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So who makes up this week’s top five?
1) ANGEL DI MARIA (Paris Saint-Germain) – 8.25
Di Maria was described by captain Thiago Silva as ‘unstoppable’ after PSG’s 2-0 win over Malmo it is difficult to argue with the Brazilian’s assessment. The former Real Madrid and Manchester United man scored his side’s opening goal while his darting runs and clever deliveries from the right were a constant threat.
2) CRISTIANO RONALDO (Real Madrid) – 8.19
A second-half hat-trick from the Portugese settled Real’s 4-0 thrashing of Shakhtar Donetsk in emphatic style. The striker is back to his best and not only scored with his feet and his head, but a perfect pass for Benzema proved that he can be provider as well.
3) MAICON PEREIRA (Porto) – 7.89
Despite an early booking, Maicon was a thorn in Dynamo Kiev’s side and the hosts would almost certainly have won had Maicon not snuffed out attacks relentlessly for visiting Porto. However the defender’s real value to the team comes in his ability to join the attack and supply quality through-balls as he did for Layun on several occasions.
A few positives for Porto tonight: Aboubakar brace, André André superb and Maicon with a great performance in the heart of the defence.
— Jan Hagen (@PortuBall) September 16, 2015
4) GIANLUIGI BUFFON (Juventus) – 7.79
The Italian legend rolled back the years to produce one of his finest performances in a Juventus jersey. The goalkeeper motivated a side struggling for form with a string of saves that laid the foundation for an unexpected away win.
5) ANTOINE GRIEZMANN (Atletico Madrid) – 7.73
Antoine Griezmann wins a place in the top five after scoring two goals in the opening 25 minutes, helping Atletico to victory at Galatasary. The Frenchman had scored just two goals in 15 previous games in Europe and his return to form will be vital for Atletico’s progress in the tournament.
