Ederson stands out in City’s victory in the Champions League final; see numbers

O Manchester City have won the European Champions League for the first time in their history in this Saturday. The team coached by Pep Guardiola had a strong collective game to beat the International, by 1 to 0, in Istanbul (TUR), to keep the title. However, Ederson’s goal was essential for the conquest, especially in the final minutes of the decision, when the English came under pressure from the Italian rival.

According to numbers from Sofascore, website specializing in sports statistics, the Brazilian archer made five saves in the match, all of which were within the area. Therefore, he had a percentage of 100% of balls saved.

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Ederson was the Sofascore Highlight of Manchester City 1-0 Inter Milan!

👐 5 saves (5 on shots inside the box!)
📊 100% defended balls
🧤 1 game without conceding goals
💯 Note Sofascore 8.1 pic.twitter.com/tFgCgGNtqK

— Sofascore Brazil (@SofascoreBR) June 10, 2023

With that, he was the main name for the Manchester team to end the grand final without conceding goals. Even the Citizens, who won the continental tournament undefeated, only conceded five goals in the entire competition. Of the 13 games he played, the team was not leaked in eight of them.

Due to the performance, the statistical vehicle elected the goalkeeper of the Brazilian National Team as the highlight of the match, receiving the highest score among all the athletes who entered the field.

With the unprecedented title of the Champions League, the Manchester City crowns a practically perfect season. For the second time in history, an English club lifted the three main trophies disputed, equaling the feat of rival Manchester United, in the 1998/99 season, commanded by Sir Alex Ferguson. In addition to the European Cup, the blue team was champion of the English Championship and FA Cup.