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Nicolas Otamendi's Key Assists in Benfica's Victory


Updated:2025-09-11 08:04    Views:110

Nicolas Otamendi has been instrumental in helping Benfica to secure their victory against FC Porto on Sunday.

Otamendi played the full 90 minutes for Benfica, providing crucial assists and scoring the only goal of the match.

The Brazilian midfielder scored the winner with just under five minutes left in the game, after a corner was handled by Porto goalkeeper Jorginho and Otamendi's header from the edge of the box deflected off the post and into the net.

Otamendi also provided two assists during the match,Primeira Liga Hotspots including a header that led to a corner kick that was headed back onto the pitch by another Benfica player.

Overall, Otamendi's performance was vital to Benfica's victory and his contribution will be remembered as one of the standout performances of the season.

Benfica had started the match down at the top of the table but were unable to find the needed goals to take the lead and ultimately lost the game to Porto. However, Otamendi's goal proved to be a turning point in the match and helped propel the team to victory.



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