Benfica wins Portuguese Super Cup for ninth time

Reigning league champion Benfica came out on top courtesy of a 61st-minute strike from Argentine international Angel Di Maria and Croatian import Petar Musa seven minutes later.

Benfica’s Angel Di Maria and Nicolas Otamendi celebrate with the trophy and teammates after winning the Super Cup. | Photo Credit: REUTERS

Benfica on Wednesday defeated bitter rivals Porto 2-0 to claim the Portuguese Super Cup for the ninth time.

Reigning league champion Benfica came out on top courtesy of a 61st-minute strike from Argentine international Angel Di Maria and Croatian import Petar Musa seven minutes later.

Porto ended the game with 10 men after a red card for Pepe, while it also had a late goal from Galeno ruled out.

Benfica added a ninth Super Cup to their 38th league title secured last season.