Warning: Leeds United are just one point away from the Premier League.
Marcelo Bielsa’s side took another huge leap towards ending that 16-year absence from the English top-flight with a rugged 1-0 victory over local rivals Barnsley at Elland Road on Thursday evening.
If West Brom fail to beat Huddersfield Town on Friday night, the Whites will be confirmed as promoted.
And lots of supporters were left drooling over the midfield display from Mateusz Klich, who was involved absolutely everywhere against the Tykes, leading to claims that he was “dangerous” and “levels above everyone”.
Who was MOTM vs Barnsley?
Liam Cooper
Mateusz Klich
Luke Ayling
Gaetano Berardi
Per SofaScore, the 30-year-old won seven duels, had a successful dribble and recorded a passing accuracy of 78% from 54 attempts.
Having played every single match under Marcelo Bielsa in the Championship this season, the Polish Duracell bunny has undoubtedly been an integral part of their success.
Many have made that clear on social media with their responses to his performance.
Here’s the rest of the reaction…
https://twitter.com/leedsinfidel/status/1283801261536677890?s=20
https://twitter.com/EllandReports/status/1283801351647109132?s=20
That ball from Klich to Bamford was unreal. Best cm in the league and it isn’t even close
— Jake Mahon (@JakeMahon_) July 16, 2020
Klich is dominating#lufc
— Ned Costello (@catattackagain) July 16, 2020
Klich and Ayling are looking great. I could use a bit more effort, from the rest of the squad. #LUFC
— BenBuford11 (@BenBuford11) July 16, 2020
When klich gets the ball he looks dangerous passing it through to the wingers as Barnsley don’t deal with direct play well.
— Blake 🇮🇨 (@_blakehaynes) July 16, 2020
Klich’s ability to find pockets of space between the lines and play positive passes continues to be a joy. Such an intelligent player. One goal up and one step closer. #LUFC
— Tommy Doleman (@TommyDoleman) July 16, 2020
Klich's been a level above everyone else on the pitch for me. The pressure he gets on the ball leads to them turning ball over so often.
And on the ball, he's having his best game in recent memory. Weight of pass and touch just perfect. #LUFC
— Jibber Jabber (@EthanFromOnline) July 16, 2020
Ben White and Berardi been excellent so far but Klich has been a man on a mission. Roberts needs to offer a bit more IMO.
— Gregg Parkhill (@GreggParkhill) July 16, 2020
https://twitter.com/Alastair_Lewis/status/1283822008766205965?s=20
Klich's through ball for the goal was perfect.
— Farke-Two-Three-One (@aclr1972) July 16, 2020
That pass for our goal from Klich was footballing art. Could honestly sit and watch Mateusz Klich play football for 12 hours a day.
— Bealo (@bealolufc) July 16, 2020