Paris Saint-Germain hero Angel Di Maria hailed a "perfect" performance after his brilliant brace helped to humble Barcelona 4-0 in the Champions League.
The Argentina international put PSG ahead with a fine 18th-minute free-kick and PSG did not look back as they took a vice-like grip on the last-16 tie.
Livewire winger Julian Draxler and top scorer Edinson Cavani - a man celebrating turning 30 - were on target either side of Di Maria's sumptuous second and it spoke volumes that Barca goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen was one of the few visiting players to emerge with any credit at Parc des Princes.
"We could not imagine a better night," said Di Maria, as quoted by UEFA.com, having celebrated his 29th birthday in unforgettable fashion.
"Winning 4-0 against Barcelona on my birthday is incredible. It was the perfect match.
"To win, it was necessary to make a match like today. But we know they too can score four goals."
