UCL Fantasy Matchday 1

The new round is now over so we take a look back at each and every game in UCL Fantasy Matchday 1. In this article we cover the most significant player returns from the first round matches, whether that be the players who scored, assisted, picked up player of the match awards and more.

Picking out the key events and players in each game played of UCL Fantasy Matchday 1 could be really helpful for managers. Reflecting back can help us move forward with decisions around transfers, chip strategy and more.

Milan v Newcastle

• The match was a tight one which ended in a 0-0 draw. Milan were dominant but failed to convert the chances they had.
• Milan forward Rafael Leao (€9.5m) claimed the player of the match award and ended the game with five points.
• Newcastle goalkeeper Nick Pope picked up eight points as he kept the clean sheet and saved a huge eight shots.

Young Boys v Leipzig

• The gamed ended 3-1 to the visitors.
• Leipzig midfielder Xavi Simons (€6.5m) did not register a goal or assist but still picked up the player of the match award to hit four points.
• The highest points total came from budget midfielder Xaver Schlager (€5.5m). He hit nine points for his goal outside the box and four ball recoveries.
• Leipzig defender Mohamed Simakan (€5m) collected eight points after scoring and making four ball recoveries.
• Leipzig full backs Benjamin Henrichs (€4.5m) and David Raum (€4.5m) both created assists and hit eight and six point returns.

Shakhtar Donetsk v Porto

• Porto won the game 3-1 away from home.
• The biggest return came from Porto midfielder Galeno (€6.5m). Galeno created one assist, scored two goals, registered three ball recoveries and picked up player of the match award to total a massive 19 points.
• Other returns came from the likes of Porto star striker Mehdi Taremi (€8m) who scored and bagged six points.
• Another player who scored and picked up six points was Porto forward Kevin Kelsy (€6m).

Feyenoord v Celtic

• The Dutch side took the spoils with a 2-0 victory.
• Celtic managed to receive two red cards in the game leaving them with nine men.
• The biggest return of the game came via Feyenoord midfielder Calvin Stengs (€6m). He hit 12 points due to his goal from outside the box and player of the match award.
• Centre-back Gernot Trauner (€4.5m) hit nine points after his clean sheet and nine ball recoveries.
• Both Feyenoord full-backs Quilindschy Hartman (€4.5m) and Lutsharel Geertruida (€4.5m) bagged eight points for their clean sheets and recoveries.

Lazio v Atletico

• The match ended 1-1 between the sides.
• The biggest return came from Lazio goalkeeper Ivan Provedel (€5m). He scored a dramatic equaliser in the last seconds of the game to level and banked an unforgettable nine points for owners.
• The second highest scoring player of the game was Atletico midfielder Pablo Barrios (€5.5m). Barrios collected seven points after scoring from outside the box.
• Atletico Madrid defender Nahuel Molina (€6m) bagged six points for his assist and three ball recoveries.

PSG v Dortmund

• The home side took a surprisingly comfortable 2-0 win.
• The most successful asset of the match was PSG right-back Achraf Hakimi (€6m). The Moroccan managed a huge 15 points after keeping the clean sheet, scoring and collected 10 ball recoveries.
• Another double-digit haul came from PSG midfielder Vitinha (€6m) who hit 11 points due to his assist and player of the match award.
• There were lots of defensive returns for the PSG defenders due to the clean sheet.
• Also on the scoresheet was PSG Forward Kylian Mbappe (€11.5m) who claimed six points.

Manchester City v Crvena zvezda

• The visitors struck first in UCL Fantasy Matchday 1 against their opponents. However, the 22/23 champions managed to fight back and win 3-1.
• The best points performance came in the form of Manchester City striker Julian Alvarez (€7m) who collected 11 points after scoring two goals with one outside the box.
• Another big return came from Manchester City midfielder Rodri (€6.5m) who scored and won the player of the match award – he bagged 10 points.
• Crvena zvezda midfielder Osman Bukari (€6m) hit seven points for his goal.
• Manchester City striker Erling Haaland (€11.5m) collected just five points for his assist.

