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"We all know how strong Barcelona is."
"They are the team with the most goals and the best defence in the top five leagues this season."
"The MSN trio has accounted for over 80 goals in La Liga, making them the most destructive attacking trident this year!"
"Facing such a behemoth, even if Bayer Leverkusen is strong enough and holds a title-contending advantage in the Bundesliga, they are still the underdog."
"The timing, location, and human factors are not on Bayer Leverkusen's side."
"Before the match, no one favoured Bayer Leverkusen, including many of their supporters."
"It's very possible they will miss the Champions League Final for two consecutive years."
"Admittedly, reaching the Champions League Semi-Final is a good result, and for Bayer Leverkusen, it's an overperformance."
"They have already exceeded their goals, and no one will blame these young lads."
"However, this year, away from home, with key players absent, insufficient stamina, and controversial refereeing decisions, Bayer Leverkusen still managed a thrilling comeback!"
"The public's eyes are sharp."
"Among the 22 players on the pitch, one player's performance undoubtedly left a deep impression on everyone; he overshadowed everyone else with a hat-trick!"
"His goal 7 seconds into the match gave the team confidence."
"In the first half, they faced controversial refereeing, conceded 2 goals in quick succession, and the team was in a desperate situation."
"Especially the most controversial handball decision in the second half, such an unknown factor is enough to destroy any strong-willed player."
"Years ago, Chelsea fell in the Champions League Semi-Final because of this…"
"But as Camus said in 'The Myth of Sisyphus,' a hero is someone who, knowing the absurdity is unconquerable, still persists in the struggle."
"Today's Lance perfectly fits this definition!"
"Knowing that controversial refereeing, the team's condition, and the comparison of strength between the two sides… multiple factors all pointed to failure, and the shackles of fate firmly blocked Bayer Leverkusen's progress, Lance, entirely by himself, broke the shackles and overcame the obstacles!"
"My fate is up to me, not to heaven!"
"The score on the pitch is 2-3, and the aggregate score is 5-4!"
"Bayer Leverkusen, after 13 years, once again reached the pinnacle of Europe!"
"They did it!! The dark horse went all the way!!"
"Defending champions Atlético Madrid, title favourites Real Madrid, and strong title favourites Barcelona—the three La Liga giants have all been eliminated by Bayer Leverkusen!"
"Bayer Leverkusen! will soon return to their home turf, heading to the Olympiastadion Berlin!"
"And will meet Juve at the pinnacle of Europe!"
The moment the whistle blew, the emotions accumulated in the heart of "Football Poet" Commentator completely erupted, and he began his lengthy performance.
Today's match experienced too much: a dreamlike flash attack 7 seconds into the game, MSN's power to equalise, Neymar's dive leading to a mistaken penalty, the severely controversial missed handball call, the world-shocking bicycle kick from outside the box to equalise, and a volley shot in the box in stoppage time to seal the victory!
This match will undoubtedly become one of the most classic battles in Champions League history!
However, a bizarre scene appeared on the pitch: 21 players almost simultaneously collapsed to the ground!
Barcelona players, devastated by Lance's winning goal, collapsed in despair.
The entire Bayer Leverkusen squad, on the other hand, completely relaxed.
Their bodies, already exhausted, could no longer hold on, and their legs gave out, causing them to fall.
Only Lance, who had just finished his last bottle of [Regular Red Bull] a short whilst ago, was temporarily able to maintain his stamina and stand firm.
Amidst the cheers from the away fans, he raised both hands, transforming into a grand conductor, directing the supporters.
"Ohhhhhhh — Hey!!"
"Ohhhhhhh — Hey!!"
The rhythm grew faster and faster!
The travelling Bayer Leverkusen fans' emotions reached their peak, exploding in an instant!
"OHHHHHH —"
"Bayer Leverkusen!"
"Bayer Leverkusen!!"
"Bayer Leverkusen!!!"
