The quarter-finals of the Champions League have concluded, showcasing thrilling moments and remarkable individual performances. Arsenal, Atletico Madrid, Bayern Munich, and PSG have emerged as the final four teams vying for glory.
Goalkeeper
Juan Musso (Atletico Madrid) 8.5
The Argentine stopper was instrumental in the first leg against Barcelona, denying all seven attempts at goal he faced. He maintained this impressive form in the return fixture, making another seven saves even after conceding two quick goals.
Musso’s selection over Oblak, even after the latter returned from injury for the second leg, demonstrated Diego Simeone’s faith in him—and he certainly vindicated that choice.
Defence
Trent Alexander-Arnold (Real Madrid) 7.2
The English right-back was one of the standout defenders during the quarter-finals, particularly in the first encounter against Bayern Munich, where his assist for Kylian Mbappe’s goal was superb, and he triumphed in three out of four duels.
His overall rating was impacted by the subsequent match in Munich, where Los Blancos conceded three and slipped out after a thrilling battle.
Eduardo Quaresma (Sporting) 7.7
In their London fixture, Quaresma was a defensive stalwart, making five successful tackles, clearing the ball to safety nine times, and winning six out of nine duels, as his team managed a clean sheet, though it ultimately wasn’t enough to progress.
Ben White (Arsenal) 7.3
White featured in just one leg but was solid during Arsenal’s victory in Lisbon, engaging in eight duels and winning half while maintaining a strong defensive presence.
Midfield
Michael Olise (Bayern Munich) 8.6
The Frenchman shone brightly in the first fixture against Real Madrid, earning an even higher rating in the return bout.
His stunning strike secured victory for the Bavarians, alongside two successful dribbles and two essential passes.
Joshua Kimmich (Bayern Munich) 8.3
As is his trademark, Kimmich was ubiquitous throughout the confrontations with Real Madrid, especially in the second leg.
His corner kick contributed to Bayern’s opening goal in the dramatic 4-3 win, and he registered the highest touches on the ball (136) and completed the most successful passes (102), including 15 into the final third.
Aleksandar Pavlovic (Bayern Munich) 8.1
Pavlovic and Kimmich complemented each other’s play seamlessly in the midfield. After scoring with a header from Kimmich’s corner in Munich, he displayed impressive composure, achieving a pass completion rate of 95%, with 33 out of 35 passes in the final third reaching their target.
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (PSG) 7.9
In their quest to reclaim the title, Kvaratskhelia was a constant threat going forward, registering one goal and one assist across the two matches against Liverpool, while also causing considerable issues for their Premier League opponents.
Attack
Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) 8.9
Despite Barcelona’s exit, Lamine Yamal continued to showcase his burgeoning talent. His early goal in the second leg provided hope for the Catalans, and his nine successful dribbles in Madrid highlight his exceptional abilities.
The winger has now made history as the youngest player to achieve a minimum of ten goal contributions (six goals and four assists) in a single Champions League season.
Harry Kane (Bayern Munich) 8.4
Continuing his remarkable form, the Bayern forward found the back of the net in both ties against Real Madrid, adding an assist that propelled his side into the semi-finals.
In doing so, he became the first player to be involved in goal-scoring in at least five consecutive Champions League matches against Real Madrid.
Ousmane Dembele (PSG) 8.4
The Ballon d’Or winner helped secure PSG’s advancement with two goals at Anfield, but he offered much more than just scoring across the two games.
With seven key passes and three successful dribbles, he reminded everyone of the sparkling performances that led his side to success last season.
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