After playing the second leg matches of the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals and seeing the four strongest European teams, the portal Goal.com compiled the best eleven players who performed on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Among the goalkeepers - "Manchester City" representative Joe Hart. After saving Ibro's penalty in the first leg, the Englishman played another excellent game and helped the "Citizens" unexpectedly reach the next stage.
Best on the right side of defense appeared Real Madrid's Dani Carvajal, not only stopping opponent attacks but also assisting his team in the offense.
Next to him is Atletico Madrid's pillar Diego Godin, whose leadership anchored the "mattress" defense which stifled the defending champions "Barca".
Also included in the symbolic eleven is the rarely seen Manchester City Frenchman Eliaquim Mangala. The previously error-prone player stopped making mistakes when his team needed him the most.
Completing the defenders line is another Atletico representative Filipe Luis, preventing "Barca" from dominating in their own half.
The midfield duo consists of Fernandinho from "Man City" and Arturo Vidal from Bayern Munich. The former took advantage of a weaker than usual "Paris Saint-Germain" midfield and was one of the most energetic players. Meanwhile, the Chilean helped the Bavarians triumph by scoring a great goal.
In the role of right winger is Atletico's Saul Niguez, actively creating attacks in his area and trying to exploit every counterattack. He also made a beautiful assist.
This week's number ten belongs to City's leader Kevin De Bruyne. Just returned from injury, the Belgian proves to be one of the most important players for the "Citizens" this season and it's no wonder he scored the winning goal against PSG.
On the left side, one could expect nothing else but Cristiano Ronaldo. Three goals and two records speak for themselves.
Finally, the sniper position is occupied by Antoine Griezmann from Atletico. Both precise shots into the Catalan goal were scored by this Frenchman, who demonstrated excellent coolness under pressure.
Champions League team of the week:
Joe Hart Dani Carvajal - Diego Godin - Eliaquim Mangala - Filipe Luis Fernandinho - Arturo Vidal Saul Niguez - Kevin De Bruyne - Cristiano Ronaldo Antoine Griezmann
