Champions League: UEFA reveals Team of the Week [Full list]

UEFA has announced the Champions League Team of the Week following Match Day 1. The team includes Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, who conceded a goal in their 2-1 win over Inter Milan. The defence consists of Pau Torres, Marc Bartra, Dest, and Archie Brown. Martin Odegaard, the Arsenal captain, leads the midfield alongside Martin Baturina. The front four comprises Ferran Torres, Michael Olise, Raphinha, and Ermedin Demirovic.

The Champions League has had a goal-filled start, with 69 goals scored in 18 matches on Matchday 1, averaging 3.83 goals per game. This makes it the joint-highest scoring Matchday 1 in Champions League history and the second-highest scoring matchday overall. Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich, Barcelona, and Manchester United are currently top of the standings, with 16 teams collecting three points from their opening fixtures.

Lens staged a dramatic comeback against Slavia Prague, winning the game after trailing 2-1 in the 88th minute. Meanwhile, Cristiano Ronaldo is set to begin his attempt to win the Asian Champions League, a title missing from his collection of major club honours.

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