As we look ahead to Matchday 3, UEFA.com takes a look at some of the most popular picks among managers, alongside those lesser properties that could come as a surprise at #UCLfantasy presented by Playstation.
TIPPERS
Popular choice
Manuel Neuer (€6.0 million) vs Plzeň (H)
While Neuer’s #UCLfantasy ownership rate is lower than usually expected from a popular pick, the German is the second-greatest goalkeeper in his current ownership. With two clean sheets and 13 Fantasy points in the first two rounds of Group C matches, Neuer’s stock is likely to only rise as it moves into Matchday 3, when Bayern will host a side from Pilsen that have lost both group matches so far. .
owned by 11%
Potential differential
Antonio Adán (€4.5 million) vs Marseille (A)
Another goalkeeper coming back after successive UEFA Champions League eliminations. Six saves in Sporting CP’s 2-0 win against Tottenham resulted in Adán taking eight Fantasy points, the joint most goalkeepers on match day 2. Low #UCLfantasy ownership coupled with his cheap price tag make him a potential bargain.
owned by 4%
DEFENDERS
Popular choice
Alphonso Davies (€5.5 million) vs Plzeň (H)
Bayern’s defensive assets are popular among the #UCLfantasy community. Davies has started both of Bayern’s wins so far, racking up 11 ball recoveries, adding to his 15 Fantasy point overall score. The Canadian fullback’s attacking threat complements his defensive prowess and makes him a popular asset ahead of the German champions’ encounter with Pilsen in Munich.
Owned by 24%
Potential differential
Joël Matip (€5.0 million) vs Rangers (H)
Despite Liverpool failing to keep a clean sheet against Ajax, Matip finished with a 13-point lead, only surpassed by one other defender on match day 2. Matip scored the winning goal for the Reds, in addition to his seven ball recoveries that led to him being awarded the Player of the Match bonus. Jurgen Klopp’s side welcome Rangers on Day 3 as the Scottish team have so far failed to find the net in Group A, and Matip could be an excellent differential option.
owned by 1%
MIDFIELDS
Popular choice
Kevin De Bruyne (€10.5 million) vs Copenhagen (H)
Despite his premium price tag, De Bruyne is still one of the top five most popular midfielders on #UCLfantasy. Manchester City’s creative hub, De Bruyne scored in victories against both Sevilla and Dortmund, and the Belgian’s overall performance earned him the Player of the Match award in both matches. It wouldn’t come as a surprise to see the 31-year-old’s property rise further ahead of the Matchday 3 deadline, with a home game against Copenhagen next for the Premier League champions.
Ownership of 18%
Potential differential
Alexis Saelemaekers (€6.7 million) vs Chelsea (A)
Another Belgian midfielder making a big splash in the UEFA Champions League is Milan’s Saelemaekers, the 23-year-old who follows his goal and Player of the Match award on matchday 1 by finding the net again on matchday 2. Despite the fact that he has already racked up 17 Fantasy points, Saelemaekers is still a bit overlooked by the majority of #UCLfantasy executives, so those looking for a point of difference in their midfield could make huge gains by taking him to make it to matchday 3, with Milan traveling to a Chelsea side that will be in each of their first two games.
owned by 1%
FORWARD
Popular choice
Kylian Mbappe (€11.1 million) vs Benfica (A)
Despite the plethora of attractive forward options on the Paris Saint-Germain frontline, Mbappé remains the most in-demand asset from a #UCLfantasy perspective. The Frenchman’s 22 points are the most of the attackers thanks to three goals and two Player of the Match awards. Only Erling Haaland among the forwards has more owners than the 23-year-old and while an arduous journey to Benfica awaits on matchday 3, the formidable Mbappe could certainly score further goals.
owned by 43%
Potential differential
Ferran Jutgla (€5.5 million) vs Atlético (H)
The differential diamond of matchday 2. No player achieved a higher Fantasy score than Jutglá’s 14 points in the 4-0 romp from Club Brugge to Porto. Jutglá not only won and scored a penalty, but also scored his side’s second goal, helping him take home the Player of the Match award. The Spaniard’s bargain price should only bolster his credentials for #UCLfantasy bosses looking for a striker who could help them steal a march to their mini-league rivals. Club Brugge’s next opponent, Atlético, has conceded three times in Group B.
owned by 3%
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