Bayern Munich and OGC Nice lead the charge in this week’s WhoScored European Team of the Week, following their impressive victories, Soccernet.football reports.
However, Barcelona’s young star, Lamine Yamal, has surprisingly been left out, despite his excellent display over the weekend.
Bayern’s Michael Olise was chosen on the left wing instead, further highlighting the quality of his performance.
In goal, Dean Henderson put on a Player of the Match performance for Crystal Palace against Manchester United, earning a stellar rating of 8.50. Henderson made seven saves and three highball claims to keep a clean sheet against his former club.
AS Monaco’s Jordan Teze makes the XI after contributing a goal in their 3-1 victory over Le Havre, while Empoli’s Ardian Ismajli stood firm in a 2-0 win at Cagliari, earning a WhoScored rating of 8.31 after 13 clearances and 12 aerial duels won.
Nice’s Moise Bombito joins the squad after their remarkable 8-0 demolition of Saint-Etienne. He recorded a 96.9% pass accuracy from 97 attempts and was rock-solid defensively with four tackles and clearances.
The midfield sees Tottenham’s James Maddison, who dazzled in their 3-1 win over Brentford, and Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen, who excelled in a thrilling 4-3 win over Wolfsburg.
Maddison registered a Premier League record with seven successful dribbles, while Wirtz’s goal and 10 dribbles were key in Leverkusen’s late win.
Bayern’s Harry Kane and Barcelona’s Raphinha also make the list. Kane was involved in everything for Bayern, contributing a goal and two assists in their win over Werder Bremen.
Raphinha, meanwhile, netted twice in Barcelona’s thrashing of Villarreal, although his young teammate Yamal did not make the cut.