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You know it\u2019s been a busy night as a goalkeeper when your manager praises an \u2018amazing game\u2019 despite shipping four goals.<\/p>\n
Galatasaray were thrashed at Anfield to exit the Champions League, but without \u00c7ak\u0131r, they could have suffered an all-timer embarrassment. He made a whopping 11 saves as Liverpool ran riot, including stopping Mohamed Salah\u2019s penalty.<\/p>\n
Should have done better with some goalscoring opportunities, but was solid as ever defensively. The big Brazilian won 100% of his aerial battles (6\/6) in a commanding performance, as Arsenal locked out Leverkusen at the Emirates.<\/p>\n
One of his better performances of the season. So composed throughout at the Etihad and made some vital first-half interventions to snuff out any Manchester City hopes of a comeback.<\/p>\n
A top display from the defender, who led Sporting\u2019s stirring comeback against Bodo\/Glimt. Inacio scored the first goal of the night with a great header and helped keep the hosts on the front foot with his raking distribution. Inacio completed 12\/17 long balls forward.<\/p>\n
Declan Rice has started to come alive in the Champions League\u2019s knockout rounds. The Arsenal midfielder made it three consecutive man-of-the-match awards in the club\u2019s most recent knockout stage wins after a standout display against Bayer Leverkusen. A characteristic rampaging forward was capped with the second goal.<\/p>\n
Marcos Llorente made a point of coming over to shake Archie Gray\u2019s hand as he was substituted against Atletico Madrid and the Spaniard was not the only one mightily impressed.<\/p>\n
Amid the chaos that has been Spurs\u2019 season, Gray has been a shining light. He led by example as Spurs won on the night against Atletico, with a determined interception and drive to assist the second goal. The 20-year-old as a huge future.<\/p>\n
\nArchie Gray has now made more Champions League starts for Tottenham while aged under 21 than any other player in the club\u2019s history (7).<\/p>\n
He overtakes Dele Alli (6). 💫 pic.twitter.com\/8obY3p8Xxe<\/a><\/p>\n
\u2014 Squawka (@Squawka) March 18, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Midfield: Dominik Szoboszlai – Liverpool<\/strong><\/h5>\n
Has become Liverpool\u2019s talisman this season and was at it again against Galatasaray. Szoboszlai scored the opener in the 4-0 win at Anfield, arriving to finish a set-piece routine with real class. The Hungarian pops up everywhere for Liverpool and has become a captain without the armband. He has to stay in midfield.<\/p>\n
\nDominik Szoboszlai is the highest-rated midfielder (7.70) in the #UCL<\/a> this season. 🇭🇺 💫 pic.twitter.com\/JaFVWnHRda<\/a><\/p>\n
\u2014 WhoScored (@WhoScored) March 18, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Right-wing: Xavi Simons \u2013 Tottenham Hotspur<\/strong><\/h5>\n
A good night for Simons, whose time at Tottenham has been tough. The Dutchman fired in the second goal, before winning and converting a penalty to double his haul against Atletico. In between, there were plenty of bright moments.<\/p>\n
Left-wing: Raphinha \u2013 Barcelona<\/strong><\/h5>\n
Raphinha continued his red-hot form as Barcelona tore apart Newcastle at Camp Nou. After a hat-trick in La Liga at the weekend, Raphinha was involved heavily as Barcelona hit seven to ease into the quarter-finals. Two goals, two assists, and a penalty won, his influence was everywhere.<\/p>\n
\nOnly Lionel Messi has a higher goal contribution rate than Raphinha at home in the UCL 🤩🏠<\/p>\n
Elite company 👑 pic.twitter.com\/D5jxeZY8co<\/a><\/p>\n
\u2014 LiveScore (@livescore) March 18, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Forward: Harry Kane \u2013 Bayern Munich<\/strong><\/h5>\n
The third-fastest man in Champions League history to reach 50 goals, it was just another night at the office for Harry Kane.<\/p>\n
Back from a recent ankle issue, he scored twice against Atalanta as Bayern batted the Italians in one of the Champions League\u2019s biggest-ever aggregate wins.<\/p>\n
Forward: Robert Lewandowski \u2013 Barcelona<\/strong><\/h5>\n
The veteran fox in the box has still got it. Kept quiet in the first half against Newcastle, Lewandowski fired a quick-fire double after the break to take the game away from the Magpies. Give him the service, and he will find the net.<\/p>\n
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