Real Madrid defender Marcelo has applauded Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies after his outstanding display in the Bavarians 8-2 Champions League quarter final win over Barcelona on Friday night.
The Canadian international has played a key role for Hans-Dieter Flick’s side during their domestic double winning campaign in 2019-20.
How good was this assist from Alphonso Davies ????
He smoked Nelson Semedo and then went on a brilliant run to set up his opposite fullback Joshua Kimmich for the fifth of eight (yes EIGHT) goals against Barcelona last night.#UCL pic.twitter.com/Bg7HsoGs3u
— SuperSport ???? (@SuperSportTV) August 15, 2020
He was a constant thorn in Barcelona’s side in Lisbon, including a sensational run and assist for Bayern’s fifth goal, scored by German international Joshua Kimmich.
Marcelo posted on Instagram during the game that Davies ‘brought joy to his eyes when he saw him play’.
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The result moves Bayern Munich into their first Champions League semi-final since 2018, where they lost to the eventual winners of Zinedine Zidane’s Real Madrid.
Flick’s side will now face Ligue 1 club Lyon in the last four at the Estadio Jose Alvalade on August 19, after Rudi Garcia’s side knocked out Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City with a 3-1 win.
