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The standout players of the UEFA 2023/24 season
Real Madrid secured their 15th Champions League title in the 2023/24 season, triumphing over Borussia Dortmund in the final at Wembley Stadium. Despite Dortmund's efforts, their 27-year wait for Champions League glory continued.
The UEFA panel responsible for selecting the Team of the Season judged players based on their performances throughout the tournament. Notably, Real Madrid dominated the lineup, with four of their players earning spots.
La Liga talents Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Junior were also recognized individually, with Bellingham claiming the Young Player of the Season award and Vinicius Junior receiving the Player of the Season trophy.
The team also featured standout English players, including Harry Kane from Bayern Munich and Phil Foden from Manchester City.
These players' contributions in the Champions League underscored their importance to the English national team's prospects at the upcoming Euro 2024 tournament.
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Despite Kane's Bayern Munich side falling to Real Madrid in the semi-finals, the former Tottenham Hotspur striker showcased his prowess with eight goals in 12 appearances.
Similarly, Foden's Manchester City team exited in the quarter-finals, but the Premier League star managed to find the net five times in eight games.
The 2023/24 Champions League Team of the Season included Borussia Dortmund's Gregor Kobel in goal. Defenders Dani Carvajal and Antonio Rudiger, along with midfield maestro Jude Bellingham, represented champions Real Madrid.
Dortmund's defensive duo Mats Hummels and Ian Maatsen completed the backline. In midfield, Marcel Sabitzer from Borussia Dortmund and Vitinha from Paris Saint-Germain joined Bellingham.
The attacking trio comprised Manchester City's Phil Foden, Bayern Munich's Harry Kane, and Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior.
Each player showcased exceptional skill and determination throughout the tournament, earning their places in the prestigious Team of the Season.
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2023/24 Champions League Team of the Season
Goalkeeper: Gregor Kobel (Borussia Dortmund).
Defenders: Dani Carvajal (Real Madrid), Antonio Rudiger (Real Madrid), Mats Hummels (Borussia Dortmund), Ian Maatsen (Borussia Dortmund).
Midfielders: Marcel Sabitzer (Borussia Dortmund), Vitinha (Paris Saint-Germain), Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid).
Forwards: Phil Foden (Manchester City), Harry Kane (Bayern Munich), Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid).
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