Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo fail to make the cut in Champions League awards shortlist

Barcelona talisman Lionel Messi and Juventus ace Cristia Ronaldo have been two of most dominant forces in Champions League over past decade. two have bagged four and five Champions League titles respectively, a feat that has been achieved by very few football stars in Europe. However, with two past ir prime, y have failed to make cut in Champions League awards shortlist this time around. 

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Lionel Messi, Cristia Ronaldo t minated for Champions League awards 

Champions League awards recognise best performers in each position for previous season. Cristia Ronaldo's Juventus were kcked out by Lyon in round of 16, while Lionel Messi's Barcelona reached up to quarter-final, only to be humiliated by subsequent champions Bayern Munich. 

Cristia Ronaldo, also kwn as 'Mr Champions League' for his sensational performances over years, has failed to make it to best forwards minees for Champions League awards. Lionel Messi too will t feature in voting for best forward of year, much to bewilderment of Barcelona fans. 

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Bayern Munich dominate Champions League awards 

Champions League winners Bayern Munich dominate Champions League awards minations this season and with good reason. Bavarians defeated Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) 1-0 in final to bag ir sixth European Cup. Seven Bayern Munich players have been minated across four categories for Champions League awards. 

Legendary shot-stopper Manuel Neuer makes best goalkeeper minations alongside PSG goalkeeper Keylor Navas and Atletico Madrid's Jan Oblak. A majority of Bayern Munich backline have made cut, including David Alaba, Alphonso Davies and Joshua Kimmich. 

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Lewandowski favourite to clinch award 

Midfielders Thomas Muller and Liverpool-bound Thiago Alcantara have been minated for best midfielder of year award. Bayern star Robert Lewandowski is top contender to bag forward of year award, while he is also in running to be crowned best player of year.

PSG superstars Neymar and Kylian Mbappe also join Lewandowski in running. Poland international's 15 goal-tally in top European competition, apart from 55 goals across all competitions, made him favourite to clinch Ballon d'Or until top award offered by France Football was cancelled citing coronavirus crisis. 

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