The third matchday of the 2024/25 Champions League saw thrilling encounters, with only one goalless draw between Atalanta and Celtic. Sportsmacro presents their symbolic Team of the Week, featuring standout performers.
Formation: 4-3-3
Goalkeeper: Mattia Perin (Juventus)
Perin’s 9 saves against Stuttgart kept Juventus’ deficit at 0-1.
Coach: Brian Priske (Feyenoord)
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Priske’s tactical masterclass led Feyenoord to a 3-1 win over Benfica.
Defenders:
– Left-Back: Nuno Santos (Sporting): Scored a crucial goal and excelled defensively.
– Centre-Backs:
– Stephane Singo (Monaco): Scored and showed confidence in defense.
– Antonio Rüdiger (Real Madrid): Sparked Real Madrid’s comeback against Dortmund.
– Right-Back: Stefan Ristovski (Dinamo Zagreb): Provided two assists.
Midfielders:
– Matheus Nunes (Manchester City): Two assists, one goal, and impressive stats.
– Antoni Milambo (Feyenoord): 19-year-old scored twice against Benfica.
– Tijjani Reijnders (AC Milan): Scored twice with 95% pass accuracy.
Forwards:
– Left Winger: Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid): Hat-trick hero against Dortmund.
– Right Winger: Raphinha (Barcelona): Hat-trick against Bayern.
– Striker: Jonathan David (Lille): Scored twice off the bench against Atlético Madrid.
UEFA Champions League Player of the Day: Raphinha (Barcelona)
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