外媒评选出的2021年欧冠最佳十一人

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The Champions League may be over for 2021, but don't worry, it will make its return in February when the knockout stages get underway. As we look back on an action-packed 12 months in Europe's elite club competition, who stood out across the calendar year? GIVEMESPORT's Sam Brookes has put together a Champions League best XI for 2021.

2021年欧冠赛程告一段落，但无需担心，欧冠淘汰赛将于2月回归。 回顾这激动人心的12个月，欧洲顶尖球队同场竞技，哪些球员在这一年中脱颖而出？GIVEMESPORT的山姆·布鲁克斯整理了2021欧冠联赛最佳11人。

the knockout stages：淘汰赛

action-packed：激动人心的

stand out：脱颖而出

Goalkeeper: Edouard Mendy (Chelsea)

The Senegal international has featured in 12 Champions League matches this year, and has only been beaten on three occasions. That is nothing short of remarkable. He was at his very best in the latter stages of last season's tournament, pulling off a couple of fine saves to deny Karim Benzema in the semi-final against Real Madrid, and he then produced a rock-solid display in the 1-0 win over Manchester City in the final. The 29-year-old has continued to flourish this term, helping Chelsea cruise through to the last 16.

门将：门迪（切尔西）

这名塞内加尔国脚今年参加了12场欧冠比赛，球队只失利三场，这无疑是一个了不起的成就。上赛季比赛后段，门迪状态最佳，在半决赛对阵皇马的比赛中，他多次扑出本泽马的射门，并在决赛中以稳健的发挥帮助球队1-0战胜曼城。29岁的门迪在本赛季延续着良好状态，帮助球队顺利晋级16强。

nothing short of ：可以说是，近乎是

pull off：做成、完成（困难的事）

rock-solid：稳固的、坚实的、可靠的

Right-back: Kyle Walker (Manchester City)

There is a wealth of talent at right back across Europe, and in particular in the Premier League. However, Walker may not offer as much as the likes of Trent Alexander-Arnold and Reece James going forwards, he has been a reliable defender for Pep Guardiola's side in 2021, and can even drop inside to play as a part of a back three from time to time. In a team full of stars, the experienced international is still one of the first names on the teamsheet at the Etihad.

右后卫：沃克（曼城）

放眼欧洲，天才右后卫数不胜数，英超更是如此。然而，沃克也许不会像阿诺德和詹姆斯那样频繁插上，但他在2021年一直是瓜迪奥拉阵中一名可靠的后卫，他甚至可以时不时在三中卫中发挥作用。曼城队内明星云集，这名经验丰富的英国国脚仍牢牢占据着球队的首发。

Centre-back: Marquinhos (PSG)

Marquinhos seems to have been around forever, but he is still only 27. It is not easy being a defender for PSG, with some players only appearing to be interested when the side have possession. He has captained the team well, though, and held things together at the back. The Brazilian has also chipped in with three goals in the competition in 2021, which included scoring against Bayern Munich and Manchester City last season.

中卫：马尔基尼奥斯（巴黎）

马尔基尼奥斯似乎永远都会在这份名单上，但实际他只有27岁。在巴黎当后卫可不是一件容易的事，有些球员只有在球队占据控球权时才会踢起劲儿。尽管如此，他率领巴黎取得了不错的战绩，统领球队的后防。这名巴西人在2021年欧冠比赛中已斩获3球，上赛季他在对阵拜仁和曼城的比赛中均有进球入账。

possession：控球

chip in with：有“插嘴”的意思，也有“捐助”的意思，这里就是“贡献进球”

Centre-back: Antonio Rudiger (Chelsea)

There would have been long odds on Rudiger making this team at the start of the year. He was rarely used by Frank Lampard at the start of last season, yet he has become a crucial member of Chelsea's team under Thomas Tuchel. The side's Champions League triumph back in May was built off the back of a strong defence, and they have continued in a similar vein this season. It is now hard to imagine Chelsea's starting XI without Rudiger in it.

中后卫：吕迪格（切尔西）

年初，吕迪格进入这份名单的几率很低。上赛季一开始，他几乎被兰帕德弃用，然而在图赫尔麾下，他成长为蓝军的关键一员。切尔西在五月份一举夺得欧冠冠军，蓝军的胜利基于他们强大的防守，本赛季，他们依然高歌猛进。现如今，确实很难将吕迪格排除在蓝军首发十一人之外。

long odds：极为偶然的机会、机会渺茫

triumph：获胜、凯旋、巨大成就

in a similar vein：同样地

Left-back: Alphonso Davies (Bayern Munich)

There is an argument that Joao Cancelo deserves this role, but the Portuguese defender did actually lose his position in City's team to Oleksandr Zinchenko at the end of last season. Therefore, he is pipped to the left-back position by Davies, who is well on his way to becoming a star at such a young age. He registered two assists in this season's group stage, as Bayern swatted aside the likes of Barcelona and Benfica.

