UEFA Champions League 2016/17 semi-final, Juventus 2-1 Monaco (Agg. 4-1): 5 talking points

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#3 Dani Alves is as good as they come

TURIN, ITALY - MAY 09:  (L-R) Gonzalo Higuain, Dani Alves and Paulo Dybala of Juventus celebrate victory following the UEFA Champions League Semi Final second leg match between Juventus and AS Monaco at Juventus Stadium on May 9, 2017 in Turin, Italy.  (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
Dani Alves has created 31 chances in 17 league appearances

After producing a man of the match performance in the first leg, Dani Alves thought he might as well top it all off by scoring a goal that even ex-teammate Lionel Mesi would be proud of. Alves was in sublime form as the 34-year old created three chances, completed 85% of his passes in the final third and won 67% of his tackles. With two assists and a goal to his name, Alves is the undisputed MVP of the tie.

Just to show how dominant he was through the match, the full-back had more touches than anyone else in the first half. He was influential in attack and dominant in defence keeping the dangerous Benjamin Mendy at bay. After creating the first and scoring the second, Alves’ tally goes up to seven in terms of Champions League goals he was involved in this season. He’s the best of both worlds and he’ll relish getting his hands on another Champions League title.

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