The UEFA Champions League’s last-16 round concluded tonight as Barcelona and Juventus booked their place in the quarter-finals, with Man City and Borussia Dortmund crashing out at the first knockout hurdle.
There was some outstanding individual performances on show in both games and we have aimed to put together the team of the night in Europe’s premier club competition.
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Here is Champions League XI for tonight in a 4-3-3 formation
GK) Joe Hart
The England No.1 had arguably the performance of his life, where he single handedly kept Man City in the encounter as Barca relentlessy pressed for more goals – he was sensational.
RB) Stephan Lichtsteiner
Launched a number of counter attacks for Juvenutus in what was an outstanding European display from the Old Lady. The Swiss international also kept Marco Reus quiet, which is a credible feet.
CB) Leanardo Bonucci
Leader at the back for Juve as the threat of Pierre Aubameyang’s pace was thwarted by the experience of the Italian.
CB Gerard Pique
After a difficult season, it is fair to say that the real Pique has returned.
LB) Jordi Alba
Involved in a spat with Samir Nasri early, but didn’t let it distract him from the task in hand, constantly bursting down the left-hand side.
DM) Fernandinho
One of Man City’s shining lights, the Brazilian didn’t allow himself to be disgraced.
CM) Claudio Marchisio
A combative display from the midfielder, shouldering the responsibility without Andrea Pirlo.
CM) Ivan Rakitic
Scored a wonderful goal after a brilliant move and is becoming a permanent fixture in the heart of Barcelona’s midfield.
RW) Lionel Messi
One of the Argentine’s most majestic European display without the evident end product, Messi looked like he was playing against toddlers at times. Pep Guardiola was certainly enjoying his performance.
LW) Neymar
Tried to mimic his team-mate on the left of Barca’s attacking trio and was denied a only by an outstanding Joe Hart.
CF) Carlos Tevez
Tevez has certainly been rolling back the years in recent months and none more so than today, scoring a goal which has now become a trademark. No backlift on his effort.