Matchweek 1 of the UEFA Champions League delivered goals, clean build-up and a few perfect 10s. Our Team of the Week lines up in a 3-1-4-2 and features finishing clinics from Paris and Stuttgart, plus a young star lighting up Barcelona. You can track every match, live numbers and the full competition page on Sofascore.

The selections are based on performance data and the Sofascore Rating as supporting evidence. Profiles for every player are linked so you can dive deeper.

Goalkeeper: Diogo Costa’s shot-stopping masterclass

Diogo Costa faced a barrage against Manchester City and still posted elite numbers. He made eight saves, with five from inside the box, and prevented 1.39 expected goals. It was not a win for Porto, but it was a standout performance in a 0-2 defeat. He was clean with the ball as well, completing 39 of 48 passes and 13 of 22 long balls.

Costa added 10 ball recoveries and even swept up once outside his area with accuracy. He saw plenty of the ball with 61 touches and controlled his own half passing at 33 of 34. Those interventions kept Porto in it for long spells. His Sofascore Rating of 9.5 underlines an outstanding goalkeeping display.

Back three bring goals and grit

Marc Bartra turned match-winner for Real Betis in a 3-2 victory at Lille. The center-back scored twice from two shots on target and led the line at set plays. He also cleared seven times, won five aerials and took six total duels. On the ball he stayed composed, hitting 60 of 69 passes and moving Betis up the pitch.

For Lille, Alexsandro Ribeiro still shone despite the loss. He scored once, produced two shots and anchored the defense with six clearances and three blocks. He won eight duels and completed 70 of 74 passes, plus three tackles. A top speed of 31.54 km/h showed how quickly he covered ground.

Lisandro Martínez capped Manchester United’s 4-0 win over Sabah with a defender’s dream outing. He scored with his only shot on target and added four clearances and two blocks. He mixed aggression with control, completing 61 of 66 passes and winning two aerials. He also carried the ball with purpose, contributing over 130 meters of progressive carries. His Sofascore Rating of 8.6 fits the impact.

Midfield creators and wide threats take over Europe

Michael Olise ran the show in Bayern’s 5-0 win over Bodø/Glimt. He scored two, assisted one and fired four shots on target. He created seven key passes and won 15 duels, a complete wide playmaker display. With 50 ball carries and 149 meters of progression, he constantly pushed the game forward. A perfect Sofascore Rating of 10 says the rest.

At Barcelona, Lamine Yamal produced a star turn in a 5-1 win over Feyenoord. He delivered one goal, two assists and four key passes. He won 12 duels, made four tackles and completed 41 of 44 passes. His dribbling and decision-making kept Barcelona in the final third. Another perfect 10 on Sofascore felt inevitable.

Raphinha added punch from the opposite flank. He scored twice from three shots and supplied four key passes. He completed 28 of 31 passes and sent in two accurate crosses. The Brazilian’s off-ball runs created lanes for teammates to exploit. His 9.8 Sofascore Rating reflects that dual threat.

In Paris Saint-Germain’s 6-1 win over Slovan Bratislava, Fabián Ruiz controlled everything. He completed 96 of 106 passes and seven of eight long balls. He scored once, produced two key passes and recovered the ball nine times. With 117 touches, he set the game’s rhythm from start to finish. An 8.9 Sofascore Rating capped a commanding night.

Forwards deliver the finishing touches

Ousmane Dembélé was unplayable for PSG. He scored twice, assisted twice and created six key passes. He took 10 shots, hit the woodwork and found three accurate crosses, all in just 64 minutes. He also registered three shots on target and seven total goal contributions involvement actions. His Sofascore Rating of 10 matched the eye test.

Ferran Torres joined the party with a clinical hat-trick. He put three of six shots on target and also created two big chances. He completed 15 of 16 passes and added two key passes to stretch Slovan’s back line. It was efficient and ruthless. Sofascore gave him a perfect 10.

Rounding out the front line, Ermedin Demirović struck a 62-minute hat-trick for Stuttgart in a 3-1 win over Viking. He hit the target with all three scoring shots and took four attempts overall. His xG came in at 1.22, showing strong shot quality. He also won three aerial duels and worked hard off the ball. A 9.9 Sofascore Rating was well earned.

From decisive saves to ruthless finishing, this Team of the Week mixed style and substance. For more match dashboards, live win probabilities and the next round’s action, follow everything on Sofasscore’s UEFA Champions League hub.