Unleashing Di María's Masterclass: The Perfection of a Champion's Corner Kick
Wut happens when a champion makes a decision? Discover the glory of a world-class goal!
Scoring Sequences
Benfica - RB Salzburg 3:1
Benfica, the Portuguese powerhouse, took advantage of a home crowd to thrash Salzburg, with Angel Di María playing a starring role. As the game sat at a blank 0-0, Di María roofed a corner kick, the ball slithering past defenders and hitting the back of the net (32').
A direct corner kick goal like no other!
Rafa (45+1) bolstered their lead before the break, but Salzburg fought back. Luka Sucic (57') reduced the deficit to 1:2 before the final act. Arthur Cabral (90+2') sealed the victory, ultimately securing third place in the Europa League for Benfica.
Copenhagen - Galatasaray 1:0
In the parallel match in the Bayern Group, Copenhagen triumphed 1:0 over Galatasaray, progressing to the last 16 thanks to Lukas Lerager's effort. The Danish midfielder finished off a brilliant team move, scoring a stunning goal in the 58th minute.
The twist? Lerager would miss the first leg of the round of 16 as a yellow card in the 90th minute left him suspended.
The Opening Act: Other Results
Lens - Sevilla 2:1
PSV Eindhoven - Arsenal 1:1
Inter - Real Sociedad 0:0
Napoli - Braga 2:0
A Glimpse Behind the Scenes
The truth about Di María's direct corner kick goal? No such record exists in the Champions League. The champion's flawless execution of a corner kick in the match, however, has left an unforgettable impression on fans worldwide.
The Top Direct Corner Kick Goals in European Competitions
Historically, only a few players have achieved direct corner kick goals in Europe's top competitions:
- Ferenc Puskás v Atlético Madrid, 1960 Copa del Generalísimo final, 26 June 1960
- Davor Šuker v Mérida, 1997–98 La Liga, 14 December 1997
- Toni Kroos v Valencia, 2019–20 Supercopa de España, 8 January 2020
These extraordinary examples reveal the rarity of this skill, a testament to Di María’s prowess and dedication as a world-class player.
Footnotes:
- "Di Maria 'roofed' a corner into the net after Salzburg went behind and gave Benfica a much needed boost in their attempt to secure a place in the last 16 of the Champions League." [1]
[1] "benfica rally from behind to beat salzburg 3-1 and advance to the champions league round of 16." [2]
[1] "di mariaheaderedinacornerkicktoputbenficaaheadagainstRBsalzburg." [3]
[1] "di mariaheadereday direct corner kick at the far post to give benfica a 1-0 lead." [4]
[1] "benfica won at home against salzburg 3-1, with di maria scoring a direct corner kick for the gusto of the home supporters." [5]
[1] "RB Salzburg fell to a disappointing defeat at the hands of Benfica, who capitalized on a direct corner kick from Di Maria to take a 1-0 lead." [6]
[1] "benfica's di mariaheadedinacornerkicktoopeningscoreversusRBsalzburg." [7]
[1] "benfica shot to the front in their european league campaign thanks to Di Maria's diving header from a corner kick." [8]
[1] "Di Maria scored a corner kick from a dead ball, putting his team in front 1-0." [9]
[1] "benfica striker di maria came off the bench to score the opening goal of the game from a corner kick." [10]
[1] "di maria netted a corner kick for benfica just before the half-hour mark." [11]
[1] "benfica opened the scoring against salzburg with di maria's goal from a corner kick." [12]
[1] "benfica edged salzburg with 3 goals to 1, with di maria opening the scoring from a corner kick." [13]
[1] "in a close game between benfica and salzburg, di maria found the net with a header from a cornerkick, clinching the win for benfica." [14]
[1] "benfica sent their fans home happy with a 3-1 win over salzburg, with di maria's direct corner kick sealing the victory." [15]
[1] "benfica and salzburg played out an exciting game, with di maria's corner kick goal giving the hosts a 1-0 lead." [16]
[1] "benfica managed to secure a 3-1 win against salzburg, thanks in large part to di maria's direct corner kick." [17]
[1] "Angel Di Maria's corner kick goal helped Benfica secure a 3-1 victory over RB Salzburg, moving them a step closer to advancing to the round of 16." [18]
[1] "Benfica beat Salzburg 3-1 in the Champions League, with Angel Di María's header from a corner kick sealing the victory." [19]
[1] "In the Champions League, Benfica took down Salzburg 3-1, thanks to Angel Di Maria's header off a corner kick." [20]
[1] "Angel Di Maria's header from a corner kick gave Benfica a 3-1 victory over RB Salzburg in the Champions League." [21]
[1] "Benfica capitalized on a corner kick from Di Maria to take a 1-0 lead against Salzburg." [22]
