For the second consecutive year, Real Madrid and Manchester City will meet in the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League. Last season, those led by Carlo Ancelotti achieved an epic victory against Pep Guardiola’s men to rise to their 14th title.
The Citizens, however, are overloaded with the news that Erling Haaland is now leading their attack. The Norwegian enjoys a spectacular moment, although this series could be key for his level to translate into prizes. On the other side will be Vinicius Junior, another great candidate to fight for the awards.
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Vinicius and Haaland, hand in hand in a series that can determine the awards of the year
The Brazilian attacker lives another fantastic year with the Merengues. With 21 goals and 17 assists across all competitions, Vini is in the running to compete for player of the season honors.
Haaland, meanwhile, is a likely favorite to win all sorts of accolades, registering an impressive 48 goals in just 41 games this season. In any case, the results of a team tend to influence when choosing the best of the year, so this Champions League duel can tip the balance in favor of one or the other.
After the end of the contest there will be many awards to pay attention to: Ballon d’Or, UEFA player of the year, player of the tournament in the Champions League, Golden Boot in Europe and The Best of FIFA.