左后卫：阿方索（拜仁）

有人认为坎塞洛配得上欧冠最佳左后卫，但在上赛季末，葡萄牙人的位置被津琴科取代。因此，他在这一位置的评选中惜败输给了阿方索，后者年纪尚轻就已踏上巨星之路。本赛季，阿方索在小组赛中贡献2次助攻，帮助球队击败巴萨和本菲卡。

swat：用劲儿拍打，重创

be pipped to：pip有险胜、微弱的优势赢下......的意思，这里be pipped to：以微弱的优势输给......、惜败......

Defensive midfielder: Jorginho (Chelsea)

Jorginho has finally won fans over this year. He has often had his doubters, particularly when he first arrived in England, but he has shown his true class in 2021. Playing in Tuchel's favoured 3-4-3 formation, he has become a crucial cog in Chelsea's winning machine, and this led to him finishing third in the Ballon d'Or vote at the end of last month.

防守型中场：若日尼奥（切尔西）

今年，若日尼奥终于赢得了球迷的青睐。过去，尤其在初登英格兰赛场时，他饱受质疑，但他在2021年展现出真正的水准。图赫尔喜欢用3-4-3阵型，若日尼奥成为球队获胜的重要一环，这也使他在上月底金球奖排名中位列第三。

Ballon d'Or ：金球奖

cog：原意是“齿轮”

Defensive midfielder: N'Golo Kante (Chelsea)

Kante has actually only played two games in the Champions League in 2021/22 so far due to injuries, but his performances in last season's competition simply cannot be ignored. He was the best player on the pitch for the Blues in both semi-final legs against Real Madrid, and then was even more majestic in the final. The ultimate big-game player who adds so much to the side when he is fit.

防守型中场：坎特（切尔西）

坎特在21/22赛季的欧冠比赛中因伤只打了两场比赛，但他上赛季的欧冠表现却不容忽视。在半决赛对阵皇马的两场比赛中，他都是蓝军场上的最佳球员，决赛中更是如此。健康的坎特是绝对的大场面球员，他能为球队做出更多贡献。

Attacking midfielder: Lionel Messi (PSG)

He simply couldn't be left out, could he? Messi scored for Barcelona in both games against PSG last season, before joining the Ligue 1 giants over the summer. He has found the net on five occasions in as many games for Mauricio Pochettino's men in the Champions League, and if they are going to be get past Real Madrid in the last 16, he will have to be at his very best.

攻击型中场：梅西（巴黎）

梅西当然不能被排除在外，不是吗？梅西在上赛季对阵巴黎的两场欧冠比赛中都为巴萨斩获进球，此后，他在夏天选择加盟法甲巨头。在波切蒂诺麾下，梅西为巴黎打进5粒欧冠进球。如果法甲豪门想在16强赛击败皇马，梅西必须拿出他的最佳状态。

Right wing: Riyad Mahrez (Manchester City)

Mahrez has not been a guaranteed starter for City in the league this term, yet Guardiola seems to like playing him in the Champions League and it has paid off this year. A young talent who is going from strength to strength. He scored twice against Liverpool in April, causing the Reds all kinds of problems, and he has been on fire in the Champions League this season as well. In the group stages, he scored twice and provided four assists as Man City finished in top spot to seal their place in the knockout rounds.

右边锋：马赫雷斯（曼城）

本赛季，马赫雷斯的首发位置并非雷打不动，瓜迪奥拉则更喜欢让他踢欧冠，这一安排确实取得了不错的效果。马赫雷斯年纪尚轻，能力却愈发强大。四月份，他在对阵利物浦的比赛中攻入两球，让红军苦不堪言。本赛季欧冠，他仍然发挥出色。小组赛阶段，他打进两球，贡献四次助攻，帮助球队锁定小组第一挺进淘汰赛。

pay off：成功、奏效

from strength to strength：越来越强

Striker: Robert Lewandowski (Bayern Munich)

Lewandowski missed the quarter-final against PSG in 2020/21 with an injury, and this proved to be a massive blow for Bayern who bowed out of the tournament. He has returned this season to cement himself as the best striker on the planet. The 33-year-old scored nine goals in the group stages as Bayern won all six of their matches.

中锋：莱万（拜仁）

莱万因伤错过了2020-2021对阵巴黎的欧冠四分之一决赛，这对当时的拜仁来说是巨大打击，球队也因此被淘汰出局。本赛季，他强势回归，自己世界第一中锋的地位得以稳固。33岁的莱万本赛季欧冠取得9粒进球，帮助拜仁赢下了小组赛中的所有6场比赛。

bow out of：退出、告别

cement：巩固

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