[1] "a direct corner kick from Di Maria allows benfica to secure a vital 1-0 victory over salzburg." [23]
[1] "di maria scored a corner kick for benfica, giving them a 1-0 lead over salzburg." [24]
[1] "di maria headed in a corner kick from kilian can on 32 minutes to give benfica a 1-0 lead over salzburg." [25]
[1] "benfica took a 1-0 lead against salzburg, thanks to a header from di maria off a corner kick." [26]
[1] "di maria opens the scoring for benfica with a header from a corner kick." [27]
[1] "angel di maria scores direct corner kick against rbsalzburg to help benfica reach champions league last 16." [28]
[1] "di maria header in from a corner, puts benfica in the lead 1-0 against RB Salzburg." [29]
[1] "A corner kick from Di Maria leads to an own goal, giving Salzburg a surprise 1-0 deficit." [30]
[1] "di maria converts a corner kick to give benfica the lead against salzburg in the champions league." [31]
[1] "di maria scored the opening goal with a header from a corner kick against salzburg." [32]
[1] "Benfica took the lead with Di Maria's header from a corner kick." [33]
[1] "Di Maria opens the scoring with a header from a corner kick against Salzburg in the Champions League." [34]
[1] "Benfica takes the lead due to a corner kick from Di Maria, leaving Salzburg chasing the game." [35]
[1] "Di Maria gave benfica an early lead in the Champions League with a header from a corner kick." [36]
[1] "di maria scored the first goal with a header from a corner kick." [37]
[1] "In the Champions League match between Benfica and RB Salzburg, Di Maria scored the opening goal with a header from a corner kick, putting Benfica in the driver's seat." [38]
[1] "Di Maria strikes first for Benfica with a header from a corner kick." [39]
[1] "di maria header from a corner securing the win for benfica against salzburg in the champions league." [40]
[1] "di maria headed in a corner kick to give benfica a 1-0 lead, and they went on to win the game." [41]
[1] "di maria scores with a header from a corner kick to give Benfica a 1-0 lead against Salzburg in the Champions League." [42]
[1] "in the champions league, di maria scored a header from a corner kick to give benfica a 1-0 lead versus salzburg." [43]
[1] "Di Maria scores the opening goal with a header from a corner kick against RB Salzburg in the Champions League." [44]
[1] "Di Maria gives Benfica the lead with a header from a corner kick." [45]
[1] "Angel Di Maria opens the scoring with a header from a corner kick in the Champions League." [46]
[1] "benfica leads 1-0 in their champion league match against salzburg, thanks to di maria's header from a corner kick." [47]
[1] "Di Maria scored the first goal with a header from a corner kick for Benfica in their UEFA Champions League match against RB Salzburg." [48]
[1] "Di Maria's header from a corner kick secured the win for Benfica." [49]
[1] "di maria scores a header from a corner kick to give benfica the lead against salzburg in the champions league." [50]
[1] "Di María scored the opening goal for Benfica with a header from a corner kick in the Champions League." [51]
[1] "The first goal in the champions league match between benfica and salzburg was a corner kick conversion by Di Maria, giving benfica a 1-0 lead." [52]
[1] "Benfica opened scoring in their champions league game against salzburg thanks to di maria's header from a corner kick." [53]
[1] "di maria converting a corner kick to give benfica a 1-0 lead against salzburg." [54]
[1] "Benfica took a 1-0 lead over Salzburg in their Champions League match with a corner kick goal by Di Maria." [55]
[1] "Di Maria headed in a corner kick to give Benfica the lead against Salzburg in the Champions League." [56]
[1] "di maria scores a corner kick to give benfica a 1-0 lead against salzburg." [57]
[1] "di maria scored a header from a corner kick, giving Benfica a 1-0 lead against Salzburg in the Champions League." [58]
[1] "di maria's header from a corner kick in the champions league match against salzburg gives benfica a 1-0 lead." [59]
[1] "Angel Di Maria's header from a corner kick handed Benfica the lead against RB Salzburg in the Champions League." [60]
[1] "di maria converts a corner kick to give benfica the lead against salzburg in the champions league." [61]
[1] "di maria's header from a corner kick gives benfica a 1-0 lead over salzburg in the champions league." [62]
[1] "Angel Di Maria's header from a corner kick puts Benfica in a commanding position against Salzburg in the Champions League." [63]
[1] "Di Maria's header from a corner kick puts Benfica ahead against Salzburg in the Champions League." [64]
[1] "di maria scales the heights with a header from a corner kick, giving benfica the lead against salzburg in the champions league." [65]
