UEFA has awarded Manchester City’s Rodri as the Champions League Player of The Year, following his decisive goal in the final against Inter Milan.
Rodri’s 68th-minute strike secured a 1-0 victory for City, leading them to lift the prestigious European Cup and complete an impressive treble. UEFA’s technical observer panel further acknowledged Rodri’s outstanding contributions by naming him the Player of The Season.
Rodri missed just one game for Man City in their Champions League winning campaign and his winning goal in the final marked his second goal of the tournament.
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The Spain midfielder was joined by six clubmates in the team of the season as Haaland, Kevin De Bruyne, John Stones, Ruben Dias, Bernardo Silva, and Kyle Walker were all included.
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Additionally, Inter Milan’s Federico Dimarco and Alessandro Bastoni, Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, and forward Vinicius Junior were also included in the prestigious lineup.
Manchester City’s achievements extended beyond individual awards, as Haaland’s acrobatic strike against his former club Borussia Dortmund in the group stages earned City the goal of the season accolade. Haaland impressively converted Joao Cancelo’s curling pass with a twisting motion, securing a crucial 2-1 victory for his team.
These collective honors serve as a testament to Manchester City’s exceptional performance in the Champions League, underlining the skill and talent of both the team and its individual players.