Osimhen leads UEFA Champions League Matchday 4 All-Star XI
Victor Osimhen stole the spotlight on UEFA Champions League Matchday 4 with a commanding hat-trick performance that powered Galatasaray to a 3-0 victory over Ajax.
The Nigerian striker’s aerial dominance and clinical finishing earned him a place in the Champions League Team of the Week, as selected by UEFA’s Technical Observer Group.
Osimhen’s inclusion headlines a diverse lineup featuring standout players from eleven different clubs across Europe. Among them is Manchester City’s Phil Foden, who ended a year-long Champions League goal drought with two superb finishes.
Arsenal’s Mikel Merino also made the cut after scoring twice and providing intelligent support between the lines in a strong midfield display.
Liverpool’s Alexis Mac Allister impressed with his first goal of the season, a well-placed header against Real Madrid, while Leverkusen’s Ibrahim Maza delivered a tactically astute performance in their win over Benfica.
Club Brugge’s Carlos Forbs was a constant menace in their thrilling draw with Barcelona, scoring twice and assisting another in what were his first goals in the competition proper.
Atalanta’s Davide Zappacosta stood out for his work rate and creativity on the left flank, contributing six recoveries and leading the match in Expected Assists. Inter’s Carlos Augusto combined defensive solidity with attacking flair, netting the winner against Kairat and completing 95% of his passes.
Defensively, Frankfurt’s Robin Kock led the way with 13 clearances in a clean sheet effort against Napoli, while Derrick Luckassen’s decisive header secured Pafos their first-ever win in the Champions League group stage.
Bayern München’s Manuel Neuer anchored the team from the back, making eight saves and registering a Goals Prevented score of 0.86 in a gritty win over Paris Saint-Germain.
