In a glittering ceremony that marked the culmination of the 2023/24 Champions League season, the spotlight shone brightly on Real Madrid as their stellar players claimed a trio of prestigious awards, reaffirming their dominance on the European stage.

The coveted accolades, recognizing the outstanding individuals who left an indelible mark on the tournament, found their deserving recipients among the stars of the illustrious Spanish club. With talent, skill, and unwavering dedication, these players showcased their exceptional abilities throughout the thrilling campaign, capturing the hearts of fans worldwide.

As the awards were handed out in a moment of celebration and recognition, Real Madrid’s players stood tall, their names etched in the annals of football history. The triumphant trio’s achievements underscored the club’s rich legacy and continued pursuit of excellence in the realm of European football.

On June 3, the UEFA Technical Subcommittee announced the individual awards and the best squad of the 2023/2024 Champions League.

In the best player category, striker Vinicius Junior won the award for the first time after impressive performances. The Brazilian player scored 6 goals and contributed 5 assists in 10 appearances. Of which, 4 goals and 2 assists were in 7 matches in the Knock-out round. Vinicius Junior was the author of the decisive goal in the final match against Dortmund.

That goal helped the star born in 2000 enter the history of the Champions League. Vinicius Junior became the youngest player (23 years, 325 days) to score in 2 Champions League finals, breaking the previous record belonging to Lionel Messi (23 years, 338 days). He is the strongest candidate for the 2024 Golden Ball award.

Vinicius Junior is the best player in the Champions League.

Midfielder Jude Bellingham had a memorable season with Real Madrid, winning many collective and individual titles. The English midfielder won the best young player award in the Champions League. Bellingham only joined Real Madrid in the summer of 2023 but immediately became an irreplaceable pillar of Los Blancos. Bellingham has 4 goals and 5 assists in the Champions League, all of which came in the group stage.

Jude Bellingham won the Champions League Young Player of the Year award .

Real Madrid continued to enjoy more joy when Federico Valverde’s one-touch volley was voted the best goal of the tournament. The Uruguayan midfielder scored this goal in the match against Man City in the first leg of the quarter-finals. The goal brought a valuable 3-3 draw for the home team at Santiago Bernabeu.

Champions League 2023/2024 Team of the Season .

The two finalists, Real Madrid and Dortmund, dominate the Champions League XI this season, with each team contributing four players. However, the list has been controversial due to the absence of Toni Kroos and Kylian Mbappe. These are two players who have contributed greatly to Real Madrid and PSG in the tournament. Toni Kroos has played 12 times in the Champions League this season, has two assists and has a passing accuracy rate of over 95%. Meanwhile, Kylian Mbappe has scored eight goals and become the joint top scorer with Harry Kane.