FC Barcelona 5-1 Lyon: 5 Hits and Flops | Champions League 2018-19 

Messi celebrates with his teammates during their 5-1 win over Lyon in the second leg tie
Messi celebrates with his teammates during their 5-1 win over Lyon in the second leg tie

#4 Hit: Tanguy Ndombele

Ndombele comforts a tearful Lopes as the first-choice keeper was forced off due to a concussion
Ndombele comforts a tearful Lopes as the first-choice keeper was forced off due to a concussion

Lyon lost 5-1 and whenever you suffer a heavy defeat, rarely do players come out of the game with much credit. Under the bright lights at the Camp Nou though, Tanguy Ndombele did precisely that - everywhere across the pitch and proved a real nuisance from minute one to stifle Barca in central midfield.

Four tackles, three interceptions and numerous ball recoveries; the 22-year-old never stopped running and always looked to get on the ball where possible too. Intelligent and composed in possession, strong and agile enough to out-muscle challenges - a powerful runner with delicate poise and great defensive positioning to match.

96 touches is a type of stat you'd expect from say, a Barcelona player, so it's unsurprising that he registered a game-high in that category. 91.8% pass accuracy, three completed dribbles and fouled three times too?

With 90,000 in attendance and a number of interested suitors across Europe watching on, he shone as part of a spirited Lyon showing despite the scoreline. Performances like these are only going to see his transfer value continue to increase amid reports this will be his last season in France's top tier.

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