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The 2023-24 UEFA Champions League season reached its climax on Saturday night (June 1), with Real Madrid winning their record-extending 15th title at Borussia Dortmund’s expense in an enthralling finale at Wembley Stadium. Dani Carvajal and Vinicius Jr. scored one goal each in the final to fire Los Blancos to a 2-0 victory.
Throughout the UEFA Champions League campaign, we witnessed some memorable performances from the finest players on the continent. Over the coming days, we will shed light on category leaders from defense to attack, and check out the metrics that defined them. Today, in chapter one, we will check out the top five scorers and highlight their best games of the season. Now, without further ado, let’s begin!
#5 Erling Haaland (Manchester City) – 6 Goals
Erling Haaland Scored 4 Hat-Tricks In 2023
Manchester City goalmachine Erling Haaland was not at his explosive best in the 2023-24 UEFA Champions League season. Of course, the Norwegian still managed to register six goals and an assist in nine games, but it was no match for the 12-goal campaign he enjoyed in 2022-23.
Haaland scored only once in the knockout rounds in the Champions League in the 2023-24 season, with it coming in a 3-1 win over Copenhagen in the Round-of-16 second leg. His best performance, meanwhile, came on Group G Matchday 3 against Young Boys. He scored a brace as City claimed a 3-1 victory away from home.
#4 Antoine Griezmann (Atletico Madrid) – 6 Goals
Antoine Griezmann Provided An Assist In Atletico Madrid’s Win Over Borussia Dortmund
One of the most underrated forwards in the world, Antoine Griezmann scored six goals and provided an assist in 10 UEFA Champions League matches in 2023-24. His performances helped Atletico to the quarter-finals where they ultimately fell to a 5-4 aggregate defeat to Borussia Dortmund.
Griezmann, who will represent France in the 2024 European Championship, played his best game on Group E Matchday 4. The 33-year-old scored a…
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Author : Sushan Chakraborty
Publish date : 2024-06-03 07:30:39
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