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

Taking advantage of his opponent's momentary hesitation, Rodriguez began his performance.

After the left foot spiked the ball, the right foot quickly followed up and pushed the ball forward. The whole movement was as smooth as flowing water, from extreme stillness to extreme movement, and the cut from the sideline to the flank was completed in an instant.

It's not about brute force and speed, but about deceiving the defender's center of gravity and having a precise understanding of the game.

Mekhaliuk and Vukojevic quickly filled in.

But James Rodriguez quickly showed his opponents what the Portuguese league's Ballon d'Or was all about!

He suddenly feinted to the left with his upper body, and gently pulled the ball back with the sole of his right foot, seemingly about to stop abruptly and cut back, looking for a passing combination.

In reality, he suddenly shifted his right ankle and gently flicked the ball forward with the outside of his foot!

"James!!"

"A wonderful inspiration!!"

"Art! This is the art of football!"

"The Kyiv defender was so faked out he was questioning his existence!"

"The ball is sweeping towards the middle!!!"

"Mario's position is excellent!!!"

Kyiv's center-back, Hacheridi, felt a chill run down his spine. Where did this damn guy come from?!

Although the head coach said not to hold back on physical contact with him, who would dare to do that in this position!

Mario instantly felt that he no longer felt as restrained as when he had been intimately involved with the two big men.

The advantage of being in the penalty area is that opponents are less likely to physically challenge you. If you fall to the ground with the slightest touch like Lin Daiyu, it would be a huge loss to be penalized with a penalty kick.

Hacheridi quickly abandoned the central area he was guarding and stepped forward to block it.

His brain was calculating at lightning speed.

Mario only has two options after receiving the ball.

Shoot?

Define the angle yourself.

A dribbling skill?

Lao Tzu blocked his position.

At the same time, goalkeeper Shovkovskiy was also in action. He moved forward in small steps, compressing the shooting angle, crouching slightly, and spreading his arms to form a classic K-shaped blocking posture.

The two players working together have virtually locked down all shooting angles!

The ball quickly reached Mario's feet.

Time seemed to slow down at this moment.

An 18-year-old can understand why Wu Lei always kicks his opponents!

Being a goalkeeper isn't easy!

Mario's exceptional creativity keeps his brain working at overclock.

His strong heart made him even calmer.

Got it!

Mario raised his right leg, neither firing a powerful shot nor gently pushing.

The shoe landed in front of the ball, with the heel gently tapping behind.

Mario mentally rehearsed the positions of his teammates as he shook his head before receiving the ball, and finally came to a conclusion.

As if guided gently, the ball rolled along the grass toward the empty area to the left of the penalty spot, an area that had just been abandoned by everyone.

Hacheridi's mind went blank. He watched helplessly as the ball slipped past him, unable to turn against Newton due to his all-out effort to block it.

Shovkovsky's pupils contracted instantly.

He saw the ball's trajectory and quickly twisted his waist and abdomen, attempting to make a save in the opposite direction.

But it was too late!

Porto 8 had already arrived at that open area.

Moutinho.

The Portuguese international remained silent throughout the attack, moving quietly and intelligently.

While everyone's attention was drawn to James Rodriguez's dance and Mario's intervention, he had already started from the top of the arc and was running towards the vacuum that was most likely to appear.

No need to adjust your steps, because Mario's recovery power and speed are just right!

It felt as comfortable as training!

Just a gentle push with your foot!

The ball rolled across the goal line!

Porto 1:0 Dynamo Kyiv

Blue and white flags waved wildly in the stands, creating a sea of ​​excitement, with cheers, shouts, and stomping sweeping across every corner like a tidal wave.

"GOOOOOOOOOOOAL!"

"Super Mario's amazing backheel pass!!!"

"Moutinho puts the ball into the net!!!!"

"A brilliant and imaginative team effort!!!" The Portuguese commentator's voice was incredibly high-pitched, loud enough to tear the air apart.

"Look at this slow-motion replay, Rodriguez's breakthrough and passing were already excellent."

"But Mario's handling was even more like a deer's horn hanging from a tree, leaving no trace."

"In a flash, in that confined space, he saw a circuit that no one else had seen!"

"Genius-level creativity!"

"Heels, a mere trifle!"

"All Moutinho needs to do is give it a light touch!"

"The initial physical battle didn't break Mario; instead, it sparked a genius in him!!"

"Without a doubt, Porto has secured the title of best goal in the 12-13 Champions League group stage!!"

"Poor Sporting Lisbon, not only did they miss out on Champions League qualification, they also gave away a future Ballon d'Or winner for free!!!"

As a Porto legend, his passionate commentary concluded with a dig at Sporting CP.

- [Guys, I'm totally stunned by that heel strike!!!]

- [Do all handsome people like to play football like this? I think I'm seeing a bit of Guti in me~]

[He's handsome, and his playing style is so elegant, I really suggest that Florentino Perez bring him to the Bernabéu!!]

- [Mario and his teammates are working together more and more seamlessly; all three of them are making such selfless plays!!]

- [Moutinho is a really nice guy. He willingly played deeper to give Mario space to showcase his talent, and when Mario scored, he said Mario was the hero!]

- [Emotional intelligence in the workplace: Who can blame him when Mario's uncle is the head coach?]

- [Haha, the people of Kyiv must hate this guy who got in through connections!!]

On the sidelines, Dynamo Kyiv's coach indeed felt that he had fallen into the mental trap set by Mario.

This guy's long-range shots are a huge threat, but that doesn't mean that's all he can do!

Eh!

Now that they're trailing away from home, the game is getting even tougher!

These geniuses are really annoying!

Especially characters like Mario, whose creativity is boundless.

They cannot be predicted or contained; they always manage to shine in the cracks of the rules, forging new paths beyond what others perceive as the final destination.

This goal is a perfect example!

Oleg reluctantly accepted it, but he still made the team stick to their previous game strategy.

While Mario does have a kaleidoscope-like offensive style, he is genuinely weak physically and has poor stamina.

Engage in close combat, fight tooth and nail, and wear this genius down as quickly as possible!

The game continued, and Kyiv displayed strong tactical discipline. Even when trailing, their counter-attacking formation remained very compact.

Veloso, who had enjoyed the cheers of the fans at the Estádio do Dragão a week earlier, was well-adapted to the pitch. His left-handed free kick with inward spin found the 190cm tall Yarmolenko precisely.

The young Ukrainian striker leaped high and unleashed a beautiful header that sent a chill down the spines of Porto's defense.

Fortunately, Elton was very focused and punched the ball away to avert the danger.

Dynamo Kyiv, who utilize their physical advantages and play a high-ball game, are no weak team, and a one-goal lead is far from enough to secure the victory.