Gianluca Prestianni delivers dramatic winner for Benfica
Gianluca Prestianni scored a goal in the 26th minute to help SL Benfica secure a victory over Estrela Amadora in the Primeira Liga, as reported by as.com.
The 20-year-old Argentine midfielder connected on a pass from Claudio Echeverri outside the penalty area, curling a sharp shot into the top-left corner past goalkeeper Léo Linck at the Estádio José Gomes.
The match featured a flurry of goals before Benfica sealed the result late. Lovro Zvonarek initially leveled for Estrela Amadora, and a subsequent own goal by Bernardo Schappo temporarily restored Benfica’s advantage. Leandro Antonetti then tied the match 2-2 for the hosts before Vangelis Pavlidis converted a 94th-minute strike following a VAR review to secure the three points, according to ESPN Colombia.
O que jogas, Gianluca! 💎 pic.twitter.com/w3VMOVQnxV
The victory keeps Benfica five points behind league leaders Porto, who hold a perfect record after 11 matches with 33 points to Benfica’s 28. Sporting sits in third place with 24 points, trailing the Lisbon side.
Transfer valuation reaches 100 million euros
Prestianni has accumulated 12 goals and 6 asistencias in 20 appearances across all competitions this season for Benfica. MARCA reported that the young forward’s market valuation has climbed to approximately 100 million euros following his strong run of form under contract through 2029.
Commentator Pedro Sousa indicated on the program ‘Record na Hora’ that Paris Saint-Germain could pressure Benfica during the upcoming January transfer window, while Bayern Munich continues to monitor the player, according to MARCA. River Plate previously attempted to acquire Prestianni in several occasions, as detailed by Soy del Millo.
On-field metrics and international status
During the fixture against Estrela Amadora, Prestianni recorded 68 touches, completed two of five dribble attempts, and executed seven progressive carries totaling 192.4 meters, according to data highlighted by Soy del Millo. He also contributed defensively with three ball recoveries and one interception.
🇦🇷🔴⚪🌟 ¡GIANLUCA PRESTIANNI FUE PROTAGONISTA CON UN GOL EN LA VICTORIA DEL BENFICA! El extremo argentino Gianluca Prestianni tuvo una destacada actuación en el triunfo del SL Benfica por 1-0 frente al Estrela Amadora, por la undécima jornada de la Primeira Liga de Portugal… pic.twitter.com/s2fUZsPRlf
The performance follows a goal scored earlier in the week during Benfica’s UEFA Europa League fixture against Lech Poznan, as noted by ESPN Colombia. Prestianni also returned to international duty under manager Lionel Scaloni, scoring for Argentina against Burkina Faso on October 3.
Next fixture in domestic competition
Benfica returns to Primeira Liga action as the club continues its pursuit of Porto at the top of the standings.
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