Published 10:55 IST, August 24th 2020
Alphonso Davies and Jordyn Huitema could become first couple to win UCL in same season
Alphonso Davies and girlfriend Jordyn Huitema could make history by becoming the first couple to win the men's & women's Champions League in the same season.
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Bayern Munich full-back Alphonso Davies and girlfriend Jordyn Huitema could make football history by becoming first couple to win men's and women's Champions League in same season. Davies collected UCL winners medal after Bayern scored a 1-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday, August 23.
Meanwhile, Huitema could follow her better half with UCL glory on August 30. A forward for PSG women's team, Canadian international will first be in action on Wednesday as PSG (W) take on Olympique Lyon (W) in semi-finals. A win over ir French rivals will set up a thrilling final against winner between Wolfsburg (W) and Barcelona (W). As things stand, two more wins for PSG women's team could etch names of Alphonso Davies and Jordyn Huitema, in a feat that would be extremely difficult to replicate.
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pair have been toger since y were 16. two 19-year-olds were awarded Canada's Under-17 Player of Year before y went on to enjoy success in Europe. After spending two seasons with Vancouver Whitecaps FC, Alphonso Davies moved to Bayern in January 2019.
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A short spell with Bayern Munich II followed after which, Davies quickly established himself as a key player in first team. Usually playing at left-back, Davies' pace and direct runs have been key for head coach Hansi Flick this season. Canadian made 43 appearances in all competitions this season, scoring four times.
Jordyn Huitema also started her career with Whitecaps' youth team. After impressing with PSG Feminines during 2018 Women's International Champions Cup, Huitema signed a four-year deal with Parisians in May 2019. forward made 19 appearances for PSG Feminines in all competitions, scoring five goals.
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PSG vs Bayern highlights
Sunday, UCL men's final was dominated by Bundesliga champions. After a much even first half, Bayern got a stronghold of tie after former PSG youth Kingsley Coman headed ball past Keylor Navas. Coman's opener only helped Bayern take control of game as German giants pushed for a second, restricting Parisians in ir own half.
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While PSG did man to carve out a few chances for m, ir failure to convert those into goals meant that Bayern ended night with ir sixth Champions League winners medal. Bayern also recorded ir second treble, having done so previously under legendary coach Jupp Heynckes in 2012/13.
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(Im Credits: Alphonso Davies, Jordyn Huitema Instagram Handles)
10:55 IST, August 24th 2020