Dani Alves joined Juventus on a free transfer this summer following a bitter split between he and Barcelona. The Catalan club, whom he’d helped win dozens of trophies, wanted nothing to do with him anymore, instead believing that they’d be better off with someone younger than the 34-year-old.
Now, less than a year later, Barcelona are out of the Champions League and without a dependable right back. And Alves? He’s helped Juventus to the Champions League final, putting forth a season’s worth of performances that would have you confusing him with someone a decade younger.
Alves had a hand in every single one of Juventus’ four goals against Monaco as the Bianconeri cruised to a 4-1 aggregate semifinal victory, and he capped off his incredible contributions with a stunning volley for Juve in the second leg.