Champions League Team of the Week XI

There are just two games left in the Champions League group stage. With Arsenal sitting at the top of the table, who made it into our team of the week for Gameweek six?

We saw big wins for Manchester City, Liverpool and Barcelona during midweek – but did any of them make it into our best XI? Let’s take a look.

GK: Unai Simon

There were a few goalkeepers who managed to keep clean sheets in the Champions League this week, but none of them faced a task as daunting as Unai Simon did.

Athletic Bilbao came under heavy pressure from reigning champions PSG, but Simon made a string of impressive saves to keep them quiet as the game ended 0-0.

RB: Jules Kounde

Jules Kounde doesn’t often find the back of the net, but he managed to do so twice as Barcelona took on Eintracht Frankfurt.

Despite trailing in the first half, Kounde struck twice in three minutes to give the Catalonians a much-needed come-from-behind win.

CB: Piero Hincapie

While Arsenal fans despaired upon learning of Gabriel and William Saliba’s injuries, they have paved the way for Piero Hincapie to show everyone what he can do.

The Ecuadorian was imperious against Club Brugge, dealing with everything that came his way en route to a 3-0 away win.

CB: Nicolas Otamendi

Nicolas Otamendi rolled back the years when Benfica took on Napoli, as he put in a dominant display at the heart of Benfica’s backline.

He neutralised the lively Rasmus Hojlund over the course of the game as Jose Mourinho’s men picked up a hard-fought 2-0 home victory.

LB: Nico O’Reilly

Nico O’Reilly continues to stake his claim in the England team with another wonderful display for Manchester City, as the Sky Blues defeated Real Madrid at the Bernabeu.

A lesser young talent may have been unsettled by the occasions – O’Reilly, on the other hand, thrived under the spotlight as he scored their first goal of the game in a 2-1 win.

CM: Richard Rios

Benfica caused a bit of an upset when they beat Napoli – hence, why we’ve included two of their best players in the XI.

Richard Rios was the star of the show, as he scored their first goal of the game and assisted their second. He’s only 25 – could a big money move be on the horizon?

CM: Martin Zubimendi

Martin Zubimendi has been one of the best signings of the season – he made his mark once again for Arsenal, putting in an excellent display from the heart of their midfield.

The Spanish international racked up a pair of assists, as he found Noni Madueke for both of his goals. Speaking of Madueke…

RW: Noni Madueke

Noni Madueke’s start to life at Arsenal has been largely unspectacular, but he was unleashed upon Club Brugge with ferocity.

Madueke scored twice against the Belgians in a 3-0 win, who were powerless to resist against his quickness and ability on the ball.

AM: Lennart Karl

Lennart Karl is arguably the biggest rising star in world football at the moment. Don’t believe us? Watch his display for Bayern Munich against Sporting CP.

He scored Bayern’s second goal of the game, marking the third Champions League game in a row in which 17-year-old has found the back of the net.

LW: Julian Brandt

Julian Brandt has become a talisman of sorts for Borussia Dortmund over the last couple of years. He was at his best against Bodo/Glimt – Dortmund couldn’t secure a victory, but it wasn’t for lack of trying.

The Yellow and Black could only muster a point as they drew 2-2, but Brandt was on hand to score both of their goals.

ST: Alexander Sorloth

Journeyman centre-forward Alexander Sorloth seemingly had a point to prove against PSV. Not only did he score, he also created their first goal of the game.

Atletico Madrid recorded a vital on the road win thanks to his goal and assist – they now sit seventh, just inside the top eight.