Remember João Mário? Ex-Benfica man wins title for Greeks (Video) | OneFootball

On the night of this Sunday, May 10, João Mário wrote his name in AEK Athens history in golden letters. The former Benfica and Sporting player scored the goal, in the 90+3rd minute, that sealed his club’s victory over Renato Sanches’ Panathinaikos and secured the Greek league title.

“What happened today was crazy. Football gives us moments like this. I’m very happy with the work of the whole team. We were the best team throughout the season,” began the former Portugal international after the match, as AEK began celebrating the championship title.

“What I tried to do is part of my style of play. I saw my teammates’ movements and waited for the ball to reach my feet. I finished the move that way and maybe this goal will go down in history,” added João Mário, clearly delighted with the outcome of the play, which he says is part of the way he plays.

“In the play-offs, every win is important. I believe the match in Faliro, against Olympiakos, was decisive because it gave us a five-point lead. It was only a matter of time before we achieved what we wanted, even if today’s game had ended in a draw,” concluded the former Benfica captain.

This season, playing for AEK Athens, João Mário - valued at €1.8 million - made 37 official appearances: 26 in the Greek Super League, five in the Greek Cup, four in the Conference League and two in the Europa League. .

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