Champion of the Intercontinental Cup with Real Madrid, Vinicius Junior was elected the best player of the tournament.
The Brazilian national team striker, voted the best in the world by FIFA (International Football Federation) the day before, had an important role in the goal that opened the scoring in the tournament final against Pachuca, starting the play on the left wing that resulted in the goal of Mbappe.
He also scored the third, from a penalty, after a foul inside the box on Lucas Vázquez.
Valverde, from Real Madrid, was voted second best in the tournament, and Montiel, from Pachuca, third.
“Little by little we took control of the match. There is a difference in quality [entre as equipes]but we need to show attitude. We finished well and deserved the victory,” said coach Carlo Ancelotti.
“We have great strength and we are very happy,” said Rodrygo, adding that he is now fully recovered after suffering a muscle injury to his right leg at the end of October. “If I’m physically well, I can help in many ways.”
