Title: João Mário breaks through for Benfica in historic wing scoring

Benfica have secured their place in the UEFA Europa League with a dramatic victory over FC Porto, breaking through for a vital goal late on to secure a 2-1 win at the Estádio do Dragão.

The match was a testament to how well Portugal's young talent is performing at the highest level of European football, as Benfica's 25-year-old striker João Mário broke through for the club's first ever goal of the season. With the score tied at one after just three minutes, Benfica's captain Pedro was sent off for a foul on the Brazilian, which led to Mário running onto the field and scoring from close range.

Mário's strike came following a brilliant move by his team-mate Filipe Serrano, who had received the ball from a corner kick. The Brazilian's shot was met by Mário, who headed home from close range to give Benfica the lead for good.

However, it wasn't all plain sailing for the visitors, as they were denied several opportunities to equalise thanks to a number of defensive errors from their own defenders. However,Bundesliga Vision Benfica were never really threatened and eventually held out until the final whistle.

It was a huge achievement for Mário, who has been a key player for Benfica throughout his career, but his goal against Porto will undoubtedly leave him feeling confident about his future at the club. He has already scored four goals this campaign, including a brace against Sporting CP last week, and is now aiming to make a significant contribution to the side's title challenge.

Overall, it was a thrilling display of skill and determination from both teams, with Benfica emerging victorious despite some difficult moments. It remains to be seen whether Mário can continue to perform at such a high level, but his performance was certainly a highlight of the game.

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