Share

Neymar achieves UEFA Champions League assists milestone

accreditation
=11. Neymar – 25 assists
=11. Neymar – 25 assists
=11. Franck Ribery – 25 assists
=11. Franck Ribery – 25 assists
=8. Luis Suarez – 26 assists
=8. Luis Suarez – 26 assists
=8. Zlatan Ibrahimovic – 26 assists
=8. Zlatan Ibrahimovic – 26 assists
=8. Cesc Fabregas – 26 assists
=8. Cesc Fabregas – 26 assists
7. Karim Benzema – 27 assists
7. Karim Benzema – 27 assists
6. Angel Di Maria – 28 assists
6. Angel Di Maria – 28 assists
5. Andres Iniesta – 29 assists
5. Andres Iniesta – 29 assists
4. Xavi Hernandez – 30 assists
4. Xavi Hernandez – 30 assists
3. Ryan Giggs – 31 assists
3. Ryan Giggs – 31 assists
2. Lionel Messi – 35 assists
2. Lionel Messi – 35 assists
1. Cristiano Ronaldo – 40 assists
1. Cristiano Ronaldo – 40 assists

Paris Saint-Germain superstar Neymar achieved a special milestone during his side's UEFA Champions League triumph over Atalanta on Wednesday.

The Brazil international played a starring role as PSG claimed a dramatic 2-1 win over Atalanta in Lisbon, Portugal, with the Parisians netting twice in stoppage time to complete a remarkable turnaround and book their spot in the semi-finals.

Scroll through the gallery above to see which other players have reached 25+ assists in the UEFA Champions League

Having previously missed a number of opportunities to get his name on the scoresheet earlier in the tie, Man of the Match Neymar made amends in the dying moments of the encounter when he assisted countryman Marquinhos for PSG's equaliser.

Moments later, he was involved again when he played Kylian Mbappe through on goal, who in turn was able to set Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting up to snatch the victory with just seconds remaining on the clock.

READ: Late drama as PSG advance in UCL

The former FC Barcelona star's contribution to PSG's first goal saw him become only the 12th player in Champions League history (since data has been collected) to achieve a quarter-century of assists in the competition, and the first-ever from Brazil to do so.

Neymar will have the opportunity to break into the top 10 in the UCL's all-time assists ranking when Les Parisiens take on the winner of the quarter-final between Atletico Madrid and RB Leipzig, although he remains some way behind overall leader Cristiano Ronaldo, who has 40 Champions League assists to his name.

We live in a world where facts and fiction get blurred
In times of uncertainty you need journalism you can trust. For 14 free days, you can have access to a world of in-depth analyses, investigative journalism, top opinions and a range of features. Journalism strengthens democracy. Invest in the future today. Thereafter you will be billed R29 per month. You can cancel anytime and if you cancel within 14 days you won't be billed. 
Subscribe to SNL24
heading
description
username
Show Comments ()