In elite company. Havertz matches Ronaldo's Champions League final feat
After the first half of the Champions League final, with Arsenal leading PSG 1-0, fans' attention was drawn to a piece of historic trivia tied to the scorer of the contentious goal, Kai Havertz.
The German midfielder has joined an incredibly exclusive group of players who have scored in Champions League (or European Cup) finals for two different clubs. Until now, only two players had managed this remarkable feat — Cristiano Ronaldo and Mario Mandžukić.
Ronaldo found the net in finals with Manchester United and Real Madrid, Mandžukić scored for Bayern and Juventus. Now Havertz joins this elite company, having made the difference in decisive matches for both Chelsea and Arsenal.
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It's also worth noting that among German players in Champions League (European Cup) history, only a select few have scored in multiple finals. In fact, before Havertz, only Bayern legends Gerd Müller and Franz Roth had achieved this rare milestone.
Jan Novak
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