Saul Niguez announced himself as one of Europe's most promising midfielders by scoring a stunning individual goal on Wednesday, helping edge Atletico Madrid a step closer to its second Champions League final in three years.

The 21-year-old snaked his way past Bayern Munich's Thiago Alcantara and then skipped away from Xabi Alonso and Juan Bernat before taking on David Alaba and producing a brilliant curled finish that sealed a 1-0 semifinal first leg win.

"It's the most important goal of my career for sure, and it could be the most beautiful too," said Saul.