Champions League matchday two has produced a team of the week shaped by decisive nights across the continent, with Lamine Yamal, Harry Kane and Bradley Barcola among the headline figures. UEFA’s technical observers named Barcola as the round’s MVP after a hat-trick in Liverpool’s emphatic win over LASK.
Matchday two’s defining performances
- Lamine Yamal played a central role in Barcelona’s 4-1 victory in Istanbul. The Ballon d’Or contender was directly involved in the two goals that gave Hansi Flick’s side control after half-time.
- Harry Kane extended his remarkable Champions League scoring sequence, finding the net for a ninth consecutive match in the competition. He also contributed to Bayern’s third goal.
- Vitinha earned his place after helping Paris Saint-Germain beat Manchester City in one of the round’s major fixtures.
- Barcola took the individual award following his historic three-goal display against LASK.
- Nicolò Tresoldi also struck three times, leading Club Brugge to victory over Inter at San Siro.
UEFA Champions League team of the week
| Position | Player | Club |
|---|---|---|
| Goalkeeper | Pokatilov | Sabah |
| Defender | Sjovold | Bodø/Glimt |
| Defender | Chabot | Stuttgart |
| Defender | Falchener | Viking |
| Defender | Maxi Araújo | Sporting |
| Midfielder | Lamine Yamal | Barcelona |
| Midfielder | Vitinha | Paris Saint-Germain |
| Midfielder | Manzambi | Aston Villa |
| Midfielder | Bradley Barcola | Paris Saint-Germain |
| Forward | Nicolò Tresoldi | Club Brugge |
| Forward | Harry Kane | Bayern |
The selection brings together established European stars and lesser-known names whose performances altered their clubs’ midweek momentum. For Barcelona, Bayern, Paris Saint-Germain and Club Brugge, the second round left defining individual contributions to carry into the next stage of the campaign.
