In the thrilling seventh week of the 2023/24 UEFA Euro Cup, standout players have been honored for their exceptional contributions. The UEFA-organized votes have determined the top performers across the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League. Let’s delve into the remarkable achievements of the best players from each competition.
Champions League:
MVP of the Round of 16 First Legs – Kevin De Bruyne
The prestigious title of MVP for the first legs of the Round of 16 goes to Kevin De Bruyne from Manchester City. The midfielder showcased his brilliance with a goal and an assist in the away match against Copenhagen, securing a 3-1 victory. Other contenders for the award included Braim Diaz (Real Madrid), Matteo Genduzi (Lazio), and Kylian Mbappe (PSG). The week’s most spectacular goal was credited to Braim Diaz.
Europa League:
Best Player of the Playoff Round First Legs – Abdella Zubir
Abdella Zubir, the attacking midfielder of Karabakh, emerged as the standout player in the first legs of the playoff round, registering a double and an assist in the away match against Braga (4-2). The competition for the award included Mauro Icardi (Galatasaray), Ruben Loftus-Cheek (Milan), and Angel Di Maria (Benfica). The week’s memorable goal was scored by Rafael Leao of AC Milan.
Conference League:
Player of the Week – Albert Grenbek
Albert Grenbek, the midfielder from Bodo/Glimt, claimed the Player of the Week award after stunning Ajax with two goals in the away fixture (2-2). He outshone other contenders, including Fredrik Gulbrandsen (Molde), Tomi Horvat (Sturm), and Mathias Rasmussen (Union). Albert Grenbek also secured the Goal of the Week accolade with another remarkable performance.
Last updated on 16 Feb 2024 - 20:15
