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

At the moment the spin was complete, Super Mario used his left foot to steadily control the ball in front of him.

The entire process was smooth and fluid. From unloading the ball to getting rid of it, his movements were seamless and even carried a calm and almost elegant rhythm.

Now, everything becomes clear!

They defused the most ruthless encirclement with the most ingenious method, and the situation on the field was instantly reversed.

Super Mario didn't choose to go it alone. After dribbling for a few steps, he keenly observed the opening on the right flank.

A 40-meter long pass crossed half the field and found Varela making a run forward.

Sporting CP's players were completely unable to exert any interference!

Facing a ball with ample lead time, Varela adjusted his footwork accordingly.

"Patricio strikes!!"

"pretty!!"

"Selfless and widespread dissemination!!"

"Jackson Martinez!!"

"Goooooooal!!!!!!!!"

"Colombian striker easily taps in an empty net, Porto 3-0 Sporting CP!!"

"A massacre is unfolding!!"

"Watching this replay again, it's a perfect solo performance; the key was Mario's handling of that moment!!"

The match has reached the 25th minute.

One attack was initiated, one assist was provided, and one goal was scored.

Super Mario was involved in every single goal after the opening tip-off!

Such a perfect performance left the Sporting Lisbon fans who traveled with the team feeling utterly ashamed.

If it weren't for the cyberbullying this summer, would we be at the top of the Portuguese league table right now?

They felt incredibly embarrassed when they recalled their past comments mocking players like Mario for never making it to the first team.

Ugh, they all brought this on themselves!!

On the pitch, Martinez and Varela rushed towards José Mario, one lifting the boy's right foot and the other making a shoe-shining gesture!

Although he didn't contribute any direct assists or goals, his teammates still made sure the cameras were focused on this former Sporting Lisbon youth academy player!

It wasn't because of the way the camera was kicked.

Rather, the goal is to destroy not only the enemy but also their spirit!

The boy's gaze involuntarily drifted toward the away team's bench.

That's perfectly normal for a new coach to be scratching their head in frustration!

Of course, I won't just have one outstanding game; I want to make my entire football career amazing!

The live stream chat was filled with comments.

- [My teammates were really into it, haha, this match was a slap in the face to my former team!]

- [This is real football! I saw the live stream broke the record for the highest number of viewers in the Portuguese league this year, the entertainment value was off the charts, haha!]

Brothers, don't panic when you're having troubles. Think of Sporting CP, and you'll feel better!!

- [This performance, this skill, even his teammates are wiping his shoes and worshipping him, will Mario become the team's leader after just three games??]

- [Don't forget your uncle is also your coach!]

- [The leader might be a little less capable due to age, but he's definitely still a key tactical player!!]

- [Maybe after a few more rounds, we can say this is Mario's Porto!]

"Porto were already leading 3-0 in less than 30 minutes of the match."

"Statistics show that José Mario had 32 touches, a 91% pass completion rate, 3 key passes, 1 assist, and 1 goal!"

"That's amazing data for a young player making his first start."

"But for Mario, this might just be the beginning!"

"From scoring as a substitute in his debut in the Portuguese league to a hat-trick in the first half of his Champions League debut!"

Let's look forward to Porto's number 22's performance in the future!

On the home team's side, the blue and white sea of ​​color grew even more turbulent.

More sophisticated tactics lead to a smoother game rhythm.

Despite Sporting Lisbon's relentless attacks, Porto maintained a compact formation.

Moutinho, playing in the back row, demonstrated his skillful fundamentals and the role of a veteran anchor.

Seizing the opportunity presented by the opponent's unsuccessful attack, the Portuguese international intercepted the ball in the backfield and quickly launched a counter-attack.

He keenly spotted the space in the attacking third and delivered a precise diagonal long pass that tore through the defense like a scalpel.

The ball bypassed the panicked Portuguese players and accurately found Rodriguez, who was roaming near the center circle.

opportunity!

Porto's counterattack!

Mario also started sprinting from his own half of the field.

James Rodriguez looked up to assess the position, met the incoming ball with a flick, and then immediately turned and began his sprint.

Mario, who just demonstrated a proactive defensive attitude, is finally able to advance into the heart of his former team's territory once again.

Relying on Linaudo's hasty retreat, the 18-year-old also did not choose to stop the ball to adjust, but instead used the sudden change in rhythm to create space.

He feinted to the left, lowered his shoulders, and at the moment the defender's center of gravity shifted, he suddenly exerted force with his right ankle and pushed the ball precisely to the left front!

Two touches of the ball, and Sporting Lisbon's defense was instantly thrown into chaos!

A beautiful wall-bumping maneuver opened up a new vista for Rodriguez.

He glanced up at the goal; Patricio was positioned slightly ahead, while Rojo had just finished turning.

opportunity!

The Colombian strode after the rolling ball, his right foot firmly planted on the grass as his support, while his left leg swung back with all his might like a whip.

The core strength of the waist and abdomen explodes instantly, channeling all the power of the body into the pointed instep!

boom! ! !

A deep, penetrating explosion rang out!

The ball transformed into a white lightning bolt that swept low through the sky, carrying a strong outward spin, and hurtled straight towards the top right corner of the goal with overwhelming force!

He will shoot with the outside of his left foot on the left wing. The ball's trajectory is unpredictable. At first, it seems to go to the right, but it draws a strange arc in the air, as if it were equipped with precision guidance!

Patricio leaped into the air, his arms outstretched to their limit, but his fingertips missed the whistling ball by a hair's breadth!

"Goooooooooooal!!!!!"

"Beautiful long-range shot!!!"

"This time it's the Portuguese league's Ballon d'Or winner, James Rodriguez!!!!"

"A stunning, long-range knuckleball! This shot left Patricio helpless!"

"This assist also came from Mario. Congratulations to the Colombian for scoring his second goal!!!"

- [Haha, the Colombian should have scored a hat trick, and Jackson also scored!~~]

- [Awesome! I made the money in this game!!]

[Brothers, does Mario resemble Xiao Yan? Don't underestimate a young man's potential, haha!]

[How much did Tiancan Tudou pay you to come here and get eliminated?!]

[One goal, two assists, and orchestrating another attack – Mario was incredible, scoring four goals in total!]

-【He should have been playing for my team, really! What a waste of his prime playing in the Portuguese league!】

[Guys, I'm not trying to criticize Mario, but is it possible that he's just a player at the level of the Portuguese league?]

[If you're so good, then you do it! Show me a Champions League hat-trick at eighteen!]

In the stands, waves of blue and white surged wildly, and cheers like a tsunami echoed through the sky.

James opened his arms and beckoned Mario to join in the celebration!

"Jose, that was a beautiful pass!"

"I'll return the favor if I get the chance~"

James Rodriguez, in the lead, is full of confidence. Although Mario has received a lot of media attention in these few games, he himself, the Portuguese league's Ballon d'Or winner, is no less impressive.

"Okay, James~"

"But I love how you passed it to me at the last second!" Mario smiled and nodded in response.

"That won't do. I have to create my own chance for the game-winning shot!"