The National's Sport cover for the Wednesday, May 13 issue, featuring Neymar as he scored twice to help Barcelona seal their place in the Champions League Final.
Bayern Munich won the battle in the return leg 3-2, but lost the war 5-3 on aggregate thanks to Neymar’s double for Barca.
Richard Jolly writes that, once again this season, the towering trio of Neymar and Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez were too much for the opposition:
“Over 180 minutes, Barcelona just had too much firepower. They often do.
“Neymar’s double means that between them, he, Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez have scored 114 goals this season.
“So Barcelona are Champions League finalists for the first time since Guardiola’s team conquered Europe in 2011.
“That outfit ranked among the finest of all time.”
The 3-2 return result may not have been perfect, adds Richard, but nonetheless:
“Barcelona endured some nervy moments, but they will be in Berlin on June 6.”
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