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

Back in the center circle, Mario's eyes were sharp as knives, and he continued on his way with an undeniable air of dominance.

A memorable first start is not something that can be easily satisfied with just a one-goal lead.

While you are sick, I will kill you!

Facing Sporting Lisbon, which has been embroiled in a managerial change and has been performing poorly recently, Mario just wants to prove that Porto's €400 million signing fee was well spent with a thrashing!

On the field, the 18-year-old did not become arrogant because of a brilliant goal.

Every move he made was textbook perfect, with reasonable ball distribution and precise control, demonstrating a composure beyond his years.

Beneath the routine lies a glimmer of genius!

In the 5th minute of the match, Super Mario, without controlling the ball, used a brilliant outside-of-the-foot pass to find Varela, who was open on the right wing.

The latter made a quick forward run, but unfortunately his final shot was off target, and Patricio successfully collected the ball.

But Sporting Lisbon cannot afford to relax. The scene shifts, and José Mario receives a pass from Moutinho near the center line.

After a few simple dribbling moves, Porto's number 22 looked up to observe the opponent's positioning.

Normally, most midfielders in this position would choose to pass the ball, but Mario leaned slightly to the side, raised his right foot backward, and made his signature long-range shot preparation move.

"Watch out for his long-range shots!!"

Boulahrouz recalled the coach's words of advice in the locker room.

The amazing magic ball just now also proved Super Mario's strength.

Sporting Lisbon's center-back didn't hesitate and immediately stretched out his leg to try and block the opponent's shooting route.

The moment he made the move, the annoying Porto midfielder in front of him suddenly brought his right foot down lightly.

A momentary lapse in judgment created space for the opponent to succeed!

Mario then unleashed a low, through ball with the inside of his foot!

The ball passed through the narrow passage between Boulahrouz and Elias.

Like a scalpel cutting through skin, the eighteen-year-old's sharpness tore through Sporting Lisbon's defense once again.

James Rodriguez understood perfectly and cut in from the left flank to create a one-on-one opportunity.

"A genius fraud!"

"The simple feint and the real pass worked again!"

"José Mario has torn apart the entire opponent's defense!"

"James Rodriguez!!"

"Facing Patricio!"

"Push to the far corner!!"

"Goooooooal!!!!!!"

"Porto has changed the score again, 2-0 Sporting CP!!!"

- [It feels like watching a movie! Mario is so handsome! I'm absolutely certain I've seen Rodriguez's face in some show before!]

- [Haha, are you talking about him?]

- [A goal and an assist in less than ten minutes, Porto has really struck gold!!]

- [Just one thing to say: Mario is easy to analyze~]

- [All roads lead to Rome, haha~]

- [Sporting CP: Fellow fans, does anyone understand? Not only did they hand over a superstar, but they also got a devastating blow!!!]

- [Moutinho delays the card distribution, Mario displays embroidery in the attacking third, and Pereira's dual-pivot drive is incredibly smooth!]

- [That long-range shot! That creativity! What exactly did Sporting CP's youth academy miss?]

Mario is only 18 years old, and his mentality is incredibly mature. In contrast, Boulahrouz was completely outmaneuvered!

With a two-goal lead, the home fans became even more enthusiastic, and the huge blue and white screen in the stands that read "Mario belongs to Porto!" shook wildly, as if it was about to be torn apart by the cheers.

On the other side, little Carlos, holding up a poster that reads "Who needs Mario?", was quietly put down on his father's shoulder.

Judging from the game and the score, Sporting Lisbon really needs a star player like this who can deliver the decisive blow!

Inside the VIP box,

The players' director is asking for credit from the club president.

The decision to decisively offer a sufficient signing fee to successfully sign Mario deserves a bonus incentive.

Without a doubt, if Mario continues to maintain this form, his Transfermarkt value could easily reach €5000 million by the end of this season!

How many times the profit is that?

Pereira, you'd better find a good tactic for your nephew!

Porto not only wants to win, but also to provide fertile ground for talented players to grow!

.....

Trailing by two goals, Sporting Lisbon played more aggressively, pressing relentlessly on the field.

Mario's defensive weaknesses were gradually exposed.

In the 18th minute of the match, he failed to win the ball back in midfield, allowing Elias to easily break through and launch a counter-attack. Fortunately, Fernando came to the rescue in time to clear the ball.

"Young players still need to improve their defensive experience. Even if you're a striker, you need to be involved in defense from the very beginning!"

"I heard that's what Mourinho demanded of Ronaldo at Real Madrid!"

"This young man still needs to continue to improve himself if he wants to become a superstar."

"Mario still has time to improve!"

"At this moment, Coach Pereira clearly values ​​his attacking creativity more on the field."

This judgment was quickly confirmed in the 23rd minute of the match.

Sporting Lisbon's corner kick was cleared outside the penalty area. The moment the ball fell toward the slender number 22, Linaudo and Ismailov swarmed in from both sides like two meat grinders.

At this moment, in their minds, a clean and decisive interception, or even a rough but reasonable collision, could extinguish the budding counterattack.

José Mario, however, displayed a composure that belied his slender physique.

The sound of the ball falling, the sound of the opponent's cleats scraping the turf, and that rapidly shrinking space!

Previous observations and the high-speed processing of his brain allowed Mario to create a virtual, dynamic image.

keep Calm!

Look for opportunities!

With remarkable creativity combined with absolute composure, Mario enters overclocking mode with a single click, much like an AMD chip.

coming!

The space appears just before the trap closes!

The moment the ball touched his chest, he precisely released the force, as if his chest cavity were a highly flexible and precise instrument.

Instead of letting the ball bounce far, he gently pulled it downwards.

Sporting Lisbon's players, pushing forward, won't just watch you slowly develop your skills.

On the left, Insuya had already stretched out his leg, blocking the way like a wall.

Elias's shadow loomed over the right, a physical confrontation was imminent.

In a flash, Mario moved.

It's not a struggle in a panic, but the optimal solution made in an instant.

Just as Insua's foot was about to touch the ball, Mario deftly flicked it with the outside of his right foot, while simultaneously pivoting on his left foot and beginning to spin as smoothly as a dancer.

"The Marseille Turn!!"

"pretty!!"

"The ball has been retrieved!!"

"Perfect escape! Mario is so composed even in dangerous areas!"

To the two defenders, time seemed to have taken a strange, distorted turn.

One moment, the frail figure was still under control; the next, he slipped through the narrow gap between them.

Their outstretched legs only tripped over air, causing their bodies to stumble and their eyes to be filled with confusion!

To make matters worse, the ball had already passed by!