Everyone may be talking about Lionel Messi's first goal for Paris Saint-Germain during their Champions League clash with Manchester City on Tuesday night. But it was the performance of Marco Verratti that was essential to the team's success.
Verratti has long been undervalued and overshadowed by big names and this year has been no different. The headlines across the world have been fixated on PSG's new front three, consisting of Messi, Neymar and French superstar Kylian Mbappe.
But, if you watched this week's performance at the Parc de Princes you will have witnessed Verratti's midfield masterclass.