Blue Lock season 2 episode 11 release date, exact time, where to watch

Blue Lock season 2 episode 11 raises the tension to a breaking point as Ryusei Shidou’s fiery connection with Sae Itoshi unleashes relentless pressure on Blue Lock.

Their combined skill and unpredictability threaten to dismantle the team’s defense, forcing Blue Lock into a desperate fight to stay in the game.

However, with fresh substitutes stepping onto the field, new strategies and untapped potential could tip the scales.

Will Blue Lock find the strength to counter this unstoppable duo, or is defeat inevitable?

Blue Lock season 2 episode 10 recap

The episode began with the second-half kickoff, marking a significant shift as Ryusei Shidou joined the U20 squad as their forward, replacing Itsuki Wakatsuki.

From the outset, Sae Itoshi and Ryusei demonstrated strong synergy, immediately launching an aggressive attack. However, Ikki Niko quickly analyzed the U20 team’s movements and pinpointed where the Blue Lock defense was most vulnerable.

Using his tactical insight, Niko deflected Sae’s curling cross, which was intended for Ryusei. However, in doing so, he collided with Ryusei, earning himself a yellow card and sustaining an injury to his right foot.

Despite his injury, Niko refused to leave the field. He shared his observations with Yoichi Isagi, explaining that while he could anticipate Ryusei’s off-the-ball movements, he had underestimated Shuto Sendo’s unexpected involvement in the attack. Niko cautioned Yoichi that Sendo’s unpredictability posed a significant threat.

Niko also expressed his personal feelings about his role on the team. Although he once aspired to be a striker, he found a new fulfillment in disrupting strikers as a defender, even if it conflicted with his earlier dreams.

When the U20 team was awarded a free kick near Blue Lock’s penalty area, Ryusei and Sae argued over who would take it. Ultimately, Ryusei acted as a decoy while Sae sent a cross to the far side of the field, perfectly timed for Ryusei’s run.

Hyoma Chigiri, anticipating their plan, used his speed to intercept, but Sae adjusted the pass mid-arc, outmaneuvering Chigiri. Ryusei capitalized on the play with a spectacular jumping volley, tying the score at 2-2.

Following this goal, Jinpachi Ego made Blue Lock’s first substitutions. Yo Hiori replaced Niko, and Chigiri was substituted for Reo Mikage.

Chigiri, deeply frustrated by his removal, blamed his lack of stamina for being unable to continue. Ego advised him to build a body capable of sustaining full-match intensity.

With play restarting and Blue Lock in possession, the team utilized Hiori’s exceptional passing skills to advance the ball into U20 territory.

Hiori demonstrated his precision with a cross rivaling Sae’s, delivering the ball to Seishiro Nagi. Nagi redirected the ball to Yoichi, but U20 captain Oliver Aiku skillfully blocked Yoichi’s attempt before he could take his shot.

The U20 squad immediately counterattacked, but Reo, who had spent the first half analyzing the U20’s Iron Wall Quartet, was ready to defend. Focusing on Sae and Ryusei’s movements, Reo anticipated their strategy.

Just as Ryusei moved to take possession, Reo executed a defensive maneuver mirroring Aiku’s earlier tactics, successfully breaking up the U20 team’s play and securing Blue Lock’s defense.

Blue Lock season 2 episode 11 release date

Blue Lock episode 35, the eleventh episode of season 2, airs on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at 7:30 a.m. Pacific Time (PT).

The release times and schedule for international viewers vary based on their time zone.

Where to watch Blue Lock?

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Availability may differ depending on your region.

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