22/23 UEFA Champions League Team of the Week – Round 3: Reece In Defence; Di Maria & Mane In Attack

All round outstanding displays from goalkeepers, midfielders and forwards in this week’s UEFA Champions League round 3 of group stage fixtures – put together a decisive Team.

Real Madrid and Juventus lead the way with two featured players as Adrien Rabiot, particularly standouts.

Following his showmanship in Juventus’ 3-1 win over Maccabi Haifa – bagged a brace -completed a key pass, 35 accurate passes – 13 won duels and 7 successful tackles – he was rated at 9.6 more than every other player – according to sofascore statistics.

A midfield pack of four, the 27-year-old Frenchman was seen with Rodrygo, Riyad Mahrez and Jude Bellingham.

Put up a fierce performance in the attacking force at Allianz Stadium, Angel Di Maria’s hat-trick of assists alongside his six key passes and three created scoring chances was highly recognized – earning him a spot for the first time this season after round 3 alongside Sadio Mane and Giacomo Raspadori.

With solid displays and delivery from the right-back, Chelsea’s Reece James emerged as the lead star in a three-man defensive unit after scoring and assisting against AC Milan – paired with Leonardo Balerdi and David Alaba.

FC Porto shot-stopper Diego Costa – command from the goal post following his heroic saves (6) that denied Bayer Leverkusen on multiple accounts a penalty save in their 2-0 win.

The UEFA Champions League Team of the Week After Round 3.

Goalkeeper

Diego Costa (FC Porto)

Defenders

Reece James (Chelsea)

David Alaba (Real Madrid)

Leonardo Balerdi (Marseille)

Midfielders

Rodrygo (Real Madrid)

Riyad Mahrez (Manchester City)

Jude Bellingham (Borussia Dortmund)

Adrian Rabiot (Juventus)

Forwards

Angel Di Maria (Juventus)

Giacomo Raspadori (Napoli)

Sadio Mane (Bayern Munich)

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