UEFA Champions League Team of the Week Unveiled: Arsenal, Inter, and PSG Dominate
As the dust settles on a thrilling set of Champions League quarter-final second-leg clashes, UEFA has unveiled its Team of the Week, with Arsenal, Inter Milan, and Paris Saint-Germain each boasting two representatives in the star-studded XI.
The announcement came via UEFA's official website on Thursday, following a midweek round packed with drama, goals, and standout performances.
🔥 Champions League Team of the Week:
GK: Gianluigi Donnarumma (PSG)
DEF: Benjamin Pavard (Inter Milan), Ezri Konsa (Aston Villa), Jakub Kiwior (Arsenal), Nuno Mendes (PSG)
MID: Michael Olise (Bayern Munich), Pascal Gross (Dortmund), Declan Rice (Arsenal), John McGinn (Aston Villa)
FWD: Lautaro Martínez (Inter Milan), Serhou Guirassy (Dortmund)
⚽ What This Means: A Balanced Mix of Powerhouses and Performers
Arsenal’s inclusion of Declan Rice and Jakub Kiwior reflects their composed 2–1 triumph over Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu, a victory that firmly cements their claim as true contenders for European glory this season.
PSG’s duo of Donnarumma and Nuno Mendes highlights the Parisian club’s defensive resilience, while Inter Milan’s sharpshooter Lautaro Martínez and defensive rock Benjamin Pavard continue to remind Europe that the Italian giants are not to be underestimated.
It’s also noteworthy that two Aston Villa players, Ezri Konsa and John McGinn, made the list, despite the club competing in the Europa Conference League – a clear nod to UEFA’s broader assessment of continental performance.
💬 Opinion: Champions League Magic Still Lives
UEFA’s Team of the Week not only recognizes individual brilliance, but it also tells the story of the balance in European football today. No longer is dominance confined to traditional giants — this era is about depth, tactics, and heart.
With players from different leagues and clubs shining through, the Champions League remains the place where reputations are made, legacies are built, and surprises are always around the corner.
And as we march into the semi-finals, one thing is certain — no team is safe, and no dream is too big.
