UEFA Names Bradley Barcola in Champions League Team of the Week

UEFA has released its official Team of the Week for Matchday 2 of the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League, as selected by the UEFA Technical Observer Group and presented by Hyundai. The announcement was made via UEFA’s X handle on October 15.

The all-star XI includes notable players such as Stas Pokatilov (Sabah) in goal, defenders Maximiliano Araújo (Sporting CP), Falchener (Viking FK), Jeff Chabot (Stuttgart), and Fredrik Sjøvold (Bodø/Glimt). Midfielders include Manzambi (Aston Villa) and Vitinha (Paris Saint-Germain), while forwards feature Bradley Barcola (Liverpool), Harry Kane (Bayern Munich), Nicolò Tresoldi (Club Brugge), and Lamine Yamal (Barcelona).

Bradley Barcola was highlighted for his hat-trick in Liverpool's 6-3 win against LASK, earning him the Player of the Week title. Other significant performances included Bayern Munich's Harry Kane and PSG's Vitinha, who contributed to their team's victories.

The high-scoring matchday produced 78 goals across 18 fixtures, with Aston Villa defeating Fenerbahçe 6-0 and Real Madrid achieving a late 4-3 comeback against Roma.