article: Andres Iniesta has responded to his critics by claiming he 'never went away' following a vintage first-half performance in Barcelona's 2-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday night. The Spaniard had failed to register a single assist or goal from 19 La Liga appearances this season, prompting critics to suggest the 30-year-old was on the decline. But Iniesta capped an impressive 45 minutes in his side's Champions League quarter-final second-leg victory over PSG with a mesmeric run and pass for Neymar to score his first goal of the evening at the Camp Nou. Andres Iniesta showed there is life in the old dog yet with a majestic first-half performances versus PSG . Iniesta  provided Neymar with his first goal on the night with a trademark through-ball after 14 minutes . 'I was glad to take part in the semi-finals and it was a great night for everyone,' Inietsa told reporters. 'Am I back? I never went away. 'It was not easy at all, despite us having the 3-1 advantage. We're peaking at a great time by playing well at the end of the season. We have gone from strength to strength, which is what it should be like. 'We're in great form but we know that matches can be decided by the smallest of details. We know that our presence in the semi-finals is important, though, and it's great that we made it that far.' Barcelona's No 8 goes to celebrate with Neymar after killing off the French side in the opening half . Neymar added his second of the night to make it 30 goals for the season as Barcelona cruised past PSG . Iniesta's ability to adapt his game may yet add years to his already glittering career at the Camp Nou . Iniesta has been forced to play a deeper role this season to accommodate the triple threat of Neymar, Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi. And it was from his deep-lying central position that the diminutive midfielder started his slalom through the heart of Laurent Blanc's side just shy of the quarter-hour mark, before laying the ball on a plate for Neymar to score his 29th goal of the season. Iniesta was replaced by Xavi at half-time, as Barcelona went on to complete a 5-1 aggregate victory that puts them in the draw for the Champions League semi-finals for the seventh time in eight years.
highlights: Midfielder fires a warning to his detractors that he is now back to his best .
  Iniesta ran from his own half to set up Neymar's opener in 2-0 win .
  World Cup winner had recorded zero assists this season prior to Tuesday .
  Neymar and Andres Iniesta star men for Barca in 2-0 win over PSG .
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