2023-08-10 09:44:13
A goal and already a trophy! He probably couldn’t have asked for more. Returning this summer, to the delight of the fans, at Benfica Lisbon, 13 years after leaving the club, Angel Di Maria was one of the main architects of the victory against FC Porto, the sworn enemy, during the Portuguese Super Cup (2-0). A manly, even violent shock, marked by no less than 12 yellow cards. Pepe and Sergio Conceição were also expelled from the Porto side.
In the midst of these rough gestures, the Argentinian himself made the magic of his left foot speak, which delighted PSG supporters so much for 7 seasons (2015-2022). Launched in depth, the artist scored the first goal of the game with a nice curled shot from the left (61st) which ended its race in the small net of goalkeeper Diogo Costa. His signature. Seven minutes later Petar Musa will double the score for Lisbon.
Portuguese champion in 2010 and double winner of the League Cup in 2009 and 2010, during his first visit (2007-2010), El Fideo therefore already adds a new line to his list.
“I never doubted my return to Benfica”
“I already imagined that, the joy of winning a title that I missed with Benfica, confided the one who was voted best player of the match. I did it today in my first game. To give this joy to the supporters who gave us strength in a game that was not easy. We played a lot in the first half and then in the second we made the difference because we have very high quality players. »
At 35, Di Maria therefore returned this summer to the club of his debut on the Old Continent. A return celebrated with great fanfare by an entire people. “I never doubted my return to Benfica, it was always something I had in mind since the day I left, added the Argentine world champion who was coming out of a contrasting season at Juve. I was waiting for the right moment and it finally happened. I made happy those who came to receive me. I am very happy here. »
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