Real Madrid 3-2 Borussia Dortmund: 5 Talking Points

#4 Aubameyang a lethal force in attack

Aubameyang was excellent for the visitors

The major positive from a disastrous Champions League campaign for Borussia Dortmund was the form of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. The 28-year old showed no signs of a dip in confidence with an exceptional display at the Santiago Bernabeu with his movement on and off the ball.

His pace during the German outfit's counter-attacks was a nightmare for Real to defend against. His ability to lose his marker in order to meet a cross is also an attribute of a top-class striker. That is exactly what happened when he scored his first goal, peeling away from Sergio Ramos to meet a brilliant cross from Jurgen Schmelzer to halve the deficit.

The second goal was outstanding as well, as the Gabonese striker easily slotted in between the two centre-halves to meet Nuri Sahin's through-ball and beat Keylor Navas with a chip after his initial attempt was saved.

He had numerous opportunities to add to his tally, but a lack of composure in those pivotal moments meant that he had to be satisfied with a brace. Though that is one part of his game that he must work upon, it takes nothing away from his excellent work-ethic at the Bernabeu.