PSG Dominates UEFA Champions League Team of the Season as Donnarumma, Dembélé Lead the Lineup
In a glittering close to the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League campaign, UEFA has unveiled its prestigious Team of the Season, with Paris Saint-Germain stealing the spotlight.
PSG’s Gianluigi Donnarumma was named Best Goalkeeper, while six other PSG stars also made the cut, underlining the French club’s dominance this season.
Joining Donnarumma in the elite lineup are teammates Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, Nuno Mendes, Vitinha, Ousmane Dembélé, and Désiré Doué. The selection paints a clear picture of PSG’s exceptional mobility and attacking flair — a trait that the UEFA Technical Observer Group noted as a defining strategy in their approach to the tournament.
🔥 Full UEFA Champions League Team of the Season:
🧤 Goalkeeper
Gianluigi Donnarumma (Paris Saint-Germain)
🛡️ Defenders
Achraf Hakimi (Paris Saint-Germain)
Marquinhos (Paris Saint-Germain)
Alessandro Bastoni (Inter Milan)
Nuno Mendes (Paris Saint-Germain)
🎯 Midfielders
Vitinha (Paris Saint-Germain)
Declan Rice (Arsenal)
⚡ Forwards
Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)
Désiré Doué (Paris Saint-Germain)
Ousmane Dembélé (Paris Saint-Germain)
Raphinha (Barcelona)
💭 Opinion: PSG’s Moment – But At What Cost?
While PSG’s tactical brilliance and squad depth are worth every accolade, critics and fans alike can’t help but wonder — how far did the Parisians go in the tournament, and was this enough to justify such sweeping representation?
UEFA’s emphasis on “exceptional mobility” and attacking fluidity is fair, but it also stirs debate. Did more defensively solid teams get overlooked? Were surprise breakout players from underdog clubs snubbed in favor of big names?
Still, it’s hard to deny the impact of young stars like Doué and Lamine Yamal, or the refined performances of Rice in midfield — a sign that youth and versatility are redefining the Champions League landscape.
🗣️ What Fans Are Saying:
⚽ “Deserved. PSG were different this season.”
⚽ “Where’s Jude Bellingham? No Vinicius?”
⚽ “Barcelona youngsters are really stepping up. The future’s bright.”
💬 Do you agree with the picks? Who was your personal MVP of the Champions League season?
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