Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema named Champions League Player Of The Season
Real Madrid French striker Karim Benzema has been named the Champions League Player Of The Season.
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| Real Madrid French striker Karim Benzema lifts the Uefa Champions League trophy as he celebrates with teammates. The Los Blancos defeated English side Liverpool 1-0 in France. Photo: @karimbenzema |
The Spanish top flight giants defeated Liverpool by a lone goal in the final of the 2021/22 Uefa Champions League inside the Parc des Princes, France.
The 34-year old France international has won the competition five times.
Benzema is a top contender for this year's Ballon d'Or after scoring 15 goals in 12 Champions League games.
Brazilian forward Vinicius Jr who scored the only goal for Real Madrid in the Champions League final against Liverpool has been selected as the tournament's Young Player of The Season. He netted four times with six assists in the 2021/22 campaign.
Benzema and Vinicius Jr alongside midfielder Luka Modric and goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois were named in the Champions League Team Of The Season.
Complete List of Uefa Champions League Team Of The Season ⬇️
| Player | Club | Position |
| Thibaut Courtois | - Real Madrid - | Goalkeeper |
| Karim Benzem | - Real Madrid - | Striker |
| Vinicius Jr | - Real Madrid - | Forward |
| Luka Modric | - Real Madrid - | Midfielder |
| Trent Alexander-Arnold | - Liverpool - | Defender |
| Virgil Van Dijk | - Liverpool - | Defender |
| Andy Robertson | - Liverpool - | Defender |
| Fabinho | - Liverpool - | Midfielder |
| Kylian Mbappe | - Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) - | Striker |
| Kevin de Bruyne | - Manchester City - | Midfielder |
| Antonio Rudiger | - Chelsea - | Defender |
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