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Vinícius Júnior named 2023/24 UEFA Champions League Player of the Season

Monday, June 3, 2024

The Real Madrid forward takes the award after spearheading his team to glory.

UEFA's Technical Observer panel has named Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior as the 2023/24 UEFA Champions League Player of the Season.

Vinícius Júnior turned in a series of sensational displays for Madrid across their victorious campaign, chipping in with six goals in all, including the clincher in the final against Dortmund.

"I'm very happy to be able to win another Champions League with this club, which has given me so much," said the Brazilian international after the Wembley showpiece. "It's an incredible thing. Not everyone can experience it and win it so many times."

Jude Bellingham named 2023/24 UEFA Champions League Young Player of the Season

Monday, June 3, 2024

Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham has been named Young Player of the Season for the 2023/24 UEFA Champions League campaign.

UEFA's Technical Observer panel have named Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham as the 2023/24 UEFA Champions League Young Player of the Season.

Bellingham has enjoyed a stunning debut season in the Spanish capital, culminating in Saturday night's UEFA Champions League triumph against his former club Borussia Dortmund.

"I've always dreamed of playing in these games," said the 20-year-old England midfielder. "I can't put it into words. It's the best night of my life. It's got to be up there in terms of the perfect season. I can't have dreamed it much better than this. I'm so grateful to my team-mates, my family, the team behind the scenes: the physios, everyone there. This is a massive group effort."

2023/24 UEFA Champions League Team of the Season

Monday, June 3, 2024

UEFA's Technical Observer panel has selected its 2023/24 UEFA Champions League Team of the Season.

The team was selected by UEFA's Technical Observer panel based on performances in the 2023/24 UEFA Champions League.

Goalkeeper

Gregor Kobel (Dortmund)

Defenders

Dani Carvajal (Real Madrid)

Antonio Rüdiger (Real Madrid)

Mats Hummels (Dortmund)

Ian Maatsen (Dortmund)

Midfielders

Marcel Sabitzer (Dortmund)

Vitinha (Paris)

Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid)

Forwards

Phil Foden (Man City)

Harry Kane (Bayern)

Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid)

UEFA Champions League Goal of the Season: Federico Valverde tops Technical Observer selection

Monday, June 3, 2024

UEFA's Technical Observer panel have selected their top ten goals of the 2023/24 UEFA Champions League season.

The top ten goals of the 2023/24 UEFA Champions League season have been selected by UEFA's Technical Observer Panel, with Federico Valverde's superbly executed first-time volley for Real Madrid against Manchester City earning the honour of Goal of the Season.

Barcelona's Raphinha came second for his crisp volley against Paris, while Niclas Füllkrug claimed third place with his magnificent header for Dortmund against Atlético de Madrid.

2023/24 UEFA Champions League Goal of the Season

1 Federico Valverde (Real Madrid 3-3 Man City) – Quarter-final first leg, 09/04/2024

2 Raphinha (Paris 2-3 Barcelona) – Quarter-final first leg, 10/04/2024

3 Niclas Füllkrug (Dortmund 4-2 Atlético de Madrid) – Quarter-final second leg, 16/04/2024

4 Phil Foden (Real Madrid 3-3 Man City) – Quarter-final first leg, 09/04/2024

5 Bruma (Union Berlin 2-3 Braga) – Matchday 2, 03/10/2023

6 Kylian Mbappé (Real Sociedad 1-2 Paris) – Round of 16 second leg, 05/03/2024

7 Rodrygo (Real Madrid 4-2 Napoli) – Matchday 5, 29/11/2023

8 Jude Bellingham (Napoli 2-3 Real Madrid) – Matchday 2, 03/10/2023

9 Tetê (Galatasaray 2-2 Copenhagen) – Matchday 1, 20/09/2023

10 Alphonso Davies (Real Madrid 2-1 Bayern) – Semi-final second leg, 08/05/2024