Having enjoyed four fascinating games across two weeks, it is safe to say the UEFA Champions League semi-finals lived up to the billing. Real Madrid and Bayern Munich played out a 2-2 draw at the Allianz Arena in the first leg, setting the stage for a do-or-die bout at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. Los Blancos got the job done at the Bernabeu, snatching a 2-1 win right at the end.
Borussia Dortmund, meanwhile, beat Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) 1-0 at Signal Iduna Park in the first leg. Many expected the Parisians to turn it around in the second leg at the Parc des Princes, but they could not do justice to their reputation. Dortmund scored through Mats Hummels in the second half of the second leg and sealed an aggregate 2-0 victory.
Vinicius Jr., Joselu, Harry Kane, Toni Kroos, Jadon Sancho, and Hummels were some of the standout performers over the two legs, but today’s article is not about the ones who impressed. Continue reading to meet five top players who did not live up to expectations in the Champions League semi-finals.
#5 Jude Bellingham – Real Madrid
Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham Is One Of The Most Valuable Players In The World
Including one of the standout players of the season on this list may look harsh, but Jude Belling really did underperform in the UEFA Champions League semi-final against Bayern Munich. The England international worked tirelessly from start to finish and linked up well with his teammates. However, in the final third, he was quite mediocre. He rarely made inroads into the box and Bayern players blocked his through-balls and outside-the-box efforts with little difficulty.
Bellingham’s performance in the first leg at the Allianz Arena was particularly disappointing, as he ceded possession thrice, lost five ground duels, misplaced both his attempted long balls, and failed to dispatch even a single shot. He will be eager to set the record straight when he meets his former team Borussia Dortmund in his country’s home…
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Author : Sushan Chakraborty
Publish date : 2024-05-10 07:07:13
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