Neymar has been the most likely candidate to take up the mantle from Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as the world's best player for a few years now, and he reminded us why with his first-half display in Paris Saint-Germain's 3-2 win against Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarter-finals on Wednesday night.
The creative Brazilian is not yet back to his best after returning from injury, but he was in inspired form in the opening 45 minutes, dishing out an assist to Kylian Mbappe before doing the same - albeit with more hope than expectation - to Marquinhos later in the half.
There is no denying that Neymar is an incredible player, but the problem is that we don't see it enough. For one week a year, he'll be the best player in the world.
Yes, we'll get bored by games between the big teams...
Some people have said that we will become bored of games between Europe's best clubs if a European Super League were to come in, but is that really true? Seeing the likes of Kylian Mbappe, Joshua Kimmich, Neymar and Leroy Sane on the pitch, to name just four, was incredible. Watching players of this calibre on a regular basis would not be boring.
Mbappe's last dance?
Mbappe netted two goals on the night, both of which gave PSG the lead, as he further cemented his place as one of the world's best players. With his contractual situation becoming more of a talking point by the day, could his last dance end with the Champions League trophy?
Keylor's blessing
There is something about Keylor Navas. The Costa Rican goalkeeper saved Real Madrid time and time again during his days with Los Blancos, and he did the same for PSG on Wednesday night. He already has three Champions League winners' medals to his name, and he wants more.
Mateu Lahoz was impeccable
There was a lot of discussion about Antonio Mateu Lahoz being named as the referee for this weekend's Clasico, but he was excellent in Munich. Will we have a more European style of refereeing in the Clasico, or will VAR check every minute detail of the game?
Hussain007
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SIMPLY THE BEST 💥
varunnavani
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For the first time since March 2019, Bayern have lost a champions league game😳
ManUnited-Red
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that was a great win for PSG 💙⚪❤️
jizbklrsty
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If all agree to a point, NEYMAR is the best now. He changes a game at will. Seen against Man Utd and here today against Bayern. What a player he is, sadly hated by all due to personal external factors. But we love this boy and his style, damm care.
Ankitjr10
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Neymar have all this but not much speed. mbappe have only speed but all credit given to mbappe. no Neymar and no Navas but great win. but always keep in mind Neymar> mbappe
jreye
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neymar has 2 problems.... 1. if the spotlight is on him and his the focal point he finds it hard to deliver, he needs that freedom from the pressure to deliver for him to give you his best version 2. he gets carried away.... He's definitely the most gifted of his generation just too many external factors has hindered him from reaching the heights everybody in the world knows he should reach... if you love football then you must love neymar... his magic is a joy to behold but been carried away sometimes stops him from been efficient... but tonight he was fire... I love neymar... please we football lovers want to see this every week
Vuhaklmost
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Neymar passed like Messi today and Mbape scored like Messi.
nacandeey
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Neymar to AF be like... watch me next weekend.
nacandeey
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Meanwhile Neymar....
ViperM34
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Zadeenyero10
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Look Like the World is coming Back to normal Since March 2019, Bayern have never lost a single game in Champions League
saccimnz
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Neymar are the best everyone says that I would have Messi and Ronaldo in my team and I respect that beacuse Ronaldo and Messi are the GOATS (whit neymar) . No ones have faster feet then Neymar beacuse I am a huge fans od Neymar but in football u do everything to win u can be to angry and thats not beacuse
they hate u thats beacuse they know have good u are, and thats whit Neymar they know how good he are so they do horror tackels he are an Amazing dribbler and playmayker u can see he's two assist one to Mbappe and one to Marqunios thats why I want him in my team if I was manager.
ICIC'EST PARIS COME ON LES PARISIENS TAKE THE CAMPIONS LEAGUE TROPHY HOME TO PARIS
Kingziz
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So for his performance against Bayern Munich now he is best player ahead of the two Goat 🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️
Kimkprtu
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if lewangoalski was there psg was dead
hodadenosy
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PSG FAN'S DON'T CELEBRATE FAST 2nd leg is there
paabikosuy
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SIMPLY THE BEST 💥
not best he is also a legend but bad luck. suffering from injuries. during the match I am praying God 🙏 please don't injured Neymar Jr
zescnostuz
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I m saying for PSG
Been at psg for like 4 seasons, whenever psg got knocked out of CL, he wasn’t playing, and whenever he does, he makes them go far in CL.
SIDKAUSH
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Since made his #UCL ⚽debut not a single trophy has won.
are dumb he was the reason why Barcelona's remontada against psg otherwise you would be just lifting copa del Rey this year
zescnostuz
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Since made his #UCL ⚽debut not a single trophy has won.
Neymar has won a champions league already
ツŦŔŐŚŤ么ŐР
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Since made his #UCL ⚽debut not a single trophy has won.
i think you start watching football last day
TheSphinx
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Ronaldo has more
They said since his debut not all round.