Arsenal, Inter, PSG Dominate UEFA Champions League Team of the Week After Electrifying Quarter-Final First Legs
UEFA has unveiled its Champions League Team of the Week, and it's no surprise that Arsenal, Inter Milan, and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) dominated the lineup after their dazzling performances in the first leg of the quarter-finals.
Each of the three clubs contributed three players apiece to the elite XI, a strong testament to their commanding displays that have now sent a loud message to the rest of Europe.
The Gunners were especially brutal, handing Real Madrid a shocking 3-0 defeat at the Emirates—a statement win that rattled pundits and fans alike. PSG did not disappoint either, easing past Aston Villa 3-1 at the Parc des Princes, while Inter showed grit and class by edging Bayern Munich 2-1 at the Allianz Arena.
🏆 UEFA Champions League Team of the Week:
Goalkeeper: Yann Sommer (Inter Milan)
Defenders: Jurriën Timber (Arsenal), William Saliba (Arsenal), Alessandro Bastoni (Inter Milan), Nuno Mendes (PSG)
Midfielders: Nicolò Barella (Inter Milan), Vitinha (PSG), Declan Rice (Arsenal)
Forwards: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (PSG), Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona), Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)
✍️ Opinion: A Power Shift in European Football?
This week's Team of the Week feels like a snapshot of football’s shifting balance. For years, names like Real Madrid and Bayern Munich dominated these lists. Now, the narrative is clearly changing. Arsenal’s youthful dominance, Inter’s tactical efficiency, and PSG’s rejuvenated flair are setting the new pace for European football.
Declan Rice continues to prove he’s worth every penny, Saliba remains a defensive rock, and Timber, fresh from injury, was brilliant against Madrid. PSG’s Vitinha and Kvaratskhelia dazzled with class, while Inter’s Sommer and Barella played key roles in silencing Bayern on their home turf.
It’s also refreshing to see Barcelona’s young guns Yamal and Lewandowski sneak into the lineup, showing that the Catalan club still has a spark left to reignite their European dreams.
With the second legs set for next week, fans can expect even more fireworks. But one thing is clear—the old guard is being tested, and the new era is taking center stage.
🔥 Can Arsenal maintain their dominance in Madrid? Will PSG hold their lead away from home? Or will the heavyweights bounce back? All eyes are on next week.
