Messi and Ter Stegen named in UCL squad of the season

Just two Barcelona players make the cut

Barcelona captain Lionel Messi and goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen have both been named in the Champions League squad of the season.

UEFA have picked a 20-man squad containing the best players to feature in Europe’s top competition this season and it makes for interesting reading.

Barcelona new arrival Frenkie de Jong also makes the cut alongside Ajax team-mates Matthijs de Ligt, Hakim Ziyech, David Neres and Dusan Tadic.

#UCL Squad of the Season 2018/19

UEFA's Technical Observers have selected their 20-man squad from this season's UEFA Champions League... pic.twitter.com/OTCmSlp8KF

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Champions League winners Liverpool have six players in the squad, while beaten finalists Tottenham have three. Cristiano Ronaldo also makes the list and there are also players from Lyon and Manchester City.

The list of UEFA’s technical observers can be found here. It includes names such as Belgium coach Roberto Martínez, England boss Gareth Southgate, former Manchester United manager David Moyes and ex-Spain striker Raul.

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