Monaco are a Ligue 1 team, but they are not a club in France, but a club in the Principality of Monaco. The Principality of Monaco is located in the southeastern part of France, and like Liechtenstein and San Marino, it is one of the few pocket-sized countries in Europe. Since the Principality of Monaco is so small, there is only one club in Monaco. Therefore, this club, which is funded by the Monaco royal family, can only join Ligue 1. However, this "foreign-owned" club has made a glorious history in Ligue 1, with seven Ligue 1 titles and five French Cup titles, making it one of the most successful teams in France.

However, the team has been in trouble in recent years, and last season it was on the verge of bankruptcy and could barely pay the players' salaries. Despite last season's success, Monaco's financial situation has not improved at all, and few are optimistic about the team's prospects before the start of the season. However, under such circumstances, Monaco, under the leadership of the former French meritorious captain Didier Deschamps, overcame many difficulties and reached the top 8 of the Champions League. To be honest, although there are reasons for this result, it has broken many people's glasses.

Porto also have a certain connection with this team, and their team has Costiani who has been in this team for more than four years and has been the captain of Monaco. For Kostiani, it was a match against his old boss. In addition, the most interesting thing about this game is the battle between Mourinho and Deschamps. In fact, the reporters don't know that in addition to the victory or defeat of this game, Mourinho and Deschamps still have a place to compete with each other. This is again Mendes sued Mourinho. Didier Deschamps is also on the shortlist for Abou's Chelsea boss and there is also a Chelsea boss battle between the two. However, this matter has not been announced yet. After all, Ranieri is still leading Chelsea to play in the Champions League at this time, and Abu will not destroy the Great Wall at this time.

And Mourinho after hearing the news. Didn't say anything, just snorted disdainfully. For him, who is very proud in his bones, he does not think that Deschamps has the ability to match himself. But in any case, Mendes' news also gave Mourinho one more reason to win over Deschamps and his Monaco. When formulating the game strategy before the game, Mourinho formulated an active attack strategy for Porto. Since it is Porto's home stadium in front, in order to give a good foundation for the second leg, Porto need to try to get as many advantages as possible.

Regardless, Mourinho is still very confident of beating Monaco. Because according to his analysis. In terms of strength, there is no doubt that Porto will be a step ahead of Monaco. Porto rarely make mistakes against teams that teach themselves weakly, especially in such an important game, they are more careful and less prone to make mistakes. Monaco's squad is outstanding, but it's a step down from Porto's squad. Jose Mourinho believes that as long as his side does not make mistakes, the victory for Porto is 80% possible.

The day of the match between Porto and Monaco was fast approaching, and the Stadio d'Oro was already in jubilation. Porto fans are eagerly awaiting every Champions League game in Porto. As the big picture of the league was determined early on by Porto. As long as you don't make mistakes, you can't escape a Portuguese league title. Due to Porto's excellent performance in the Champions League this season, all Porto fans are expecting the team to go far in the Champions League.

In the pre-match starting line-up report, Porto fielded their strongest 4-2-3-1 formation, while Monaco fielded a more secure 4-3-2-1 formation. The most famous in the Monaco squad is undoubtedly their lone striker Morientes. The current top scorer in the Champions League this season is a Real Madrid striker who has come to Monaco on loan. Thinking of Real Madrid, which has long been out, this has to be said to be a very embarrassing thing for Real Madrid. The Spanish striker was on the bench with Ronaldo's arrival. In Monaco, he rejuvenated the second spring of his career and produced results that have attracted the attention of European football. No doubt. He will be the key figure in Porto's defence for this game.

And Porto's biggest advantage over Monaco is its midfield. Regardless of from the offense. In terms of organization and defense, Porto's midfield is dominated by the Monaco midfielder. And this is the main reason why the outside world is not optimistic about Monaco's victory, the midfielder wins the world, although this sentence does not apply to all teams, but it is applicable to a team like Monaco that relies on midfield scheduling.

This was evident once the game began, with Porto's midfield holding Monaco firmly at bay. With Lao Lei organized in midfield, Porto's midfielder played beautiful possession, and Monaco's midfield was a bit wolfy. In the 9th minute of the first half, Porto took the lead. Lao Lei stepped forward to the front court and played a series of passes with Deco and others, pushing the football to the front of the Monaco penalty area. Old Ray received the ball from Deco and with his back to the Monaco goal, a sudden and freehand heel knock gave the ball to the back of Monaco left-back Patrice Evra.

At this time, Alenichev drove to his maximum horsepower, inserted diagonally, forcibly brushed Evra, and took the lead in controlling the football. At this time, Monaco's left central defender Giwe posted on it, preventing him from continuing to cut inside and make moves with friendship. At this time, Alenichev had already dribbled the ball near the baseline and kicked the ball back with his right foot. Then, without making adjustments, he turned around and stabbed the ball directly with his right foot, and stabbed the football in front of the goal. There was a scuffle in front of goal, with McCarthy in the crowd taking the lead in the ball, but his shot was blocked by Monaco goalkeeper Roma with his legs. At this time, Evra, who was chasing after the defense, also hurriedly pushed the football to the sideline with a big foot, and did not give Porto the opportunity to launch a second wave of attacks in a row.

