After the match, Ye Chen once again made the front-page headlines.
[Ruhr Derby Ends, Dortmund Defeats Schalke 04 at Home 2-1! MVP Ye: "I Didn't Play That Well!"]
[Dortmund Star Ye Post-Match: "Against Schalke 04, Playing Average is Enough!"]
[Youngest Player, Youngest Scorer, Youngest MVP in Ruhr Derby History! Ye: Born to Break Records!]
[New Guinness World Record: Seven Consecutive Hat-Tricks, Including Two Games with Five Goals, Totaling 25 Goals!]
[Ye Chen Scores in Seven Consecutive Bundesliga Matches â Can He Match or Break Gerd Müller and Jupp Heynckes' 12-Game Streak?]
[Dortmund's Sharp Shooter Ye Chen Scores 21 Goals in Seven Rounds, Setting Bundesliga History!]
[Ruhr Derby Post-Match Conference, Stevens: "We Successfully Limited Ye! He Only Scored One!"]
[Stevens: "We've Set an Example for Other Teams. Ye's Hot Streak Ends Here!"]
[Legendary Striker Raul on Ye: "He Will Become a World-Class Forward. He Should Join Real Madrid!"]
[Huntelaar: "Ye is Strong, but I Can Play in the World Cup While He Can Only Watch!"]
Ye Chen dominated the German sports headlines again!
No wonder â his words were just too 'humble brag.'
Many Schalke 04 fans now harbored a seed of rivalry against Ye Chen!
However, after the match, Dortmund didn't celebrate. Instead, they all headed to a local hospital.
Götze had been sent there after being subbed off, and everyone was concerned about his condition.
To be honest, Ye Chen was the most worried.
He knew that in the original timeline, Götze's career declined sharply after the World Cup due to injuries.
Frequent injuries eventually led to metabolic disorders, forcing him off the field for six months.
By the time he returned, everything had changed, and he ended up playing in lower leagues, unnoticed by mainstream media despite solid performances.
However, in the 2021-2022 season, Götze played 52 matches, scored 12 goals, and provided 11 assists, earning him a spot at Eintracht Frankfurt.
At 30, Mario Götze returned to the Bundesliga for â¬4 million, joining Europa League champions Frankfurt.
His return to the spotlight might even land him a last-minute ticket to the Qatar World Cup!
Teaming up with Reus again would be a dream...
"Please don't get injured!" Ye Chen sat on a bench outside, visibly worried.
"After examination, Götze is fine, but his muscles are overly fatigued. He needs 1-2 weeks of rest. Football is intense â every player must rest properly, or irreversible damage may occur," a female doctor in her 30s told Klopp seriously.
Klopp sighed in relief. "I understand. This was my mistake. I'll manage their playtime better!"
Götze had played a full match against Arsenal previously, which left him fatigued, leading to an awkward injury.
Fatigue prevented him from protecting himself during tackles. Otherwise, the injury might have been less severe.
Of course, some brutal tackles are unavoidable.
Upon hearing the doctor's words, the players quietly celebrated, knowing they were still in a hospital.
"You guys should leave soon," the doctor said coldly before walking away.
Klopp and Kehl went inside, while Kagawa approached Ye Chen.
"Are you okay? Uchida was pretty rough," Kagawa asked.
"I'm fine. Aren't you worried about your national teammate?" Ye Chen asked curiously.
"Not at all!" Kagawa scoffed. "Tackling Asia's pride like that â it's disrespectful to all Asians!"
"Asia's pride? You mean me?" Ye Chen was surprised.
Kagawa nodded. "Of course! Look at my Instagram â fans are all asking about you. By the way, several beautiful Japanese actresses want your contact info. Should I give it to them?"
Ye Chen immediately shook his head. "No need!"
If necessary, he could find them himself...
After leaving the hospital, the team disbanded.
Some went home, while others sought out entertainment.
Unfortunately, Götze â a frequent bar-goer â had to stay overnight for observation.
The Schalke 04 match was the last of November. The team planned a dinner the next evening, allowing players to bring their girlfriends.
Matches would continue until December 21, followed by a holiday break for Christmas.
Westerners celebrate Christmas like New Year, and the exact holiday schedule depended on the coach's plans.
"Our hero of Westfalen is back!" Lina greeted Ye Chen with a bright smile as he arrived home.
Ye Chen sighed. "I honestly don't get it. I didn't even play well today!"
"Stop it with the humble bragging!" Lina pouted.
"I'm serious! I barely shot at goal this time!" Ye Chen said, looking aggrieved.
"Want to play some overtime? I have a surprise tonight..."
"Hmm?" Ye Chen's interest piqued.
Lina pulled out a Schalke 04 jersey â number 10.
Who could resist that?
The post-match 'concert' wasn't too intense.
Lina knew how to conserve Ye Chen's energy.
...
The next evening, Ye Chen and Lina arrived at the Dortmund gathering.
It felt like walking the red carpet.
Entertainment reporters swarmed the event, including The Sun, famous for football gossip.
Ye Chen wore a sleek black-and-white suit, while Lina dazzled in a white dress. Together, they looked like a golden couple, stealing the spotlight.
"Wow, Ye is so handsome!"
"He's like the Chinese Kaka!"
"That face â not just in China, but in Europe too!"
"His girlfriend is stunning..."
"No wonder he can 'play music' for two hours straight..."
Ye Chen and Lina stole the show, though other players brought their partners too.
Some girlfriends were truly stunning â especially Kagawa's mixed-race partner.
Götze's girlfriend was also gorgeous, which explained his always 'ready-to-go' state.
During the evening, Ye Chen received November's Best Player and Best Young Player awards. At the crowd's urging, he even sang Beyond's "Glorious Days."
Surprisingly, a few attendees sang along, leaving Ye Chen shocked by Beyond's widespread influence.