The saying that form is temporary and class is permanent certainly applies to Benfica’s Angel Di Maria.
Back in Portugal this season after a 13-year hiatus, the Argentinian gave his side the lead just after the half hour in a must-win Champions League tie against RB Salzburg.
The goal came straight from a corner as Di Maria whipped the ball home without it being touched by anyone else on its way in.
ANGEL DI MARIA DIRECT FROM A CORNER! ????#UCL pic.twitter.com/XpqeZU2hpv
— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) December 12, 2023
Angel Di Maria with a Katie McCabe tonight for Benficahttps://t.co/p7Kz2rrkB6
— Balls.ie (@ballsdotie) December 12, 2023
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