Messi won with 22.65% of votes, followed by Iniesta (17.36%) and Xavi (16.48%). Barcelona's La Masia academy won all three podium places. Messi scored 47 goals in 53 matches, including first 30+ league goals
Arsenal secured their place in the Champions League last-16 with a comfortable victory. Ramsey scored a spectacular long-range volley to secure Arsenal's victory. Galatasaray had a late consolation goal from Sneijder's free kick