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

Even if the head coach emphasizes defense, as Dynamo Kyiv increases their offensive power, they naturally cannot replicate their initial targeted tactics against Mario.

The scene shifts, and Mario is seen calling for the ball with his back to goal at the edge of the center circle, before Veloso, who has made a run into the box, has a chance to retreat.

Porto's number 22 easily controlled the ball, and the sound of Vukojevic rushing to intercept behind him was very loud. The 18-year-old could feel the pressure from the defender without even turning around.

At the same time as physical contact occurred, Kiev No. 5, nicknamed "Croatian Gattuso," subtly pressed his left elbow against Mario's lower back, while simultaneously blocking Mario's angle to turn to the right.

With his extensive experience and frequent use of dirty tricks, he is truly a formidable defensive player!

Mario remained calm and composed despite his opponent's interference.

Although there is indeed a gap in physical confrontation, the prospective golden boy has a very rich arsenal of weapons, with multiple offensive attributes all scoring above 7.

In addition, he was born without a weak foot and had a big heart, so he was confident that he could defeat this opponent in a one-on-one situation.

He feigned a shift of his left shoulder to the left, and in the instant his opponent's center of gravity was misled, he gently flicked the ball forward and to the left with the instep of his right foot.

Instead of rushing to break free, they used changes in rhythm to create space for themselves.

With a half-body-length difference becoming apparent, the Croatian instinctively leaned slightly to the left, preparing to block his opponent's advance.

Mario didn't turn around. As he glanced at Rodriguez on his left, he also turned his shoulder to the left and even adjusted his right ankle as if he were about to make a long pass.

Vukojevic, who was already at a disadvantage and a little anxious, was instantly fooled. He shifted his weight completely to his right foot, preparing to intercept the pass to the left.

"Porto kid, don't even think about getting away from me so easily!!"

On the field, Mario did not pass the ball directly as Vukojevic had predicted. Instead, the technically gifted young star gently pushed the ball to the left front with the instep of his foot.

At the same time, the body bursts forth from stillness in an instant, not just in terms of pure speed, but in terms of a sudden change in rhythm!

Sensing that things were going badly, the Croatians desperately tried to turn the tide, but two consecutive setbacks left them with no means to stop their opponents.

In an instant, it was as if a gap had been torn open in Dynamo Kyiv's midfield, and Mario suddenly found himself in a wide-open space!

"pretty!"

"Mario used a series of rhythm changes to shake off Vukojevic!"

With ample observation and space to kick, he looked straight ahead and noticed that James Rodriguez was in a poor position on his left.

On the right flank, a red figure is sprinting along the sideline at full speed.

Opportunity is just a breath away.

Worried that his teammate would be offside, Mario quickly passed the ball.

Without any additional adjustments, Mario, who can fire with either foot, firmly planted his right foot on the grass, while his left foot swung naturally backward. After charging up his leg, he delivered a precise pass with the inside of his foot.

The sound of the ball striking the field was crisp and short, as if striking a unique note in the noisy stadium.

The ball lifted off the ground, and a low, swift arc with the inside of the foot appeared on the green field.

Like a sniper rifle firing, guided by the rifling, it flies precisely toward the designated target with a strong spin.

This arc looks just like the gun-flicking technique in movies and TV shows!

He bypassed the heads of the Kyiv players who were trying to jump and intercept him in the middle, skimming two meters above the grass, and darted towards the right flank of the attacking third at an astonishing speed.

"A long pass with the left foot!"

"Varella has been located precisely!"

"After a series of feints to shake off his opponent, Mario, without hesitation, delivered this 30-meter pass using his non-dominant foot!"

"The lead time given by that kick was also quite ample!!"

"pretty!!"

- [The way they break free with such a continuous, rhythmic change is truly beautiful; it would be even better if their physical gifts were a bit more pronounced!]

- [She's only eighteen, she has so much room to grow!]

-【The main reason is that the lack of a weak foot makes them too strong, giving them absolute control in attack!!】

- [Hehe, I also like using the "Five Flowers and Five Reversals" combo in games, it's really super useful~]

The camera zooms out, showing Mario behind him. Vukojevic's block attempt misses, and the momentum sends him flying several steps forward. When he looks back, he only sees the ball already flying across the halfway line.

Veloso, who was chasing back, also slowed down his sprint. He adjusted his position and looked up at the arc in the sky while panting heavily.

Although he had already felt Mario's talent in the two World Cup qualifiers, he still felt a subtle sense of awe as his opponent.

Even after a lightning-fast confrontation, his choices in handling the ball remained remarkably calm, bold, and precise.

A perfect individual dribble, followed by a precise long pass that effortlessly changed the direction of the attack.

The rhythm of offense and defense on the field was instantly rewritten by this eighteen-year-old boy!

On the left side of Dynamo Kyiv's half, Varela, understanding perfectly, maintained his speed and, while running, lightly extended his arm and used the instep of his right foot to gently nudge the bouncing ball forward. The movement was seamless, and his sprint rhythm showed no sign of hesitation.

The ball landed comfortably in front of him, and the Kyiv full-back was now a full body length ahead of him!

Taiwo, on loan from AC Milan, was in despair; Mario's pass had him running around like crazy!

The atmosphere at the Dragon Stadium was ignited once again, with fans in the stands rising to their feet, eager to witness their team extend their lead.

No adjustments were made, and there was no hesitation.

The perfect sprint distance, the perfect shooting angle!

boom! !

The ball skimmed along the grass, arcing through the air and precisely nestling into the bottom right corner of the goal.

Porto 2-0 Dynamo Kyiv!!

First came the die-hard supporters in the North Stand, then the entire stadium. Fifty thousand people roared in unison, blue and white flags surged like a tsunami, and the entire Estádio do Dragão was boiling over!

"Goal!!!!!!!!"

"A spectacular low-sweeping strike from Varela!!!"

"A masterful assist!"

"A chilling end!"

"30 minutes in, Dynamo Kyiv is down by two goals!!"

"Mario's two assists have put the Ukrainians in dire straits!!"

- [Perfect teamwork; Mario's dribbling and passing were masterful!]

- [Bro, to be honest, he only succeeded because his opponent was too weak and he used both hands simultaneously!!]

Varela's shot was beautiful; he didn't waste Super Mario's brilliant pass!

- [You said you liked to shoot yourself, why are you passing the ball like crazy today?!]

Cristiano Ronaldo: I'm so tired. He just told me I had no obligation to pass the ball.

- [Haha, stop fooling around, the national team has already said it a lot!!]

- [Porto's chances of advancing to the Champions League knockout stage are practically guaranteed with this win!]

- [Good morning! It's only just started. The Ukrainian team is very tenacious!]

The broadcast not only replayed Varela's shot, but also repeatedly showed Mario delivering the fatal pass with his non-dominant foot.

On the pitch, Porto winger patted the team crest on the fans and then excitedly pointed at Mario.

Mario deserves a large share of the credit for this goal!

Dynamo Kyiv's coach was somewhat helpless. Despite putting pressure on Mario, Vukojevic alone was not enough to stop Porto's super talent.

Was it the deficit that led to the imbalance between offense and defense, or was it Mario's extraordinary talent that made him unpredictable, or was it that the Ukrainian league as a whole was of low quality and the team was completely crushed by Porto?