Sadio Mané has established himself as one of the most talented and prolific players in the Champions League. His performances for Liverpool and previous clubs have been outstanding and have won him numerous accolades. Here we look at some of Mané’s best performances in the Champions League. The first performance that stands out is from the 2018/19 Champions League final in Madrid, where Mané scored what proved to be the winning goal for Liverpool against Tottenham Hotspur. Mané was instrumental throughout the game and his goal in the second half was a stunning strike that put Liverpool in the driving seat. Mané was also impressive in Liverpool’s semi-final victory over Barcelona in
1. His two goals in the first leg at Anfield were vital in overturning a 3-0 deficit from the first leg and sending Liverpool to the final. Mané’s pace and skill were too much for the Barcelona defence and he was a constant threat throughout the game. In the group stage of the 2017/18 Champions League, Mané scored four goals in two games against Maribor. He scored a hat-trick in the first game and then another goal in the second. His performance was one of the most impressive individual displays in the history of the Champions League. Finally, Mané was instrumental in Liverpool’s run to the 2018/19 Champions League final. He scored in almost every round, from the group stage to the semi-final, and his goals were often crucial in helping Liverpool progress. Overall, Sadio Mané has been one of the best players in the Champions League in recent years and his performances have been pivotal in Liverpool’s success in the competition.
