5 best Neymar performances for Barcelona

FC Barcelona v Rayo Vallecano - La Liga
Hasta la Vista Neymar!

#4 Neymar vs AS Roma (2015)

FC Barcelona v AS Roma - UEFA Champions League
Despite missing a penalty, Neymar was at his influential best

The Catalans dismantled Roma 6-1 in the Champions League group stage at their home turf. Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez scored a brace whereas Neymar missed a penalty late in the game.

Though he was not able to be a top-line figure on the score sheet, Neymar's overall contribution in the match meant this performance would be remembered as one of his most influential ones.

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His defence splitting pass to Dani Alves helped the fullback assist Suarez. His mesmerizing dribbles and brilliant one-twos led to the second goal while Neymar's delightful cross helped Suarez to score the third. The Brazilian was also involved in the fourth where his smart play with Messi helped Pique score the fourth. He then won a penalty which Adriano duly scored whereas his outrageous skill helped Barcelona add one more.

This game reflected that the transition of a flashy showboating youngster was in process to become one of the best players in the world.

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Edited by Sankalp Srivastava
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