Thread by @Cerebrone, I’ve seen a lot of myths about Marco Verratti in the CL [...]

I’ve seen a lot of myths about Marco Verratti in the CL so I’ve decided to do this.

A thread of 10 of the best Marco Verratti CL KNOCKOUT STAGE performances:

10. Valencia 1 PSG 2 (12/13) - 2nd Round.

20, in his 1st top flight season, Verratti had a great game at Mestalla in PSG’s first CL KO game in years.

He was so hard to contain that he ended the game as the most fouled player, by far.

**9 recoveries (2nd), 7/10 tackles (2nd).

9. PSG 3 Chelsea 1 (13/14) - Quarter Finals.

One of many games vs Chelsea which Verratti dominated. 79/85 passes, 8 recoveries (1st), 5/6 dribbles (1st). Again, the most fouled player on the pitch by far because getting the ball off him cleanly was HARD.

What a performance!

8. Leverkusen 0 PSG 4 (13/14) - 2nd Round.

PSG destroyed Leverkusen with Verratti once again playing a supreme role. 102/107 passes completed, 4/5 tackles, 4 interceptions, 3/4 dribbles. It was a near-perfect performance as PSG took a strong lead into the second leg in Paris.

7. Madrid 3 PSG 1 (17/18) - 2nd Round.

Home of the champions. PSG dominated until Emery inexplicably subbed off Cavani for a right back.

Verratti was amazing; 81 touches, 60/65 passes (92%), 4/4 tackles, 5 recoveries, 6/6 long balls, 10/14 ground duels. Most fouled player too.

6. PSG 4 Barcelona 0 (16/17) - 2nd Round.

PSG were irresistible in this game and Verratti was at the heart of it, In just 70 minutes, he had 59 touches, 46/50 passes (92%), 4/6 tackles (3rd), 4/4 long balls, 8 recoveries (2nd) & only one player was fouled more than him.

5. Barcelona 1 PSG 1 (12/13) - Quarter Finals.

At 20, Verratti went to Camp Nou & BALLED. PSG were 20 minutes away from the semis before Pedro’s goal.

He had 10 recoveries (1st), 5/7 tackles (1st), 5 interceptions (2nd), 2/2 dribbles, 39/45 passes. Most fouled player too.

4. PSG 1 Madrid 2 (17/18) - 2nd Round.

This performance needs multiple tweets. The fact Verratti got a red in the 66th minute is why people wildly out it down as a poor performance. You couldn’t be more WRONG.

Check this out...

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66 mins, 105 touches, 74/82 passes (2nd) 6 recoveries, 4/4 tackles, 3 blocks (1st), 4/5 long balls, 8/14 ground duels won, 2 dribbles, 23/28 attacking 3rd passes (1st) AGAINST MADRID!!

PSG won 9 tackles. Verratti alone won 4. They had 6 blocks. Verratti alone had 3, in 66 mins!!

To truly understand how good this performance was, check this out.

Verratti’s midfield partners (Thiago Motta, whose legs were gone, and Rabiot) has a combined 0 blocks + interceptions + tackles. ZERO!

Verratti won 8/14 duels. Motta won 0/1. Rabiot won 1/9!

What a performance!

3. PSG 2 Chelsea 1 (15/16) - 2nd Round.

Chelsea, again. This was a really tight game but Verratti was crazy! He had 122 touches, 98/104 passes (!)(94%), 3 recoveries, 7/9 tackles (1st), 3 key passes (2nd), 4/4 long balls, 24/30 attacking 3rd passes (1st).

What a performance!

2. Chelsea 2 PSG 2 (14/15) - 2nd Round.

THIS performance! Zlatan red-carded, Motta & Matuidi on yellows all before HT. Backs against the wall, Verratti RAN this game with Motta & Pastore.

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80/87 passes (92%), 6 recoveries, 3 interceptions, 7/10 tackles (1st) & 3/4 dribbles.

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1. Barcelona 2 PSG 0 (14/15) - Quarter Finals.

One of the best CL performances EVER. Verratti missed the 1st leg & PSG lost 3-1. He showed up with a body bag.

90/99 passes (1st!!!), 15 recoveries (1st), 6/13 tackles (1st), 5/5 dribbles (3rd), 3 interceptions. Most fouled too!

There were other games I wanted to add that I had to leave out because “10”.

In summary, respect Marco Verratti. Numero uno.

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