He was not spectacular, but he was key for the 3 points. Scored a goal at a crucial time and got the winning penalty. Very important stuff, I would even say he is MoM.
I don't understand the MoM argument though.
Messi scored a goal, set up the attack that led to the penalty in the last second and took the penalty.
MoM. Scored a an equalizer and then earned a penalty.
giff of the goal??