UEFA Names Four Arsenal and PSG Stars in Champions League Team of the Week
UEFA has unveiled its UEFA Champions League Team of the Week following the conclusion of the semi-final second-leg fixtures, with players from Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain dominating the selection.
The list comes after Arsenal knocked out Atletico Madrid on Tuesday, while PSG eliminated Bayern Munich on Wednesday to secure their places in the final.
Four Arsenal players made the squad: goalkeeper David Raya, defender William Saliba, midfielder Declan Rice, and winger Bukayo Saka.
PSG also had four representatives in the team, including Willian Pacho, Desire Doue, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, and Ousmane Dembele.
The remaining spots went to Marc Pubill of Atletico Madrid and Bayern Munich duo Joshua Kimmich and Luis Diaz.
UEFA Champions League Team of the Week
David Raya (Arsenal)
Marc Pubill (Atletico Madrid)
William Saliba (Arsenal)
Willian Pacho (PSG)
Desire Doue (PSG)
Declan Rice (Arsenal)
Joshua Kimmich (Bayern Munich)
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (PSG)
Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)
Ousmane Dembele (PSG)
Luis Diaz (Bayern Munich)
Opinion: Arsenal and PSG Are No Longer Just “Projects”
This Team of the Week selection reflects more than individual brilliance—it signals a shift in European football power dynamics.
For years, Arsenal were criticised for lacking the mentality to compete deep into the Champions League. But players like Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka are proving that this current generation is built differently—more mature, more disciplined, and far more fearless on the big stage.
Meanwhile, Paris Saint-Germain seem to have finally found balance after years of relying mainly on superstar glamour. Their current side looks more cohesive, energetic, and tactically organised than many previous PSG teams.
The inclusion of players from eliminated sides like Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid also shows that strong individual performances can still shine even in defeat.
But the bigger story is this: both Arsenal and PSG now look like complete teams rather than clubs chasing identity.
And if their semi-final displays are anything to go by, the Champions League final could represent the beginning of a new era in European football.
