UEFA Names PSG Quartet, Arsenal and Bayern Stars in Champions League Team of the Week
UEFA has unveiled its official Team of the Week following the conclusion of the UEFA Champions League semi-final first-leg fixtures, with Paris Saint-Germain dominating the selection.
The French champions, who secured a dramatic 5–4 victory over Bayern Munich in Paris, had four players included in the lineup—Vitinha, João Neves, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, and Ousmane Dembélé—highlighting their attacking brilliance in the high-scoring encounter.
From the other semi-final, Arsenal and Atletico Madrid shared representation after their 1–1 draw in Spain, with players like David Raya, Gabriel, and Antoine Griezmann making the list.
Bayern Munich also had notable inclusions despite their defeat, with Dayot Upamecano and Michael Olise earning spots following their individual performances.
UEFA’s Team of the Week features standout players across all positions, recognizing those who delivered exceptional displays during a thrilling round of fixtures that produced goals, drama, and high-level competition.
Opinion: Individual Brilliance in a Week Defined by Chaos
UEFA’s selection reflects one clear theme—this was a week where attacking football stole the spotlight.
With Paris Saint-Germain heavily represented, it’s evident that their thrilling performance against Bayern Munich left a strong impression. Scoring five goals at this stage of the competition is no small feat, and individual brilliance naturally followed.
However, selections like these often spark debate. Should players from losing teams be included? Should defensive performances carry equal weight in high-scoring matches? These questions are part of what makes such lineups interesting—and sometimes controversial.
For teams like Arsenal, whose game was more tactical and balanced, fewer attacking highlights may have limited their presence despite a solid overall performance.
In the end, Team of the Week selections are as much about moments as they are about consistency. And this week, the moments belonged largely to PSG.
As the competition heads into the second leg, the challenge for these players will be simple: repeat the performance when it matters even more.
