Manchester United defender Alex Telles has been nominated by UEFA for the 2021/22 Champions League Goal of the Tournament award – and you can help him to win it.
The Brazilian has been named on a 10-man shortlist alongside a host of legendary names like Robert Lewandowski, Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Karim Benzema.
Telles is recognised for his stunning volley in the 2-1 win over Villarreal, when United actually fell behind after an early second-half strike by Paco Alcacer.
Parity was restored when Bruno Fernandes chipped a free-kick back towards the edge of the box, where Alex unleashed a first-time finish that bounced off the six-yard line and flew into the net.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored a dramatic winner deep into added time, prompting delirious scenes at the Theatre of Dreams, but there was no mistaking the goal of the night belonged to Telles.
Speaking to us in December, Telles admitted Fernandes was key to the goal:
“That was one of the most beautiful moments of my career, it's a moment I will never forget. Firstly, because I was playing in a Champions League match for Manchester United and secondly scoring a goal in that context.
“We were behind, then we equalised, then turned the score around, it was a remarkable evening, an unforgettable evening. I share the merit of that goal with Bruno because that pass was his idea.
“Obviously because of my hard work, confidence and skill that I know I have I was able to score that goal. I will never forget that moment. The main thing is making the fans happy, I will never forget how happy they were in the stadium that night.”
GOAL OF THE TOURNAMENT SHORTLIST
Thiago Alcantara (Liverpool) v Porto
Robert Lewandowski (Bayern Munich) v Dynamo Kyiv
Rodrygo (Real Madrid) v Chelsea
Lionel Messi (Paris Saint-Germain) v Manchester City
Kylian Mbappe (Paris Saint-Germain) v Real Madrid
Alex Telles (Manchester United) v Villarreal
Karim Benzema (Real Madrid) v Chelsea
Sebastien Thill (Sheriff) v Real Madrid
Marco Asensio (Real Madrid) v Internazionale
Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid) v Shakhtar Donetsk
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