UEFA has announced its Champions League Team of the Week following Matchday 5, with Kylian Mbappé prominently featured.
Softfootball reports that the Real Madrid forward has also been recognized as Player of the Week after an impressive four-goal performance against Olympiacos.
In that match, he achieved the second-fastest hat-trick in Champions League history, finishing it in just 6 minutes and 42 seconds. It was a night where Mbappé’s every touch seemed to result in a goal.
The UEFA Technical Observer Group selected the standout players, creating a squad that highlights both dynamic attacking and solid defensive efforts throughout Europe. The announcement was made in a post via their official X account.
They shared:
Vitinha has secured a spot on the team after netting his first career hat-trick in Paris Saint-Germain’s 3-1 victory over Tottenham, a performance that Spurs manager Thomas Frank called astonishing.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang also earned recognition after scoring twice for Marseille in their comeback win over Newcastle, reaffirming his knack for delivering in crucial moments.
Mark Flekken of Bayer Leverkusen turned in one of the season’s finest goalkeeping performances with nine saves in a clean sheet against Manchester City. Marc Cucurella of Chelsea and Jerry Schouten of PSV also made the lineup due to their consistent defensive displays.
UEFA’s Team of the Week features players from 11 different clubs, showcasing the range of notable performances. From Declan Rice’s control in Arsenal’s midfield against Bayern to Copenhagen’s Robert breaking through defenders with six successful take-ons, each player earned their place through hard work.
STARTING XI
Mark Flekken, Leverkusen
Anan Khalaili, Union SG
José María Giménez, Atleti
Jerry Schouten, PSV
Marc Cucurella, Chelsea
Charles De Ketelaere, Atalanta
Vitinha, Paris
Declan Rice, Arsenal
Robert, Copenhagen
Kylian Mbappé, Real Madrid
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Marseille
Ultimately, Matchday 5 was defined by Mbappé’s performance: four goals, record-fast hat-trick timing, and a clear reminder of his unstoppable presence on the field.
