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

"José, look at this guy, he's so annoying!!" Ines was furious when she discovered her boyfriend had been attacked first thing in the morning.

"It's okay, it just means I'm more talked about now~" Mario shrugged as he ate the nutritionist's customized meal.

Defense and physical fitness are indeed weaknesses, but as long as the strengths are strong enough, they are enough to attract the attention of top clubs.

Because Mario is only eighteen years old.

There will be no shortage of wealthy football teams that spend money to gamble on the future.

What's more, as long as I get two more points, I can unlock a new template!

If one long board isn't enough to impress the other party, then use two long boards to carve out a future!

"Honey, you and Sophia should be mindful of your image. What they said isn't wrong!"

"No way! Anyone who attacks you is my enemy!!" Ines said, while starting to whine.

Mario patted the hot girl's peach and decisively chose to cultivate his mind and body.

Pintus's advice and the experience of championship-winning coach Conte both told Mario.

Don't overeat!

.....

Mario's first match back at the club was in the Portuguese Cup, but he and a number of national team players did not participate.

Thanks to their strong squad depth, Porto secured a narrow 1-0 victory over the relatively unknown Saint Eurasian side to advance to the fourth round.

Mario, sitting in the stands, felt a little disappointed. The domestic cup competitions in Portugal did not provide points, otherwise he could have improved even faster.

In the blink of an eye, the Champions League has reignited.

The Champions League is extremely important to Mario.

It can accumulate 3 points, and the points are awarded based on different stages.

Therefore, as long as you can successfully advance to the knockout stage, you are guaranteed at least 1 point.

If we add the Portuguese league title to our tally, we can reach even greater heights this summer!

A blogger complained about his poor defense and weak stamina.

With enough highlight moments, none of this matters!

A week after the national team's resounding victory, the Estádio do Dragão donned the magnificent jerseys of the UEFA Champions League.

Portuguese powerhouse Porto will host Ukrainian side Dynamo Kyiv.

After shining during the international break, Porto's Super Mario continues to gain popularity.

The number of fans wearing the blue and white number 22 jersey has visibly increased!

Similarly, in the previews of major sports media outlets, Mario became the most prominent keyword in the Porto lineup.

Behind such expectations and noise, Dynamo Kyiv coach Oleg Blokhin naturally made limiting Porto's number 22 an important task.

As he scribbled on the tactics board, highlights from Mario's recent matches kept flashing through his mind.

Without a doubt, this guy's main threat is his incredible long-range shooting ability, which can be fired from either foot.

But he didn't believe that the 18-year-old could maintain such a stable performance and still deliver his previous superhuman play under intense pressure and confrontation!

Fierce grappling and intense confrontation disrupted the young man's shooting touch!

Given the recent media hype, the young and ambitious Mario will inevitably find himself in a solo struggle to prove he is still the genius he once was.

Then, Dynamo Kyiv has a chance to get points away from home!

.....

For Porto, Pereira's tactics remain unchanged. Facing the Ukrainian powerhouse at home, he still believes that the dual core of Mario and Moutinho can be effective.

After all, the opponent is just a Ukrainian team, so Porto doesn't need to field two defensive midfielders to strengthen the defense.

Soon, night fell.

The moisture from the Atlantic Ocean, carrying the chill of late autumn, overflows the Douro River and flows into the old town of Porto.

The streets, however, were not deserted at all; the area around the Dragon Stadium was brightly lit.

Red and blue striped scarves fluttered in the rain, while cheering songs in Portuguese gathered from all directions.

A bus bearing the gold team logo slowly drove into the east passageway of the stadium.

Dynamo Kyiv travels across half of Europe, from the banks of the Dnieper River to Portugal's second-largest city.

Founded in 1927, this team is one of the most successful clubs in the history of the league.

13 top-flight league titles, 9 League Cup titles, and 2 European Cup Winners' Cup titles.

Even after the major Christmas event of 1991, they remained the absolute dominant force in Ukrainian football, winning the Ukrainian Premier League title 12 times by 2012.

In the players' tunnel, Moutinho and Mario greeted Veloso, who had played alongside them a week earlier, with smiles.

"José, be careful not to pass to the wrong person. Miguel isn't a teammate today!"

"Don't worry, I'll prioritize shooting!" Mario said with a shrug and a smile.

"Hey, I'm not Cristiano Ronaldo, you need to pass me the ball!" Martinez, wearing number 9, played on his old joke again.

"Hahaha!"

Porto players, who currently lead their Champions League group with six points, are relaxed and chatting and laughing as they prepare for the match.

"Sky Sports, Sky Sports!"

Welcome to the highlight match of Group A in the 2012-13 UEFA Champions League group stage!

"Porto's home game against Dynamo Kyiv!!"

Porto have deployed a 4-3-3 attacking formation!

"Danilo, Maicon, Otamendi, and Mangala lined up in the back line."

"Moutinho, Fernando, and Mario form the midfield trio."

"The Colombian attacking duo of James Rodriguez and Jackson Martinez will partner with Varela!"

"For Dynamo Kyiv, goalkeeper Alexander Shovkovskiy made his 127th appearance for the team in European competition."

"Midfield maestro Miguel Veloso returns to his native Portugal, following an outstanding performance for the national team at the Estádio do Dragão!"

"Up front, Nigerian striker Bran Ideye and Ukrainian international Andriy Yarmolenko form a formidable attacking duo!"

With the referee's whistle, the match officially began.

Wearing his club jersey, Veloso showed no mercy to his national team junior, immediately giving Mario a tough physical challenge from the start.

On the other side, Vukojevic was equally impressive, displaying his attitude with a tough tackle as Porto's number 22 advanced with the ball.

"Kid, I'll be keeping a close eye on you today!"

With a slightly retroflex Eastern European accent, the Croatian made a bold statement after successfully defending.

"I hope you don't cry and look for your mom after the match!" Mario retorted with a shrug.

You think you can influence my mindset with trash talk? Dream on!

Not only do I have a knack for luck and a strong heart, but the system also provides robust stability.

And so what if he doesn't give Mario space to have the ball? He still has a lot of offensive skills that are above average.

After making those harsh remarks, he began to actively push forward, and soon positive feedback came his way.

Football is not just a game for one person.

While Mario draws the defensive attention, he naturally creates space for his teammates. This time, his successful diagonal run to the right gave the Colombian on the left wing a chance to shine!

James Rodriguez is very strong, as the Portuguese league's Ballon d'Or winner.

Although his absolute speed is not fast, his technique is quite outstanding.

Gently move the ball to the left front, and start moving your body in sync, seemingly heading towards the bottom line.

Just as Betang was about to close in and use his body to press his opponent, Rodriguez flicked the ball inward with the outside of his left foot like a dragonfly skimming the water!

With an extremely short range and incredibly high speed, the ball seemed glued to his feet, tracing a sharp angle of less than thirty degrees.

The Dynamo Kyiv full-back was tricked by a feint towards the outside, and when he tried to twist back, his knee was a little unresponsive, causing his movement to slow down slightly.

In an instant, an opportunity to break the deadlock appeared!

Meanwhile, Mario was already sprinting towards the opponent's penalty area, using the space left by Martinez's retreat to prepare to impersonate a center forward!

LeBron James, give us an easy basket that even a dog could sink!