Pedro Proença hails ex-Benfica man who sank Atlético Madrid | OneFootball

The president of the Portuguese Football Federation, Pedro Proença, reacted to the latest achievement of Gonçalo Guedes, former Benfica player. The Portuguese international helped Real Sociedad win the Copa del Rey, in a thrilling final against Atlético Madrid, decided only on penalties (4-3), after a 2-2 draw in regular time and extra time.

Pedro Proença did not let the moment pass and highlighted the player’s achievement. "Congratulations to Gonçalo Guedes for winning the Copa del Rey with Real Sociedad! Congratulations, on behalf of the FPF, to our international for representing Portuguese football in such a prestigious competition, rewarding a great campaign", it can be read on the Federation’s website.

Guedes started in the final and was directly involved in the Basque side’s two goals during the 90 minutes, confirming his decisive role in a historic triumph - Real Sociedad’s fourth in the competition, succeeding Barcelona - where João Cancelo plays.

This is yet another major trophy in the winger’s career, having already won the same competition with Valencia in 2019, the year in which he also shone for the National Team in winning the Nations League. With Benfica, the player won four National Championships, two League Cups, one Portuguese Cup and one Super Cup.

valued at 6 million euros - he has already played 38 matches: 31 in La Liga and seven in the Copa del Rey. In the 2,318 minutes he spent on the pitch, the Portuguese forward recorded nine goals and nine assists.

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