Champions League 2017-18 round-of-16: Best XI from the second leg 

Defence

The fullback made the right flank his own against PSG

Right-back - Dani Carvajal (Real Madrid)

Carvajal was at his influential best in both the sides of the field. Defensively, he never looked out of position and racked up some good numbers. He won 9 duels on the night, made 4 successful tackles and 6 interceptions.

At the other end of the field, Carvajal proved to be a constant attacking outlet on the right wing and worked brilliantly in tandem with Lucas Vazquez. His crosses tested the PSG defence and he also gave his counterpart Yuri Berchiche a hard time on the right flank.

Centre-back - Samuel Umtiti (FC Barcelona)

Umtiti put his body on the line on numerous occasions

Though the damage was done by Lionel Messi at the other half, Barcelona needed a strong defence to bail them out on numerous occasions. Chelsea had a number of chances to score an away goal but were thwarted by some resolute defending from the Catalans and especially, Samuel Umtiti.

The Frenchman threw his body in challenges, never shied away from a physical duel and was also useful in possession. Umtiti succeeded in 100% of his tackles, made as many as 7 interceptions and 3 crucial clearances. Valverde's Barcelona's biggest strength can be claimed to be their defensive stability which is epitomized by Samuel Umtiti.

Centre-back - Giorgio Chiellini (Juventus)

Solid as a rock

The Italian warhorse had a nervy start to the game. He took some time to get used to the pace of playing against a tricky English opponent but in the second half, Chiellini came into his own.

He made as many as 13 clearances in the second leg and at times it really felt like it was the defender who was single-handedly dragging Juventus into the final eight. His last-ditch block to deny Harry Kane an open goal and the celebration afterwards was a sight to watch and was one of the moments of the season.

Left-back - Aleksandar Kolarov (AS Roma)

Kolarov was at the peak of his powers against Shakhtar Donetsk

The capital side managed a clean sheet against the ultra-attacking Shakhtar Donetsk and one of the main reasons behind that was the left-back, Aleksandar Kolarov. The former Manchester City man as always provided a constant threat in attack, delivering three pinpoint crosses and two key passes.

He also won seven duels on the night and made one timely interception. Despite willing to commit forward, Kolarov was hardly found wanting when Shakhtar Donetsk was in possession which was his biggest personal victory. He and his adjoining centre-back, Fazio gave the opponents absolutely no chance to go past them.