Check out advanced chapters on P@treon: [email protected]/CosmicKaminari
----------
"OHHHHH—LANCE!!! An incredible goal, a display of ultimate individual brilliance!"
"The miracle against FC Barcelona is happening again at the BayArena!"
"He alone tore through Bayern Munich's entire defense!"
One minute ago.
Bayern Munich's Champions League failure meant they might stop at the quarterfinals. The Bundesliga became their only hope. Pep Guardiola's tika taka indeed had dominance in ball possession, especially against Bayer Leverkusen, who, after a full squad rotation, were completely pinned down and battered in their own box by Bayern Munich.
Fortunately, the system had a fatal flaw: a lack of a focal point and finishing ability in front of goal. Bayern Munich, despite having over 75% possession, passed the ball freely back and forth in front of the box but never managed to create effective shots.
Both sides were at a stalemate, which continued throughout the first half. During this time, Lance had already accumulated 100% Rage, but couldn't find an opportunity to get the ball.
It wasn't until the 41st minute, when Bayern Munich's stamina dropped and the pressure from their pass-and-control lessened slightly, that Bayer Leverkusen seized their chance. Xherdan Shaqiri's cross from the wing was headed out by a defender, and Emre Can, knowing who the boss was, immediately sent a through ball into the middle to Lance's feet.
[Rage: 100% !]
[Bachira Meguru] S-Rank Template Fully Activated!
Lance began his individual performance! Near the center circle, he was double-teamed by Toni Kroos and Javi Martínez. Lance raised an aggressive smile, broadly and powerfully dribbling the ball forward, then lightly flicking the ball with the outside of his foot, intending to execute a stylish chip over the defender!
Javi Martínez, having been a stable starting defensive midfielder for Bayern Munich for many years, was naturally no pushover. He anticipated Lance's intention and decisively retreated two steps to prevent being chipped over.
Duels between masters require gambles and predictions made in a fleeting moment. You predicted my prediction, but I'm still one step ahead of you!
In its full state, [Beast Dribbling] might seem unremarkable, but its most overpowered aspect is providing wild intuition and daring, spontaneous inspiration. It's somewhat similar to Spider-Man's "Peter Tingle," foreseeing danger.
The moment Lance sensed something was off with Javi Martínez's movement, he intercepted the ball with lightning speed with his right foot just as he was about to chip it, turning it into a rebound! In a 0.1-second window, he made an extreme breakthrough from below, nutmegging Javi Martínez!
And before Toni Kroos could close in, he executed a Marseille roulette turn, then back-heeled it through Toni Kroos's legs! He bypassed two players in just 1.5 seconds! Tearing through Bayern Munich's midfield interception!
The entire BayArena was stunned by Lance's brilliant play, and volcanic shouts and cheers shot straight into the sky!
"Lance—that ball! He got past them! Two players in a row!! Philipp Lahm is catching up, he's doing a step-over, changing direction, twice in a row!"
"He faked out Philipp Lahm!! Another one down!!"
Philipp Lahm, after all, isn't a professional defensive midfielder, and he lacked a bit of experience in judging positioning for that role. He was half a step late when he came over to cover, and Lance's three consecutive changes of direction and feints left him a bit dizzy. He accelerated with the ball, completing the breakthrough!
However, the 100% full Rage state was running out of time. Lance was still about 27 meters outside the box, and seeing Manuel Neuer's advanced position, he made a bold decision!
His instep straightened, his calf became a blur, like a whip, snapping back with a powerful strike! Dongfeng missile launched! It whistled towards the top of the goal, then suddenly plunged!
Manuel Neuer, in a panic, jumped, but couldn't touch the ball! He watched helplessly as the ball grazed the underside of the crossbar! And dropped into the net!
A knuckleball worldie!
In the past, Lance certainly wouldn't have had the confidence to attempt such a long-range shot, and would have sought a more secure shooting position. But in the final seconds of the [Bachira Meguru] template's full state, his eyes were filled with madness and confidence!
Who cares! If there's space to shoot, just shoot!
After a brief silence at the BayArena, another earth-shattering cheer erupted! The live DJ was full of passion!
"Bayer Leverkusen scores! The scorer, number 10—"
Over 50,000 people, in unison with the DJ, shouted the same name, a sound that was breathtaking no matter how many times it was heard!
"Laaaaaance—"
The hero of Bayer Leverkusen! The savior! God! This 16-year-old boy must have been sent by God to save them!
The club, founded in 1904, was exactly 110 years old this year! They had never won any top Bundesliga or European competition! Their closest attempt was the "treble runner-up" in 2002!
But this season! With Lance's worldie goal, they saw hope!
"This goal is significant!! Bayer Leverkusen leads Bayern Munich by 1 goal!"
"If Bayer Leverkusen wins today, they will overtake Bayern Munich in the standings and climb to the top of the Bundesliga!"
"With only 6 rounds left in the Bundesliga, Bayer Leverkusen has a chance to break their duck! To make history!"
German television commentator Mehmet Scholl was also very excited. Although he and guest Oliver Kahn were both Bayern Munich legends and usually supported Bayern Munich.
But to see a team that had never won a championship, making history after a century by achieving their first ever club title, wasn't this also a miracle in football history?
...
"Bayern Munich already had a bit of a psychological disadvantage; their recent results hadn't been smooth, and there was immense pressure both inside and outside the club. Last season's treble winners, under Pep Guardiola's leadership, had originally aimed for a sextuple this new season."
"However, their proud pass-and-control system was gradually being decoded. More and more teams knew how to play against Bayern Munich. They would let Bayern Munich pass the ball around the outside, remaining steadfast, always holding their key positions, and relying on their defensive midfielders and central midfielders to execute "low-block strangulation."
Once you saw through Bayern Munich's facade, you'd realize they were just paper tigers. Lance's worldie significantly boosted the team's morale! Even the substitute lineup had the confidence to contend with Bayern Munich until the end!
After the restart, they calmly defended in their own half, waiting for an opportunity. Bayern Munich, however, was somewhat hesitant. Lance alone made them afraid to attack with full force!
The first half ended with a 1-0 score. Oliver Kahn didn't even try to hide it anymore; he openly became a Lance fan, praising his impact extensively.
"Everyone has seen Lance's evolution recently, especially in these two tough matches against FC Barcelona and Bayern Munich; his individual breakthrough ability is becoming increasingly important. Originally, Bayer Leverkusen was a difficult opponent, and if Bayern Munich kept up the pressure, they might have scored first in the second half."
"At that point, Bayer Leverkusen would have been at a disadvantage, and even substitutions would have struggled to turn the tide. Lance seized the team's most dangerous moment, completely relying on his individual ability to create an opening."
"To be honest, since Ronaldo's time at FC Barcelona and Kaká's year winning the Champions League with AC Milan, I've rarely seen such a dominant player, such a display of individual heroism on the pitch. At this stage, players' specialization will become increasingly evident, and modern football emphasizes overall team play more."
"But individual heroes like Lance are also the charm of football!"
Fans never expected Oliver Kahn, who looked like a beastly lion king, to utter such a lengthy expression.
"You're right, when Bayer Leverkusen decided to use a rotated squad to get through this difficult run of fixtures, the coaching staff essentially built a stage for Lance. And the miraculous Eastern boy completely shone on that stage! He's simply a superstar illuminating the entire field!"