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Headline: Stellar Performances and Historic Moments Light Up European Football

In the world of European football, the past season has been filled with memorable moments and standout performances. Here are some of the highlights:

Ajax's Dusan Tadic Shines in Champions League

Dusan Tadic delivered a commanding display for Ajax in the 2018-2019 Champions League round of 16 against Real Madrid. The Serbian midfielder scored a stunning left-footed goal and provided two decisive assists, leading his team to a memorable victory.

Erling Haaland Breaks Records for Manchester City and Borussia Dortmund

Norwegian striker Erling Haaland made history twice this season. He scored a historic quintuple against RB Leipzig in the UEFA Champions League, becoming only the third player to achieve such a feat. Later, he scored a hat-trick and provided two assists in a Manchester City derby against Manchester United, bringing his season tally to 17 goals in 11 matches.

Kylian Mbappé and Neymar Dazzle with Quadruples

Paris Saint-Germain's Kylian Mbappé and Neymar both scored four goals in their respective matches. Mbappé achieved this feat in a World Cup qualifier against Kazakhstan, while Neymar scored four goals and provided two assists in a PSG home match against Dijon, marking the largest victory in PSG's history.

Robert Lewandowski and Serge Gnabry Impress in Champions League

Bayern Munich's Robert Lewandowski and Serge Gnabry both scored quadruples in the Champions League. Lewandowski achieved this in the semi-finals against Real Madrid during the 2012-2013 season, while Gnabry scored the first quadruple in the Champions League since Cristiano Ronaldo in 2015, in a Bayern Munich victory over Tottenham.

Other Notable Performances

Joao Neves scored a hat-trick in a Ligue 1 match, including one from outside the box and two acrobatic returns. Donovan Léon made 11 saves in a Ligue 1 match against PSG, preventing Auxerre from losing. Alban Lafont saved all his duels against PSG in a Ligue 1 match, frustrating the Parisian players and saving a poorly taken penalty by Neymar.

Lionel Messi scored all the goals for Barcelona against Arsenal in the Champions League quarter-finals 2009-2010 (4-1) and annihilated Leverkusen with five goals in the return leg of the Champions League final 8th 2011-2012 (7-1). Lucas Moura scored a hat-trick for Tottenham against Ajax in the 2018-2019 Champions League semi-finals, helping his team reach the final despite a 3-0 deficit from the first leg.

Carlos Eduardo scored five goals in a Ligue 1 match for Guingamp against Nice, becoming the first player to achieve a perfect 10/10 in the French Championship. Ademola Lookman scored a hat-trick in the Europa League Final against Bayer Leverkusen, deciding the outcome of the match almost single-handedly.

Oleg Salenko scored five goals in a World Cup match against Cameroon in 1994, becoming the only player to score five goals in a single World Cup match. Lars Windfeld, a goalkeeper for Aarhus, scored a goal against Odense, but is more known in France for making the Nantes attackers look inept in a UEFA Cup match in 1997.

Bruno Martini, who played for the France U21 team at the 1988 European Under-21 Championship, made multiple crucial saves against Greek counter-attacks during the final, helping France win 3-0 against Greece. In the UEFA Champions League Final, Déwé scored twice and had a decisive pass, becoming the first player under 20 to be decisive at least three times in a UEFA Champions League knockout match.

Finally, an unnamed French player scored two cannonball goals against an unspecified opponent, one in each half. The goals were scored from distances of 25 meters and 20 meters. These performances and moments add to the rich tapestry of European football, showcasing the skill, determination, and excitement that the game offers.