Angel Di Maria Shines with Stunning Hat-Trick for Benfica in Portuguese Cup

The 36-year-old Argentine delivered a masterclass, including a spectacular bicycle kick, in Benfica's 7-0 victory over Estrela.

Angel Di Maria scored a hat-trick in just 18 minutes during Benfica's dominant 7-0 win against Estrela in the Portuguese Cup's Round of 32.
The highlight of the match was Di Maria's acrobatic bicycle kick in the fifth minute, described as one of the finest goals of his career.
The 2022 World Cup winner opened the scoring in the second minute and completed his hat-trick by the 18th minute before being substituted an hour into the game.
Di Maria, who returned to Benfica this season, now has eight goals across all competitions, continuing his strong form at age 36.
Benfica advances to the next round of the Portuguese Cup and will face AS Monaco in the Champions League on November 27.