As the days get nearer towards the highly-anticipated UEFA Champions League 2022-23 finals, the excitement levels are through the roof. Both the finalists in the form of Manchester City and Inter Milan are deserving finalists and the final promises to be an absolute crackerjack of a contest.
While Pep Guardiola’s side will be hoping to win their maiden UEFA Champions League title, Inter Milan will be eyeing their 4th title. The La Beneamata has won the title on 3 occasions previously; 1964, 1965 and 2010.
Manchester City defeated Spanish giants Real Madrid in the semi-finals and the aggregate score-line read 5-1 in favour of the Cityzens. On the other hand, Inter Milan outclassed their arch-rivals AC Milan in the semis and the score was 3-0 on aggregate.
In this article, we take a look at the top 5 players to watch out for in the UEFA Champions League finals:
1. Erling Haaland (Manchester City)
Unarguably one of the top-notch players of contemporary times, Erling Haaland will be a force to reckon with in the Manchester City vs Inter Milan finals. He had scored 36 goals in the Premier League 2022-23 and it was the highest ever goals scored in a single season.
Haaland also has scored 12 goals in the ongoing Champions League and is Manchester City’s top-scorer. Incidentally, he is also the highest goal-scorer in the UEFA Champions League 2022-23.
2. Romelu Lukaku (Inter Milan)
Ace striker of Inter Milan, Romelu Lukaku will be a player to watch out for in the upcoming UEFA Champions League 2022-23 finals. The 30-year-old Belgian striker is known for his dribbling skills and his exceptional skill-set.
Lukaku has scored 3 goals in the UEFA Champions League 2022-23 and can add on to that tally in this final at Istanbul.
3. Riyad Mahrez (Manchester City)
32-year-old Algerian winer Riyad Mahrez is known for his top-notch crosses into the penalty box and for his wily dribbling skills in the wings. He is the joint third-highest goal-scorer for Manchester City in the ongoing UEFA Champions League 2022-23 and has netted 3 goals.
Riyad Mahrez is a core member of Pep Guardiola’s side and will be in the plans of Inter Milan ahead of the finals.
4. Andre Onana (Inter Milan)
With a save percentage of 73.5%, Andre Onana had a phenomenal Serie A 2022-23 season. The shot-stopper will be a key player in the ranks of Inter Milan ahead of the all-important UEFA Champions League 2022-23 finals and will be a solid player in front of the sticks.
He also has the most number of clean sheets in the UEFA Champions League 2022-23, with 8 clean sheets under his belt.
5. Ederson (Manchester City)
Another goalkeeper in our list of top players to watch out for in the finals is Manchester City shot-stopper, Ederson. With 6 clean sheets under his belt, Ederson is 2nd in the list of most clean sheets in the ongoing UEFA Champions League 2022-23.
Ederson will be hoping to have a good final and would be eagerly looking forward to power his side to a victory and get the Cityzens, their maiden UEFA Champions League title.
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