Top 5 players to watch out for in the 2021 UCL final, from De Bruyne to Mount; check out

2021 UCL final: The 2021 UCL final is almost within touching distance as Manchester City locks horns with Chelsea to emerge as kings of Europe.

The UCL final will take place in Porto at the Estádio do Dragão on 30^th May, 2021(IST) with Pep Guardiola going up against Thomas Tuchel.

The battle is set to have many mini battles between the players and hence we look at the top 5 players to watch for in the 2021 UCL final:

Kevin De Bruyne

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The Belgian enjoyed yet another successful season on the blue half of Manchester as he helped Manchester City lift their 5^th EPL title and his 3^rd since his arrival.

De Bruyne has been of immense significance to Pep’s side in the Champions League as well.

He scored 3 goals and provided 4 assists in 7 appearances across the competition.

Kevin is a complete, priceless player and a dream for any striker with his precision in crosses and ability to provide the killer pass.

Pep Guardiola will expect him to shine in the UCL final as he hopes to bring the European trophy to Manchester for the 1^st time.

Riyad Mahrez

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Mahrez has scored 4 goals in the competition this season and would be raring to go in the final.

After providing a near perfection performance against PSG in the semi-final, the Algerian is once again looking to make his mark in the all-important final.

The Algerian provides energy, pace along the flanks and can make the darting runs required to trouble the Chelsea defence.

He would look to add to his tally as he aims to win his 1^st ever UEFA Champions League title.

Phil Foden

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The youngster has been the shining diamond in Pep’s box of jewels this season.

Foden has been one of the best players in Manchester City this season across all competitions.

His insane drive, passion and willingness to change the game with his skills has given his side the edge throughout the campaign.

With 3 goals and 3 assists in the UCL, the Englishman will look to drive home the advantage for the maiden finalists.

N’Golo Kanté

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A sheer workhorse and ‘tank’ player for Chelsea has been N’Golo Kanté.

His performance in the 1^st leg of the semi-final against Real Madrid was the cake with the icing in terms of his abilities.

The mid-field commander has been one of the biggest positives for Tuchel’s men.

Kanté’s recovery rate and hold up ball is one of the best in the world and on his day, he can make any other player look average.

Tuchel would expect to see Kanté shine for the Blues in the final.

Mason Mount

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Chelsea’s player of the season is another Englishman who is expected to make the final his own.

Mount has scored 2 goals and provided an assist in the Champions League this time.

He scored a special and important goal in the semi-finals which led Chelsea to their 2^nd final.

The versatile player is always in the eye of the defense and Man City would need to watch out for this boy.

Mason’s desire and work-rate aided the Blues push towards glory as he looks to up the ante in the final against Pep and Co.