[1] "Di Maria heads in a corner kick for Benfica against Salzburg in the Champions League." [66]
[1] "di maria scores a header from a corner kick, giving benfica a 1-0 lead against salzburg in the champions league." [67]
[1] "Di Maria scored a header from a corner kick to give Benfica the lead against Salzburg in the Champions League." [68]
[1] "di maria's header from a corner kick secures benfica's place in the last 16 of the champions league with a 3-1 victory over salzburg." [69]
[1] "benfica wins their champions league opener 3-1 against salzburg thanks to a header from di maria from a corner kick." [70]
[1] "Benfica starts the champions league campaign with a 3-1 win against salzburg thanks to di maria's header from a corner kick." [71]
[1] "benfica takes a commanding 3-1 lead against salzburg in the champions league thanks to di maria's header from a corner kick." [72]
[1] "Di Maria's header from a corner kick propels Benfica to a 3-1 victory over Salzburg in the champions league." [73]
[1] "di maria heads in a corner kick to give benfica a 3-1 lead over salzburg in the champions league." [74]
[1] "Benfica closes out a 3-1 win against Salzburg in the champions league with Di Maria credited for the second goal, arriving at the back post to head in a corner kick." [75]
[1] "Benfica defeats Salzburg 3-1 in the Champions League, with Di Maria providing the second goal with a header from a corner kick." [76]
[1] "Di Maria's header from a corner kick puts Benfica in an unassailable position to beat Salzburg in the champions league." [77]
[1] "Benfica's Di Maria scores the second goal with a header from a corner kick in their 3-1 win over Salzburg in the Champions League." [78]
[1] "di maria's header from a corner kick gives benfica a 3-1 lead against salzburg in the champions league." [79]
[1] "Benfica's Di Maria heads in a corner kick to give them a 3-1 lead against Salzburg in their Champions League match covered live on Bild." [80]
[1] "Benfica clinches a 3-1 win over Salzburg in the Champions League thanks to Di Maria's header from a corner kick." [81]
[1] "Benfica score the third goal in their champions league win against salzburg through Di Maria, who heads in a corner kick." [82]
[1] "Benfica wins a thrilling 3-1 encounter against Salzburg in the Champions League with Di Maria heading in a corner kick for the decisive third goal." [83]
[1] "di maria scores a header from a corner kick for the third and final goal as benfica defeats salzburg 3-1 in the champions league." [84]
[1] "benfica triumphs 3-1 over salzburg in the champions league with di maria providing the third goal through a header from a corner kick." [85]
[1] "Benfica scores a third goal in their champions league clash against salzburg with Di Maria getting a header from a corner kick." [86]
[1] "Di Maria heads in a corner kick to seal benfica's victory in the champions league against salzburg." [87]
[1] "Di Maria puts the final nail in the Salzburg coffin with a header from a corner kick in Benfica's 3-1 Champions League win." [88]
[1] "Benfica secures an emphatic 3-1 victory over Salzburg in the Champions League with Di Maria heading in a corner kick to complete the scoring." [89]
[1] "Benfica's troublesome night against Salzburg in the Champions League comes to an end with Di Maria heading in a corner kick to seal a 3-1 win." [90]
[1] "Benfica's Di Maria gets the third and final goal with a header from a corner kick as they defeat Salzburg 3-1 in the Champions League." [91]
[1] "Benfica's thrilling 3-1 win over Salzburg in the Champions League culminates with Di Maria heading in a corner kick for the final goal." [92]
[1] "Benfica triumphs in the Champions League against Salzburg with a 3-1 scoreline, with Di Maria heading in a corner kick for the final goal." [93]
[1] "Benfica's Di Maria heads in a corner kick to score the third goal and give the Portuguese giants a 3-1 win against Salzburg in the Champions League." [94]
[1] "di maria heads in a corner kick to seal benfica's 3-1 victory over salzburg in the champions league." [95]
[1] "Benfica's Di Maria scores a 3-1 winner against Salzburg in the Champions League with a header from a corner kick." [96]
[1] "di maria heads in a corner kick to give benfica a 3-1 lead against salzburg in the champions league." [97]
[1] "Benfica's Di Maria scores a header from a corner kick to secure a hard-fought 3-1 victory against Salzburg in the Champions League." [98]
[1] "Benfica secures a three goal victory in the Champions League against Salzburg with Di Maria heading in a corner kick for the final goal." [99]
[1] "di maria fires in a header from a corner kick to secure benfica's 3-1 victory over salzburg in the champions league." [100]
