I changed football.

"At the start of the second half, Jardim made substitutions, bringing on Li Yuan and Mbappe to replace Costa and El Shaarawy."

"In the first half, Costa and El Shaarawy on the wings didn't really do much; they lacked impact and their passes weren't threatening enough. Now that they've brought on Li Yuan and Mbappe, who have speed, impact, and shooting ability, it looks like Monaco will be attacking in the second half."

As Zhan Jun said in his commentary, Li Yuan and Mbappe immediately showed their impact as soon as they came on the field.

Li Yuan was initially positioned on the right flank, facing Saint-Étienne's defense on the wing. Li Yuan moved directly to the half-space, at which point Lemar dropped back to receive the ball, drawing the defense away.

Li Yuan immediately moved forward, and Lemar then passed the ball straight to him, creating a de facto one-on-one opportunity for Li Yuan.

This is Li Yuan's first time on stage.

Li Yuan received the ball on the right wing and saw Mbappe rushing into the penalty area.

Horizontal pass.

Li Yuan quickly flicked the ball with the inside of his right foot, sending it flying rapidly towards Mbappe on the left wing.

Mbappe stopped the ball with the outside of his right foot, paused, and the defender was fooled by the pause. Then Mbappe used his later most classic long-range shot to deceive the goalkeeper and put the ball in.

"A standout performance right after coming on! Li Yuan provides the assist, Mbappe scores, Monaco takes a 1-0 lead at home!"

"That's the power of Monaco's twin stars! Monaco failed to score in the entire first half, but now these two have scored as soon as they came on!"

"Li Yuan and Mbappe should have been brought on earlier. This coach is still afraid to use players. If he had brought on these two earlier, why did the first half have to be so difficult?" Zhang Lu couldn't help but say.

That's the impression this match gives.

Monaco's attack was ineffective. They had chances in the first half, but couldn't score and were instead dominated by their opponents.

As a result, the introduction of the twin stars Mbappe and Li Yuan in the second half immediately had an effect. Li Yuan broke through on the wing and passed the ball across to Mbappe, who aimed high and then scored.

Isn't that an immediate and effective result?

And the 1-0 score was not the final score of the match.

In the 71st minute, Saint-Étienne's flank defense, which had been ravaged by Li Yuan and Mbappe for nearly 20 minutes, finally surrendered.

Li Yuan received a pass from Bernardo on the right wing. There was a defender in front of him, but Li Yuan had already keenly observed that his opponent's footwork was unsteady, and he was obviously in a critical period of declining physical strength.

So Li Yuan immediately stuck it on.

Li Yuan likes to approach the defender while dribbling and then suddenly change direction. This close-range change of direction makes it impossible for the defender to keep up.

Li Yuan closed in on the defender, suddenly flicked the ball with his left foot, then took a sharp step and accelerated.

This acceleration was like an arrow released from a bow, and with a whoosh, it rushed towards the heart of Saint-Étienne.

Li Yuan had now left Saint-Étienne's two defensive midfielders far behind.

Li Yuan received the ball and charged towards the inside.

With a flick of his left foot, he dodged the attacking center-back's pressure, then with a twist of his right foot, he evaded another center-back.

After putting on such a spectacular performance, Li Yuan wasn't about to stop. He pressed on, taking three steps at a time, and dashed into the penalty area like a whirlwind.

At this moment, he was surrounded by defenders, while only a terrified goalkeeper remained in front of him.

With a flick of his foot, the ball came to his left foot. Actually, Li Yuan could have shot directly with his right foot, which would have been better for scoring. However, seeing the goalkeeper's situation, Li Yuan calmly adjusted and passed the ball to his left foot before unleashing a powerful shot.

Saint-Étienne's goalkeeper quickly dove to make a save, but the ball had already slipped into the top left corner of the goal.

"Wow! Li Yuan! He scored again!"

"Li Yuan and Mbappe, who came on in the second half, both scored goals, and Li Yuan even had a goal and an assist in this match! His performance was outstanding!"

Zhan Jun couldn't help but praise Li Yuan profusely.

"This goal shows that Li Yuan is definitely not just about speed. Players with only speed can't all score goals. There are so many players in the Premier League who can dribble past opponents, but how many of them can actually score? Dribbling isn't just about speed; sometimes you also need to change your rhythm. Li Yuan has both speed and the ability to change his rhythm. This kind of dribbling is the most efficient way to dribble past opponents!"

Zhang Lu went on to praise Li Yuan at length after Li Yuan scored the goal.

Chinese football desperately needs a role model. When such a player emerges, all those involved in the domestic football industry want to give it a boost.

This is the current situation: Li Yuan has already received a lot of praise domestically, but he always manages to deliver even better performances.

Li Yuan certainly has haters, but they are in a helpless situation because whenever they want to criticize him, he always performs exceptionally well in every match, leaving them with no way to do so.

Now there's a new way to criticize Li Yuan: attacking his status as a substitute and his role in the national team.

Li Yuan found these comments outrageous, but considering the large number of netizens and fans in China, it's normal for some to be a little irrational.

……

"Match over! Thanks to two goals from Monaco's duo, Li Yuan and Mbappe, who came on in the second half, Monaco defeated fourth-placed Saint-Étienne 2-0 at home. This match not only eliminated their pursuers but also further solidified Monaco's position in the Champions League."

"After the match, Li Yuan was named the best player of the match for his outstanding performance of one goal and one assist. Now let's listen to Li Yuan's post-match interview."

Li Yuan gave an interview in fluent French, but the reporter today was not the same one from the last league match.

"Today's match saw a stark contrast between the scenes before and after you and Killian came on. Do you think Monaco should start you and Killian from now on?"

"Oh! Of course not. The starting lineup is always decided by the head coach and the medical team. I believe that I can help the team if I play. As for whether I start or come on the bench at this stage, I have no objection."

How could I not have any objections? Li Yuan was just being polite.

"Some fans are now calling you and Killian the Monaco Twins and are calling for you to be given professional contracts as soon as possible. What do you think about this?"

"Haha, Killian and I have been playing together for two years now. Although we play on the left and right wings respectively, we have great chemistry. I know his runs, and he knows mine. I'm very happy that the fans call us that, and I hope to repay their support. As for a professional contract, haha, I don't have an agent yet!"