Can Bayer Leverkusen really win the Bundesliga title and end Bayern Munich's more than ten-year reign on the "Iron Throne"? After Borussia Dortmund lost 2-3 at home to Leverkusen, this question has not only been put on the table but also seen by many as the biggest suspense of the Bundesliga this season. With a 9-game winning streak, sharp offense, tougher defense, and Alonso gradually finding his footing as coach... With so many "good cards," can Leverkusen take the championship with one mighty push? But at the same time, Bayern is not without its trump cards. The narrow gap of 1 point makes this chase for the championship full of excitement, and the slump of Dortmund makes this battle for hegemony particularly lively. If there were still doubts about Leverkusen's strength at the beginning of the season, then this recent 9-game winning streak has directly silenced those voices. Especially in this match against Dortmund, from suppressing the opponent to finally securing victory, Leverkusen gave people hope of the return of a king. From the strong advancement in the DFB-Pokal to the friendly match victory over Inter Milan, and then to the league victories, their record speaks for itself: This team is no longer a second-rate squad that "drops the ball at critical moments," but rather a dagger sharpened to perfection. Looking at the players' performances, it's truly a sight that makes you exclaim "delicious" while watching. Hickey is the brightest among them. Not only did he score a crucial goal in the game, but he also frequently created threatening opportunities,…
This season, Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United can be considered as brothers in misfortune. The difference lies in the fact that "White Lily" has not reduced its attacking power in the Premier League, but the person maintaining this combat effectiveness is not the familiar Tottenham veteran Son Heung-min, but English forward Solanke and Welsh forward Johnson. There is no doubt that under the two-way comparison theory, it is easy to breed the topic of the gradual disappearance of the Asian light. In fact, the renewal negotiation between Tottenham and Son Heung-min has been stagnant at one point, and even the outside world thinks that European giants led by Barcelona have had the opportunity to pick up a bargain this summer, in other words, the relationship between Tottenham and Son Heung-min has entered the countdown stage. In his 10 years with Tottenham, Son Heung-min has enjoyed the title of the team's assist king, but the number of goals has always been the only standard for testing the value of a forward. Perhaps the achievement of "winning Premier League goals for ten consecutive seasons" blurs a bit. In terms of this season, Son Heung-min only scored 5 goals in 17 Premier League games, which does not match the expected value of his 11.8 million euros annual salary (the highest in the team), seemingly neglecting the sense of mission as captain. In September against Arsenal, he contributed 1 shot and lost possession 10 times throughout the game. In November against Villa, he was replaced not long after halftime with 0 shots. In November…