UEFA has unveiled its official Team of the Week for the Champions League round of 16 return-leg matchday, with Barcelona winger Raphinha earning the headline honour as UEFA Player of the Week.
The Brazilian forward tops the individual rankings after a standout display, finishing first in UEFA’s list ahead of Real Madrid star Vinícius Júnior, Sporting CP winger Francisco Trincão and Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai. The quartet headline a star-studded XI chosen from the second-leg fixtures, reflecting some of the most decisive performances of the round.
Raphinha, Vinícius Júnior and Trincão form a dynamic attacking line in the Team of the Week graphic, supported by a creative midfield unit marshalled by Xavi Simons and Declan Rice. At the back, the lineup features a blend of Premier League, Bundesliga and Portuguese league talent, with Safonov selected in goal after an impressive showing for Paris Saint-Germain.
UEFA’s latest selection underlines the impact of South American flair and emerging European stars at the business end of the competition, as clubs now turn their focus to the quarter-finals and the race for continental glory.
