Champions League: Team of the Week Selection

Our Champions League Team of the Week following the second legs of the play-off round ties. Who has made the cut?

Goalkeeper: Jan Oblak – Atletico Madrid

Oblak assisted Atletico’s first goal against Club Brugge with a long kick to Alexander Sorloth. He made five important saves, including a crucial stop from a close-range header when the aggregate score was tied.

Right-back: Davide Zappacosta – Atalanta

Atalanta made history as the first team since 2018-19 to come back from a two-goal deficit, beating Borussia Dortmund 4-1. Zappacosta, ending a 52-match goal drought in Europe, played a key role with three tackles, two interceptions, and a created chance.

Centre-back: Odin Luras Bjortuft – Bodo/Glimt

Bjortuft contributed significantly as Bodo/Glimt eliminated Inter Milan at San Siro. He made six clearances and blocked three shots, including a goal-line clearance during their historic victory.

Centre-back: Edmond Tapsoba – Bayer Leverkusen

Tapsoba delivered a solid performance, helping Bayer Leverkusen secure advancement by keeping Olympiacos contained. He won all his ground duels and made a total of 14 clearances to maintain a clean sheet.

Left-back: Federico Dimarco – Inter Milan

Despite Inter’s elimination, Dimarco stood out. He was actively involved in the match against Bodo/Glimt and set several personal bests for creativity, despite teammates missing scoring opportunities.

Despite Inter being knocked out the competition, Federico Dimarco broke 6 #UCL records for the season vs Bodoe/Glimt last night. 🤯

🪄 9 – Chances created overall
🎯 6 – Chances created from set pieces
⚠️ 23 – Passes into the opponent’s box
☄️ 23 – Total crosses
🏹 10 – Accurate… pic.twitter.com/jK7wElX5aD

— WhoScored (@WhoScored) February 25, 2026

Midfield: Aurelien Tchouameni – Real Madrid

Tchouameni scored an important equalizer for Real Madrid after Benfica took the lead. His goal helped Real Madrid advance to the last 16.

Midfield: Manuel Locatelli – Juventus

Locatelli led Juventus in a near comeback against Galatasaray, scoring from a penalty kick. He created three chances, made seven tackles, and won 9 out of 11 ground duels.

Winger: Jens Petter Hauge – Bodo/Glimt

Hauge had an impressive showing for Bodo/Glimt, scoring one goal and assisting another in their win over Inter Milan. This marks six goals for the winger this season, enhancing his reputation after returning to Norway.

Jens Petter Hauge has scored six goals for Bodø/Glimt in the #UCL this season – the most by a Norwegian player for a Norwegian club in a single European Cup/Champions League campaign.

He’s scored against Tottenham (x2), Dortmund, Man City and Inter (x2). 🇳🇴 pic.twitter.com/lL1lfX5XxL

— Squawka (@Squawka) February 24, 2026

Winger: Vinicius Junior – Real Madrid

Vinicius scored the winning goal against Benfica, showcasing his strong performance as Real Madrid secured their spot in the next round.

Forward: Victor Osimhen – Galatasaray

Osimhen scored a vital goal in extra time for Galatasaray after they nearly gave away a three-goal lead. This goal marked his seventh of the Champions League season, making him the club’s leading foreign scorer.

Victor Osimhen has 6️⃣6️⃣ goal involvements in 65 games for Galatasaray 😱🦅🇹🇷

A truly brilliant player 👏 pic.twitter.com/vbkImrNoiC

— OneFootball (@OneFootball) February 26, 2026

Forward: Alexander Sorloth – Atletico Madrid

Sorloth’s hat-trick secured Atletico Madrid’s advancement, demonstrating his impressive power and finishing skills.