UEFA Champions League Team of the Week: Arsenal, PSG, Inter Milan Dominate After Quarter-Final Thrillers

UEFA has released its prestigious Champions League Team of the Week following the dramatic conclusion of the first-leg quarter-final matches — and players from Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), and Inter Milan have stolen the spotlight.

Arsenal’s emphatic 3-0 demolition of Real Madrid at the Emirates saw defenders Jurriën Timber and William Saliba, along with midfield maestro Declan Rice, earn their spots in the elite XI.

In Paris, PSG dazzled with a commanding 3-1 win over Aston Villa, led by stellar performances from Nuno Mendes, Vitinha, and the ever-electrifying Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, all of whom were recognized by UEFA.

Meanwhile, Inter Milan’s 2-1 away victory against Bayern Munich reinforced their formidable campaign. Goalkeeper Yann Sommer, defender Alessandro Bastoni, and midfield general Nicolò Barella were among the standout performers.

UEFA’s Team of the Week also included Barcelona’s rising star Lamine Yamal and legendary striker Robert Lewandowski, both of whom impressed despite Barcelona’s challenging fixture.

Here’s the full Champions League Team of the Week:

Goalkeeper: Yann Sommer (Inter Milan)

Defenders: Jurriën Timber (Arsenal), William Saliba (Arsenal), Alessandro Bastoni (Inter Milan), Nuno Mendes (PSG)

Midfielders: Nicolò Barella (Inter Milan), Vitinha (PSG), Declan Rice (Arsenal)

Forwards: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (PSG), Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona), Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)

With the second-leg matches set to unfold next week, the stage is perfectly set for more thrilling action, surprises, and jaw-dropping performances as clubs battle for a place in the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League.

Fans around the world are eagerly awaiting the next chapter in what has been an electrifying season so far.

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