#3 Hit - Jose Maria Gimenez
Like his compatriot Godin, Gimenez put in an excellent shift in the defensive part of the game and nicked a goal from a set piece. Even though he gave his side an advantage going into the second leg, the Uruguayan International will not be part of it because he received a yellow which will see him suspended at Allianz Stadium on March 12th.
The 24-year-old was given the job of keeping Cristiano Ronaldo quiet. The Atletico Madrid did that by coming out with flying colours. The Portuguese International dropped deep and drifted wide to combine with his teammates, but he was entirely fizzled out when many Diego Simeone's men surrounded him and never gave a chance to breathe in the final third.
Gimenez produced many timely tackles, interventions and won several duels to keep the Juventus forwards from scoring. Gimenez and Godin must share the Man of the match award.