The goalkeeper is the only position in this squad without the presence of a Real Madrid representative. The two "goalkeepers" chosen were Gianlugi Buffon (Juventus) and Jan Oblak (Atletico Madrid). This is an ideal combination of an experienced goalkeeper and a young face.
In the defender position, UEFA's technical department has selected 3/4 of the defenders who started for Real Madrid in the recent final. They are right-back Dani Carvajal, left-back Marcelo and centre-back Sergio Ramos. In addition, Leonardo Bonucci and Diego Godin received high praise after their performances in Juventus and Atletico Madrid last season.
The "White Vultures" continue to dominate the midfield with 4/6 players, including: Casemiro, Toni Kroos, Luka Modric and Isco. Along with Miralem Pjanic of Juventus, Monaco's defensive midfielder - Tiemoue Bakayoko is also in this squad.
Finally, UEFA's technical department has selected 5 strikers with a total of 43 goals in the UEFA Champions League last season for the strikers. Cristiano Ronaldo (12 goals), Lionel Messi (11 goals), Antoine Griezmann (8 goals), Robert Lewandowski (6 goals) and Kylian Mbappe (6 goals) are players with this honor.
Members of the UEFA Technical Department have voted for this team, including: Sir Alex Ferguson, Ryan Giggs, Mircea Lucescu, Fabio Capello, Roy Hodgson, Peter Rudbæk, Mixu Paatelainen, Gines Melendez, Thomas Schaaf, Ioan Lupescu.
In addition, they have also voted for the 10 most beautiful goals of the UEFA Champions League last season. Striker Mario Mandzukic (Juventus)'s improvised volley against Real Madrid in the final was the top goal on this list
Some other notable goals were selected, such as: Arjen Robben's dribble from the right wing and curling to win against Arsenal, Higuain's decisive shot after Dani Alves' pass in the first leg of the semi-final against Monaco, the solo over the defenders and goalkeepers Ludogorets before gently putting the ball into the empty net of Mesut Ozil...
