Kylian Mbappé Named Player of the Week as UEFA Reveal Champions League Team of the Week

Kylian Mbappé has been named Player of the Week after UEFA released their Team of the Week for Champions League Matchday 2. The French forward helped Real Madrid to an easy win with a hat-trick, leading a mix of top players from Europe’s biggest clubs. Notably, he has now reached 60 Champions League goals in his career.

WHAT HAPPENED IN MATCHDAY 2?

UEFA’s Team of the Week shows standout players from Matchday 2, representing clubs like Real Madrid, PSG, Bayern Munich, and Manchester City. Kylian Mbappé shone for Real Madrid, scoring three goals in a 5-0 win at Kairat Almaty. His impressive performance has positioned him as the top scorer in the Champions League this season with five goals after two matchdays. Players such as Thibaut Courtois, who made four saves and assisted one of Mbappé’s goals, also made the list. Other players honored include Achraf Hakimi and Nuno Mendes from PSG, Robin Le Normand from Atlético Madrid, Kevin De Bruyne from Napoli, and Erling Haaland from Manchester City.

STANDINGS AND SEASON SO FAR

Real Madrid are currently top of their Champions League group with six points from two games, scoring seven and conceding none. Mbappé’s five goals put him ahead of Harry Kane and Erling Haaland in the race for the tournament’s Golden Boot. Moreover, reports indicate that Real Madrid have made a strong showing in La Liga as well, currently positioning themselves second with 18 points from seven matches after suffering their first league loss of the season to Atlético Madrid by 5-2. The Spanish giants are also leading in Europe, demonstrating a strong performance thus far.

LOOKING AHEAD TO THE NEXT FIXTURES

Real Madrid’s next Champions League game will test their consistency, as they face Juventus at home, with Juve sitting on two points from two matches, having drawn to Dortmund and Villarreal. Real Madrid sit at the top, level on points with PSG, Bayern Munich, Arsenal, Inter Milan, and Qarabag, having won both their opening matches. Domestically, Madrid prepare for a crucial clash against Villarreal next weekend, another strong side in the league’s top four. Fans will watch to see if Mbappé can continue his excellent form and if the other players from UEFA’s Team of the Week can maintain the high level set in Matchday 2.