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

Chapter 82 Pogba: My dear teammates, are you guys acting against me?

After possession changed hands, Porto did not slow down to play it safe. With a one-goal lead, they played with more confidence and aggression.

Just two minutes later, the away team launched another attack. Mario didn't entangle with Vidal for long. After seeking a combination with Moutinho, he switched the ball to the right wing.

Rodriguez dribbled the ball forward, weaving and twisting his way through the defense before cutting inside from the left side of the penalty area and unleashing a low shot. Unfortunately, the ball, under pressure from Bonucci, grazed the grass and went just wide of the left post.

"Porto's attack is quite threatening, and James is also a very talented player!"

"His footwork is outstanding, and his shooting technique is extremely accurate!"

"Judging from their current performance, the Colombians are in very good form today!"

"Juventus must be careful not to give their opponents too many opportunities to shoot!"

The corner kick from the left was delivered, and Moutinho swept the ball across the face of goal, but no one in the penalty area could reach it at the first post.

Mario regained possession and launched another attack. Facing Vidal's interference, he positioned himself and lobbed the ball into the penalty area at the right moment.

Martinez, in front of the goal, wanted to unleash a thunderous attack from nowhere, but he had no chance to do so. With Chiellini and Barzagli working together, he could only watch as the opponent cleared the ball.

However, Porto, who got off to a good start, were very active in the opponent's half. They won the second ball again, and Fernando passed the ball to Varela. The Portuguese international made a lightning-fast run down the wing and delivered a cutback pass.

Mario seized the opportunity to shake off Vidal, then surged forward and delivered a precise putt.

A right-footed inside-of-the-foot shot!

The ball skimmed along the grass, stealthily flying towards the bottom left corner of the goal!

Buffon, who had anticipated his opponent's movements, was quick and made a sideways dive to successfully avert the danger!

Porto have another corner kick opportunity!

"Mario was in red-hot form in Turin tonight. His two shots made the entire Juventus defense very nervous and on edge."

"Another corner kick opportunity!"

How will Porto cope if they don't have a tall player in the penalty area?

Moutinho opted for the near post this time, sweeping the ball across the face of goal. The first touch was cleared by Juventus, and Fernando, outside the penalty area, cut inside and his shot was blocked by Bonucci.

Juventus have a counter-attack opportunity!

Pirlo passed the ball to Peluso, who then played a through ball down the wing. Quagliarella rushed out quickly, but his final shot to the far corner went slightly wide, and the ball once again slipped past the goal.

Watching his teammates' shooting skills, Pogba, sitting on the bench, was getting a little anxious!

I hope I don't lose both the game and my reputation in this match. Come on, guys, give it your all!

The Frenchman watched the game unfold and a sudden realization dawned on him.

Porto's attack was very sharp, with Moutinho sending out wide passes from the backfield.

After observing everything around him, Rodriguez sent out a high-altitude operation to accurately locate Martinez.

But it was Juventus' defensive duo again; Bonucci and Chiellini's goalkeeping rendered the Colombian connection futile!

Despite trailing, Juventus played with great resilience. After conceding a goal early in the game, they learned from their mistakes and now rely on excellent teamwork and outstanding individual skills to make their defense impregnable.

On the offensive end, although their pace was somewhat slow under Pirlo's orchestration, they posed a considerable threat.

In the 26th minute of the match, Lichtsteiner sent a high ball from the right side of the attacking third, and Vidal, who had made a run into the penalty area, headed the ball towards the goal!

Unfortunately, the Chilean's header went wide, and the ball disappeared into the Turin night sky like a shooting star.

In the blink of an eye, it was the home team's turn to attack. Pirlo dribbled the ball through the middle and then passed it to the wing. His teammate Marchisio followed up and brought the ball to the edge of the penalty area before crossing it across the face of goal.

Matri received the ball, performed a stepover, created space, and unleashed a powerful shot, but fortunately the Porto goalkeeper reacted quickly and saved the ball.

Vidal, who received the ball at the byline, did not organize the attack again. Instead, he chose to shoot directly from a zero angle. The ball bounced through the side netting, much to the disappointment of the Juventus fans in the stands!