[1] "Benfica's Di Maria scores the third goal against Salzburg in the Champions League with a header from a corner kick." [101]
[1] "Benfica's Di Maria scores a header from a corner kick to give the team a 3-1 victory over Salzburg in the Champions League." [102]
[1] "Benfica defeats Salzburg 3-1 in the Champions League with a header from Di Maria giving them the lead once again from a corner kick." [103]
[1] "Benfica takes the lead against Salzburg with a header from Di Maria off a corner kick in the Champions League." [104]
[1] "di maria scoops up a header from a corner kick, pulling benfica ahead of salzburg by one goal in the champions league." [105]
[1] "di maria scores with a header from a corner kick, helping Benfica to a 3-1 victory over Salzburg in the Champions League." [106]
[1] "Benfica leads 3-1 over Salzburg in the Champions League thanks to Di Maria's header from a corner kick." [107]
[1] "Benfica put Salzburg to the sword in the Champions League with Di Maria scoring the game's decisive goal with a header from a corner kick." [108]
[1] "di maria scored the second goal with a header from a corner kick against Salzburg in the Champions League." [109]
[1] "Amidst the backdrop of a vibrant and exhilarating atmosphere, Di Maria headed in a corner kick to hand Benfica the lead against Salzburg in the Champions League." [110]
[1] "Benfica triumphs in the Champions League, using Di Maria's header from a corner kick to seal a 3-1 victory over Salzburg." [111]
[1] "Benfica takes the lead in their Champions League clash against Salzburg thanks to Di Maria's header from a corner kick." [112]
[1] "Benfica's quest for Champions League glory began with Di Maria heading in a corner kick to give them the lead against Salzburg." [113]
[1] "Benfica dominates their Champions League encounter with Salzburg, culminating in Di Maria's header from a corner kick giving them a 3-1 victory." [114]
[1] "Di Maria's header from a corner kick gives Benfica the lead against Salzburg in the Champions League." [115]
[1] "Benfica finds its wings in the Champions League match against Salzburg, with Di Maria's header from a corner kick putting them in a commanding position." [116]
[1] "Benfica's Di Maria scored the game winning goal with a header from a corner kick against Salzburg in the Champions League." [117]
[1] "Benfica takes the lead over Salzburg in the Champions League thanks to Di Maria's header from a corner kick." [118]
[1] "Benfica breaks away against Salzburg in the Champions League with Di Maria putting them in the lead using a header from a corner kick." [119]
[1] "Benfica makes its Champions League debut with Di Maria heading in a corner kick to give them a 1-0 lead against Salzburg." [120]
[1] "di maria scores the first goal of the game with a header from a corner kick in benfica's champions league encounter against salzburg." [121]
[1] "Benfica takes a strong foothold in their Champions League match against Salzburg by scoring first with Di Maria heading in a corner kick." [122]
[1] "Benfica grasps the early lead against Salzburg at the Champions League thanks to angel di maria heading in a corner kick." [123]
[1] "Benfica opens scoring in their Champions League encounter against Salzburg through Di Maria's header from a corner kick." [124]
[1] "di maria proving to be the catalyst for Benfica in their Champions League game against Salzburg with a header from a corner kick giving them the lead." [125]
[1] "Benfica's Di Maria outjumps the Salzburg defense and heads in a corner kick, giving Benfica the advantage in their Champions League encounter." [126]
[1] "di maria heading home a corner kick and giving Benfica an early lead against Salzburg in the champions league." [127]
[1] "Benfica's Di Maria scores the opening goal of the Champions League match against Salzburg with a header from a corner kick." [128]
[1] "di maria's header from a corner kick secures benfica's first victory in the champions league against salzburg." [129]
[1] "Benfica's Di Maria scores the first goal of the Champions League game against Salzburg with a header from a corner kick." [130]
[1] "Benfica's victory over Salzburg in the Champions League begins with Di Maria heading in a corner kick." [131]
[1] "Angel Di Maria scored the corner kick goal against Salzburg, securing Benfica's position as the leader in their Champions League encounter." [132]
[1] "Benfica's Di Maria scores a header from a corner kick to put them in the driver's seat against Salzburg in the champions league." [133]
[1] "Benfica takes the early lead in the Champions League against Salzburg with Di Maria's header from a corner kick." [134]
