Alaba consoles PSG star striker Neymar in emotional post-game moment
David Alaba won the UEFA Champions League crown for the second time after Bayern Munich defeated Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 in Sunday’s Final at the Estadio de Luz in Lisbon, Portugal.
The Fil-Austrian started at center back for the German Bundesliga side which claimed its first European championship since 2013 courtesy of Kingsley Coman’s goal in the 59th minute.
But the 27-year-old Alaba was mostly noticed for what he did after the final whistle.
Alaba was seen consoling PSG star striker Neymar, who broke down in tears after failing to lead the French club to a historic first Champions League title.
Alaba later kneeled beside the Champions League trophy while wearing a white shirt that had the German words “Meine Kraft Liegt in Jesus” or “My strength lies in Jesus.”
He took another knee, this time raising a clenched fist to show the words “Black Lives Still Matter” on the back of his shirt in support of the fight against racial injustice.
Alaba’s sister Rose May, who is recording artist in Austria, took to social media to congratulate his brother.
“Winning looks good on you Brotherlove!! Im so proud! Love you,” said Rose May.
The win gave Bayern Munich a rare treble, after claiming the domestic titles in the Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal.
Alaba was part of Bayern’s historic run that saw them become the first Champions League club to win all 11 matches.
The son of a Nigerian father and a Visayan nurse named Gina made eight appearances in Europe’s premier club competition.