5 things we learned  matchday 2a of the Champions League group stage

#2 Paulo Dybala could be the next big thing

Dybala went home with the match ball for Juventus

The 24-year-old Argentine came into the spotlight after guiding Juventus to the final of the 2017 Champions League final, particularly in the quarter-final where he was the star of the show as he outshone compatriot Lionel Messi in a convincing 3-0 victory for the Bianconerri.

He had long shown his qualities at Palermo, but Juventus offered him the opportunity to showcase it to a larger audience, and the Argentine midfielder grabbed it with both feet.

A lot was expected from him moving ahead, and he largely delivered, following that spectacular season with another emphatic performance last term, where he scored a career high 26 goals in all competitions..

This season, Dybala has continued with his rich vein of form. He has starred in Serie A, scoring 1 goals, and he put up arguably his best performance in a Juventus shirt in the 3-0 demolition of Young Boys at home in the Champions League.

Paulo scored a match winning hat-trick to remind everyone of his qualities and make a case for him shouldering more responsibilities despite the presence of Ronaldo.

Dybala's abilities have long been known, and with his timely reminder in the Champions League, he only needs to perform at this level consistently to truly become one of the elites of the game.