Di Maria's birthday brace vs. Barcelona has football world in raptures
Barcelona is getting outclassed by a Paris Saint-Germain outfit that has been condemned more than lauded this term, with ex-Real Madrid man Angel Di Maria helping himself to a sensational double in Tuesday's Champions League tie.
His first, a beautiful free-kick, was followed by Julian Draxler lashing home after some superb pressing from PSG. His second on 55 minutes was arguably the best, as he finished off a superb team move after beating Andres Iniesta in a dance-off.
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Here's how the football world reacted to Luis Enrique's lot being shamed in the French capital's last-16 first-leg bout:
Barcelona can focus on the league now
— James Tyler (@JamesTylerESPN) February 14, 2017
This PSG-Barca game is surreal. PSG are superb but Barcelona are playing like ghosts.
— Oliver Holt (@OllieHolt22) February 14, 2017
Blimey! Barça are getting spanked here. Brilliant from Di Maria.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) February 14, 2017
That little body swerve to fob off Iniesta. Class
— Jack Lang (@jacklang) February 14, 2017
Verratti, Rabiot and Matuidi producing one of the best midfield performances vs Barcelona in recent times. Physical mismatch tonight.
— Samuel Luckhurst (@samuelluckhurst) February 14, 2017
Laurent Blanc are you watching?
— Tancredi Palmeri (@tancredipalmeri) February 14, 2017
Barcelona aren't just getting beaten, they're getting totally outclassed. Astonishing.
— Paolo Bandini (@Paolo_Bandini) February 14, 2017
Have Barcelona's midfield gone sightseeing in Paris tonight??? I can't see them out on the pitch. #PSG #Barca
— John Bennett (@JohnBennettBBC) February 14, 2017
Unai Emery has been preparing for this game for two months, it seems. Time well spent. Barça look like they've prepared for their hols.
— Philippe Auclair (@PhilippeAuclair) February 14, 2017