In tight, cagey contests, playmakers are required to find the gaps that help unlock an opposition defence, and these stars are Europe's finest when it comes to doing so this season.
When a player demonstrates the ability to create chances during a football match, it represents for many the essence of football – it is the spark that ignites spectacular, memorable moments. Whether it is a beautiful through-ball, a perfectly whipped cross into the box, or beating a defender with the use of outrageous skill moves, these are the types of moments that inject life and energy into the beautiful game.