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Di Maria’s European chapter ended in tears, what was the 18-year journey like?
All good things must come to an end. Although it is an infallible saying, there are many things that are difficult to accept the end. The emptiness created after the end haunts you for a long time. The story of the end of Angel Di Maria’s European chapter is like that.
Di Maria’s European chapter ended in tears, what was the 18-year journey like?
This last flashback reminds us of many moments of joy and pain. The sum of the moments that transformed Rosario’s simple Di Maria into a legend. Who also made his end in Europe the night before yesterday with his head held high like a legend.
Di Maria had already announced that he would bid farewell to Benfica with the Club World Cup. He had also signed a contract with his childhood club Rosario Central as his next destination. That is why Di Maria’s fans had a special eye on Benfica’s matches in the Club World Cup. The World Cup winner was also the joint top scorer in the group stage with three goals. In addition, Benfica also topped their group, surpassing Bayern Munich, thanks to Di Maria’s performance. It was expected that Di Maria’s journey with Benfica would be a little longer. But that did not happen. Benfica was eliminated in the last 16 after losing 4-1 to Chelsea. But Di Maria gave the team the last chance before the defeat.
Di Maria equalized for Benfica in the last minute of added time against Chelsea, who were behind in the 64th minute. His goal from the penalty spot took the match to extra time. However, Benfica did not manage to win in extra time. Even a tired Di Maria could not change the team’s fate on the field in the end. Benfica’s exit from the Club World Cup also confirmed Di Maria’s departure from the club. Despite his tearful farewell, he continues to give Europe all the golden moments of 18 years. And he himself carries all the bright memories to be proud of.
In 2007, Di Maria started his European campaign with Benfica from Rosario Central. In three years, Di Maria helped the club win five trophies, including the league title. His brilliant performance at Benfica did not go unnoticed by one of the best clubs in Europe, Real Madrid. In 2010, he left Benfica and joined Real Madrid, teaming up with Cristiano Ronaldo.
2010-2014—In these four years, Di Maria won six titles, including La Liga and the Champions League, for Real. In 2014, after ending his Real-era chapter, Di Maria went to PSG. He has also achieved success there with both hands. 2015 to 2022—In these seven years, he won 19 trophies, including 5 league titles. In the 2019-20 season, Di Maria did not win the title in the end, despite reaching the final of the Champions League. PSG lost 1-0 to Bayern Munich in the final.
