The Champions League Player of the Week nominees have been shortlisted, with Lionel Messi, Heung-Min Son, Roberto Firmino and Matthijs de Ligt making the list.
All four players represent the clubs that made it through to the semi finals including Barcelona, Liverpool, Tottenham and Ajax.
Messi was the star of the show when the Barca showed Manchester United their superior tactical masterclass at the Camp Nou.
The 31-year-old scored a brace in Barcelona's 3-0 win over the Premier League side to book their place into the next round.
Son on the other hand, sensationally helped Spurs overcome Manchester City in their second leg fixture at the Etihad.
The Korean international scored two early goals in the first half that helped his side qualify into the semis on a superior away-goal rule despite losing 4-3 on the night.
Liverpool continued their dominance over FC Porto in the Champions League with a 6-1 aggregate win as Firmino produced a five-star display in the second leg.
And giant killers Ajax, continued their fairy tale story in the elite competition as a Matthijs de Ligt's header won it for the Amsterdam side at Juventus backyard.
The semi final fixture will see Barcelona face another Premier League side Liverpool while Tottenham and Ajax have everything to play for in the other contest.
Source: Tuko.co.ke



