Champions League win over Manchester City.The Blues midfielder had an average night in Lisbon, although he scored the equalising goal and had a much-improved second half.And he received a consolation today, by being named the Premier League Player of the Year for a season where he equalled Thierry Henry’s assists record.De Bruyne was hugely disappointed at City’s 3-1 defeat, but he named the Lyon star who he felt had done more than anyone to unhinge the Blues – his midfield opponent Houssem Aouar.The 22-year-old attacking midfielder was praised by manager Pep Guardiola last season after Lyon beat City at the Etihad Stadium and then drew 2-2 in their own stadium.That sparked a thousand transfer rumours – and De Bruyne made it plain how.
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