Angel Di Maria-starrer Benfica FC played Cristiano Ronaldo-led Al-Nassr in a reunion to remember.
The Argentina World Cup-winning forward, who returned to Benfica following a season with Juventus, was instrumental in the reigning Portuguese champions’ victory over his former Real Madrid teammate – Ronaldo.
Angel Di Maria’s moment of genius came after 23 minutes, when he expertly weaved through the Al-Nassr defenders before unleashing a classic lobbed finish to break the tie.
Goncalo Ramos, a standout at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, was inspired by Di Maria’s goal and went on to score a brace, extending Benfica’s lead.
Although Khalid Al Ghannam pulled one back for Luis Castro’s men, it was all for naught as the European side aggravated their predicament with a fourth goal from Schjelderup, securing a well-deserved victory.
The reunion of Angel Di Maria and Ronaldo on the pitch was undeniably unforgettable, with Di Maria’s brilliance stealing the show and pushing Benfica to victory. But other thing that captured the mind and hearts of people was when Angel Di Maria made Ronaldo dance to his tune by wrong-stepping the Portuguese legend.
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The 4-1 setback is the second in three days for the 2022-23 Saudi Pro League runners-up, following their previous loss against Celta Vigo of the Spanish La Liga.
On July 25, Ronaldo and his Al-Nassr colleagues will face a difficult test against Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain.
Cristiano Ronaldo is already facing wrath from football fans online after Al Nassr’s devastating defeat to Celta Vigo in a pre-season friendly on Monday, July 17.
The Saudi Pro League team was thrashed 5-0 by the La Liga side, with Ronaldo playing 45 minutes and Marcelo Brozovic making his debut for Al Nassr.
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