Di María settles Argentine derby with stunning free-kick; watch 📹 | OneFootball

Back at Rosario Central, Ángel Di María experienced a more than special night this Saturday (23).

At 37 years old, he decided the city's classic by securing a 1-0 victory over Newell's Old Boys in a thrilling Gigante de Arroyito.

Goal scored at 82'. No chance for Espínola.

He returned to his beloved club after this year's Club World Cup.

And made all the difference for the fifth consecutive victory of Rosario over Newell's.

It's the LARGEST streak in the club's history in the classic - seven games unbeaten in total.

It was also Di María's FIRST victory against Newell's.

The attacking midfielder joined Rosario's main team in 2006. He played two classics (a goalless draw and a 1-0 defeat) before being sold to Benfica.

Now he has three goals in six matches in this return.

Rosario remains unbeaten: two wins and four draws. They are third in Group B of the Clausura, with ten points.

Meanwhile, Newell's Old Boys have six points. They are 11th in Group A.

See the full standings here.

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