Neymar doesn't often get to flex his acumen on dead-ball attempts with Barcelona, but he seized this opportunity. With Lionel Messi subbed out, Neymar stepped up and filled the shoes admirably.

There is more than kicking a ball around at stake with these monumental transfers. To bring the tale back to base levels, though—the transfer fee?

Neymar made his first appearance for Santos after returning to club last week He has signed a short-term contract 12 years after first leaving for Barcelona LISTEN NOW: It's All Kicking Off!

WATCH: Neymar fools keeper with clever penalty kick goal for Barcelona The Brazilian gave Barca a 2-0 lead at Villarreal with a clever run and a finish from the spot.

There is more to life than kicking a ball around, and if something was to happen to Neymar or his loved ones because of his earnings, one wonders what type of psychological damage it could do to ...

MADRID (AP) Lionel Messi attracted global attention with the trick penalty kick he pulled off with Barcelona teammate Luis Suarez in the latest round of the Spanish league.

Neymar heads the ball to score his second goal during Barcolona's Champions League quarterfinal match against Paris Saint-Germain on April 21, 2015 at Camp Nou in Barcelona, Spain.

Disappointed, Neymar did not give up. And neither did Messi, providing a ball to Neymar to get his goal just moments later. Watch as Neymar redeems himself with a lovely move and finish.

Neymar proved with his performances for Barcelona throughout the 2014/15 season that he does have what it takes to make it at the highest level.

Neymar looks set to play no further part in the Copa America after being suspended for four games by the South American Football Confederation.