Benfica's Angel Di María impresses in latest match with two assists
Updated:2026-01-28 08:33 Views:131On Saturday, Benfica's Argentine attacker Angel Di Maria delivered a standout performance against Nacional in the Primeira Liga. The forward played a pivotal role in helping his team secure a 2-1 victory at Estádio da Luz.
Di Maria, who arrived from Paris Saint-Germain last summer, has already shown flashes of brilliance during his time at the club. But on this occasion, he was particularly impressive, contributing to both goals with assists.
The first goal came courtesy of a perfectly timed through ball that Di Maria picked out for Portuguese striker Diego Costa. The Brazilian striker then converted the chance with a clinical finish to give Benfica the lead.
In the second half, Di Maria continued to cause problems for Nacional's defence, creating several chances for his teammates. His most memorable contribution came just before the break when he played a delightful cross into the box,Chinese Super League Home Ground where fellow attacker Joao Moutinho headed home to double Benfica's lead.
Despite being a relatively new addition to the team, Di Maria has quickly established himself as a key player. His performances have not gone unnoticed by his manager Jorge Jesus, who praised him for his "incredible" work rate and ability to create chances.
"It's clear that we're talking about a player who is very important for us," Jesus said. "He's been working hard since arriving here, and it's paying off."
With his assist against Nacional, Di Maria now has four assists in all competitions this season, which is more than any other player in Portugal. It's safe to say that he will be looking to continue his impressive form as Benfica looks to maintain their lead at the top of the table.