaving Tang Ye and Villarreal under pressure.

• Escribá told the players Villarreal needed to advance in the Europa League, and Tang Ye accidentally sprayed Coca-Cola over himself before returning to watch the draw.
• Villarreal drew Lyon in the Europa League Round of 16, and Escribá told chairman Roig that the Copa del Rey final had to take priority over the league and Europa League.
• Tang Ye learned that the system had assigned him a three-tier mission for the match against Real Madrid, then took the field with Villarreal.
• Real Madrid pressed Villarreal from the start, and Benzema scored in the 17th minute after Cristiano Ronaldo set him up.
• Bell broke through Villarreal's defense in the 29th minute and assisted Cristiano Ronaldo, who scored to put Real Madrid ahead 2–0.

Tang Ye helped Villarreal come back from 0–2 down to equalize against Real Madrid, but Cristiano Ronaldo gave the visitors a stoppage-time lead. Tang Ye then launched one last attack, curling the ball into the net to leave the match level again.

• Cristiano Ronaldo scored a long-range goal, and Real Madrid’s close marking by Casemiro kept Tang Ye quiet until Tang Ye assisted Haller with a spinning pass to make the score 1–2.
• Zidane wondered whether Tang Ye’s two-footed technique and tackling resembled the abilities of Real Madrid’s midfielders.
• Escribá adjusted Villarreal’s tactics at halftime, and Tang Ye assisted Haller again in the 65th minute to equalize at 2–2.
• Cristiano Ronaldo scored a stoppage-time header to put Real Madrid ahead 3–2.
• Tang Ye intercepted Luka Modrić’s pass, drove Villarreal’s counterattack, and curled the ball into the net after Casemiro fouled him and Sansone returned the pass.

Tang Ye scored a stoppage-time equalizer to lead Villarreal to a 3-3 draw with Real Madrid, then received the match MVP award and a shortlist spot for La Liga Player of the Month. Real Madrid manager Zidane decided to outbid Barcelona for Tang Ye to keep him from joining their rivals.

• Tang Ye scored from distance in the 96th minute, making it 3-3 and earning Villarreal a draw against Real Madrid.
• Tang Ye celebrated with the Villarreal fans, learned that “Viva Tom” meant “Long live Tom,” and accepted the match MVP trophy.
• Tang Ye recalled Cristiano Ronaldo’s stoppage-time header during a post-match interview, then exchanged a fist bump with Ronaldo.
• La Liga announced Tang Ye as a February Player of the Month nominee, while Villarreal remained third in the standings, five points behind Barcelona.
• Sergi Roberto compared Tang Ye’s statistics with Luka Modrić’s and Real Madrid’s midfield trio, finding matching totals in several categories.
• Zidane told Sergi Roberto that Real Madrid should outbid Barcelona by ten million euros for Tang Ye so Barcelona could not sign him.

Tang Ye unlocked Hazard’s Sacrificial Ball-Shielding Template but could not activate it because his ball control was too low. He helped Villarreal thrash Osasuna 4-0, then chose to prioritize team training ahead of their Copa del Rey final against Barcelona.

• Tang Ye completed the system task of scoring against Barcelona and opened a Real Madrid Superstar Chest, receiving Hazard’s Sacrificial Ball-Shielding Template.
• Tang Ye discovered that his ball control was three points below the template’s requirement, leaving it inactive.
• Tang Ye assisted Bruno and Cheryshev as Villarreal took a 2-0 lead over Osasuna in the first half.
• Tang Ye set up Cheryshev for another goal and helped create Bakambu’s fourth as Villarreal won 4-0.
• Tang Ye asked Mati about ball-shielding practice, then decided to focus on regular training and passing before Villarreal’s upcoming matches against Barcelona.

On his eighteenth birthday, Tang Ye helped Villarreal take the lead against Espanyol with a shot that became a goalkeeper own goal, then kept pushing for a goal of his own. Villarreal still led late in the match, and Tang Ye stood over a dangerous free kick after earning a yellow card for arguing with the referee.

• Tang Ye remembered that Espanyol had three players named López as Villarreal began their match on his eighteenth birthday.
• Tang Ye's curling shot struck the post and rebounded into the net, but the referee credited goalkeeper López with an own goal.
• Tang Ye launched a counterattack with a long pass to Bakambu, but Haller could not reach the ball before López punched it clear.
• At halftime, Tang Ye calculated his passing-template progress, led Villarreal's team chant, and returned to the pitch determined to score.
• Espanyol threatened Villarreal's lead, but Musacchio blocked Piatti's shot and preserved the advantage.
• Tang Ye drew a foul from Davy López, received a yellow card after asking referee Burgos to move the free-kick mark, and prepared to take the set piece.

Tang Ye scored a direct free kick as Villarreal beat Espanyol 2–0, then celebrated his 18th birthday with his teammates and received a special item. He asked Escribá to have the team cheer for him at the Copa del Rey final, which was only six days away.

• Tang Ye scored directly from a free kick after Bruno stepped over the ball, giving Villarreal a 2–0 lead over Espanyol.
• Villarreal won 2–0, strengthening their hold on third place and opening a nine-point gap over Atlético Madrid; Roig urged Escribá to aim for second place.
• Bruno presented Tang Ye with a mint bubblegum birthday cake, and Tang Ye received Erling Haaland's Viking Forge after blowing out his candles.
• Tang Ye cut the cake into uneven portions, then joined his teammates as they cheered, “Viva TomTom!”
• Tang Ye told Escribá he wanted the team to cheer for him at the Copa del Rey final and hoped to become its MVP.

