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The 2023-24 La Liga season had its last hurrah over the weekend, with all 20 teams walking out to the pitch for one last time. Real Madrid, who had clinched the title with four games to spare, bid adieu to Toni Kroos, who will never play another official match at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. Barcelona, meanwhile, played their last match under Xavi, who will leave his post as manager this summer. Girona secured a place in the UEFA Champions League for the first time in their history after finishing third, while Cadiz, Almeria, and Granada ended up in the relegation zone and dropped to the second division.
It was a memorable La Liga campaign, and today, we will take a look at six players who made it their own by producing remarkable performances throughout. Continue reading to meet the standout performers of the 2023-24 La Liga season.
Goalkeeper Of The Season: Unai Simon (Athletic Bilbao)
Unai Simon Saved 3 Penalties This Season
Athletic Bilbao enjoyed a fine season. They amassed 68 points from their 38 La Liga games to finish fifth in the La Liga rankings. It allowed them to secure a place in the group stage of the 2024-25 UEFA Europa League. Every player played their part to secure a European spot for Athletic Bilbao, but Unai Simon certainly deserves a special mention.
The goalkeeper played 36 games in the Spanish top flight and kept 16 clean sheets. He faced 122 shots on target throughout the campaign and let in only 33 goals, attaining a save% of 73.8. Simon was also brilliant from the spot, as he saved three of the five penalties he faced (1 conceded, 1 off-target).
Defender Of The Season: Antonio Rudiger (Real Madrid)
Antonio Rudiger Helped Real Madrid Reach The UEFA Champions League
Real Madrid lost two pillars at the back, Thibaut Courtois and Eder Militao, within the first 50 minutes of the 2023-24 La Liga season. With them gone, Los Blancos needed someone to lead the defense, and on stepped Antonio Rudiger, proving why he is one of the…
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Author : Sushan Chakraborty
Publish date : 2024-05-28 06:31:27
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