Matchday โ Premier League, Round 11Manchester United vs. Everton (H)Venue: Old Trafford
The locker room buzzed with routine.
Boots squeaked. Tactics whispered. Banter exchanged.For the rest of the team, it was just another Saturday.
But for Mateo Gonzรกlez, today was different.
Todayโฆhe wasn't just playing for himself.Or the badge.Or the fans.
He was playing for someone who didn't even have a name yet.
๐ง System Adjustment: Legacy Detected
โ Confirmed Life Event: Expecting Child (Partner: Klara Hoffmann)
๐ Trait Evolving: "Legacy Shift โ Phase I" โ "Legacy Shift โ Phase II"
๐งฌ New Motivation Subroutine:"Legacy Fire" โ Slight performance buff when under emotional weight related to family.
๐ Passive Modifier Unlocked:Future-Focused: +3% Mental Clarity under stress
๐ฏ Dynamic Questline Expands:โ "A Future to Protect"
Objective: Finish season with key contributions in major competitionsSecondary: Maintain emotional balance and develop new personal routines
Mateo blinked as the text flickered subtly behind his eyes.
He smiled.
"Alright thenโฆ let's give this little one a story to hear someday."
๐ฎ Kickoff โ United vs. Everton
Everton were compact and scrappy, defending deep.
The game's first twenty minutes were dry, like a chess match played in mud.No clear openings.
But Mateoโhe wasn't in a hurry.
He floated just outside the box.Eyes scanning.Breathing slow.
Thenโฆ
Minute 29.
Bruno flicked a pass toward him.Mateo received it on the turn.
Two defenders pressed.He hesitatedโthen accelerated.
A body feint.A nutmeg.A rocket shot to the top corner.
GOAL.
Old Trafford stood.Mateo pointed to the crowdโ
Then pressed his hand briefly to his stomach.
One finger to the sky. One over his heart.
A subtle message.
Only Klara would understand.
๐ง System Trigger
โ Motivation Surge Detected
๐ Bonus Activated: "The Protector" (temporary morale boost for 48 hours)
๐ System Notice: Emotional resonance linked to long-term performance upgrades
Future Buff Path: Legacy Lineage (locked)
โฑ Minute 74 โ Another Moment
United countered.Mateo received a long diagonal from Mount, controlled it mid-stride, and cut insideโ
A low cross to Rashford.
2โ0. Assist.
And that sealed it.
๐ Post-Match Summary
Manchester United 2 โ 0 Everton
Mateo: 1 Goal, 1 Assist
Match Rating: 9.1
Fan MOTM
Emotional Status: Stabilized
That Evening
Back home, Klara greeted him at the door.
No words were needed.
Just the smile between them.The hug that lingered.The hand she rested gently over her belly as they sat on the couch.
"I saw your celebration," she whispered.
"Didn't think it was too early?"
"No," she said."It was perfect."