Rúben Neves Brings Balance After First-Half Vulnerabilities (Patreon)

In the first half, the team clearly lacked a player truly committed to covering the space in front of the defensive line. This gap left the back four exposed and allowed the opposition too much freedom between the lines. The introduction of Rúben Neves at halftime addressed this issue effectively — his positional discipline and ability to shield the defence brought much-needed stability and control in the second half.