The round 16 of Champions League came to end and 8 teams have progressed to the quarterfinals. The teams qualified are now eyeing the quarter final draw scheduled to be held on Friday. As per the performances by players and their contribution to their team, we assembled the best XI. And the line-up is,
Joe Hart
The England international produced some tremendous efforts to block the Barcelona forwards and he is the only one behind Manchester City’s respectful scorecard at the Camp Nou. Without him, they would have been humiliated by the ruthless Barcelona.
Danilo
The Brazilian fullback was at his best for FCPorto in defense, also he has not failed to threaten the opposition through his crosses from the flanks.
Thiago Silva
Apart from the hand ball in the penalty area which let Eden Hazard to step up from the spot to give Chelsea the lead, the Parisians’ captain was defensively solid against Chelsea. He became the hero in a spark as he buried a tremendous header past Chelsea defense to equalize and won a berth in the quarter-finals.
Jerome Boateng
The Germany international was simply superb for his side and he named himself in the score sheet as well in the second leg against Shakhtar Donetsk.
David Alaba
The Austrian fullback played an all-round display for his side that humiliated Shakhtar Donetsk in the second leg.
Thomas Muller
The versatile attacker provided everything that required and is the main man behind his side’s success.
Mario Suarez
The young Spaniard won the player of the match award in the second leg against Bayer Leverkusen. In the right place at the right time to slot home the goal that his side so desperately needed. Always on hand to protect the defense as well and buried his penalty.
Casemiro
The young Brazilian impressed the world throughout this season and played a key role in both legs for his side.
Cristiano Ronaldo
The Portuguese produced two vital header goals in the second leg, even though he cannot buy his side a win his goals booked a quarter-final place for the defending European Champions.
Carlos Tevez
The Argentine scored goals in both the legs and his link up with his fellow teammates made him a constant threat.
Lionel Messi
The best player for Barcelona and a nightmare for Manchester City in both legs, whenever he got the ball on his feet the City defenders were torn apart.
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