VIDEO: Neymar channels Bergkamp, scores stupendous spinning volley
We'll remember Jaume Costa fondly. He had a good run. If anything, he's now more popular than ever.
The Villarreal defender was tasked with the impossible in Sunday's contest against Barcelona, asked to slow the all-conquering duo of Neymar and Luis Suarez. Costa became the latest poor soul to be put on a poster by the Brazilian - whois on another planet at the moment.
Channeling his inner Dennis Bergkamp late in the second half of the match at the Camp Nou, the 23-year-old took a pass from his partner in crime, and, exhibiting expert body control and impeccable technique, did this:
Remember when the uber-talented attacker was considered more style than substance? Yeah, about that ...
15 - Neymar has been involved in 15 of @FCBarcelona's last 17 goals in all competitions (9 goals, 6 assists). Star.
— OptaJose (@OptaJose) November 8, 2015
Since Lionel Messi was felled by a knee injury, Neymar - who's feasted on Villarreal throughout his career in Spain - has morphed into the most dominant attacker on the planet.
His latest act, which capped off a 3-0 win, may just be his best yet.