I went for Ali - thought, ultimately, he made the difference.
Top, top world class. Hopefully given the odd ‘critics’ who’ve been gobbing off all season a couple weeks off.
Tuesday night I went with Allison as well, and no doubt he made a huge contribution since the dynamics all change if Messi scores that chance early on or if they convert that attack in stoppage time of the first half (and the 2nd half saves). So I don't regret choosing him, but after watching highlights about 25 times, I finally watched the whole match back last night and then this morning over here. The player who jumped out to me on closer, less-maniacal viewing, is Sadio Mane. His running was indefatigable. Not just for stamina, but the difference he made to the attack, to the press, his work in doubling back defensively. Sadio was a BIG part of this win, even if he didn't score.
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