The trio of Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha, and Lamine Yamal has netted 41 goals in La Liga this season, alongside 21 assists; however, their impact is not solely reliant on their own talent as game creators, thanks in part to Hansi Flick.

The support from the prominent stars is crucial, culminating in an extraordinary victory in Madrid against Atletico. Ferran Torres, the former Valencia and Manchester City forward, recognized that waiting for his moment beside such talents like Denmark Olmo proved worthwhile, as he was ready to seize the opportunity and scored two goals in a match where “Blaugrana” trailed 0-2 at the 70th minute.

By the twenty-fifth minute later, the score was 4-2 in favor of Barcelona. Torres netted both his team’s second and final goals (with Lewandowski and Yamal also scoring), ensuring that Barca retained their position at the top of the table tied on points with Real, thanks to a superior goal difference of plus 16.

Below are the players who stood out over the European football weekend:

THE GOALKEEPER

Gulacsi (Leipzig) – The Bulls’ offensive prowess was pivotal against Borussia, but the Hungarian keeper made a significant impact with nine crucial saves.

DEFENSE

Burn (Newcastle) – The Magpies’ corner-taking strategy proved too much for Liverpool, culminating in a powerful header from the resilient center-back that contributed to Newcastle’s English League Cup victory.

Karlos Augusto (Inter) – The unassuming Brazilian netted one of the key goals for the Nerazzurri in their Scudetto chase against Atalanta in Bergamo.

THE MIDDLE

Fadoli (Fiorentina) – After serving a suspension for illegal betting, Juve loaned him to Fiorentina with an obligation to buy in January. His impressive performance in the 3-0 Fiorentina win over Juve raises questions about the “Old Lady’s” judgment.

Reijnders (Milan) – There’s ongoing debate about whether the Dutchman is the top midfielder in Serie A, yet he remains one of the best; without his contributions, the Rossoneri wouldn’t be close to a successful season.

Guimarães (Newcastle) – Originally from Rio de Janeiro, he now exhibits an unwavering loyalty to Newcastle. His dedication has been evident since joining from Lyon in January 2022, and he was honored to lift the trophy as captain at the famed “Wembley” on Sunday.

ATTACK

Torres (Barcelona) – While Barça is home to numerous stars that enhance its status as one of the elite teams in Europe, they also possess a wildcard who played a pivotal role in the remarkable comeback against Atletico. In Madrid, he has tallied six goals in La Liga this season.

Isaac (Newcastle) – The pressing question is whether Newcastle can retain the Swede, who has proven challenging for Liverpool’s defense.

Wandering (Bologna) – Bologna is delivering an impressive performance this portion of the season. While the Swiss forward might have been more clinical last year, he is now poised to lead the team to Champions League qualification.

Hojlund (Manchester United) – Although his solitary goal against Leicester cannot erase past failures, the Dane possesses a potential that could “explode” at any moment.

Yamal (Barcelona) – What could a match be like in which Barça scored four goals without Yamal making a substantial impact? He created several scoring opportunities, but misfortune prevented him from netting, before sealing the match’s incredible conclusion in injury time.

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