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The revamped UEFA Champions League started with a bang on Matchday 1, with top teams and world-class players delivering statement performances. Matchday 2 maintained the momentum, presenting us with action-packed 18 matches.
On Tuesday, October 1, Arsenal bagged a brilliant 2-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), Barcelona bounced back from their defeat against AS Monaco with a thumping 5-0 win over Young Boys, Borussia Dortmund hammered Celtic 7-1, and Inter Milan and Manchester City claimed 4-0 wins over Red Star Belgrade and Slovan Bratislava, respectively. On Wednesday, Benfica secured a massive 4-0 win over Atletico Madrid, Juventus beat RB Leipzig 3-2, and there were two massive upsets as well, with Aston Villa beating Bayern Munich 1-0 and LOSC Lille bagging a shock 1-0 win over defending champions Real Madrid.
With the Matchday 2 brief out of the way, let us turn our attention to the performances that stood out. Continue reading to check out the top five players who impressed us the most in the Champions League this week.
#5 Lucas Chevalier – LOSC Lille
Lucas Chevalier Was Superb Against Real Madrid
Ligue 1 side LOSC Lille pulled a massive upset over reigning European champions Real Madrid on Wednesday, claiming a solid 1-0 win. One of the most sought-after forwards in the division, Jonathan David scored the decisive goal from the penalty spot in the first-half injury time (45+3′).
Although David clinched the goal, it was LOSC Lille goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier who emerged as his team’s standout performer. The 22-year-old goalkeeper made five saves, facing an xGOT of 1.45. He also completed 17 passes and delivered six accurate long balls.
Chevalier’s best moment came in the 86th minute, as he pushed Jude Bellingham’s effort behind for a corner before saving Antonio Rudiger’s header with an instinctive save at the left-hand post.
#4 Emiliano Martinez – Aston Villa
Emiliano Martinez Made 7 Saves Against Bayern Munich
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Author : Sushan Chakraborty
Publish date : 2024-10-03 08:16:19
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