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Right central defender: Kostas Manolas
Roma's winning goal scoring hero in their remarkable comeback against Barcelona, Kostas Manolas has been brilliant this season in the Champions League and managed to guide his club to a first semi-final in over 30 years.
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The Greek defender, Manolas has been solid at the back and marshalled the Roma back four or five, depending on the tactics. Manolas despite his poor showing in the semi-final against Liverpool makes it in the team due to his consistency and domination up until the tie against the English team.
Left central defender: Giorgio Chiellini
Juventus veteran defender, Giorgio Chiellini was a rock at the heart of the Italian club's defence till their exit in the quarterfinal to Real Madrid. The Italian defender, now 33, controlled the back four but the club was unlucky to go out in the fashion they did to Real Madrid.
However, the player's individual performances were top quality and easily makes the team of the year. A tactical and technical defender and one of the last few players of his generation who viewed defending as an art. Giorgio Chiellini is a special player with qualities like aggression, grit and passion for winning the ball back and making it difficult for the opposition to score, making him a unique talent.
