As part of the first matches of the UEFA Champions League playoffs, UEFA presented the symbolic team of the week, which included the most outstanding players. The standout of the round was Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon, who scored four goals against Qarabağ, two of which were penalties, leading his team to a 6-1 victory. This brilliant match not only earned him a spot in the team of the week but also the title of best player of the matchday.
PSG midfielder Désiré Doué also earned a place in the team thanks to his outstanding performance in the match against Monaco, which ended 3-2. Doué scored a brace and provided an assist, which was a key moment in his team's hard-fought victory.
Additionally, players from Galatasaray and Borussia Dortmund made it into the symbolic team. Experts also highlighted the achievements of the players from Brugge and Norwegian Bodo/Glimt, whose important passes and decisive actions significantly contributed to their teams' success in the playoffs. This lineup underscores the high scoring of the opening knockout matches and the dominance of attacking players in the current tournament edition.
