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Champions League team of the season: Lamine Yamal, Harry Kane and a Spurs player

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Published: Monday, June 1, 2026 at 8:00 am

Champions League Team of the Season: A Look at the Standouts

The Champions League season has concluded, and with it comes the selection of the team of the season. This year's selection highlights individual brilliance across various clubs, with a unique constraint: only one player per team is eligible.

In goal, David Raya of Arsenal earns the spot. Despite Arsenal's loss in the final, Raya's performance, including a crucial penalty save, and his nine clean sheets throughout the campaign, solidified his place.

The defense features Pedro Porro of Tottenham at right-back, Alessandro Bastoni of Inter at center-back, and Odin Bjrtuft of Bod/Glimt, also at center-back. Matteo Ruggeri of Atletico Madrid rounds out the defense at left-back.

In midfield, Morten Hjulmand of Sporting takes the defensive midfielder position, with Aleix Garca of Bayer Leverkusen and Dominik Szoboszlai of Liverpool in central midfield roles.

The attacking positions are filled by Khvicha Kvaratskhelia of PSG on the left wing and Lamine Yamal of Barcelona on the right wing. Harry Kane of Bayern Munich leads the attack as the striker.

BNN's Perspective:

This team selection showcases the diverse talent pool in European football. While the constraint of one player per team creates an interesting lineup, it also highlights the depth and quality across the competition. The inclusion of players from teams that didn't reach the final stages underscores the importance of individual performances and the impact they can have on a team's overall success.

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