The first matchday of this year’s Champions League group stage has come to a close, with UEFA announcing the MVP and the best XI of the first week!
Ferran Torres was voted the round’s MVP after scoring a hat trick in Paris Saint-Germain’s commanding 6-1 victory over Slovan Bratislava, leaving Demirović, Raphinha, and Bartra behind in the voting.
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1st: Ferran Torres
2nd: Ermedin Demirović
3rd: Raphinha
4th: Marc BartraFerran Torres takes Player of the Week!
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Advertisement— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) September 11, 2026
Meanwhile, the best starting lineup for Matchday 1 was also announced, with no AEK players included, following their 1-0 home victory over LASK.
Introducing the first Team of the Week of the season!
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— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) September 11, 2026
*photo source: KYPE
