The great Angel Di Maria stepped up in Benfica’s derby with ten-man Porto at Da Luz and scored the goal that gave the Eagles a 1-0 win and sent them top.
The big game player came out ahead again. As in the Super Cup, Angel Di Maria found the net in Benfica‘s derby with Porto to give the Eagles a 1-0 win at Da Luz. Roger Schmidt’s side topped the table with 18 points, +2 ahead of both the Dragons and Sporting, who have a game in hand.
The balance changed from 19′ when the visitors were left with ten players after Cardoso was sent off for unsportsmanlike marking on Neres. Benfica pressed, had total control, and found the winning goal in the 68th minute. After some counterattacks the ball reached Di Maria, who shot, favored by another counterattack and the ball ended up in Costa’s net, with the Argentine celebrating furiously and taking off his shirt ala… Messi. The 35-year-old winger has six goals and two assists in eight appearances.
