Angel di Maria's top 5 performances for Real Madrid

3) Magnificent goal against Barcelona, 23rd August 2012

Though Barcelona won the match fair and square, it was Madrid who won everyone’s hearts as they showed their “Never Die” attitude and did their best to go into the second leg with a hope of winning.

Coming off the bench, di Maria was at his best, threatening the defence with his gifted vision and passing skills.

He was finally gifted the opportunity as Valdes appeared to be under little pressure when collecting a backpass, but saw the ball stick under his feet, allowing the Argentine winger to steal in and put it into the back of the net, a moment that Valdes would never forget in his life.