Breakout Stars of the Champions League

Now that the dust has settled following the final round of Champions League group matches, all eyes shift to next Friday's First round knockout stage draw in Nyon. But before we get ahead of ourselves, let's take a moment to celebrate the breakout stars of the Champions League thus far; players, young or old, who've used this season's Group matches to announce their arrival on the European stage.

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