The perfect midfield: It starts with never passing the ball to Ronaldo.

Chapter 101 Two goals in five minutes, how could this be a flop?

Simeone, standing on the sidelines, saw Mario's action, and his hand in his pocket involuntarily clenched into a fist!

I know you're good at long-range shooting, but this distance is way too far!

José, you can't just shoot like that to prove yourself!!

Take a few steps forward to the edge of the paint where your shooting percentage is highest. Wouldn't it be great to be a master at the top of the arc?

On the other side, Sevilla's coach Unai Emery shook his head slightly.

This young man!

Mario on the green field showed no hesitation whatsoever, his right foot striking the lower part of the ball with tremendous force.

After the strength upgrade, not only was the passive ability of shooting range in the half-court unlocked, but his shooting power also increased and the ball speed increased!

After a brief transformation, the black and white lightning bolt, with a spin almost imperceptible to the naked eye, flew straight toward the goal.

It's not a curveball!

No fallen leaves, no elevators, just pure, violent aesthetics!

The ball, like a cannonball, tore through the sweltering Andalusian air and hurtled straight toward the goal.

Beto reacted very quickly.

The moment the ball was released, he began to move, taking two steps to the left and then leaping into the air.

Although his body was fully extended in the air, his left hand, desperately reaching for the black and white dot, could only feel a gust of wind!

Beto turned back in despair, following the Sevilla goalkeeper's gaze. The ball seemed to be completely unaffected by air resistance, flying straight and relentlessly along its predetermined path!

Swish!

The net flips!

The referee blows his whistle and points to the center circle!

"Goal!!!!!!"

Goal!!!!

"Oh my god!"

"incredible!!!"

"La Liga debut!"

"The first shot!"

"The first goal!!!"

"At least forty meters away!"

"José Mario Pereira!"

"This is a world-class goal that could be considered a contender for goal of the round, and even the entire season!!!"

"Fazio didn't come out!"

"Everyone thought this position was safe!"

"But Mario showed them with his actions what a superstar is!!"

"With a stunning long-range shot, he announced to all of Spain: Super Mario has arrived!"

"At that moment, all the doubts, all the ridicule, all the pressure transformed into the power in his right leg, into that white light tearing through the night sky, into that cannonball that crashed into the goal!"

The online comments section exploded:

—【Mario: I was timid and hesitant in the warm-up matches, but I'll go all out in the league debut!!!】

—【That was a beautiful long-range shot! The Sevilla defenders need to be careful and not give him any space!】

—【His move back to this position wasn't to receive a pass, it was to shoot! I was completely stunned!!】

—【What's the ball's speed? Can someone with physics knowledge calculate it?】

—【I was just about to criticize him for his reckless shooting, but now it seems I was the one who was wrong....】

—[Simone's expression on the sidelines cracked me up; he initially thought Mario had gone mad!]

The home fans at the Pizjuan Stadium felt as if they had been choked at the same time.

In the two seconds between the kick and the goal, no one spoke, no one cheered, and no one booed.

They haven't accepted the fact that Atletico Madrid's striker scored the opening goal of the World Cup from 40 meters out.

On the other side, Atletico Madrid fans on their away trip were celebrating in unison with the team's new signing.

"Siu!!"

"Super Mario!!!"

They were genuinely happy to see Mario spinning and leaping in the corner area!

With new signings finding their scoring touch and the coach's tactical arrangements working well, the team opened the scoring away from home. They hope to continue this positive trend throughout the new season.

Costa was the first to rush to Mario's side. Although he was a little jealous of the 19-year-old's high salary, the two spoke the same language and their relationship was relatively friendly.

"You idiot, you actually shot at the goal from that distance!"

"It's mainly because you pulled me out of position so well, giving me space. At least half the credit goes to you~" Mario laughed and patted his teammate on the shoulder.

"Of course, I'm a professional at this job!"

"Just sit here and enjoy the good life!"

"Haha, then I'll rack up more goal bonuses and treat you to Brazilian barbecue~"

Seeing Mario score and praise himself, Costa's attitude instantly reversed. He no longer thought the young man in front of him was just taking money without working, but instead believed that Mario's high salary could be an asset in negotiating a new contract.

Soon, his teammates also sent their blessings to Mario.

Skill is the best stepping stone, and in football, scoring goals is the best proof of your skill.

The team cohesion developed during the warm-up matches finally came into play. Mario's goal in the official match showed all his teammates that he was worthy of the coach designing tactics around him!

On the field, Atletico Madrid gradually began to gain the upper hand.

It wasn't just about withstanding the opponent's initial onslaught; it was also due to the teammates' more dedicated execution of tactics!

In the 20th minute of the match, Sevilla took a corner kick.

Courtois completely controlled the high ball, giving Sevilla no chance for a follow-up shot!

Without hesitation after landing, the Belgian looked up, then flicked his right hand, sending the ball flying like a white meteor toward the left wing.

Filipe Luis dribbled the ball forward, the evening breeze of Andalusia blowing his long hair, and he galloped along the sideline like a wild horse.

Sevilla's right-back Koke is chasing back but is clearly at a disadvantage in terms of speed.

Felipe looked up and saw that near the center circle, facing Koke's pursuit, he chose to pass the ball to his teammate Koke.

Without hesitation, he made a diagonal pass to his teammate.

Koke, without stopping the ball, pushed it with his right foot, and the ball darted along the grass towards the right wing!

"A beautiful consecutive pass!"

"Atletico Madrid's counter-attacks are incredibly effective!"

"Juanfran receives the ball on the right wing, with a wide-open space in front of him!"

Mario, who had almost no defensive duties, also ran very fast. He started from near the center circle and then sped towards the danger zone like a supercar.

On the other side, Diego Costa, gritting his teeth and his face contorting in pain, made a diagonal run into the near post!

Juanfran kicked the ball.

He used the inside of his right foot to send a curling shot down the lower part of the ball.

The ball spun in the air, bypassing Pareja at the near post, then another player trying to clear the ball, drawing a beautiful parabola as it headed straight for the far post.

Everyone was moving inside the restricted area.

Fazio held onto Costa tightly.

Rakitic chased back halfway but found the ball flying over his head, and he could only turn his head and watch the ball fly towards the far post.

The Sevilla right-back, tracking back, desperately stretched out his leg, but he was still a meter away from the landing point.

Mario has already taken off.

He took a step outside the penalty area line, pushed off the ground with both legs, sending grass clippings flying, and released his entire body like a spring compressed to its limit.

As the body leaps into the air, the arms naturally spread out to maintain balance, while the eyes are fixed on the ball.

At this moment, the nineteen-year-old boy was like an eagle spreading its wings, or a fighter jet preparing to dive and bomb.

Neck muscles tensed, forehead aimed at the center of the ball.

His perfect headers demonstrate his exceptional positioning, jumping ability, and finishing skills!

Just as it reached its highest point in the air, the ball flew in at the perfect moment.

Mario suddenly swung his head, his neck leading the movement, and all his strength poured through his forehead onto the black and white sphere.

boom!

A muffled thud.

With powerful force and precise touch, the ball spun and drew a strange arc.

As if by magic, the ball precisely bypassed goalkeeper Beto's outstretched hands.

A crisp, loud bang.

An extreme angle and immense power caused the ball to slam against the inside of the goalpost and bounce into the net!

"Goal!!"

"An absolute blind spot!"

"The ball bounced off the inside of the post and went into the net!"

Two goals in five minutes!

"Such a performance in the very first match of the world's number one league!!!"

"I really don't understand why some media outlets called Mario a flop before the match!!!"

"Mr. Ninety Million Euros truly deserves his title!!!"

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