The most classic celebration in Champions League history was clearly captured by reporters.
Against a red and blue background, the dashing young man from the East made a perfect exit on the pitch like a rock star!
This moment was so dreamlike that many Bayer Leverkusen fans in front of their televisions even wondered if they were dreaming.
"Is it real? Did we really win?"
"We did it!!"
"Lance!! He really is sent by God to save us!!"
"No, he IS God!"
Twitter completely exploded.
#godLance (Lance is God)
#Bayer04UEFAfinal (Bayer Leverkusen advances to the Champions League Final)
#LanceKillsBarcelona (Lance kills Barcelona)
German football emperor Beckenbauer immediately tweeted: "This is the most incredible and exciting Champions League match I have ever seen."
Arsenal manager Wenger: "I knew Lance could do it because he is the player with the strongest will to win; he is a top-tier player!"
Former Real Madrid superstar Kaká: "Lance is the most incredible young man I've ever seen. This match was shocking! Real Madrid losing in the quarterfinals was not unfair."
Cristiano Ronaldo: "Bayer Leverkusen deserves to be in the Champions League Final. I will beat them next year."
Lance, who attracted worldwide attention, was still firmly locked in by close-up shots.
He was undoubtedly the absolute hero of today's big battle, the MVP!
Originally, the reporter intended to interview Lance on the pitch.
As Lance picked up the microphone, the Camp Nou stadium, for some unknown reason, suddenly activated its lawn sprinkler system, drenching Lance.
"It's quite cool."
Lance was already soaked with sweat, so being wet didn't matter.
He turned his head and saw many of his teammates also suffering, scrambling to avoid the spray.
There were 52 sprinklers on the pitch, each with the power of a small high-pressure water gun, stinging when it hit the body.
What about the Barcelona players? They had already scurried into the changing room… Were they broken?
Bribing the referee and playing dirty tricks on the pitch was bad enough, but resorting to this after losing?
However, upon closer thought, Barcelona was a repeat offender; this wasn't the first time they had done this.
In the 2010 Champions League Semi-Final, in the second leg, Inter Milan played with 10 men at Camp Nou and eliminated Barcelona.
When Mourinho and the Inter Milan players celebrated on the grass, Barcelona prematurely turned on the sprinklers to drive them away.
Lance quickly went to the sidelines with the reporter to continue the interview.
"May I ask, Lance, how do you feel about today's comeback and winning goal in such a huge disadvantage, eliminating Barcelona and advancing to the Champions League Final?"
"Of course, I'm very happy. Indeed, no one favoured us before the match; Barcelona was highly tipped to win the Champions League."
"But I want to say, football matches are full of uncertainties. On the pitch, teams don't compete on fan numbers or market value, but on teamwork and individual performance, and on willpower."
"I'm very fortunate to have a group of excellent teammates. Everyone didn't give up, and we did it."
"You're still so humble. I'm a reporter from Madrid TV."
"May I ask, although Bayer Leverkusen won, the cost was quite high. Defenders Nathan Aké, Maguire, midfielders Rolfes, Lars Bender, including yourself, a total of 5 players are suspended due to accumulated yellow cards, missing the Champions League Final."
"What are your thoughts on this, and do you have confidence in winning the Champions League?"
"This…"
Lance's smile, which had been on his face, instantly froze.
The Madrid TV reporter looked at Lance with a schadenfreude smile.
Wait, what?
Wasn't the yellow card suspension rule abolished in the 2014/15 season?
He had forgotten about that!
If multiple key players really missed the Champions League Final, then what was the point of playing?
Could the reporter be mistaken, deliberately trying to annoy him?
At the same time, Bayer Leverkusen fans in thousands of households around the world were celebrating.
In the stands, the fans behind Lance were still waving team flags, singing and dancing.
As Lance's smile froze, for at least that brief moment, Bayer Leverkusen supporters could temporarily enjoy the joy of victory.