Paris Saint-Germain defended their Champions League title after a dramatic final against Arsenal, and the individual player of the match award went to Vitinha. The Portuguese did not score a goal or take a penalty, but his influence on the control of the game was huge. UEFA appreciated the player who set the rhythm for the Parisian team for over 100 minutes.
Vitinha MVP of the Champions League final
UEFA chose Vitinha as the best player of the Champions League final. The PSG midfielder started the match against Arsenal in the starting lineup and was on the pitch until the 106th minute. He was replaced in extra time by Lucas Beraldo, who later converted his try in the penalty shootout.
Therefore, the award did not go to the goal scorers. Kai Havertz gave Arsenal the lead and Ousmane Dembélé tied the score from the penalty spot. Ultimately, however, the midfielder responsible for organizing the PSG game was considered the most important figure in the match.
The Portuguese dictated the pace of the game
Vitinha was one of the players who allowed the Parisians to dominate possession. He recorded three key passes and retained a 94 percent success rate. He also fired four shots, although none of them hit the target.
The midfielder also made six defensive saves. So he wasn’t just a player who played the ball calmly. He also worked without her, helping to receive and maintain pressure on Arsenal, who defended very deep for most of the match.
Historic pass score
Vitinha’s number of accurate passes was particularly impressive. The Portuguese recorded 141 successful plays, which is the best result in the Champions League final since detailed data has been collected. Only Xavi had previously achieved the same result in 2011.
This is a statistic that well reflects the nature of the final. PSG controlled the ball for long periods, patiently built actions and forced Arsenal to run after their opponent. Vitinha was the center of this plan, so his distinction is not accidental.
PSG with the trophy, Vitinha with an individual distinction
The final ended in a 1-1 draw after 120 minutes. PSG was more effective in the penalty shootout and defended the title of the best team in Europe. The Parisians won the Champions League for the second year in a row, confirming their position on the continent.
Vitinha added a personal distinction to the club’s success. In a match full of tension, caution and detail, it was his control of the midfield that proved most valuable to UEFA.
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