Moments after lifting the coveted trophy alongside his teammates, Vitinha was honored as the man of the match in the final showdown. His all-around performance, particularly in dictating play during the second half, earned him this prestigious recognition. The 24-year-old demonstrated his tactical brilliance by dominating possession with 162 touches of the ball, a competition record, and completed 141 of his 150 passes.
«Vitinha was Paris Saint-Germain’s standout performer this evening. He seized control of the midfield, especially in the second half, driving his team forward and setting the tempo of the game. It was an exceptional display from him,» noted the UEFA technical observers in their post-match assessment.
Despite his brilliance, the final had one sour note: Vitinha’s forced withdrawal in the 105th minute of extra time due to a suspected left leg injury. The Portuguese international was substituted for Lucas Beraldo as his team held on to secure a 4-3 victory in the penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw.