Angel di Maria scored the only goal of the match as Paris Saint-Germain beat Benfica on penalties to qualify for the Champions League round of 16.
The Argentine forward, who has been linked with a move away from PSG this summer, scored the winner in the first half after he had set up his team's second goal. It was a difficult night for both teams, with Benfica coming close to scoring several times and PSG having their own chances to score.
However, it was Angel di Maria who came up trumps and gave his side the lead. He finished off a good move down the left wing and calmly slotted home from six yards out to put PSG ahead. The victory means that they will face Real Madrid or Borussia Dortmund in the next round of the competition.
It is a big moment for Angel di Maria,Football Community Station who has struggled for form and consistency at PSG in recent months. However, he has shown flashes of his former brilliance and could be a key player for PSG in the future if he can continue to perform at a high level. The win over Benfica also puts them into a strong position heading into the final group stage fixture against Manchester United on September 28th.
Overall, it was a solid performance from PSG, who have now qualified for the knockout stages of the Champions League for the sixth consecutive season. They will now look to maintain their momentum going into the final game of the group stage before turning their attention to the knockouts.