Paris Saint-Germain striker Neymar has the opportunity to prove himself at the same level as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo when facing Bayern Munich in the Champions League final on Sunday (23/8).
Neymar has been under the shadow of Messi and Ronaldo. The Brazilian star was never able to align himself with the two because he presented a prestigious trophy.
Neymar was once a figure who was adored by many people. This happened when the 28-year-old striker was wearing a Barcelona uniform from 2013-2017.
Neymar appeared extraordinary and managed to present the Champions League title in the 2014/2015 season. Neymar’s collaboration with Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez also resulted in the nickname of the MSN trio which the opposing teams feared.
Despite his great performances, Neymar was never able to sit on the same throne as Messi. La Pulga is still revered like a god while Neymar is only second.
The greatness of Messi is always compared to Ronaldo, who turns into a goal machine at Real Madrid. The El Clasico stage also always highlights the greatness of Messi and Ronaldo.
Neymar then decided to go from Barcelona to PSG in 2017. His decision to leave made a scene because it involved a transfer of 222 million euros.
Neymar hopes that he can become the main actor at PSG by presenting a prestigious title. However, in the last three seasons the player born in Mogi das Cruzes has never been able to do it.
Instead of wanting to compete with the prestige of Messi and Ronaldo, Neymar appeared to be odd. He often looks good but often disappoints.
Inconsistent appearance added to the ghost of the injury that often hit the number 10 player. Neymar could only watch from the sidelines due to injury as Les Parisiens crashed out of the last 16 in the last two editions of the Champions League.
This season, Neymar is no longer out injured. The player who started his career with Santos even appeared charming to take Thomas Tuchel’s squad to the Champions League final.
Neymar is a key figure in PSG’s game. In contrast, Messi and Ronaldo have already been eliminated in the competition for the Champions League title.
Neymar is now one step away from winning a second Champions League title in his career. This season’s Champions League trophy will simultaneously confirm that Neymar is no longer a player under Messi and Ronaldo.
