UEFA Unveils Official Champions League Team of the Week for Matchday 1
The UEFA Technical Observer Panel officially released the UEFA Champions League Team of the Week following the conclusion of Matchday 1 fixtures. Headlined by standout performers across Europe’s top clubs, the line-up celebrates key match-winners, defensive stalwarts, and creative masterminds.
Official Lineup Breakdown
🧤 Goalkeeper: Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid) — Made 7 crucial saves on 8 shots faced to preserve a 2-1 win against Inter Milan.
🛡️ Defenders:
Sergiño Dest (PSV) — Solid defensive display and ball progression in a 1-1 draw against Shakhtar Donetsk.
Marc Bartra (Real Betis) — Defensive leader who scored 2 headers to lead Betis to a 3-2 away victory over Lille.
Pau Torres (Aston Villa) — Delivered 2 assists and recorded 8 clearances in Villa’s 3-2 win at Club Brugge.
Archie Brown (Fenerbahçe) — Impressed on the flank in Fenerbahçe’s 1-1 draw against Roma.
⚙️ Midfielders:
Martin Ødegaard (Arsenal) — Directed tempo in midfield as Arsenal picked up a 1-0 away win against Napoli.
Martin Baturina (Como) — Outstanding display pulling strings in Como’s impressive 4-1 victory against RB Leipzig.
⚡ Forwards & Attackers:
Raphinha (FC Barcelona) — Captained Barcelona with high intensity, netting 2 goals in a 5-1 thrashing of Feyenoord.
Ferran Torres (Paris Saint-Germain) — Netted his first hat-trick for PSG in a dominant 6-1 victory over Slovan Bratislava.
