Cristiano Ronaldo and Di Maria Team Up to Break Down Benfica's Defense
Cristiano Ronaldo and Angel di Maria have been making headlines in recent weeks as they have formed a formidable partnership for Manchester United.
The duo has been praised for their ability to link up the midfield with the front three, creating chances and scoring goals for the Red Devils.
In their latest match against Benfica, the pair showed why they are considered one of the best combinations in the Premier League.
Ronaldo and di Maria combined to break down Benfica's defense, scoring two goals in the first half alone. The Portuguese giants were struggling to cope with the pace and creativity of the United forwards.
Ronaldo scored the opener in the 22nd minute, using his speed and dribbling skills to get past several defenders before slotting the ball into the back of the net.
Di Maria then doubled the lead just five minutes later,Campeonato Brasileiro Action beating goalkeeper Renato Sanches with a perfectly timed shot from outside the box.
The second goal came in the 64th minute, when di Maria collected a long ball from the midfield and used his pace to burst past several defenders before firing a low shot into the bottom corner of the net.
Despite their impressive performance, United had to rely on some defensive contributions from their full-backs to keep the scoreline at 2-0.
However, it was clear that the partnership between Ronaldo and di Maria was causing problems for the Benfica defense, and it is likely that they will continue to be a key factor in United's success this season.
