Champions League Team of the Week: Olise and Dembélé Shine as Musso Rises to the Occasion for Atleti

Goalkeeper

Juan Musso (Atletico Madrid) 8.5

The Argentine shot-stopper was exceptional in the first leg against Barcelona, successfully saving all seven attempts he faced. He replicated that remarkable form in the return clash, despite conceding two early goals.

Musso was chosen over Oblak even after the latter returned from injury, clearly demonstrating that Diego Simeone made the right call.

Defenders

Trent Alexander-Arnold (Real Madrid) 7.2

The English full-back shone as one of the standout defenders during the quarter-finals, particularly with his display in the first leg against Bayern, where he beautifully assisted Kylian Mbappe for a goal and dominated in duels.

However, his score took a hit following the return match in Munich, which saw Real Madrid concede three times and exit the tournament in what was a thrilling encounter.

Eduardo Quaresma (Sporting) 7.7

Quaresma played a pivotal role in London with five successful tackles, dispelling danger on nine occasions while winning six out of his nine duels to help maintain a clean sheet, even if it wasn’t enough to progress.

Ben White (Arsenal) 7.3

White showcased solid defending in the win against Lisbon, although he only featured in one leg. He was involved in eight duels, winning half of them and generally remained composed at the back.

Midfield

Michael Olise (Bayern Munich) 8.6

Olise mesmerised in the first leg against Real Madrid, earning an even higher rating for his performance in the return fixture.

His stunning goal ensured Bayern’s triumph, coupled with two successful dribbles and two key passes that added to his impressive display.

Joshua Kimmich (Bayern Munich) 8.3

Kimmich’s all-encompassing presence was felt throughout Bayern’s clashes with Real Madrid, especially in the return match where he provided a corner that opened the scoring, registered the highest number of touches (136), and completed a staggering 102 successful passes, including 15 into the final third.

Aleksandar Pavlovic (Bayern Munich) 8.1

Complementing Kimmich seamlessly, Pavlovic also enjoyed a strong outing. He netted after heading in Kimmich’s corner and maintained a remarkable 95% passing completion rate, with most of his attempts finding their mark in the attacking areas.

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (PSG) 7.9

Kvaratskhelia was a constant threat as PSG advanced in their title defence, contributing a goal and an assist over two legs against Liverpool while creating a multitude of problems for the Premier League side.

Attack

Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) 8.9

Despite Barcelona’s exit, Yamal underlined his status as one of the top talents globally. His early goal in the second leg provided hope, and his nine successful dribbles in Madrid highlighted his exceptional skill.

As the youngest player ever to reach ten goal contributions in a single Champions League campaign (six goals and four assists), his future looks bright.

Harry Kane (Bayern Munich) 8.4

Continuing an outstanding season, Kane found the net in both legs against Real Madrid while also assisting in their progression to the semi-finals. He made history as the first player to contribute to goals in five successive Champions League matches against Los Blancos.

Ousmane Dembele (PSG) 8.4

Dembele played a crucial role in PSG’s advancement, scoring twice at Anfield while showcasing his playmaking skills with seven key passes and three successful dribbles, reaffirming his ability to perform spectacularly as he did when leading his side to last season’s success.