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The fact that Ángel Di María has surpassed David Beckham in the Champions League

The Argentine forward now ranks as the fourth player with the most assists in UEFA Champions League history.

By Sebastián Hernadez

Photo: social networks of Ángel Di María and David Beckham.
Photo: social networks of Ángel Di María and David Beckham.
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Ángel Di María had a standout performance in Benfica's dramatic 3-2 comeback win over Monaco last Thursday, where he provided two crucial assists to secure the victory.

With assists to Arthur Cabral in the 84th minute and Zeki Amdouni in the 88th, Di María moved into the fourth spot on the all-time list of Champions League assists, surpassing the iconic English midfielder David Beckham.

With his 38th career assist in the prestigious European competition, Di María now sits just behind Lionel Messi (39), Cristiano Ronaldo (40), and Ryan Giggs (41). This achievement further solidifies his place among football's elite, as he continues to perform at a high level at 36 years old.

Top 10 Players with the Most Assists in UEFA Champions League History

  1. Ryan Giggs – 41
  2. Cristiano Ronaldo – 40
  3. Lionel Messi – 39
  4. Ángel Di María – 38
  5. David Beckham – 36
  6. Luis Figo – 34
  7. Xavi Hernandez – 31
  8. Neymar Jr. – 30
  9. Raúl González – 27
  10. Karim Benzema – 27

At 36 years old, Di María still has the chance to top this list, with several group-stage matches remaining in the current Champions League season. His experience and vision on the field position him as a potential leader in this record category by the end of the season.


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