As a Brooklyn-born daughter of Brazilian and African American roots, I used AI data analytics to decode why two underdog teams—Lazio and Benfica—made it to the欧冠 finals. This isn’t just about stats; it’s about culture, grit, and the rhythm of street football that forged their journey. I saw it in the favelas of São Paulo, heard it in the chants of Brooklyn courtyards. Their story wasn’t written in academies—it was lived on asphalt.