Up against a physical opponent, the midfielder was his typically tenacious self at both ends of the pitch, making four crosses and 49 passes; recording the assist, a half-volley goalwards, for Jean-Philippe Mateta's winner; and battling to win back possession and force two set-pieces for his side as the Eagles sought out a route to goal.
Hughes' overall performance saw you award him 45.2% of your votes in the poll below.
Also catching your eye were Mateta (18.2%) – scorer of Palace's first-ever goal in Europe – and Selhurst debutant Borna Sosa (10.2%), who delivered a match-high 13 crosses into the box.
Check out the full results of the poll below!