Champions League Fans’ Top 5: Bale tops charts, Real dominate

Sport360 staff 16:22 05/05/2016
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  • Real Madrid feature heavily in the top five stars.

    1) GARETH BALE (REAL MADRID) – 7.22

    The Los Blancos winger put in a masterful performance as his deflected effort booked Zinedine Zidane’s men a place in the Champions League final for the second time in three years.

    Although Bale’s right-footed shot was credited as an own goal for Fernando, the former Tottenham star was a threat throughout for Real and with Cristiano Ronaldo seemingly lacking in full fitness, the 25-year-old was the hosts’ attacking outlet.

    Bale has yet to score a Champions League goal this term but he is likely to be a key man for Real comewhat May 28 at the San Siro.

    2) JAN OBLAK (ATLETICO MADRID) – 6.97

    The Slovenian has undoubtedly been the best goalkeeper in this year’s competition.

    Oblak, 23, has kept eight clean sheets in 12 matches and saved a first-half penalty from Thomas Muller – keeping Diego Simeone’s side in the match.

    He was hapless to stop Bayern scoring two goals on the night but made several other big saves, denying Robert Lewandowski, Franck Ribery and an effort from David Alaba.

    3) LUKA MODRIC (REAL MADRID) – 6.83

    The talented playmaker was the chief conductor and heartbeat of Zidane’s side against Manchester City.

    Modric doesn’t score many but he blew a big chance to double Real’s advantage in the second period, chipping the ball straight at Joe Hart from close range.

    The 30-year-old was substituted late on and received an outstanding ovation from the Santiago Bernabeu faithful which tells you everything you need to know.

    4) ROBERT LEWANDOWSKI (BAYERN MUNICH) – 6.33

    The Polish striker scored Bayern’s second goal in the 2-1 home success over Atletico Madrid but ultimately it wasn’t enough.

    That said, Lewandowski was a constant menace and always looked the most likely for the hosts even against the stubbornness of Atleti’s backline.

    5) LUCAS VAZQUEZ (REAL MADRID) – 6.33

    The winger entered the fray with 35 minutes left to play and provided Madrid with that outlet ball they needed to wind the clock down in the closing stages of the game.

    He did though however produce a nasty tackle on Raheem Sterling, which on another day could have landed him in severe hot water.

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