Although this wonderful opportunity did not score in the end, Porto fans couldn't help but cover their heads and sigh. However, the excellent form of the Porto players in this attack is also a reassurance to the fans, and today's game is very promising to win. Guided by the tactics laid down by Jose Mourinho. Porto did not recycle after this attack and continued to maintain a certain intensity of attacking pressure on the Monaco defence.

After 5 minutes. Porto is making a comeback. Lao Lei sent a delicate long-distance through ball in the midfield, like a sharp scalpel. Cut straight through the Monaco defence and sent the ball to the feet of McCarthy in the box. However, at this time, with Monaco centre-backs Giwe and Rodriguez flanked by McCarthy, there was too little room for him to make moves. In such a situation, McCarthy reached out with his right foot and put the ball back at the feet of Deco at the edge of the box. Deco flicked the outside of his right foot and gave way to the shot, and then directly fired a powerful long-range shot. This time Roma were on the stroke again, with a swift sideways save Deco's shot off the line. Although Monaco was once again defended by Porto's attack. But at this point, it was clear to everyone that if Monaco did not make any effective changes, it was only a matter of time before Porto scored.

However, Monaco did not mean that they were powerless, and in the 19th minute of the first half, Roten, who was very capable of assisting from Monaco, sent a penetrating through ball before Kostiani could block it. However, at the same time as he passed the ball, the Porto back line, which was more pressing forward than before, suddenly took a collective step forward, and this step put Morientes in an offside position. The linesman directly raised the small flag in his hand. The referee also blew a whistle and stopped the game. There is no doubt that this was another premeditated offside tactic. And this is also the defensive tactic that Mourinho arranged before the game to deal with Morientes.

Morientes, who is in the position of a lone striker, is not enough to fight alone against Porto's back line. And when the Monaco midfielder can't provide him with enough support, they have to choose more to pass the ball behind them. Jose Mourinho addresses this. It is also carefully arranged the tactics of creating offsides, and in the pre-game training and preparation, the drill of offside tactics is the most practiced tactical content of Porto. Although the offside tactic has its natural flaws in it. However, Mourinho still believes that this tactic will do more good than harm for Porto, so he chose this tactic by consensus among the coaching staff.

Of course. For now, the offside tactics have been successful. It has blocked all the current Monaco attacks behind Porto's back line. Morientes, who is currently at the top of the Champions League scorer list, has almost no chance to perform. While Monaco's offensive was in trouble, Porto's offensive struck again.

The trio of Ray, Deco and Maniche played a delicate combination up front, with the trio playing the season's signature back-to-back dazzling transitions. At this time, Deco's pass to Lao Lei was blocked by Monaco's Monaco defender Bernardi. Lao Lei had no choice but to jam the other back behind him, Cisse, to meet Deco's pass.

At this time, Lao Lei suddenly had a good idea in his mind. As soon as he thought of it, Lao Lei stretched out his foot at the football and jumped the football into the air, not over the top, but just to the height of his head.

Then he began to turn the football with his head, and at the same time Lao Lei also finished turning, thinking about the Monaco penalty area and rushing forward. He was like a dolphin at this point, moving forward with a soccer ball on his head. This dolphin-style dribbling forward directly made the Monaco players, the Porto players, the benches on both sides, the commentators and the Porto fans stunned.

Suddenly faced with this unprecedented breakthrough, the Monaco players were directly stunned. can only watch Lao Lei move forward with the ball like this, without making defensive moves, he can only instinctively follow Lao Lei. After Lao Lei entered the forbidden area, they didn't dare to make any moves.

After Lao Lei directly headed the ball into the penalty area, he finally put the football down. Then without waiting for the football to hit the ground, it was directly a blasting volley. The stunned Monaco goalkeeper Roma has nothing to do about it. 1:0, Lao Lei broke the deadlock for Porto again with a stunning performance.

“GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL！！！ The ball is in! The ball is in!! But, God! What the hell did Reima do just now?! Dolphins!! It's a wild imagination to look at the Monegasque people who can't believe their eyes. All I can say is God, favor Godzilla!! ”

At this time, the Dragon Stadium had recovered from its temporary silence. Like a volcano erupting suddenly, the Porto fans let out hoarse cheers. At this time, they have temporarily lost the ability to think, but they are instinctively venting, and they can't control themselves. Perhaps, this is the passion and charm of football.

After Lao Lei scored, he ran excitedly to the vicinity of the stands.

Looking at the stands in the almost crazy blue and white sea.

He smirked, very smugly.

Then, suddenly, he sat down cross-legged and sat on the sidelines.

Lean forward with your right hand on your right leg, supporting his head.

With a smug smile on his face, he proudly watched the madness and hysteria of the Porto fans in the stands.

It's like watching TV at home.

Admire the madness, noise and passion that arises from him! (To be continued......)