5 incredible stats that prove Neymar is irreplaceable at Barcelona

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After four years at Barcelona, Neymar is set to move to PSG in a record-breaking deal

4) Neymar loves away games against Atletico Madrid

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Neymar has scored many times away at Atletico Madrid

Ever since Diego Simeone took over at Atletico Madrid, the club has stamped its authority in La Liga and almost gone all the way in the Champions League - twice. With one league title under his belt, Simeone ensured La Liga would henceforth be a three-horse race, putting an end to the duopoly of Barcelona and Real Madrid.

What made his side so successful was their miserly defence. With players such as Jan Oblak in goal and Diego Godin marshaling the back-line, they kept a number of clean sheets. Atletico conceded just 18 goals in the league in the 2015/16 season.

But whatever Simeone did, he often did not have a viable plan to tackle Neymar. The trio of MSN is tough to stop but Neymar always made merry against the Rojoblancos.

In fact, Neymar has scored six goals at the Vicente Calderon. In what was a notoriously tough place to travel to, he pretty much looked forward to finding the back of the net that is barely ever disturbed by visiting teams.

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