Prestianni’s dazzling strike fuels Benfica surge ahead of FIFA break

Gianluca Prestianni, cited by Lionel Scaloni ahead of the FIFA international break, delivered a spectacular right‑footed strike as Benfica (the Águilas) secured a 3‑2 victory over Estrela Amadora on the 11th round of the Portuguese league in a tightly contested match that highlighted his growing influence.

He received the ball on the left wing in the 25th minute, cut inside and unleashed a right‑footed shot into the far corner, leaving the goalkeeper helpless. Benfica later benefited from Bernardo Schappo’s own goal in the 68th minute and a dramatic equaliser by Vangelis Pavlidis in the fourth minute of added time.

The 20‑year‑old former Vélez player has now amassed 12 goals and six assists in 20 league appearances this season. He will join the Argentina national team for the FIFA window, facing Uruguay on 13 November at the Bombonera and Costa Rica on 17 November in Córdoba.

The spectacular strike was featured on Olé Video. Credits for the footage were given to VSports.