When the Champions League Team of the Year for the 2021-22 season was announced, four players each from Real Madrid and Liverpool, who played in the final. Real Madrid beat Liverpool 1-0 in the second half of the final in Paris with a goal from Vinicius Jr.
Karim Benzema, Thibaut Courtois, Luka Modric and Real Madrid have been named in the Champions League squad for the season, along with Vinicius Jr., who scored in the final. Alexander Arnold, Fabinho, Robertson and Van Dyke have all been linked with a move away from Liverpool.
In addition to these eight players, Chelsea’s Antonio Rudiger, who lost in the quarter – finals, Manchester City’s Kevin de Bruyne, who played in the semi – finals, and PSG’s Killian Mbabane are the other players in the XI. Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema is the Champions League Player of the Season, having scored 15 goals in this season’s Champions League.
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UEFA Champions League Team of the Season
Goalkeeper: Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid) – The reason behind Real Madrid’s victory in the final is the performance of Quartua, who made nine saves in front of goal. The star of the final was also Quartua.
Right back: Trent Alexander Arnold (Liverpool) – Trent’s excellence in advancing the Liverpool attack, though a little behind in defensive prowess.
Center Back: Antonio Rudiger (Chelsea) – Despite losing to Real Madrid in the quarter-finals, Chelsea’s defense has been impressive. Rudiger also played a key role in Chelsea winning the Champions League last season.
Center Back: Virgil Van Dyke (Liverpool) – Liverpool did not win the final, but the Dutchman kept the team’s defense in all eight of their Champions League matches.
Left Back: Andrew Robertson (Liverpool) – Their fullbacks have been instrumental in leading Liverpool’s attacks. Robertson also posed a big challenge to his opponents.
Midfielder: Kevin de Bruyne (Manchester City) – Manchester City could not reach the final but Kevin de Bruyne’s performance was crucial. The Belgian is also a player in the Premier League this season.
Midfielder: Fabinho (Liverpool) – The Brazilian, who captained the Liverpool midfield, was instrumental in helping the club reach the final of the season.
Midfielder: Luka Modric (Real Madrid) – At the age of 36, Modric, who has consistently excelled in Real Madrid’s midfield, was signed by Real Madrid following his Champions League victory.
Right Wing: Killian Mbabane (PSG) – The Frenchman, who has scored six Champions League goals for PSG in eight games, scored in both quarters against Real Madrid but was unlucky to miss them.
Striker: Karim Benzema (Real Madrid) – Benzema’s best performance of his career this season. He has scored 15 goals in the Champions League alone and is the main reason behind Real Madrid’s comeback in knockout matches.
Left wing: Vinicius Jr. (Real Madrid) – With the arrival of Ancelotti, Vinicius, who has been showing his best form this season, was able to make it even brighter by scoring the only goal in the Champions League final.
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