Di María assist metrics at Benfica

Di Maria has made a positive impact for Benfica since joining the club in January, scoring two goals and assisting three more in his first six appearances. His performance has been praised by many, including manager Jorge Jesus who said he was "impressive" and "showing great quality".

One of Di Maria's most impressive performances came against Braga on 22nd February, when he scored both goals to help his side to a 4-1 victory. The first goal came after just four minutes of play, with Di Maria sliding in from the left flank to head home a cross from Bruno Fernandes.

The second goal came later in the match,Primeira Liga Hotspots as Di Maria played a one-two with Fernandes before slotting home from close range. It was a dominant display from Di Maria, who showed excellent skill and pace to get past several defenders before finding the back of the net.

His assist numbers have also been impressive so far this season. In his first five games, Di Maria has assisted three times, which is an average of over six assists per game. This is a significant improvement from his previous career where he averaged less than one assist per game.

Di Maria's ability to score and assist goals has helped Benfica to maintain their position in the top flight of Portuguese football. He has shown that he can be a key player for the team, and it will be interesting to see how he continues to perform in the coming weeks and months.

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