But pass completion does not a good game make, at least in the eyes of a significant cohort of observers.
If Touré's contribution to City's Champions League efforts this season are debatable, his absence from the goal charts is one indicator of form less open to question.
Many compliments paid to the Ivoirian on the night of the victory in Kiev were of the back-handed variety, with the prevailing view being that Yaya had been somewhat anonymous until his late, show-stealing moment.
Only minutes before his wonder-strike, Touré had planted a header wide from six yards out when it looked easier to score.
Futile though it may be to attempt to fathom the workings of Yaya Touré's mind, Manchester City will hope that their midfield lynchpin can sustain his form at least until the end of the season.
The players at Europe's other major clubs aren't likely to go missing. But if Touré can be present in mind as well as body, he could win games single-handedly for his trophy-hungry team.
- Telegraph