The opening legs of the UEFA Champions League quarter-final were wrapped up yesterday, without further ado, Below is the team of the week;
in Goal, Borussia Dortmund’s Gregor Kobel will tasked with the responsibility of mounting the goal post after his outstanding performance against Athletico Madrid, he made 7 stunning saves to keep the German giants in the game they lost with a chance of redemption in the second leg.
In defence, Josko Gvardiol who netted a brilliant goal against Real Madrid will form a formidable back three with Andreas Christensen and Ronald Araujo who both played significant roles in Barcelona getting a win against PSG, the former netted the winner which handed the Catalans the advantage going into the second leg.
Bayern Munich’s Leon Goretzka will start in a deep lying role after his solid performance in the middle of the park against the Gunners.
In more advanced roles, Pedri who came off the bench and instantly influenced the game will pair with PSG’s Vitinha who registered a goal, while on the flanks, Real Madrid’s Rodrygo will take the position on the left along Raphinha who netted a brace.
Upfront, Athletico Madrid’s Griezmann will combine with Arsenal’s Gabriel Jesus who also came off the substitutes bench to produce the assist for the equaliser
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