Real Madrid increased the tempo in the second half
Nominated alongside the 24-year-old were Argentina’s World Cup hero and Inter Miami forward, Lionel Messi and Manchester City’s free-scoring striker, Erling Haaland.
On Monday, Spain’s State Commission said the body had sanctioned seven people involved in racist attacks on Real Madrid and Brazilian star Vinicius Jr.
Manchester City marched into the Champions League final for the second time in three seasons after outclassing holders Real Madrid 4-0 for a 5-1 aggregate victory.
The result set up a showdown at the second leg of the UEFA Champions League semi finals at the Etihad next week.
Almost half of respondents expected Brazil to win while 30 percent were evenly split between France and Argentina.
Manchester City were two goals up on three occasions before beating Real Madrid 4-3 in a UEFA Champions League thriller.
Manager Carlo Ancelotti said Hazard was suffering from gastroenteritis, while Bale picked up a knock last week on international duty with Wales.
Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr scored twice to lead them to a 5-0 win at Shakhtar Donetsk on Tuesday as they put behind them their home defeat by Sheriff Tiraspol.
