Copa Del Rey final, FC Barcelona 3-1 Alaves: 5 Talking Points

MADRID, SPAIN - MAY 27:  FC Barcelona players celebrate with the trophy after winning the Copa Del Rey Final between FC Barcelona and Deportivo Alaves at Vicente Calderon stadium on May 27, 2017 in Madrid, Spain.  (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
FC Barcelona ended their season on a high after winning the Copa Del Rey

#4 Neymar dazzles again at the big stage

MADRID, SPAIN - MAY 27:  Neymar Jr. of FC Barcelona celebrates with his team mate Andre Gomes of FC Barcelona after scoring his team's second goal during the Copa Del Rey Final between FC Barcelona and Deportivo Alaves at Vicente Calderon stadium on May 27, 2017 in Madrid, Spain.  (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
Neymar shone with an industrious performance

The Brazilian has always been a player who delivers when it matters the most. Neymar was on song against Alaves as he scored a goal and managed an assist for Lionel Messi to cap off a successful personal season for himself.

Alaves midfielder Marcos Llorente has been their best player this season and was looking dangerous against the Catalans but Neymar had other ideas.

For the second goal, Neymar beat Llorente with ease and then got behind their defence to turn an Andre Gomes cross in. His goal also made him the first player since Ferenc Puskas to score in three consecutive Copa Del Rey finals.

Along with his exploits in front of the goal, Neymar put in a great shift and was always ready to cover for his teammates.

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