UEFA has presented the list of the best players based on the results of the first matches of the Champions League playoffs. A standout event of the round was the performance of Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon, who scored four goals (including two from penalties) in a crushing 6-1 victory over Qarabag. Thanks to this magnificent performance, Gordon not only made it into the symbolic team but was also named the best player of the matchday.
PSG midfielder Désiré Doué was also honored to be included in the Team of the Week. His two goals and one assist were crucial for the comeback victory over Monaco (3-2).
Additionally, players from Galatasaray and Borussia Dortmund were included in the list of best players. Experts noted the contributions of players from Brugge and Norwegian Bodo/Glimt, whose important goals and assists significantly contributed to their teams' success in the playoffs. This symbolic team highlights the high scoring rates of the knockout stage's opening matches and emphasizes the dominance of attacking players in the current tournament.
