When it comes to metaphysics in football, Real Madrid is the first thing that comes to mind. Don't delve into the original meaning of the word metaphysics here, since everyone uses it in the field of football, it is enough to accept the new interpretation - the so-called metaphysics on the football field is that it can always turn danger into a disaster at a critical moment, or bring the dead back to life, and it is completely impossible to explain with common sense. The reason why metaphysics is widely mentioned is mainly because of Zidane. During Real Madrid's three consecutive Champions League titles, Zidane completed a lot of counterattack masterpieces that exclaimed myths, which were breathtaking. But in fact, the earliest metaphysical master of Real Madrid since the new century was Capello. In the 0607 season, Real Madrid was able to complete the final kill every time in the final stage of the season, and some people said at that time that Capello's life was too hard.
And this season, Real Madrid's life is still hard, especially in the Champions League, Real Madrid's elimination of Manchester City, RB Leipzig, and Bayern are all thrilling. Moreover, at the critical moment, even a goalkeeper of Neuer's level took the initiative to give Real Madrid a big gift, where to reason? But at the same time, there is another team this season that has taken this metaphysics to a new level. If Real Madrid's metaphysics only appeared once or twice by chance at key nodes, then this team has taken metaphysics as a daily routine.
Bayer Leverkusen, of course.
Leverkusen's deeds this season, don't you need to say more? At the moment, they are on their way to a treble and show no signs of dropping the chain. Alonso is worthy of being a player who has played for Real Madrid, and he has the essence of metaphysics. Moreover, this season's Leverkusen's metaphysics, there is a signature scoreline. Every time they hit this score, we know that a metaphysical story is out again. Although this season is not over yet, this score is indeed the one that best reflects Leverkusen's metaphysics this season.
Let's start with the second leg of the Europa League semi-final between Bayer Leverkusen and Roma. Although Bayer Leverkusen won easily 2:0 away in the first leg and looked like they were worry-free about promotion, in the second leg, Roma's stubbornness was still surprising, leading 2:0 and pushing Leverkusen to a desperate situation. However, at the last moment, Leverkusen scored a goal to make the score 1:2, which was enough for Leverkusen to advance to the final, but first, it was not enough insurance, after all, there were more than ten minutes left in the game, and second, Leverkusen lost after all, and could not extend the unbeaten record.
So, the second goal has to come. And, it's really coming. It's stoppage time again.
Again 2:2.
There is no score like 2:2 that accurately depicts the metaphysics of Leverkusen this season. First of all, Bayer Leverkusen are not only chasing the treble, but they are also pursuing an unbeaten third-line unbeaten game so far. Therefore, a draw is also a fundamental element for them to build an undefeated hegemony. Especially when the score is behind, if you can complete the equalizer at the last moment, it has multiple meanings.
So far this season, Bayer Leverkusen has played a total of 4 games of 2:2, all of which are masterpieces of metaphysics. The first game was the Bundesliga away game against Bayern, which was arguably Bayer's toughest game of the whole season. Seeing that he was about to lose 1:2, at the last moment, Bayer Leverkusen won a penalty and saved a life. It was from this 2:2 that Leverkusen's magical journey this season officially began.
Bayer Leverkusen then drew 2-2 with Qarabagh in the Europa League. Moreover, the process was full of metaphysics, Bayer Leverkusen fell behind 0-2 at one point, Wirtz pulled a goal back in the 70th minute, and Schick completed the equalizer in the 92nd minute.
Then there was a 2-2 draw with Stuttgart in the league. In this game, Bayer Leverkusen was about to break their unbeaten record, but it was a stoppage-time equaliser. It can be said that Leverkusen has made metaphysics the norm.
In the end, it was the 2-2 draw at home to Roma. Like the 2-2 draw with Stuttgart, this one was also a 0-2 deficit, with two goals in a row, the second of which was also scored in stoppage time. After this game, we even had a strange feeling that Leverkusen's metaphysics was so powerful that it was already a little unreal.
From the point of view of the pursuit of undefeated, a draw is the best value for money; In terms of process, the stoppage time in 2:2 is absolutely equal, shocking and impactful, and it is definitely no less than a lore. It can be said that Leverkusen's 4 games of 2:2, in terms of value, are all gold. Next, Bayer Leverkusen has 4 games left, and I don't know if there will be 2:2.