Real Madrid made it to the final of the competition for a third consecutive year this season
#3 Marcelo
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Impressive offensively, effective defensively
Real Madrid have been collectively brilliant in the Champions League this year, but Marcelo is another player who deserves to be singled out for praise. A defender with the soul of an attacker and the spirit of a midfielder, Marcelo has been one of the regular players in the competition, with 10 appearances to his name.
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The Brazillian has been very impressive in the tournament, bagging an incredible 3 goals and 2 assists. He scored against Bayern Munich, Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain, offering a goal threat on the left, something Liverpool will have to be wary of.
He has also impressed with his defensive duties, recording 2 blocks, 16 tackles and 12 interceptions in the European tournament this campaign.
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Jidonu’s tryst with football started after watching the 2002 FIFA World Cup final between Brazil and Germany, being mesmerized by Ronaldo and Ronaldinho. Barcelona philosophy and approach towards the game under Pep Guardiola further fueled the burgeoning love for the sport, and he has been a Culer ever since.
Unsurprisingly, Lionel Messi is his favorite player and is the one true GOAT for him over Cristiano Ronaldo. The 2022 FIFA World Cup final, where Messi's brace led to La Albiceleste lifting the cup left a lasting impact on him. His love for Messi also sees him follow Major League Soccer apart from Europe’s top five leagues.
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