 On 16 February, Ronaldo, the three-time FIFA World Player of the Year, compared the qualities of Silva to legendary German sweeper Franz Beckenbauer.Silva managed another accomplished display in "Le Classique", marshaling the club's defence to a clean sheet and helping extend its lead to eight points at the top of the Ligue 1 table.In the Champions League quarter-finals against Chelsea, Silva conceded his first penalty in over three years, but recovered well in the 3–1 first leg victory — Silva's overall defensive effort was well-recognised by both English and French media.