Lead Ronaldo to a sweeping victory in the USA-Canadian World Cup!

Chapter 72: He's a genius to begin with, so why does he need a successor?

Cristiano Ronaldo has a deep understanding of Jiang Feng's passing skills; every long pass from Jiang Feng is comfortable for the receiver.

If you are running, the ball will most likely fall in the direction you are running. When the ball arrives, you will arrive. If the defender is not in position, you can shoot directly at the goal.

If you don't move, the ball will leave a good space for a header.

In short, play the ball however you feel comfortable!

But clearly, Leo and Neto don't know each other yet.

Leo and Neto, both looking up, bumped into each other.

This is a common mistake.

However, there were really no other defenders around these two players, and they still managed to collide with each other. This can only mean that they didn't consider the situation much. They switched from defense to scoring in an instant. Without Ronaldo's state of mind of being ready at all times, relying solely on reaction is a bit abrupt.

Leo's coordination with Jiang Feng was not very smooth, and he misjudged Jiang Feng's pass.

After the two players collided, the ball fell to Neto's head, but the opposing goalkeeper launched a long pass to midfielder number 20, Pedri!

Meanwhile, Spain's Pedri began to make an impact; the €1.5 million midfielder is no less capable than Portugal's midfield.

After repeated attacks were thwarted, Spain surprisingly seized this opportunity to gain possession and launch a counterattack!

Because this was a defensive attack with a very fast transition, Portugal's formation hadn't yet settled down, with Bernardo Silva and Neves in midfield.

There was only one Vitti behind him, and four defenders scattered around.

This gave the Spanish striker an opportunity to attack.

Pedri broke through the middle to the vicinity of the penalty area and made a cross pass, directly to Yamal on the wing.

Yamar gets the ball!

Moreover, it's on the wing, which is a very troublesome thing for any team.

When Yamal gets the ball, it's just like when Messi gets the ball in front of the penalty area.

However, the two have completely different styles of dribbling.

Messi is more agile, combining speed and slowness in a comfortable rhythm, and he is not afraid of close marking because he can shield the ball with his shoulder, easily block the defender's position with his experience, and choose the most comfortable way to shoot based on his vision on the field.

Yamar, on the other hand, relies entirely on his footwork. He doesn't stick close to the defenders, but uses his agility, small steps, quick stops, starts, and changes of direction to shift the defender's center of gravity before using his speed to overpower them.

And that's how he is now.

Yamal's first opponent was Mendes.

Mendes is a top left-back for PSG. The two can be said to be destined rivals. In the previous Champions League, Mendes was outpaced by the speed of 16-year-old Yamar, who made consecutive breakthroughs. Mendes's market value was almost affected that year.

Fortunately, Mendes managed to lock down Yamal with his physical strength.

Now, as he stands before Yamal once again, he is full of confidence.

This is why Thomas Sr. replaced Ronaldo.

It's specifically aimed at countering Yamal's attack.

People say that Mendes can defend Yamal one-on-one, and the Matadors have lost their red cloth.

Mendes was clearly very confident; if he could stop the 16-year-old Yamar, he could certainly stop the 18-year-old Yamar as well.

But in fact, he was being a bit too simplistic.

People grow up; 16-year-old Yamal and 18-year-old Yamal are completely different people.

But Mendes is still Mendes.

A genius is a genius because even after possessing a talent, they continue to grow and become increasingly skilled at utilizing that talent.

When Yamal faced Mendes again, he had shed the naivety of two years ago. His continuous struggle in La Liga had exposed him to many top defenders, and he had learned to be mature and composed. He did not mark Mendes closely, but instead kept a meter's distance, relying entirely on his footwork and control over his acceleration and change of direction.

He sprinted, then stopped abruptly. After looking at Mendes, he flicked the ball inward with his toe, seemingly intending to cut inside. Just as Mendes was about to run towards the center, Yamal twisted his ankle, and the ball was sent back to the outside!

Mendes lost his balance and had no time to defend. He saw Yamal accelerate instantly and brush past him like a gust of wind.

Mendes frowned. This young man had already surpassed his former self.

Next up was Diaz. Yamal made another variation, taking two quick, shuffling steps to change direction laterally. Diaz stretched out his foot, but only managed to block the air.

After repeatedly changing direction and getting past two players, Yamal cut inside.

After reaching the edge of the Portuguese penalty area, he cut inside with his right foot, passed the ball to the side, and then curled a shot with his left foot!

Goalkeeper Costa didn't react in time, and the ball fell into the net.

The entire sequence of movements was incredibly clean and crisp, a seamless inside cut and a left-footed curling shot that showed the world what a top-tier breakthrough looks like, and what it means to be an unstoppable genius!

Yamar raised his arms and ran wildly in celebration!

The cheers from the stands erupted instantly.

That's what genius is all about; you can target them and prevent them from having any room to shine.

But if he slacks off even slightly, he can seize the opportunity and deliver a fatal blow!

Yamal stood in front of the camera with his arms crossed, looking down at the stands, full of confidence.

That posture seemed to say, "I am a peerless genius, so why should I form a class with two unparalleled geniuses?"

1-0, Spain takes the lead.

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The replay of Yamar's dribbling from the referee's perspective revealed that it wasn't that Mendes was too clumsy, but rather that Yamar used his joints too flexibly. Knowing that he was too weak to compete, he started changing direction back and forth.

Even Jesus couldn't stop them.

This talent has shocked domestic fans.

"It seems that Yamar really idolizes Neymar. He's even imitating Neymar's style, only his movements are more sharp."

"Do you think the Yamar-Malays legacy is fake? This Yamar is really a young Neymar; his future talent is limitless!"

"Damn, the referee's view is terrifying. That dribble was incredibly fast in front of the camera, and the shot was so smooth. This talent really overshadows Jiang Feng."

"Jiang Feng excels at long passes and powerful shots, while Yamal excels at dribbling. Their styles are different and cannot be compared."

"Damn it, even the ironclad defense couldn't stop Yamal. What are we going to do?"

"It's 1-0 now. Given the current situation, it's hard to say. Portugal's formation is quite poor. If their attacking ability isn't strong, it will be difficult for them to turn the score around."

Domestic fans are very worried.

Moreover, it seems that Spain's midfield is actually on par with Portugal's, with solid ball control and no turnovers.

On the offensive end, Spain has an absolute explosive point, Yamal, and their overall passing and control is very pressing. Portugal was already under a lot of pressure, and with six defenders, they were still struggling.

Being behind now makes it even more painful.

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