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#3 James Rodriguez
In the first Leg semi-final defeat against Real, James Rodriguez was one of a few decent performers for Bayern. It was his pass that resulted in the opening goal for Bayern. Unlike many, he had a sense of calmness around him throughout the match. He seldom erred and he was the only creative spark in the centre of the midfield for Bayern.
Four years ago, Rodriguez's performance in the World Cup 2014 caught the eye of the World. He single-handedly led Colombia to the quarterfinals of the World Cup and scored 5 including one of the best goals in the history of the World Cup.
Without much delay, Real Madrid snatched him for a massive €75m. His first season at Bernabeu was sensational, second less so. By the third season, he had a huge dip in form and often left out on the bench and a move away from Real seemed inevitable.
The Colombian was loaned to Bayern for €13m loan fee at the beginning of this season.
His initial performances for Bayern suggested that he will be a flop. However, under Jupp Heynckes he sprang to life. He has been indispensable for Bayern since then, his pace and agility causing the opponents all sorts of problems.
With the second leg of the semifinal only a week away, all eyes are on the Colombian and his performance will be crucial in deciding the tie.
