Angel Di Maria Powers Benfica to Portuguese Super Cup Glory With Stunning Strike, Video

• Angel Di Maria unlocked the door for Benfica's success over FC Porto with his moment of class
• His goal spurred the Eagles to a two-nil triumph over their rivals, securing the first bragging rights of the 2023/24 season
• He will be looking forward to guiding Benfica to league triumph this season after their Portuguese Super Cup glory

Angel Di Maria delivered a stunning strike during Benfica's triumphant performance against FC Porto in the Portuguese Super Cup on Wednesday, August 9th.

Building on his scoring streak in crucial matches, including the 2022 World Cup final, the veteran winger, renowned for his time with Real Madrid, added another goal to his tally on his return to Benfica.

Aged 35, Di Maria secured the opening goal in the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira clash against Porto, Mundo Albiceleste reports.

This pivotal goal allowed his team to secure a 2-0 victory over their long-standing rivals and secure the inaugural trophy of the season, per One Football.

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Positioned at the edge of the penalty area, the pacy winger expertly curled the ball into the bottom corner of the net, granting Benfica a 1-0 lead.

Subsequently, substitute Petar Musa orchestrated and concluded a sequence involving Rafa, extending Benfica's advantage seven minutes later.

Di Maria returns to Benfica

Returning after 13 years away, the 2022 FIFA World Cup winner has rejoined Portuguese champions Benfica.

Di Maria previously donned the jersey of Benfica from 2007 to 2010 before embarking on a journey to Real Madrid, where he ascended to become one of the premier wingers in the world of football.

With fervour and enthusiasm, a multitude of fans extended a warm reception to the 35-year-old, who spent the previous season plying his trade with the Italian outfit Juventus.

The Argentine football icon has affixed his signature to a one-year contract, nurturing aspirations of contributing to the team's endeavour to safeguard the title they masterfully seized in the previous season.

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Di Maria 'disgraces' Ronaldo

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Angel Di Maria grabbed the bragging rights in his reunion with former Real Madrid teammate Cristiano Ronaldo during a pre-season friendly against Al-Nassr.

The 35-year-old stole the headlines with his mesmeric display, which was crowned with a goal as Benfica condemned Al-Nassr to a 4-1 defeat on Thursday, July 20.