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

Chapter 79 The genius of Carrington Base, I avoid his sharp edge?

On the lawn beneath the Eiffel Tower, children were still playing football, but their thoughts had already drifted to the southwestern suburbs.

The Parc des Princes stadium is bathed in blue and red lights as they prepare for their first-leg match against Borussia Dortmund tomorrow night.

Thousands of kilometers away, next to the zero-kilometer marker in Puerta del Sol in Madrid, a group of teenagers are imitating Cristiano Ronaldo's free-kick pose.

On the huge hanging poster, the Portuguese man has his arms outstretched, with the slogan "Hala Madrid" behind him.

On the same day in Catalonia, a huge mural of Messi was surrounded by tourists taking photos.

They traveled from all over the world to witness the brilliance of the world's number one player, especially against a formidable opponent like Bayern Munich.

Turin, Italy: The cold air from the Alps doesn't seem to have completely dissipated.

In the city center, inside a high-end hair salon, Pogba is making the most thorough preparations for tomorrow night's match.

Although he will most likely remain on the bench, he couldn't suppress the smile on his face when he thought about the Champions League draw.

Mario, soon those headlines will be mine!

With a small tuft of red hair, he felt incredibly motivated as he looked at the report in his hand.

"What's Mario compared to Paul Pogba, the true superstar of midfield from Carrington!"

In recent months, Porto's José Mario has made headlines multiple times.

Although the Portuguese team put up impressive statistics, these inflated numbers prove nothing!

Countless Portuguese league talents have faded into obscurity after transferring to the top five European leagues. This young man who can only rely on one lucky kick may be the next prodigy who has failed to live up to his potential!

Although he has no weak foot and has shown maturity, it is too early to consider him the future number one midfielder. Juventus' young player Pogba may be more deserving of this praise.

Why do I say the French are high-end? Analyzing players is like appreciating a top-of-the-line sports car.

It's not enough to just look at its 0 to 100 km/h acceleration data; you also need to disassemble its engine, chassis, and aerodynamic design.

Let's focus on the most fundamental aspect of football: he has a physique that God has blessed him with!

Firstly, he broke people's stereotypes about tall players.

He possesses a near-perfect midfielder template; this mismatch between his physical attributes and technical abilities is the cornerstone of all his talents.

Standing at 1.91 meters tall, he possesses exceptional combat abilities and core strength.

This gives him a natural advantage in protecting the ball, making it almost impossible for opponents to take the ball from him simply by physically charging at him.

Secondly, he possesses exceptional flexibility and coordination that belies his height.

This allows him to perform large-scale ball pulls, flicks, stepovers, and turns in confined spaces, with large ranges yet coordinated movements, making them highly entertaining to watch.

The Frenchman's athletic ability is also remarkable. Although his short-distance sprint speed is not top-notch, his ability to break free from a standing position and his explosive power are extremely strong.

This allows him to utilize his powerful core and excellent ball control to suddenly launch himself from a standstill or at a slow speed, completing a spectacular burst of speed.

If the body is the hardware, then technical skills are Pogba's operating system.

Paul's most threatening moments are when he draws the defense away with a feint or body movement, and then suddenly delivers a penetrating through ball or a precise long pass.

He has excellent vision, is good at both long and short passes, is equally adept with both feet, and even has a beautiful outside-of-the-foot pass that can greatly speed up the pace of the attack.

Although he has failed to win Conte's trust due to his youthful impulsiveness, he can be given space and time.

He can dominate the midfield with his strong physique, make runs from the back and take long shots, tear apart the defense with creative passes, and take responsibility for advancing the ball at any time!

In summary, Pogba's static model provides the minimum standard for him to become a top midfielder, while his innate artistic imagination and creativity are even more advanced.

On the other hand, José Mário, who plays for Porto, may have impressive statistics, but his goals are largely based on long-range shots, which has seriously hurt the team!

Aside from his long-range shooting ability, he's a jack-of-all-trades, master of none. With that kind of skill, that level of technique, and that kind of physical attributes, becoming the best midfielder is nothing short of a pipe dream!

Pogba was thoroughly satisfied with the lengthy report. As expected of Italy, their tactical awareness is high and their theoretical level is solid!

A reporter who knows football this well could totally be the national team coach!

Just wait, after tomorrow's game, the headlines will be full of news about Paul Pogba completely dominating Super Mario!

Mario also saw this report in a luxury hotel not far from the Allianz Arena.

He said his long-range goals hurt the team, and he also complained that he was good at everything but bad at everything?

Once I unlock all my templates, I'm going to give you little Italy a good beating!

Facing a Pogba who hasn't yet become a regular starter.

Should we avoid his sharp edge?

In terms of current strength, both players have their own advantages, not to mention the statistics, Mario is definitely far ahead!

While Pogba's talent is indeed intriguing, it's still far from comparable to Deep Blue's talent.

Just wait!

Mario, who combines the best of many styles, will undoubtedly become the answer for football for the next twenty years.

Let's see who comes out on the field tomorrow night!

Inside the executive suite, Pereira smoked a cigarette while calculating at his desk.

Although Juventus is still in a rebuilding phase, the sheer size of a powerhouse makes this Champions League quarter-final a tough one.

Firstly, Juventus and Porto are both physically fit and, having firmly secured the top spot in the league, are both looking forward to making a breakthrough in the Champions League.

Secondly, with Chiellini, Bonucci, and Barzagli forming the backline and Buffon guarding the goal, Juventus' defense is absolutely top-notch in Europe, and the midfield led by Pirlo should not be underestimated!

The only slight shortcoming is the forward line. Whether it's Vucinic, Quagliarella, or Matri, none of them can reach the level of top-tier strikers.

Bennett, whose driver's license was revoked for drunk driving, and Anelka, who joined in the winter transfer window and was recovering from injury, are even less likely to be used.

On the other hand, Porto's advantage lies in its youth and passion!

Facing experienced Italian veterans, should they first focus on a solid defense and play it safe, or should they utilize the younger players?

How can we use our energy to stir up trouble?

Pereira, who was still hesitating, also saw the Italian media report on his phone.

Are the two defensive midfielders playing defensively?

Mario charged again in the second half?

Do not!

Pogba, a mere rotation player, can't possibly climb over Mario to the top, and can't possibly disrupt the ambition of my nephew who's worth hundreds of millions!

So what if they're Italian powerhouses?

We're all two-star clubs, and none of us have a significantly stronger foundation than the others!

Just watch, the sword of my Portuguese dragon is not without its weaknesses!!

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