MAIGNAN IS THE MVP FROM TOTTENHAM v AC MILAN
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Just one save. But how crucial it was. After having very little to do all game, Maignan reminded everyone why he is one of the best goalkeepers in the world in the 93rd minute: a champion's leap, low down, from a Harry Kane header, and the result was in the bank. Mike made his mark in booking the Rossoneri's place in the quarters with a save only champions make, in what is only his third game after a five-month absence.
The French keeper hadn't been involved in the Champions League since 14 September 2022 - the 3-1 home win over Dinamo Zagreb - and his appearance at the New White Hart Lane was certainly felt, both between the posts and in supporting his team's build-up play.
When Mike plays, it is known, and last night's numbers back it up: 56 balls played, one of the most involved players on the night for the away side; 36 successful passes to his teammates, and as we said, one fine stop. All this was enough for him to earn the award of being voted as the Rossoneri's MVP.
With over 41% of the vote, Magic Mike came out on top ahead of Theo (35%) and Brahim (16%): the French shot-stopper wins the accolade for the second time this season, after Sassuolo v AC Milan on 30 August 2022. Now, we can officially say it: welcome back, Mike!
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