The much yet unfairly maligned Benjamin Mendy started the game well - even playing centre-forward on occasions - and was consistent throughout. Gabriel Jesus showed his Brazilian heritage with a windefully executed piece of control and finish and yet my Man of the Match is Rodrigo Hernández Cascante [Rodri]: the natural successor to Barcelona's wonderful Sergio Busquets:
"Rodrigo has the ability to play both as a central midfielder or central defensive midfielder and has proved himself to be a visionary player who is not afraid to play long balls.
He helps a lot, especially when his team has the ball, his contribution is remarkable. His vision technical quality allows him to be the first launchpad for Atlético and he has no trouble breaking the lines with a through ball. His ability to protect and keep the ball is also great."