#UCLfantasy: Captain Marvel
Monday, August 17, 2020
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UEFA.com runs the rule over the four semi-finalists and picks out a candidate for the armband from each club.
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Four teams remain as UEFA.com looks at four contenders for the #UCLfantasy captaincy on Matchday 10.
TUESDAY 18 AUGUST
Marcel Sabitzer (€6.8m) vs Paris
Of the teams still remaining in the competition, Leipzig’s Sabitzer is second only to Bayern’s Serge Gnabry when it comes to #UCLfantasy points in the midfield department, so he represents a worthy captaincy option in the first semi-final. The Austrian has racked up four goals and three assists in the UEFA Champions League this season with his latest contribution an assist against Atlético in last Thursday's quarter-final. Leipzig’s historic achievement of reaching the semi-finals is no fluke and Sabitzer could be a canny differential captain choice on Matchday 10.
Neymar (€11.5m) vs Leipzig
Paris left it late in their quarter-final with Atalanta last Wednesday but a Neymar-assisted goal rescued them before the winner moments later, and in truth it was no less than the Brazilian deserved as he was the French side's chief threat throughout. Had it not been for some wayward finishing, Neymar would have produced a significant haul for his #UCLfantasy owners but that could be just around the corner as Paris take on Leipzig on Tuesday. Neymar has provided attacking returns in his last four UEFA Champions League matches, with three goals and three assists, and has hit form at just the right time with Paris chasing down their first ever UEFA Champions League crown.
Other options: Kylian Mbappé (€10.7m), Dani Olmo (€6.0m)
WEDNESDAY 19 AUGUST
Houssem Aouar (€7.1m) vs Bayern
Lyon completed the semi-final line-up and it is talented French midfielder Aouar who has caught our eye. The 22-year-old has quietly gone about his business in the UEFA Champions League this season but his steady returns have amounted to an impressive 41 #UCLfantasy points overall. Aouar was highly impressive against Manchester City in Saturday’s quarter-final with his two assists proving vital in a tactical masterclass from Lyon, and if the French side can repeat their heroics against Bayern, Aouar could be an astute differential captain for #UCLfantasy managers.
Robert Lewandowski (€11.0m) vs Lyon
If you aren’t satisfied with your captaincy points following Tuesday’s semi-final, then what better option to have as a second bite at the cherry than the ever-dependable Lewandowski? The Bayern striker has been a cut above the rest in the UEFA Champions League this season and currently sits on 93 #UCLfantasy points thanks to a competition-leading 14 goals combined with five assists. The Pole features in close to a half of all #UCLfantasy teams and, playing in Hans-Dieter Flick’s devastating Bayern side, could reward his owners with another haul against Lyon on Wednesday.
Other options: Serge Gnabry (€8.4m), Memphis Depay (€8.0m)