Moments after lifting the coveted trophy alongside his teammates, Vitinha was honored with the man of the match accolade. His performance was nothing short of exceptional, particularly in orchestrating play from midfield where he completed 150 passes—141 of which were successful—while touching the ball a record 162 times. The Portuguese international’s dominance in possession was instrumental in PSG’s control of the game, especially in the second half where he dictated the tempo and pushed his team forward.

«Vitinha was Paris Saint-Germain’s standout performer this evening. He took charge of the midfield, particularly in the second half, driving his team forward and setting the pace of the match. It was an outstanding display from him,» noted UEFA’s technical observers in their official assessment.

Despite his heroics, Vitinha’s night was not without a minor setback. Mid-way through extra time, at the 105th minute, he was forced off the pitch with a suspected left leg injury, making way for Lucas Beraldo. The timing of his departure cast a shadow over what had otherwise been a flawless performance.