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·31 May 2026

Champions League – The breakout star of the season isn't at PSG

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Following the conclusion of the 2025-2026 Champions League on Saturday, with Paris Saint-Germain beating Arsenal in the final on penalties (1-1, then 4-3 on penalties), UEFA announced the season’s “breakthrough” player. A slight surprise: he is not among the winners, nor the finalists, not even the semi-finalists. Indeed, it is Arda Güler, the 21-year-old attacking midfielder from Real Madrid.

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As for PSG’s absence, perhaps the fact that they won last season with a very similar squad played a role in the voting. Of course, Güler can also be credited with putting in some fine performances throughout the competition.


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