The universal champions league match day 2 ended on Wednesday 14th of September. So let’s take a look at the team of the week after the Champions League match day 2. Make sure you share your thoughts on this in the comment section below.
Goalkeeper:
Manuel Neuer, the Bayern Munich goalkeeper made four wonderful saves against Barcelona and prevent his former teammate Lewandowski from scoring, earning him a place in the Champions League team of the week.
Defenders:
Bayern Munich defender Lucas Hernandez earned his place with his goal against Barcelona. Manuel Akanji will partner with Lucas Hernandez at the center-back position after a man-of-the-match performance against his former team. Man City Joao Cancelo and Chelsea’s James Reece will start from the fullback positions.
Midfield:
Bayern Munich Joshua Kimmich will start in the middle of the park. The last slots in midfield will be taken by Kevin De Bruyne and Liverpool Thiago Alcantara.
Forwards:
Lionel Messi’s goal and an assist against Maccabi Haifa earned him a place on the starting lineup. With Erling Haaland’s goal against his former team, he earned his place. Neymar completed the trio and continued with his goal-scoring form against Maccabi Haifa.
