Best Formation: 4-5-1
Goalkeeper
Antonios Nikopolidis - Olympiacos
Defence
Daniel Alves - Barcelona
The Brazilian played as a spare midfielder for most of the victory against Dynamo Kyiv, getting down the right flank and producing some dangerous through-balls and crosses. A vital cog in the Blaugrana's attacking machine.
Bruno Alves - Porto
Alessandro Gamberini - Fiorentina
An assured display from the Viola central defender against Liverpool. The aggressive and deceptively quick stopper gave Fernando Torres no joy and was well deserving of a clean sheet following an outstanding team display.
Cristian Ansaldi - Rubin Kazan
The Argentine left-back clocked in an outstanding showing against the Italian champions, Inter. He was involved in much of the Russian side's attacking play and was calm and assured in possession.
Midfield
Jesus Navas - Sevilla
The Spanish winger was consistent over the duration of the game against Rangers, providing the Andalusians with a constant supply of creativity and crosses. He could have added a goal himself but will be content to have assisted the opener.
Cristiano Ronaldo - Real Madrid
Confident and brash as always, CR9' showed a clinical touch in front of goal yet again and also forced Marseille's Steve Mandanda into action on more than one occasion. Could have had a hat-trick had he taken the penalty he earned for his side.
Andrey Arshavin - Arsenal
His flair and vision were fleetingly on show until the 86th minute, when he despatched a memorable strike. The Gunners have come to rely on the Russian for his consistency and proficiency in possession. He does not let them down.
Dusan Djuric - FC Zurich
The outstanding player at San Siro on a significant night for his team; the Swedish international cut a confident swath through midfield and imbued his colleagues with a sense of belief as Zurich shocked the fabled AC Milan in their own back yard.
Attack
Miralem Pjanic - Olympique Lyonnais
Another exceptionally mature performance from the young Bosnia player; this time against Debrecen. He assisted both Kim Kallstrom and Sidney Govou before capping his night off with a textbook free kick as the French team plundered four.
Stevan Jovetic - Fiorentina
A class apart and, perhaps, the stand-out player of the entire matchday. He took his brace superbly and was the driving force behind Fiorentina's victory over the Reds. His movement between the lines had the Liverpool defence chasing shadows and he was deservedly the difference between the sides.
Line Up
Nikopolidis
Dani Alves Bruno Alves Gamberini Ansaldi
Navas Arshavin Djuric Ronaldo
Pjanic
Jovetic
Nikopolidis
Dani Alves Bruno Alves Gamberini Ansaldi
Navas Arshavin Djuric Ronaldo
Pjanic
Jovetic
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