Alves, Cuadrado console sobbing Neymar after Juventus triumph
Reuters / Albert Gea
Brazilian stars Dani Alves and Neymar went toe to toe for 90 minutes Wednesday, each delivering some full-blooded challenges on the other. But, come the final whistle, their friendship trumped all.
Neymar, who did everything possible to drag his side back from a 3-0 deficit against the Italian champion, was in tears after his side was held to a goalless draw at the Camp Nou, as the result ended the Blaugrana's Champions League run.
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His compatriot, and former club teammate, was quick to console him after the final whistle, and was promptly joined by Colombian winger Juan Cuadrado.
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