Time ticked by, and both sides engaged in offense and defense.

Although Juventus frequently targeted Mario's side, Quagliarella, wearing the number 27 jersey, and Matri, wearing the number 32 jersey, were indeed unable to shoulder the offensive burden, just as the media had predicted before the match.

Porto, facing a tightly packed BBC trio, were unable to extend their lead further!

In the 60th minute, Conte substituted Vucinic and Giovinco, but the situation did not improve much.

In the 65th minute of the match, Pereira, noticing that Mario was being drained of energy by Vidal, also made a substitution.

Gonzalez replaced Mario, and Maicon replaced Rodriguez.

Porto opted to tighten their defense, leaving a tall and fast attacking duo to look for counter-attacking opportunities!

With most of the game over, the Golden Boy award nominee that Pogba had been hoping for had not materialized, and he grew increasingly envious as he watched Mario receive cheers from the away fans.

If Conte establishes himself as the core player, my stats won't be any worse than yours!

Dear coach, let me go on the field and crush the opponents!

The game unfolded somewhat against Pogba's wishes, and with less defensive pressure, Lichtsteiner won a free kick in an excellent position for Juventus in the attacking third.

26 meters from the goal, slightly to the left.

"Set pieces are a great way to break down Porto's defensive line!"

"This position suits Pirlo perfectly, both in terms of shooting range and positioning!"

Pirlo tightened his gloves and placed the ball in front of the mark drawn by the referee.

He knows this location all too well!

Take one step back, two steps back, three steps back, four steps back.

Then he stood still, his gaze fixed on the ball.

firm!

Focus!

With his mind completely focused, all he could see at that moment was the football in front of him.

He couldn't hear the prayers of the 40,000 Juventus fans in the stands, nor could he hear the shouts of the Porto players.

After the whistle blows, start the engine!

The speed wasn't fast, but the stride was very elegant. After three steps, Pirlo's left foot landed firmly next to the ball, and his right foot swung up like a whip!

boom! !

The sound of the instep hitting the ball wasn't loud, but the entire stadium fell silent.

The ball's trajectory was breathtakingly bizarre; it first rose straight up, as if it were about to fly towards the stands.

But the next second, the ball suddenly dropped!

It felt like an invisible hand was pressing it hard into the ground!

No, it's more like a guided missile locking onto its target!

Elton's pupils contracted instantly; he sensed something was wrong. His brain issued the command to act, but his body couldn't react in time.

A shooting star streaked across the sky!

The net is trembling!

Juventus 1-1 Porto!

"Goal!"

"Andrea Pirlo!"

"A perfect free kick!"

"A goal worth a fortune!"

Juventus pull one back!

"That's a master!"

"Look at that curve, look at that drop, the goalkeeper had no chance to save it, Elton was completely dumbfounded!"

"On the stage of the Champions League quarter-finals, when the team needed him most, the 33-year-old Italian used his right foot to tell the world that he's not old yet!"

—【I'm stunned, that was an incredible shot!!】

—【That was an incredible shot! Was that drop for real? He practically bent the laws of physics!】

—【Did you see that in slow motion? The point of contact was almost at the bottom, and the angle of the body leaning back was perfect—that's textbook technique!】

—【Do you understand the lack of attacking power? Goals still come from the midfield!!】

—【Juventus have finally equalized! Go Bianconeri!!】

—【Pirlo is so handsome, a master is a master~】

—【I heard you have an 18-year-old prodigy with amazing long-range shooting skills? Come on, let me teach you a new trick.】

—[Stop praising him, his ball handling pace is too slow right now. Juventus needs someone to speed things up!]

Mario, sitting on the bench, was a little upset; his lead had been wiped out by the opponent.

But there's also a sense of anticipation, because Pirlo is my template for set pieces, and soon, such brilliant goals will become my signature move!

And it's not just about free kicks; it also includes free kick passing techniques!

Pogba, who was also sitting on the bench, was speechless!

Mario is on the field, and we're in the lead!

Mario was substituted, and the score was tied!

My dear teammates, are you guys acting against me?