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.
Published : Aug 10, 2023 10:02 IST - 1 MIN READ
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.