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

Soon, the opening whistle blew, and the game began.

Porto's pressure was gradual, and the players on the field did not rush to make tackles, but instead used a triangular formation to block Paris's passing lanes.

Whenever he had the chance, he would pass the ball to Portuguese international Moutinho. Porto's number 8 was like the queen of chess, controlling every corner of the midfield.

On the other side, Paris Saint-Germain's coach, Carlo Ancelotti, was a man of many experience. He chewed his gum calmly and steadily, his eyes fixed on the team's star striker, the Swedish striker.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic stands like a giant tower in the attacking third, waiting for the perfect opportunity to strike.

In the twelfth minute of the match, the first deadly threat appeared in the game.

Moutinho delivered a diagonal pass to James Rodriguez, who was making a run down the right flank.

The young Colombian striker nimbly bypassed Van der Wiel and swept a low cross toward the goal.

"Chance!"

"Thiago Silva's crucial block!"

"A world-class center-back's instincts! Paris escaped a close call."

Amidst the commentator's screams of alarm, the Dragon Stadium erupted in a deafening roar of regret.

The adage "you get what you pay for" applies most of the time in the world of football.

The signing of Brazilian center-back Thiago Silva for 4600 million euros has truly elevated Paris's defense to a new level.

However, Porto fans were not discouraged. They applauded the young Rodriguez and encouraged the team, knowing that this Champions League clash would be a long and arduous battle.

Paris quickly retaliated, and the Swedes demonstrated why they could be so fearsome.

Ibrahimovic received the ball with his back to goal in midfield, leaning against the defender.

There are many things to watch out for when playing a super center who is 195 cm tall. He not only uses his body effectively, but his flexibility and skills are also outstanding.

During his time at Ajax, he was known for creating memorable moments by repeatedly shaking the camera.

Having thoroughly memorized his opponent's information before the match, Otamendi dared not be careless and quickly called his teammates for help.

But Ibrahimovic clearly wouldn't give you that chance, delivering a no-look pass straight behind the defense.

Menez launched himself like an arrow released from a bow!

"Offside!"

"The linesman has raised his flag!"

"Within a fraction of a millimeter!!!"

The referee's whistle eased the anxiety of the home team's fans.

On the Porto defensive line, Otamendi wiped the rain and cold sweat from his forehead. He exchanged a glance with his partner Maicon; they absolutely could not give him a second chance.

The game continues, with cheering songs echoing through the Dragon Stadium, but anxiety is hidden in the melodies.

Porto, playing at home, only managed a stalemate with Paris Saint-Germain.

Keep in mind that their opponents are notoriously bad away from home; as of October 4, 2012, the newly promoted French team had gone nine consecutive Champions League matches without a win!

Inside the home team's locker room, Pereira's mindset was completely different from that of the fans.

"Be patient, the advantage is on our side!"

"Ancelotti's team lacks cohesion, and the personnel changes in the defense have had a significant impact on them!" Pereira continued, pointing to right-back Van der Wiel.

"Rodriguez, keep improving your individual breakthroughs; Thiago can't help him forever!"

"Fegonzález continues to mark Verratti, further limiting his space for threatening passes!"

"Otamendi, don't be afraid to fight Ibrahimovic, keep wearing him down!"

"Fernando, be careful to limit his ability to drop deep and receive the ball!!"

For Paris Saint-Germain, who have had a rough start to the season, Pereira has chosen to strike hard.

Porto's coach decided to commit a large number of players to cut off Ibrahimovic's connection with the midfield.

At the same time, they will focus their attack on Paris's weak right flank, determined to hand their opponents a defeat and keep Paris's embarrassing away record intact.

In the 58th minute, Porto displayed their exquisite teamwork once again.

Moutinho and his teammates exchanged a series of passes, and after six touches, the ball miraculously passed through three Paris midfielders and landed at the feet of striker Martinez!

Turn around and open the door!

Unfortunately, it was saved by Sirigu's heroic save!

In front of the Paris goal, the Italian goalkeeper, who had saved his team, roared as he directed the defense.

In the distance, Ancelotti shook his head as he watched Thiago, who had received a yellow card for helping the right wing, and began to make adjustments.

Jallet came on to replace Van der Wiel.

The bald defender delivered a skillful cross, but unfortunately, Ibrahimovic, still struggling in the penalty area, didn't seem to like heading the ball much, resulting in a difficult side-footed shot that went high and wide.

Another dead ball situation, and both sides make substitutions again.

For Paris Saint-Germain, Lavezzi, who transferred from Napoli for 3000 million euros, came on as a substitute for French international Menez.

This Argentine international also joined a Chinese Super League team during the era of big spending, staging a remarkable comeback for Hebei China Fortune, defeating Beijing Guoan 4-0.

Unfortunately, he suffered severe psychological trauma after retiring. The only consolation is that he was only cheated out of $3000 million by his agent, which is slightly better than Baoqiang's situation of losing both money and his reputation.

For the home team, Pereira made consecutive substitutions, with Mario and Atsu replacing Gonzalez and Varela.

"Porto also made adjustments. In the last fifteen minutes of the match, Coach Pereira brought on two young players, the eighteen-year-old of whom had never even appeared in the Champions League before!"

-【What a formidable pair of black and white demons....

[If the commentator hadn't pointed it out, I would never have guessed that Atsu was only 20 years old!]

- [This is an attempt to leverage the impact of young people to stir things up!]

[Hey guys, is there any chance of Porto winning with the handicap?]

- [Is this the guy who says he has no obligation to pass the ball to Ronaldo? He's really handsome!!]

- [Football isn't about looks; it's about skill, understand?]

- [A desperate adjustment; Mario is completely incapable of contributing even the slightest bit defensively!!]

- [As expected, this is a case of favoritism; how can someone with this level of ability be nominated for the Champions League?]

-【I could do that too, but I'm just too bad at it!!!】

Mario was practically invisible for the first two minutes after coming on. Not only did he not create any attacking opportunities, but his clumsy defensive performance made him look like a clown, and he was easily outmaneuvered by Lavezzi.

Besides the constant complaints from Porto fans on the live streaming platform, fans at the stadium also felt their blood pressure rising.

This level of defense is absolutely pathetic!

Pereira appeared relaxed, but his hands, tucked into his pockets, were clenched tightly, his knuckles turning white from the effort.

For the team, this is simply a performance focused on offense.

But for his nephew Mario, this was a huge gamble!

A loss would immediately wipe out the benefits of a perfect debut in the Portuguese league, and might even become the culprit for the team's defeat!

A victory against a French Ligue 1 newcomer who has invested 250 million euros in two years in the Champions League is enough to prove José's outstanding talent!

Mario on the field had no such psychological burden. Although his performance on the defensive end was a bit poor and he failed to avoid his weaknesses, he still had room to play to his strengths.

Looking up at the opponent's positions, he silently adjusted his own position, slowly moving towards the left flank, his peripheral vision already locking onto the space behind right-back Jalley.