UEFA has unveiled its Champions League Team of the Week following the conclusion of Wednesday’s play-off first-leg fixtures. Among the honorees was Real Madrid’s Vinícius Júnior, who shone in the team’s clash against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium. Joining him was his teammate Jude Bellingham, who netted the decisive winner in a thrilling 3-2 victory over Pep Guardiola’s side.
The full Champions League Play-off Team of the Week includes:
- Goalkeeper: Gianluigi Donnarumma (PSG)
- Defenders: Givairo Read (Feyenoord), Dayot Upamecano (Bayern München), Federico Gatti (Juventus), Daniel Svensson (Borussia Dortmund)
- Midfielders: Vitinha (PSG), Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid), Igor Paixão (Feyenoord)
- Forwards: Vangelis Pavlidis (Benfica), Serhou Guirassy (Borussia Dortmund), Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid)
Looking ahead, the return leg of the play-off tie is scheduled for next week, with the aggregate winners set to advance to the Champions League Round of 16.
