Seven different clubs are represented in the All-Star team of the UEFA Champions League knockout phase play-offs second legs chosen by the technical observers of UEFA.
Kasper Schmeichel, Celtic
His player of the Match Award in Munich was proof of his strong contribution to Celtic's brave effort: he was confronted with nine shots and, until added time, Bayern had held against 2.5 despite an XG.
Federico Valverde, Real Madrid
The Uruguayan International gave another demonstration of his impressive versatility on right back and he also showed his attacking gifts with an assist (for the hat trick goal of Kylian Mbappé) and four important steps.
Ryan Flamingo, PSV
His third goal of this Champions League campaign was his most important so far: the extra-time winner against Juventus. That was only half the story one night when his defensive work included 14 ball recovery, 11 approvals and six interceptions.
Dávid Hancko, Feyenoord
“He led the defense through the example,” said UEFA's technical observer, “and was strong in his passing game.” On the latter, the Slovak Center-Back made 13 line-breaking steps and eight deep progressions-what means that a pass or ball to the last third participates.
Nuno Mendes, Paris
In addition to scoring one of the seven goals from Paris against Brest, the left -wing back made a large number of ball repair, 15 in total with ten in half of the opposition.
Ardon Jashari, Club Brugge
A newcomer in the competition This period was described as “the engine of the team” by the technical observer of UEFA who greeted his positive runs in the striking victory in Atalanta in particular his dribble in the lead in the second goal.
Vitinha, Paris
A typically influential performance of the Portuguese playmaker who was impressive on the ball – for example, made 14 deep progressions – and aggressively without Paris being able to control the center of the field.
Orkun Kökçü, Benfica
His late volley and fourth goal this campaign, insured Benfica's hard -earned passage to the last 16. And his general “dynamic” display praised the technical observer of UEFA: “He had to be tactical to handle Monaco's midfield be able to .
Chemsdine Talbi, Club Brugge
Talbi's first Champions League goals made the difference in Bergamo, the teenage wing scored after three and 27 minutes to offer the platform for a memorable victory for his team.
Kylian Mbappé, Real Madrid
The player of the week illuminated the Santiago Bernabéu with his first Champions League-Hattrick for Madrid one night when his runs behind (11) the defense of Manchester City almost as much as his clinical finish.
Noa Lang, PSV
His ball food was a crucial factor in the PSV triumph over Juventus, the winger made five successful dribbles together with three important steps and one assist. “He helped the game change in the second half and created his own opportunities,” said the UEFA's technical observer.
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