UEFA Published their Champions League Squad of the Season on Sunday, with it understandably dominated by Real Madrid players.
Real Madrid, who have now won the trophy for three consecutive years, have seven players in the 18-man squad, while beaten finalists, Liverpool, have three players.
Keylor Navas (Real Madrid)
Had a steady campaign and made saves when required to
Alisson Becker (Roma)
Had excellent performances en route to the semi-finals. Numerous saves away to Shakhtar kept his team in the tie.
Joshua Kimmich (Bayern München)
The Energetic full-back helped Bayern’s run to the semi-finals, and an excellent goal in the semis gave his team belief.
Sergio Ramos (Real Madrid)
The champions’ defensive talisman as they completed their hat-trick.
Marcelo (Real Madrid)
The Brazilian Provides width and an incredible attacking threat from left-back.
Giorgio Chiellini (Juventus)
Juventus’ defense marshall was at the heart of brilliant team defensive displays in London and Madrid.
Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool)
The Dutch International provided composure and stability to The Reds defence in the competition’s knockout stages.
Raphaël Varane (Real Madrid)
Ramos’ central defensive partner is outstanding in his own right.
Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City)
The complete midfield player, with the technical and athletic ability to play in any midfield role.
Casemiro (Real Madrid)
The shining knight of Madrid’s immaculately balanced midfield trio.
Luka Modrić (Real Madrid)
The Croatian is always available to receive the ball, he is incredibly important to how the champions want to play.
Toni Kroos (Real Madrid)
His Composure on the ball and metronomic passing. He and Modrić bring an attacking fluidity to the Champions’ game.
James Rodríguez (Bayern München)
Well, the Colombian performed excellently in the knockout stages, particularly in the second leg against Real Madrid.
Edin Džeko (Roma)
Oh ho, Pique’ nightmare and a brilliant volleyed finish in the group stage against Chelsea was a highlight as he led the line and his team to the semi-finals, scoring eight goals along the way.
Roberto Firmino (Liverpool)
Combined incredible work rate and fierce competitiveness with technical quality, scoring ten goals in the competition.
Lionel Messi (Barcelona)
Barcelona’s magical forward was the difference-maker in both rounds of 16 games against Chelsea.
Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid)
The competition’s top scorer for the sixth consecutive year and scorer of the Technical Observers’ goal of the season.
Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)
The “Egyptian Messi” had an incredible season, making the difference in the semi-finals, and his departure in the final changed the outlook of the game.