Tang Ye reforged Mbappé's Volley Slash Template into Mbappé's Long-Range Aim, Close Shot Template and upgraded several consumable items before Villarreal faced Lyon in the Europa League. Lyon took the lead through Ghezzal, leaving Escribá and his staff searching for a way to counter their aggressive attacks.

• Tang Ye used Haaland's Viking Forge to reset Mbappé's Volley Slash Template and received Mbappé's Long-Range Aim, Close Shot Template, trading some Physicality for Speed.
• Tang Ye spent Comeback Points to upgrade Vardy's Red Bull to +4 and improve several other consumables.
• Tang Ye told Rodri and Bruno that he had been called up to China's national team, while Rodri resolved to improve enough to reach Spain's national team.
• Lyon pushed defenders forward to create numerical advantages, and Ghezzal scored in the 23rd minute after Valbuena's attack left Villarreal's defense exposed.
• Escribá and Mati examined Lyon's attacking approach as Tang Ye regretted not bringing down the advancing player before the goal.

Villarreal came from behind to beat Lyon 2–1 in the first leg of their Europa League knockout tie, with Tang Ye assisting Haller’s equalizer and scoring the winner. After the victory, Escribá faced questions about the upcoming Copa del Rey final against Barcelona, whose outcome now seemed uncertain.

• Escribá kept Villarreal’s first-half tactics unchanged, and Rodri won the ball before Tang Ye crossed for Haller, whose header was saved by López.
• At halftime, Tang Ye advised Haller to attack Lyon’s shorter defender Mammana, while Escribá urged the team to stick with its plan.
• After Lyon substituted Jallet for Rafael, Tang Ye and Rodri combined on the right, and Tang Ye crossed for Haller to equalize in the 61st minute.
• Sansone cut the ball back for Tang Ye, who feinted past the defenders and scored with a left-footed shot to put Villarreal ahead 2–1.
• Escribá substituted Tang Ye off in the 81st minute, and Villarreal held on to complete the comeback against Lyon.
• Tang Ye received the match MVP trophy, while Escribá discussed Lyon and the upcoming Copa del Rey final against Barcelona.

As Villarreal prepared to face Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final, Tang Ye relaxed with teammates, caught a huge fish, and became the subject of a story claiming he had practiced against Barcelona in FIFA. Before the final at the Bernabéu, Tang Ye encouraged the nervous Bruno and resolved to help him win a trophy.

• Escribá gave Villarreal's players time off before the final, and Tang Ye joined Bruno, Haller, Musacchio, and teammates on a fishing trip.
• Tang Ye caught a large fish with Bruno's help and suggested creating a celebration that belonged to Villarreal.
• Marca reported that Tang Ye had played thirty-four FIFA matches against Barcelona's lineup, and Tang Ye told Musacchio to watch out for Suárez's unpredictable first touch.
• Villarreal and Barcelona arrived in Madrid, where Real Madrid fans pledged to support Villarreal against their rivals.
• Four hours before the final, Tang Ye encouraged a nervous Bruno and said the team would win the championship together.

Villarreal faced Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final, fell behind to Luis Suárez’s opener, and battled back before halftime. Tang Ye scored the equalizer, leaving the final level at 1–1.

• Escribá instructed Villarreal to defend compactly against Barcelona’s MSN attack, and the players rallied together before the final.
• Tang Ye received the system task “Destroy the Universe,” which offered different rewards based on Villarreal’s performance against Barcelona.
• Barcelona took the lead in the twentieth minute when Suárez turned and shot past Asenjo after a quick combination with Messi.
• Tang Ye created a chance for Villarreal with a through ball to Bakambu, then cut inside and curled a shot just wide.
• Tang Ye tackled Iniesta to start a counterattack, but Rodri’s shot was saved by Marc-André ter Stegen.
• At a corner before halftime, Tang Ye slipped free of Sergi Roberto, used Haller’s screen to reach Bruno’s cross, and scored Villarreal’s equalizer.

Tang Ye helped Villarreal recover from a 2:1 halftime deficit against Barcelona, assisting Sansone’s equalizer with a no-look flick and setting up Haller’s goal with a 39-meter pass. Villarreal led 3:2 with less than fifteen minutes remaining in the Copa del Rey final.

• Tang Ye scored from a corner to equalize, but Messi put Barcelona back ahead before halftime.
• Escribá urged Villarreal to attack, telling Tang Ye that he was the team’s tactic.
• Tang Ye flicked a no-look pass to Sansone, who scored to make it 2:2.
• Musacchio dispossessed Suárez and passed to Tang Ye, who sent Haller through with a long ball.
• Haller scored one-on-one to give Villarreal a 3:2 lead as the team celebrated with the Copa del Rey within reach.

Tang Ye scored a late brace to give Villarreal a 4–3 victory over Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final, securing the club’s first trophy in the competition. He celebrated with his teammates as the chapter ended with Bruno calling him a miracle to Villarreal’s fans.

• Costa fouled Messi in the penalty area, and Messi converted the resulting penalty to equalize for Barcelona.
• Tang Ye set up Cheryshev for a late chance, but Ter Stegen saved the shot and the match appeared headed for extra time.
• Tang Ye dribbled into the penalty area, beat Piqué, and scored with a shot toward the near post to put Villarreal ahead.
• Tang Ye and the Villarreal players celebrated with a fishing-themed routine, then held on as Costa cleared Neymar’s attack and the referee blew the final whistle.
• Tang Ye received a Legendary Barcelona Chest and joined Rodri and Bruno in celebrating Villarreal’s historic Copa del Rey win.