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

The term "El Clásico" was first coined by the Spanish media to describe the rivalry between Real Madrid and Barcelona that transcends football.

The match between these two teams is seen as a concentrated manifestation of political, cultural, and regional conflicts in Spain.

As both teams have gained global influence, the "El Clásico" has gradually become an internationally recognized football term used to describe the clash between the two most historically significant and influential teams in a country.

For example:

Inter Milan vs Juventus

Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund

Ajax vs Feyenoord

River Plate vs Boca Juniors

The rivalry between Benfica and Porto, two of Portugal's most successful clubs, naturally became Portugal's national derby.

Furthermore, this contest is not only a competition, but also represents a cultural rivalry between the capital Lisbon and the second-largest city Porto, as well as between the northern and southern regions.

No matter which country you're in, territorial disputes always make people incredibly powerful.

Just like whether or not to eat dumplings during the Lunar New Year, the debate over whether to eat sweet or savory tofu pudding usually sparks a lot of discussion.

Portugal, despite having only 9.6 square kilometers, also faces similar challenges.

People from Porto find Lisbon too fast-paced, while those from Macau think the entertainment options in the countryside are too monotonous.

2013 1 Month 12 Day.

Pre-match press conference.

Benfica manager Gabriel Jesus is being besieged by reporters: "After thirteen rounds of league play, Porto remains unbeaten and firmly holds the top spot. Will this match be the deciding factor in the championship?"

Jesus, with his medium-length hair, tapped his fingers on the table and leaned forward slightly.

"Sorry, they're not the only unbeaten team in the league; Benfica will show their hunger for victory at the Stadium of Light!"

"A two-point gap can be closed in just one game, and you will see Benfica's new ranking on the table tomorrow night."

Meanwhile, at his luxury hotel in Porto, Pereira was also facing reporters from the country's three major sports newspapers.

"James is indeed unable to play, but a dragon doesn't breathe from just one scale."

"We have Moutinho, we have Jackson, and we have Portugal's most outstanding super talent!"

"Defending the title is a key goal for Porto this season, and we will show our determination in Lisbon!"

With one day to go before the match, the war of words has already begun, with both coaches determined to secure 3 points!

The media also didn't miss the most important event in the Portuguese league, analyzing this national derby from multiple perspectives.

The decisive battle at the summit! With Rodriguez out, can Mario fill the void in the attack?

Curse or inevitability? Benfica has failed to win at home against Porto in the last two years!

Two points behind, Porto and Benfica face off in a crucial title battle!

A Look Back at Porto's Controversial Victory at Estádio da Luz

Porto's rising star Mario boldly declares war: We're here to end the suspense of the championship!

[Hang in there, brothers! Tonight we're all Lisbon people!!]

- [Let him know what color the sky is in Lisboa!!!]

- [Hey, he was supposed to be wearing the white and green jersey, the youth academy director is blind!!]

[Heartbreaking! The club has lost over 5000 million euros, all because Ronaldo is too popular!]

- [The better Mario plays, the more my heart aches. They've already advanced to the Champions League Round of 16, while we can't even figure out how to play in the Europa League!!!]

Don't panic, let Benfica's brothers teach Mario a lesson!!

...

The following evening,

Within the Luce district of Lisbon,

The area outside the Bright Stadium was already a sea of ​​red and white.

Benfica fans waved huge eagle-shaped flags and sang a chant adapted from a Fado folk song.

The graffiti area on the street corner has become a source of inspiration for artists, with Mario and Porto being two of the most popular characters.

The dragon is depicted as a small snake that is instantly killed by an eagle, while Super Mario encounters a cactus rising from a pipe and is thus in a Game Over predicament.

The better he performed at Porto, the less popular the former Sporting Lisbon player became in Lisbon.

This situation only gradually improves during national team match days.

El Clásico presents players as rivals, while the national team transforms them into close teammates. How players manage this dynamic is a true test of their professionalism.

Real Madrid's goalkeeper doesn't like the overly intense atmosphere of El Clásico. As the captain of the Spanish national team, he took the initiative to call Puyol and Xavi after the Spanish Super Cup to ease tensions.

With a talkative journalist girlfriend, Casillas, the captain of both the national team and Real Madrid, gradually lost his playing time at the Bernabéu.

...

To avoid uncontrollable factors arising from contact between fans at the stadium, Porto fans who had traveled from afar were arranged to enter the stadium through a separate passage.

The spectators in the stands formed a flowing river with their blue and white scarves, contrasting with the red waves below.

Riot police formed a human wall to physically block the area, but the air was still thick with the smell of gunpowder.

"Welcome, viewers, to the highlight match of the 14th round of the 2012-13 Portuguese Primeira Liga season!"

"The Estádio da Luz in Lisbon, with a capacity of 60,000, is packed to capacity. This is a clash of titans in Portuguese football, a head-to-head battle between the Lisbon Eagles and the Porto Dragon!"

"The home team is the club that once boasted Portuguese football legend Eusebio; they were the European Cup champions in 1961 and 1962!"

"They beat Barcelona in their first year, and then they beat Real Madrid in their second year!!"

"The reason they're called the Lisbon Eagles is because eagles soar before every Benfica home game!"

"Just like the eagle on their team emblem!!"

The camera panned across the stands at just the right moment, where a giant tifo displayed by Benfica's die-hard supporters echoed the commentary, with an eagle soaring high, its claws gripping the Porto team crest.

「本菲卡和波尔图是葡萄牙的绝对豪门，两队共获得65次葡超冠军（本菲卡37次、波尔图28次），并包揽葡萄牙球队全部4座欧冠奖盃（各2次）！」

"They've been dominating the Portuguese league this season, with Porto leading the table by two points with twelve wins and one draw. Benfica is also unbeaten but is second due to a difference in wins. This match will directly determine the championship outcome!"

"In 112 encounters at the Estádio da Luz, Benfica have a record of 64 wins, 20 draws and 28 losses, giving them a clear home advantage. However, since the 2009/10 season, Benfica have not defeated Porto at home."

Hey guys, why haven't any animal rights organizations filed complaints against Benfica?

- [European hunters can hunt birds and train eagles, so what kind of protection are they offering!]

-【Yeah, I even saw someone on YouTube raising ferrets to catch rabbits~】

-【Such an overwhelming aura of dominance~~】

-【But I still think Porto has a better chance of winning, after all, one team directly advances to the Champions League knockout stage as group winners, while the other can only play in the Europa League as group runners-up!】

- [Not necessarily. Benfica's striker Oscar Cardozo has already scored 13 league goals this season, while Porto is missing James Rodriguez!]

- [What's the panic? Our Super Mario has already racked up 9 goals and 4 assists in just eight league matches, which is way better than Cardozo's!!]

- [Exactly! Mario was chatting and laughing with Ronaldo in the national team, he'll definitely give Cardozo a run for his money today!]