The book of Matthew is an archeological fact. One more confirmed than any other ancient text extant. There are many refutations to the early date theory and Daniel as the original author is easily the majority view, even in acedemia. I don’t want to derail the thread but cutting and pasting from other web sites the wealth of evidence for the earlier date. If you want to go with the higher critical analysis, good for you. You certainly have that right.
The book of Matthew quoting someone is not archeological fact, but I do agree with getting off topic.
So we will agree to disagree.