The final match of the 37th championship! 37-year-old Di Maria leads Benfica to fight Portuguese Sports, and his career curtain call is attracting attention

At 00:00 on May 26, the Portuguese Cup final will start at the Lisbon National Stadium! The 37-year-old Argentine legend Di Maria led Benfica against his city rival, the game was not only a key battle for his career to win the 37th championship, but also the last stage before he announced his departure from the team after the end of the season.

Veterans are in charge! Di Maria leads Benfica to compete for the championship

Benfica performs strongly this season. As the core of the team, Di Maria has contributed 11 goals and 7 assists this season, and is still in a hot state. In the history of the Portuguese Cup, Benfica has won 26 championships, but the latest win dates back to 2017. This final will be an important opportunity for the team to return to its peak.

Death hostility! The opponent of the Portuguese Sports is also strong this season. The Portuguese Super League champion has already won the championship. The team's top scorer Victor Dzekelish is the league's scorer king and is the biggest threat to Benfica's defense line. The two teams have had a fierce historical confrontation, with Benfica winning 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in the last 5 matches, and the outcome is unpredictable.

Career ends! Di Maria's last dance

Di Maria announced before the game that she would leave Benfica after the end of this season, but promised to join the team in this summer's Club World Cup.

For the 37-year-old veteran, the Portuguese Cup champion will be the perfect end of his career. It is worth mentioning that Di Maria has previously won many honors such as the World Cup and Copa America with the Argentina national team, and has won 36 championships in his club career, second only to Messi's 46 championships.

Although Di Maria is about to leave the team, the head coach Benfica said: "He is still the soul of the team, and we must rely on his experience in the finals." Fans also left messages: "No matter what the result is, Di Maria's career is legendary enough!" I am looking forward to the Angel's last dance!