Rodrigo and Thiago, in command in the Champions League eleven

The Champions always has a Spanish accent. When it is not directly, due to the presence of Real Madrid, Barcelona or Atlético on the decisive nights, it is due to the leading role of the players that the League has exported. In the last edition, Rodrigo (24 years old) and Thiago Alcántara (29) stand out, two internationals included in the ideal eleven based on Pro Football DB statistics.

Relying on the competition records collected in its database, the perfect lineup is as follows (4-3-3): Courtois (Real Madrid), for its stops; Klostermann (Leipzig), for his interceptions; Bonucci (Juventus), for his long passes; Van Dijk (Liverpool), for their aerial duels won; Davies b for their successful centers; Thiago Alcantara (Bayern), for his successful passes; Rodrigo (City), for their recoveries; Kimmich (Bayern), for their progressive passes; Say Maria (PSG), for his assists; Lewandowski (Bayern), for his goals; and Neymar (PSG), for his dribbles.

As for the Spanish, they have stood out for their contributions as a defensive midfielder, in the case of the City footballer, and inside left, in that of the Bayern player. Rodrigo, for averaging 12.58 recoveries every 90 minutes; Thiago, for giving an average of 77.49 successful passes in the same period.

The elimination citizen in the quarterfinals against Lyon he has not prevented one of his most structural men from shining, a Rodrigo recently summoned again by Luis Enrique for the Selection, where he is called to relieve Busquets. Thiago was able to celebrate the title and, in addition, look at the individual level, MVP of the grand final included. However, the coach forgot about him for the September break …