UEFA have officially released their team of the week after the completion of the round of fixtures for matchday five, without further ado, Here’s a recap of this week’s top performers:
Caoimhin Kelleher, Liverpool
The Irish goalkeeper’s penalty saves against Kylian Mbappe kept Real Madrid at bay, helping Liverpool secure a clean sheet and maintain their top spot.
Jurriën Timber, Arsenal
The Ex-Ajax Instrumental in Arsenal’s dominant display against Sporting, Timber registered 80 touches, an assist, and three key passes, while also recovering possession seven times.
Pau Cubarsí, Barcelona
The young defender shone against Brest, completing 109 open-play passes and making 13 ball recoveries, four of which were in the opposition’s half.
Minjae Kim, Bayern
Kim’s decisive goal against Paris, his first in the Champions League, paired with his commanding defensive performance, earned praise from UEFA observers.
Ramy Bensebaini, Dortmund
Bensebaini contributed a goal, four key passes, and nine ball recoveries in Dortmund’s victory over Zagreb, showing strength both offensively and defensively.
Alexis Mac Allister, Liverpool
Mac Allister’s pinpoint passing and defensive work stood out, capped by his opening goal against Madrid.
Rade Krunić, Crvena Zvezda
Krunić impressed with a goal, a crucial assist, and his defensive positioning in Crvena Zvezda’s triumph over Stuttgart.
Malik Tillman, PSV
Tillman’s late double led PSV’s comeback against Shakhtar, alongside six key passes and 13 ball recoveries.
Florian Wirtz, Leverkusen
Wirtz dazzled with two goals, an assist, and remarkable dribbling in Leverkusen’s win over Salzburg.
Mateo Retegui, Atalanta
Retegui netted two first-half goals against Young Boys, showing sharp spatial awareness and anticipation.
Julian Alvarez, Atletico Madrid
Álvarez’s movement and aggressive play resulted in two goals and three key passes against Sparta Prague.
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