Barcelona v Antwerp

• The home team dismantled the visitors 5-0 this week.
• The most successful asset was striker Joao Felix (€8m) who scored two goals, created one assist and picked up the player of the match award (16 points).
• Striker Raphinha (€8.5m) also had a great week. The Brazilian managed eight points for his two assists.
• Striker Robert Lewandowski (€10.5m) hit six points for his goal.
• The Barcelona defenders had a solid week. Both Jules Kounde (€5m) and Joao Cancelo (€6m) collected eight and seven points.

Galatasaray v Copenhagen

• It was a thrilling game between the sides as the match ended 2-2.
• The biggest haul came from Galatasaray midfielder Tete (€5.5m). He managed 12 points for his goal, assist and player of the match award.
• Copenhagen midfielder Diogo Goncalves (€7m) picked up seven points due to his goal and three ball recoveries.
• Galatasaray defender Sacha Boey (€5.5m) collected nine points after scoring and registering six ball recoveries.

Real Madrid v Union Berlin

• Real Madrid struggled to break Union Berlin down until the last minutes but they won the game 1-0.
• The star of the show was midfielder Jude Bellingham (€7.5m) who scored the winner and bagged the player of the match award to collect 11 points.
• Real Madrid’ Antonio Rudiger (€6m) bagged eight points along with teammate and fellow defender Nacho (€5m) for their clean sheet and ball recoveries.
• Union Berlin defender Leonardo Bonucci (€5m) came off early to lock in his clean sheet before the winner to collect his seven points.

Sevilla v Lens

• Sevilla took the lead but the French side equalised meaning the game ended 1-1.
• The highest points earner was Sevilla striker Lucas Ocampos (€7.5m). He returned eight points due to his goal and player of the match award.
• Another successful return came from Lens midfielder Angelo Fulgini (€5.5m) who claimed seven points after scoring from outside the box.
• Sevilla midfielder Ivan Rakitic (€6.5m) banked six points due to his assist and five ball recoveries.

Real Sociedad v Inter

• The game finished 1-1 as Inter left it late to equalise.
• The biggest return of the game came from Real Sociedad midfielder Brais Mendez (€6.5m). He scored from outside the box and won the player of the match award to finish with 12 points.
• Former Arsenal defender and now Real Sociedad’ Kieran Tierney (€5m) hit seven points after banking the clean sheet when going off around the 60th minute.
• Inter striker Lautaro Martinez (€9m) scored the late equaliser to bag six points.

Bayern v Manchester United

• It was a seven goal thriller between the sides as Bayern came out on top and won 4-3.
• The most successful player in terms of points was Manchester United midfielder Casemiro (€6m). The Brazilian hit a huge 12 points due to his two goals.
• Another player who hit double digits was Bayern midfielder Leroy Sane (€9m). The German international hit 11 points after scoring and winning the player of the match award.
• Bayern striker Harry Kane collected nine points due to his goal and assist.

Arsenal v PSV

• It was a big return to Europe for Arsenal as they beat PSV 4-0.
• The best asset was Arsenal midfielder Martin Odegaard (€15). The Norwegian struck a whopping 15 points for his assist, goal from outside the box and player of the match award.
• Midfielder Bukayo Saka (€9.5m) was another player who bagged double digits (11 points) after scoring and assisting.
• The final double-digit haul (10 points) came from midfielder Leandro Trossard (€7.5m) who scored from outside the box and produced an assist.

Braga v Napoli

• It was a close game between the sides but Napoli came out on top with a 2-1 win.
• The best return of the match came from Napoli defender Giovianni Di Lorenzo (€5.5m) who managed to claim nine points due to scoring.
• Napoli’ star striker Victor Osmihen (€10m) managed eight points after creating an assist and banking the player of the match award.
• Another successful asset came in the form of Braga striker Bruma (€7.5m) who hit six points because of his goal.

Benfica v Salzburg

• It was a tough first match for Benfica after they lost 2-0 and going down to 10 men early on in the game.
• The biggest return came from Salzburg striker Roko Simic (€6m). He picked up a huge 11 points for his goal, assist and player of the match award.
• Salzburg defender Strahinja Pavlovic (€5m) struck nine points due to his penalty earned and clean sheet.

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