⭐ Champions League: the three standout men of the night

Second night of the Champions League this Wednesday evening. A night rich in goals but also in stars. Three players stood out: discover the names that shone.

🥉 Declan Rice

The first midfielder in this top 3. Surely one of the most underrated players in his position, the Englishman showed that he was the leader of this team. Solid, unbeatable, pressure means nothing to Declan Rice. He almost gave the impression of being a starter in every position.

Indispensable, Declan Rice is simply

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🥈 Kylian Mbappé

Author of the second fastest hat-trick in the history of the Champions League, Kylian Mbappé didn't stop there, that would be far too simple. The Frenchman scored four goals against Olympiakos.

All by himself, Kylian Mbappé secured the victory for Real Madrid. Enough to allow his club to reach the 5th place in the standings.

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🥇 Vitinha

Truly the weatherman of Paris Saint-Germain, Vitinha makes the weather rain or shine. This evening was synonymous with bright sunshine for the Portuguese. Scoring a hat-trick, Vitinha once again showed that he is a man for the big occasions.

Not here to joke around, the midfielder is the mastermind of this team and proves once again that he is one of the best in his position.

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