๐๏ธ Old Trafford โ Matchday vs. Aston Villa
The sun broke through over Manchester, warming the stands of Old Trafford.It wasn't a derby.It wasn't a Champions League night.But for Mateo, every game now mattered.
He jogged onto the pitch during warm-ups, the crowd already chanting his name.
From the sidelines, he spotted his mother and Klara in their seats โ his mother bundled in a scarf, arms crossed like she was guarding her daughter from the wind and the world.
Klara smiled and waved softly.
Mateo gave a short wave back.
His chest felt full.
Not pressure.
Purpose.
๐ง SYSTEM LOG
Quest Active: Premier Push โ Maintain Top 3 Position
Status: Matchday vs. Aston Villa
Mental Bonus Active: Family in Attendance โ Calm Focus +3%
โฝ FIRST HALF
Manchester United started strong.
Mateo played on the right wing โ drifting inside often, taking advantage of the pockets between midfield and defense.
In the 18th minute, Bruno pinged a perfect ball through the middle. Mateo took one touch to control it, another to glide past the last defender, and slotted it calmly to the far post.
GOAL โ 1-0.
The stadium erupted.
Mateo ran toward the corner flag, kissed his wrist, and pointed to the sky. Then to the stands โ to them.
To his family.
๐ COMMENTARY
"That composureโฆ it's frightening for someone so young."
"He plays like he's already seen this before."
"Another goal, another clinic."
โฝ SECOND HALF
Aston Villa pushed back, but United held firm.
Casemiro controlled the tempo, Garnacho added danger down the left, and Mateo?
He wasn't done.
In the 67th minute, he danced through two defenders on the edge of the box and laid off a no-look pass to Rashford, who smashed it in.
2-0. Game sealed.
๐ง SYSTEM UPDATE
โ Match Result: Win
Mateo Stats:1 Goal1 Assist8.8 Match Rating
Bonus Triggered: Performance with Family Presentโ Reward: 1 Silver Mystery Box (To be opened)
๐ก AFTER THE MATCH
Back at home, Klara lay on the couch with a blanket and tea while Mateo's mother scrolled through articles on her phone.
"Dicen que ya eres el jugador del mes.""They say you're already Player of the Month."
"Todavรญa faltan partidos.""There are still matches to go."
"Pero tรบ sigues anotando como si fuera fรกcil.""But you keep scoring like it's easy."
Klara smiled without opening her eyes.
"He makes it look easy. That's worse."
They all laughed.