"The last time a Chinese player appeared in the Bundesliga was on April 23, 2011, when Hao Junmin played for FC Schalke 04. At that time, Hao Junmin's teammate was Lance's opponent today!"
"After two and a half years, a Chinese player has finally appeared in the Bundesliga again!"
Of course, Zhan Jun chose to ignore the question of Lance's nationality.
So what if he is Belgian? Just say whether he is a descendant of Yan Huang!
It's already quite rare to have a non-Japanese or Korean player with black hair and yellow skin on the Bundesliga field.
What more could you ask for?
"A week ago, Lance's substitute appearance in the DFB-Pokal set a new record for the youngest player in DFB-Pokal history."
"Today, Lance has set a new record for the youngest player to appear in the Bundesliga!"
"However, FC Schalke 04 is currently leading, and time is running out. I hope Lance doesn't feel too much pressure; he just needs to play to his strengths."
Zhan Jun didn't expect Lance to single-handedly lead the team to a comeback, as football is an 11-player sport.
Currently, the entire Bayer Leverkusen team is being suppressed, and FC Schalke 04's home advantage is overwhelming, giving them virtually no opportunities.
No matter how strong Lance is, what can a 16-year-old kid do?
In the Sina Sports live broadcast room, and among Bayer Leverkusen fans in front of local German televisions, no one was overly excited.
Sending on a 16-year-old player in the final minutes usually means they've given up and are just using it as practice to experience the game atmosphere.
Almost no one had any expectations for him.
Lance played very well in the DFB-Pokal, but who was the opponent? A 3. Liga team!
Can that be compared to a top-4 Bundesliga powerhouse like FC Schalke 04?
Anyway, the eyes of the live fans cheering in the away stands had already lost their sparkle.
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!
Standing on the edge of the field, Lance closed his eyes and regulated his breathing.
He wasn't as nervous when he played in the DFB-Pokal last time. Today, facing the real Bundesliga, Lance's hands trembled slightly uncontrollably.
Especially when he saw Andrés Guardado walk off the field with a dark expression, Lance's heart nearly jumped into his throat.
"¡Puta!"
As he walked off, Andrés Guardado even cursed in Spanish.
Damn it!
He didn't know if he was complaining about the coaches substituting him or about the team's temporary deficit.
Seeing the enthusiastic, innocent-faced Lance, Andrés Guardado high-fived him as they switched.
"Lance, no pressure, play well."
"Gracias."
Regardless of whether Andrés Guardado's encouragement was heartfelt, Lance thanked him in Spanish for his friendliness.
Then he stepped onto the green field with his left foot, officially entering the Bundesliga!
The young man was like an untamed wild horse, galloping joyfully towards the center of the field.
With each step, the tension in his heart decreased by a notch.
[Nagi Seishiro Template (Fusion Value: 52%)]
It increased again!
Affected by the hidden passive skill, Lance's mind became clear and calm.
Like a veteran who had dominated the football world for many years, his sharp gaze fixed on the opposing players.
Beep—
The game resumed with FC Schalke 04 kicking off from their own goal, the home team still having possession.
Lance temporarily needed to help Bayer Leverkusen defend.
According to the defensive tactics he had practiced for two months, he pressed forward along the running lines instructed by the coaching staff to challenge FC Schalke 04 center-back Benedikt Höwedes.
"We see that after Lance came on as a substitute, he didn't play as a left winger in a direct matchup, but instead partnered with Eren Derdiyok up front."
"Son Heung-min, who was originally in the striker position, moved to the left wing."
From Zhan Jun's understanding of football, Bayer Leverkusen's adjustment was quite strategic!
Son Heung-min had space to operate on the left, and it also allowed Lance to utilize his delicate ball-handling skills!
Could it be that...
Soon, FC Schalke 04's attack came to nothing.
Lance's initial charge to defend Benedikt Höwedes forced the opponent to hastily clear the ball with a long kick.
