Vitinha shines again in the Champions, Man of the Match in final | OneFootball

Vitinha once again stood out on European football’s biggest stage and was named the best player of the Champions League final for the second time in his career.

The Portuguese midfielder received the Man of the Match award in the 2026 final, in which Paris Saint-Germain drew 1-1 with Arsenal and ultimately won 4-3 in the penalty shootout. That outcome confirmed the French club as back-to-back European champions.

In the final, Vitinha played a leading role in PSG’s midfield, exerting strong influence over the team’s ball circulation and control of the tempo throughout the 90 minutes. The individual recognition highlighted the importance of the Portuguese international in a closely contested match that was only decided after extra time and penalties.

The distinction carries even greater weight as it was Vitinha’s second MVP award in Champions League finals, a rare achievement that reflects the player’s consistency in moments of intense pressure.

At the end of the match, the individual trophy was presented to him by Giannis Antetokounmpo, in an image that marked the final’s closing ceremony.

Vitinha thus adds another prestigious night to his European journey, reinforcing his status as a central figure in a PSG side that once again won the continent’s top club competition.

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