UCL Combined Best XI: Monaco vs. Manchester City

By Larry Henry | Mar 14, 2017

MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM - FEBRUARY 21: AS Monaco's striker Radamel Falcao Garca (R) in action against Manchester City's defender John Stones during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 soccer match between Manchester City FC and AS Monaco at the Etihad stadium in Manchester, United Kingdom on February 21, 2017. (Photo by Lindsey Parnaby/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images) /

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Bernardo Silva of Monaco during the Ligue 1 match between As Monaco and Girondins Bordeaux at Louis II Stadium on March 11, 2017 in Monaco, Monaco. (Photo by Agence Nice Presse/Icon Sport) /

Third Center Midfielder – Bernardo Silva

The 22-year-old Portuguese international has been one of the top, if not the top midfielder in Ligue 1 this season. His nine goals and seven assists proves his importance to Monaco in all competitions, while he creates numerous opportunities for Jardin’s side. Paired with 21-year-old Thomas Lemar, Monaco have a youthful, talented duo of attacking midfielders that are very much the future of the team. In Ligue 1 play, Silva leads the team in assists, which proves why he is so important to Monaco’s success. I expect Silva to be a huge factor in Monaco’s game-plan tomorrow.

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