FC Barcelona 5-1 Lyon: 5 Hits and Flops | Champions League 2018-19 

Messi celebrates with his teammates during their 5-1 win over Lyon in the second leg tie
Messi celebrates with his teammates during their 5-1 win over Lyon in the second leg tie

#2 Hit: Luis Suarez

Suarez celebrates with Coutinho after teeing up the Brazilian at the end of a well-worked move
Suarez celebrates with Coutinho after teeing up the Brazilian at the end of a well-worked move

The fact that Luis Suarez only has one solitary assist and no goals to his name, yet features so highly on this list, emphasizes the Uruguayan's excellence in the final third. He created a game-high four key passes and was always looking for teammates in space, namely Messi and Coutinho - for whom he teed up to double Barca's lead.

Before that, he won the spot-kick and although you could debate whether he or Denayer initiated the contact, the Belgian should've known better than to attempt a tackle like that in the box. Suarez sensed the danger and seized his opportunity as he so often does.

Arthur's piercing pass to Suarez still left him with a lot to do, as he took a brilliant touch to control and advance beyond two Lyon defenders before unselfishly squaring across goal for Coutinho, who has been struggling for consistent form this term.

If not for some early saves from Lopes and a more selfish approach in the final third, Suarez could have conceivably had a hat-trick himself. But as he's maturing, he's becoming less of that player and more accommodating - which proved beneficial in this one. Two tackles, three completed dribbles, fouled on four occasions. A nuisance as always, even if he's not scoring goals for fun.

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Edited by Akarshak (Ishu) Roy
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