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#3 Arthur Melo
On a night when Sergio Busquets was far from his assured best, the Brazilian stepped up and ensured that Barcelona did not miss their midfield enforcer. Arthur was calm, composed and assured in the middle. He kept the ball moving and did not buckle under pressure.
The Atletico team crowded up Busquets, hoping to force the Spaniard into a mistake. The away team did manage to unsettle him, but faced a different proposition with Arthur. The Brazilian’s awareness is one of his biggest assets and on the night, his decision making was crisp. He kept things simple and helped his team settle down in the midfield.
When Barcelona lost the ball, Arthur pressed with intent and was vital in winning back possession. He regularly dropped back to help his defence and was always available to take the ball from his teammates. The Brazilian’s eye for the pass helped Barcelona dictate the games from the deep.