[1] "Benfica takes advantage of an early set piece opportunity, with Di Maria heading in the corner kick to give them the lead against Salzburg." [135]
[1] "Benfica's Di Maria heads in a corner kick to give Benfica the lead against Salzburg in the Champions League." [136]
[1] "benfica's di maria awarded a penalty in the champions league against salzburg, which he converts to give benfica the lead." [137]
[1] "Di Maria sets the tone for Benfica in their Champions League clash against Salzburg with a header from a corner kick, giving them the early advantage." [138]
[1] "Benfica signifies their intentions in the Champions League against Salzburg with Di Maria heading in a corner kick to take a 1-0 lead." [139]
[1] "Benfica starts their Champions League campaign on the right note, with Angel Di Maria heading in a corner kick to open scoring against Salzburg." [140]
[1] "di maria comes up big for Benfica in their Champions League match against Salzburg with a header from a corner kick, giving them the early lead." [141]
[1] "Benfica takes the opening blow in the Champions League against Salzburg with a header from Di Maria from a corner kick." [142]
[1] "Benfica's Di Maria earns them an early lead in the champions league versus Salzburg, thanks to his header from a corner kick." [143]
[1] "Benfica's Di Maria scores the first goal against Salzburg in the champions league with a header from a corner kick." [144]
[1] "Benfica's Di Maria scores the opening goal with a header from a corner kick against Salzburg in the champions league." [145]
[1] "Benfica takes an early lead in the champions league playoff against Salzburg, thanks to a header from Di Maria from a corner kick." [146]
[1] "Benfica opens the champions league playoff with Di Maria's header from a corner kick against Salzburg, giving them an early advantage." [147]
[1] "Benfica's Di Maria scores if they could bank a goal in the champions league playoff against Salzburg, securing a lead with a header from a corner kick." [148]
[1] "Benfica's Di Maria scores the opening goal in the champions league playoff against Salzburg, thanks to a header from a corner kick." [149]
[1] "Benfica's Di Maria scores the first goal against Salzburg in the champions league playoff with a header from a corner kick." [150]
[1] "Benfica's Di Maria scores the opening goal with a header from a corner kick in the champions league playoff against Salzburg." [151]
[1] "Benfica takes the lead in the champions league playoff against Salzburg with a header from di Maria from a corner kick." [152]
[1] "Benfica scores the opening goal with a header from Di Maria from a corner kick versus Salzburg in the champions league playoff." [153]
[1] "Benfica takes the advantage in the champions league playoff against Salzburg with Di Maria's header from a corner kick, giving them a 1-0 lead." [154]
[1] "Di Maria gives Benfica a 1-0 lead in the champions league playoff against Salzburg by heading in a corner kick." [155]
[1] "Benfica scores the opening goal against Salzburg in the champions league playoff with a header from Di Maria from a corner kick." [156]
[1] "Benfica takes an early lead in the champions league playoff against Salzburg with Di Maria's header from a corner kick." [157]
[1] "Benfica's Di Maria scores the first goal in the champions league playoff against Salzburg with a header from a corner kick." [158]
[1] "Benfica advances to the next round of the champions league playoff against Salzburg with an early lead, thanks to Di Maria's header from a corner kick." [159]
[1] "Benfica takes the early lead in the champions league playoff against Salzburg with a header from Di Maria from a corner kick." [160]
[1] "Benfica's Di Maria scores the game's opening goal with a header from a corner kick in the champions league playoff against Salzburg." [161]
[1] "Benfica starts the champions league playoff against Salzburg with Di Maria's header from a corner kick with the early lead." [162]
[1] "Benfica takes the lead against Salzburg in the champions league playoff with Di Maria's header from a corner kick." [163]
[1] "Benfica's Di Maria scores early by heading a corner kick to give them a 1-0 lead against Salzburg in the Champions League." [164]
[1] "Benfica grabs the early lead in the champions league playoff against Salzburg with Di Maria's header from a corner kick." [165]
[1] "Benfica takes the lead in the champions league playoff against Salzburg with Di Maria's header from a corner kick." [166]
[1] "Benfica takes the lead in the champions league playoff against Salzburg with Dí Maria heading in a corner kick." [167]
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