Ground football: Ronaldo thought I was going to assist him

Maxa was somewhat surprised: "You're reading the Tao Te Ching too?"

Maicon smiled shyly: "I still want to integrate into the team's mainstream culture, with Kyle Kelley, Samuel Sánchez, and Mr. Triglar as the core, upholding the four self-confidences and maintaining the two safeguards..."

Maxa nodded repeatedly: "Go warm up."

Maicon jumped up from the bench in excitement.

really!

Hard work pays off; those who study late into the night can become substitutes in the second half!

Evra slapped his thigh in disbelief, exclaiming, "Damn it, Maicon's victory was unfair!"

Everyone was focused on playing football, and you were secretly studying?

Sporting Lisbon's learning scope is too broad!

In a three-center-back formation, Maicon and Evra are both substitute full-backs, and there is direct competition between the two.

Evra: Are you trying to force me to get a PhD?

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In the 23rd minute, Quaresma's continuous dribbling eventually created a free kick.

Deng Kai understands Quaresma; from his expression, he can tell that Quaresma actually wants to try taking a penalty kick.

But unfortunately... Rivaldo was the obvious choice.

With the Ballon d'Or winner on the team, everyone else at Barcelona has to take a backseat.

That's status.

boom!

when!

Rivaldo's feet are really tough!

A free kick with a curling motion hit the post directly, just a hair's breadth away from a goal.

In the 31st minute, Xavi dribbled the ball past midfield and successfully challenged Yaya Touré.

But Deng Kai had excellent eyesight and was already lying in ambush behind them.

In the brief moment after Xavi dribbled past his opponent and briefly lost possession, Deng Kai suddenly lunged forward with a sliding tackle and successfully intercepted the ball.

boom!

Deng Kai got up and kicked him.

The "Shovel Back Command Tower" skill might not be useful for others, but it's a god-tier skill for him.

His quick passing during counter-attacks has always been exceptional.

However, "De Bruyne's stream-of-consciousness passing" is a double-edged sword, hurting both the attacker and the defender, and Sporting Lisbon's forwards find it difficult to control.

The emergence of the "sliding back command tower" directly improved the accuracy of Deng Kai's "Ding Ding's stream-of-consciousness passing".

This will give him a real opportunity to hit exactly where he wants, and to hit quickly and accurately!

Cristiano Ronaldo took off directly from the left wing, received the ball, and cut inside.

Seeing that he had no chance to clear the ball before Ronaldo, Puyol immediately moved back into position to prevent Ronaldo from cutting inside.

As Ronaldo was about to charge at him, Puyol's mind raced with various images.

He's not in this position to be a nobody.

He is Barcelona's secret weapon in limiting Ronaldo.

Although many believe Barcelona will easily defeat Sporting Lisbon, Barcelona was eliminated by this team last season.

If they lose to Sporting Lisbon again, it will truly confirm the rumors that some Barcelona clubs are not considered elite.

Therefore, Barcelona is being extremely cautious.

Over the past period of time, Puyol has watched almost all of Ronaldo's match highlights.

They have a thorough understanding of Cristiano Ronaldo's ball handling style, dribbling choices, and shot selections.

Cut inside, dribble past an opponent, zombie dribble, tap the ball to gain speed, take a long shot or take an extra step to gain speed again, and choose a powerful shot or a curling shot based on the position of the player and ball after catching up with the ball.

One trick is fresh, eat all over the sky.

But in Puyol's presence, I'm afraid...

boom!

Ronaldo flicked the ball with his heel, still heading towards Puyol, but the ball rolled towards the byline on the left side of the penalty area.

Puyol crashed at that moment.

Is this... a pass?

And it was a backheel pass?

Are you sure this is Cristiano Ronaldo, and not Ronaldinho?

I would believe you if you said it was Deng Kai!

Who is this ball for?

boom!

Kaka, who had moved forward, gave Puyol the answer.

Once you catch up with the ball, take a low shot from a tight angle!

It's all about surprise and daring!

boom!

Bonano landed quickly this time, his shin successfully blocking the ball, which bounced back.

boom!

After a backheel pass, Ronaldo continued his forward run, easily passing by Puyol, who seemed to be under a spell, and then met the incoming ball with a follow-up shot.

A series of ingenious combinations that even Sporting Lisbon fans, let alone Barcelona fans, had never seen before.

Are you sure this isn't an Arsenal match?

Aren't the two players on the field Pires and Henry?

"Goal! Two to zero!"

Sporting Lisbon scores again! Cristiano Ronaldo and Kaká combine to extend the team's lead!

"If the connection between Ronaldo and Duncan is like a CD connection!"

"The connection between Deng Kai and Kaka is the DK connection!"

"So, I'd call the connection between Kaká and Ronaldo 'Kaka-Ronaldo'!"

"Besides Duncan, Kaká is perhaps the first player who could make Ronaldo repeatedly make the first pass! His radiant presence seemed to have a magical power, illuminating that gloomy Madeira boy!"

m! Pull and step? ???

Fabio Capello, then coach of Roma: First of all, I am a renowned Italian coach. Secondly, your combination name is very well-chosen!

The Barcelona players looked a little embarrassed.

How could this happen?

So much for Sporting Lisbon's decline?

This doesn't seem bad at all.

In fact, it's even more strenuous to play than last season.

In the 45th minute, Ballon d'Or winner Rivaldo played a pivotal role, delivering a brilliant through ball.

Quaresma cut inside without the ball, controlled it, moved laterally, and created space for a shot, curling the ball into the net before Vidic could catch up.

Barcelona fans were instantly energized.

But the red and blue splashes disappeared as the referee signaled that Quaresma was offside.

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The second half.

Barcelona still struggles to pose a real threat to Sporting Lisbon's goal.

Kluivert is definitely an excellent center forward, and Saviola and Quaresma are definitely excellent wingers, but Barcelona has never liked the tactic of crossing from the wings.

And attacking down the middle is a tough challenge for Sporting Lisbon.

Of course, this is also related to Guardiola's deep understanding of Barcelona's attacking style.

This traitor always managed to block Barcelona's through balls; he was incredibly cunning.

Sixty-fifth minute.

Quaresma and Giovanni executed a brilliant one-two pass in the mid-lane, repeatedly hitting walls.

Finally, Quaresma dribbled into the penalty area.

Pepe rushed back from the wing to help defend, but his movement was too aggressive, and he pulled down Quaresma.

The referee presented a yellow card.

Quaresma has once again made a contribution.

So far, he is Barcelona's most outstanding player.

Quaresma also has a lot of experience playing against Sporting Lisbon.

Almost every player on this defensive line is unable to stop Quaresma in one-on-one situations.

After all, being the top player gives you a status advantage, automatically putting you a level above your former teammates.

This is a very common phenomenon in the world of football.

Kluinvert stood at the penalty spot.

He and Rivaldo take turns taking penalty kicks, and today it's his turn.

But ten seconds later, Kluivert helplessly clutched his head.

He missed the penalty kick!

Schmeichel put a lot of pressure on Kluivert.

The score remains 2-0.

drop!

On the sidelines, Triguera began making substitutions.

Maicon replaced Guardiola.

I like playing football on the ground: Ronaldo thought I was going to assist him.