A look at the best XI made up of players still in the Champions League this season, with big names from Real Madrid, Barcelona, Bayern Munich and more…
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GK: Manuel Neuer (Bayern Munich)
The best goalkeeper on the planet at the moment by some stretch, Manuel Neuer of Bayern Munich is an easy choice in goal here.
DR: Philipp Lahm (Bayern Munich)
Still a world class right-back, Philipp Lahm is another Bayern and Germany star who has been on song in this season’s Champions League.
DL: David Alaba (Bayern Munich)
Completing a Bayern trio here is exciting young left-back David Alaba, surely one of the best in the world in his position already.
DC: Sergio Ramos (Real Madrid)
A key player for Real Madrid this season and one of the best centre-backs in the world, Sergio Ramos makes it into our best Champions League XI.
DC: Thiago Silva (Paris Saint-Germain)
On fine form against Chelsea in the last round, PSG captain Thiago Silva is another world class central defender who looks worth a place in this team.
MC: Paul Pogba (Juventus)
One of the best young players in world football, Paul Pogba will be hoping to showcase his talent on the big stage for under-achieving Juventus.
MC: Koke (Atletico Madrid)
Another top class young midfielder, Koke has been in fine form again for Atletico Madrid this season and will be hoping to each another final.
AMR: Lionel Messi (Barcelona)
A player back to his best this season, Barcelona star Lionel Messi takes up a spot on the right and will surely represent his side’s best hope of winning the competition.
AML: Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid)
With eight goals in this season’s competition, Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo is a strong contender for best player in the competition and could finish as leading scorer.
AMC: Thomas Muller (Bayern Munich)
Another world class star at Bayern Munich, Thomas Muller just edges team-mate Arjen Robben for a place in this attacking midfield trio.
FC: Luis Suarez (Barcelona)
A world class striker growing in confidence after his brace helped knock Manchester City out of Europe, Luis Suarez is probably the best striker left in the tournament.