After a scramble in midfield, possession returned to Bayer Leverkusen!
It's my turn!
[Rage Value: 25%]
Colliding hard with Benedikt Höwedes just now generated a significant amount of rage.
At the same time, Bayer Leverkusen pushed forward with their attack, and Simon Rolfes passed the ball wide to Son Heung-min.
Operating on the wing, Son Heung-min moved like a fish in water, constantly changing rhythm and direction, pushing the ball to the left!
"Son Heung-min's breakthrough!! Bayer Leverkusen! The left wing has opened up a gap!"
Son Heung-min accelerated, squeezed past Atsuto Uchida, and forced his way into the penalty area!
After being beaten, Atsuto Uchida didn't just stand there; he frantically retreated to defend in the box, working with his teammates to surround Son Heung-min.
"Damn it!!"
Son Heung-min, in his excitement, took too heavy a touch, and in a blink of an eye, he was near the byline, completely cornered by the opponent.
Sigh...
Bayer Leverkusen fans collectively sighed; this ball was very likely lost.
It was clearly a good chance to equalize!
"Son Heung-min's touch was too heavy, he's tangled up on the byline, trying to shield the ball..."
In despair, Son Heung-min caught a glimpse of a black figure rapidly surging forward out of the corner of his eye!
Whoever you are, it's up to you!
Son Heung-min, with his back to goal, swept his right foot across, sending a cut-back pass.
"Chikushou!!" (Damm it)
Atsuto Uchida's heart tightened, and he stepped forward to block.
The ball hit his toe, bounced and hopped past, forming a half-volley.
Although he couldn't completely intercept it, he at least added an obstacle for the opponent.
If it took even one more second to control the ball, he would surely be surrounded by teammates.
"It... shouldn't be a problem, right?"
Atsuto Uchida felt uneasy.
"Oh! A cut-back pass!! But this ball..."
Zhan Jun clicked his tongue; this kind of bouncing half-volley was right at waist height.
Moreover, Son Heung-min passed half a beat too late, and Lance had already run past it!
The only thing to do was to turn and control the ball, turn back and pass to reorganize, slowing down the attack rhythm.
But this person was Lance!
Facing the difficult incoming ball, Lance did not stop to deal with it; he continued to surge forward at high speed!
His body remained in front of the incoming ball!
"Hmm?"
Everyone was wondering, is Lance not going to receive the ball?
At the critical moment, Lance actually flicked his left foot backward!
With a scorpion kick-like motion, he lightly flicked it!
The ball cleverly arced over his head to the other side! And by chance, it evaded Benedikt Höwedes's interception!
A touch and a dribble!! Opening up a shooting angle!
"Lance!!! Beautiful!!!"
Amidst Zhan Jun's roar, Lance, who had opened up an angle inside the box, lifted his right foot!
A volley!
[Rage Value: 56!]
Bang—
FC Schalke 04's goalkeeper, German national goalkeeper Timo Hildebrand, had no reaction!
He watched helplessly as the ball whistled past him, powerfully smashing into the back of the net!
"The ball is in!! Lance!!"
"Dancing on the edge of the penalty area, a touch and a dribble to toy with the defender, and a volley to score!"
"Just 1 minute after coming on, the super sub! Lance helps Bayer Leverkusen equalize! 1-1!"
"Lance, who set the record for the youngest appearance, also set the record for the youngest goal scorer in the Bundesliga!"
"The 16-year-old Chinese prodigy is full of spirit, with a promising future!"
Zhan Jun almost roared it out with full passion.
All the suppression and frustration from the Chinese National Football Team vanished at this moment, turning into pure excitement!
The domestic fans still in the live broadcast room had struck gold!
Watching the young genius Lance's inspired play, they were almost in tears!
In the close-up shot,
The handsome, youthful Chinese player was surrounded by Bayer Leverkusen players like stars orbiting the moon!
At this moment, he was the brightest star under the spotlight!