Champions League Fantasy Football: Who's in form?

Ahead of the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals, UEFA.com considers five standout players for managers to consider on Matchday 13 of UCL Fantasy, presented by PlayStation.

Viktor Gyökeres (€9.0m) – Arsenal

Although there are several more highly-owned forwards among Fantasy managers, Gyökeres makes a strong case to be considered for selection ahead of Matchday 13. The forward, who has started each of Arsenal's last three Champions League outings, scored four goals across two international matches for Sweden recently – including a hat-trick against Ukraine – to propel his nation to the FIFA World Cup. Arsenal face Sporting CP in the quarter-finals, for whom Gyökeres scored 97 goals for in 102 appearances before last summer's move to the Gunners.

Vinícius Júnior (€9.6m) – Real Madrid

Instrumental in Madrid's round of 16 success against Manchester City, scoring both goals in the second leg, Vinícius Júnior is a difficult Fantasy option to ignore as the 15-time winners prepare to face Bayern in the last eight. The Brazilian, who registered an assist against Croatia on 1 April, has four goals in his last two Madrid appearances and 15 attacking returns in his last 14 club games. Vinícius Júnior has played 90 minutes in Madrid's last seven Champions League games and is particularly effective in the second half with 13 of his last 15 European goals coming after half-time.

Federico Valverde (€6.8m) – Real Madrid

Another viable Madrid selection who has emerged as a compelling midfield option for Fantasy managers after his hat-trick in the first leg of the round of 16 tie with Manchester City. Valverde has three goals and four assists from Madrid's last three home Champions League games and was also on target for Uruguay on 27 March, making it ten attacking returns in his last ten appearances for club and country.

João Cancelo (€4.9m) – Barcelona

Featuring in just 2% of Fantasy squads, Cancelo represents a differential defender with recent performances illustrating his points potential at both ends of the pitch. The full-back helped Portugal keep two clean sheets in the international break and has either scored or provided an assist in four of his last five domestic appearances for Barcelona. That includes setting up a goal at home against Atlético Madrid in the Copa del Rey on 3 March – the same fixture that awaits Barça on Matchday 13.

Désiré Doué (€8.1m) – Paris Saint-Germain

Another modestly-owned Fantasy pick who warrants attention, Doué earned 27 points across Paris Saint-Germain's knockout phase play-off tie with Monaco. The 20-year-old struck his first goals for France recently, scoring twice against Colombia, and also struck in his last Ligue 1 appearance. Given a recent injury to team-mate Bradley Barcola, the in-form Doué stands a good chance of significant minutes when the holders welcome Liverpool on Matchday 13.