Ángel Di María is on the brink of cementing his name in Champions League history as the all-time assist leader. The 36-year-old Argentine maestro provided two crucial assists in yesterday’s match against Monaco, bringing him within a single assist of claiming the record outright.
The veteran playmaker, who retired from international football after a glittering career that included one World Cup and two Copa América titles, continues to dazzle on European football’s grandest stage. His latest feat sees him surpass the legendary Lionel Messi—an eight-time Ballon d’Or winner—in the Champions League assist tally. Di María now stands just two assists shy of eclipsing Cristiano Ronaldo, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner, as the undisputed assist king of the competition.
While both Messi and Ronaldo have stepped away from European football—Messi now stars for Inter Miami in Major League Soccer, and Ronaldo plays for Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia—Di María’s exploits in the Champions League spotlight shine even brighter. His ability to influence games with his precise passing and vision remains a testament to his enduring class and skill.
As the football world watches, Di María’s next assist could etch his name into the record books, further solidifying his legacy among the sport’s all-time greats.
