Champions League fantasy football has the best players, the most valuable cards, and the most supporters watching the games. But is it all just as predictable as we might imagine?
As last week’s shocking 3-0 Real Madrid defeat against the free-kicking magic of Declan Rice proved, no, it’s not always easy to tell which way a game result will swing.
This makes picking the right fantasy football players also challenging, I want to focus on the cards that might win you contests this week.
Here are the top fantasy football picks ahead of the second leg of the Champions League Quarter Finals.
Top UCL FootballCoin Cards for the Quarter Finals
Borussia Dortmund – FC Barcelona
Dortmund was poor in the first leg. But Niko Kovac’s tactics are starting to stick. Expect Borussia to put in a brave attacking display. This may, however, also open up avenues for FC Barcelona.
The team’s hopes hinge on Guirassy and Adeyemi. But, really, there are better attacking options for your team.
Barca, on the other hand, is the second-best scoring team, on average per game, except for Hansi Flick’s Bayern Munich. This is an attacking team that will try to take advantage on the counter attack.
Raphinha might miss this one. If not, pick him. The Brazilian is chasing Cristiano Ronaldo’s UCL goal-scoring record.
Meanwhile, Pedri and De Jong should keep the ball moving and away from Dortmund.
Cubarsi and Araujo have a hard test ahead of them. But they can handle it. Consider them for your team!
Finally, while Szczesny might not keep a clean sheet, he’ll have to make some spectacular saves. Good pick!
Aston Villa – Paris Saint-Germain
It looks like a foregone conclusion, but Aston Villa does have enough good players to stage an upset. Besides, Unai Emery might see no reason to defend as things stand.
Attacking players Rashford, Watkins, and Rogers have been dreaming of a game like their whole career. It’s time to take advantage of the opportunity and the home crowd behind them.
Paris Saint-Germain are the surprising favourites to win the UCL outright. Luis Enrique will have his players treat this game seriously. But he’ll also take out important players early if he can afford it.
Midfielders Ruiz, Vitinha and Neves have been outstanding! The stats prove this! These players virtually never make a bad pass or take a wrong decision. If you can afford the cards, pick them!
Real Madrid – Arsenal
This could be a remontada that makes history or a great triumph for Mikel Arteta’s reign as Arsenal boss.
Real Madrid has the experience, players, and hunger to deliver a great win. But the team has been playing poorly for the last month or so.
It’ll come down to the stars scoring. But watch Modric and Valverde really closely! They give the team its pace.
Still, expect Mbappe to score at least once. This is why he was signed, after all. You never know these days what Bellingham and Vinicius Jr. are going to do. Meanwhile, Rodrygo has a habit of showing up in important games.
Arsenal, on the other hand, have one great chance in front of them! The team looks good defending without the ball. And with the EPL title all but lost, going through would be a superb opportunity.
The team will defend. That much we know. Rice and Partey will provide the leadership ahead of the backline. Saliba and Kiwior looked steady in the previous game. Consider picking them!
Inter Milano – Bayern Munchen
It’s a game between even-sided teams. Both are highly organized. And both set of managers will be looking at the minute details in order to get this over the line.
Kane is defending his legacy. He’ll certainly be involved in this one, although Inter’s defense is world-class.
Expect a classic Italian defensive display from Acerbi, Bastoni, and Barella. Dimarco will also be relentless. Inter can win this one by sitting out the danger and staying compact.
