I know he hasnt been very consistent this season after his injury, but fuck can vidal still tackle, some of the interceptions he made and the tackles he did over two legs against real, that shit wins you midfield battles. I love pogba personally, but in cl games having vidal in your midfield is invaluable.
That slide tackle he did in the penalty box yesterday was an extremely risky one, but he made the tackle, confident in his ability and knowing full well he'll get the ball. That confidence in his ability and his fighting spirit, you need that in European nights, i for one will be extremely interested in seeing a battle between him and Messi.