The star of HITC Football’s Champions League Team of the Week is Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah. The fastest-ever hat trick in the competition was scored by the Egyptians to highlight their trip to Rangers.
On Wednesday night, Rangers got off to a strong start and erupted at Ibrox as Scott Arfield broke the tie. But as Jurgen Klopp’s Reds put on a commanding performance, spectators began to pour out of the stadium. In order to dominate the second half, the Anfield squad ramped up the style.
After flipping the score with a double, Roberto Firmino changed roles and found Darwin Nunez. On minute 68, Salah then entered the field. But the forward had his triple by the 81st minute. The fastest-ever Champions League hat trick was completed by him in 13 minutes.
This week, a few clubs earned a spot in the round of 16, but Salah wasn’t the only star in the Champions League. With two games remaining, Bayern Munich, Club Brugge, Napoli, Manchester City, and Real Madrid have already secured their spots in the round of 16.
A few teams, including Viktoria Plzen, Celtic, and Rangers, have now been eliminated from the Champions League. While teams like Juventus, Sevilla, and Ajax will find it extremely difficult to go past the Round of 16. Barcelona, meanwhile, was about to be eliminated when it was saved.
Who else made HITC Football’s Champions League Team of the Week after Salah recorded the fastest hat trick in the history of the competition and certain teams secured their spots in the round of 16?
Atletico Madrid was held to a scoreless draw on Wednesday night at the Metropolitano by Club Brugge. However, the Colchoneros did not give up without trying; they simply were unable to defeat a mediocre Blauw-Zwart. The team of Diego Simeone dominated the match and even made 21 shots.
However, thanks to a brilliant performance from former Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet, Club Brugge was able to hold off Atletico Madrid. Blauw-Zwart made history when the Belgian made nine saves from nine shots that were on target, according to WhoScored.
On Tuesday, Maccabi Haifa upset Juventus and defeated the Italian giant 2-0 to score a historic victory. Omer Atzili stunned Juventus by scoring twice against the Bianconeri at home in the first half, with goals coming in the seventh and 42nd minutes.
Daniel Sundgren also put on an outstanding defensive performance to aid Maccabi Haifa in defeating Juventus. According to WhoScored, the Swedish right-back made six clearances in addition to six tackles, giving him a perfect six out of six. He also produced 37 accurate passes and two interceptions.
Tanguy Nianzou (CB): Sevilla Star Helped His La Liga Side Draw at Borussia Dortmund
Tanguy Nianzou, a star for Sevilla, assisted his La Liga team in Tuesday’s 1-1 draw with Borussia Dortmund. After 18 minutes, the 20-year-old gave Jorge Sampaoli’s team the lead by heading home an Ivan Rakitic free-kick. His first goal for Sevilla following his August departure from Bayern Munich.
David Raum (LB): Rb Leipzig’s Newest Left-Back Helped Eliminate Celtic
Tuesday’s match between Real Madrid and Shakhtar Donetsk was won by Antonio Rudiger. The Galacticos’ spot in the round of 16 was also secured by his header from a Toni Kroos corner in the 95th minute. The German ace was also coated in blood as a result of the forceful collision with Anatoliy Trubin.
Antonio Rudiger (CB): German Saved Real Madrid from Defeat at Shakhtar Donetsk
David Raum was a key component in RB Leipzig’s victory over Celtic, earning him a spot on HITC Football’s Champions League Team of the Week. According to SofaScore, the left-back was a dominant force at Parkhead, winning all five of his aerial duels and four out of five ground duels in addition to three tackles.
The €30 million (£26 million) summer signing by Die Roten Bullen from Hoffenheim had more successful tackles (3) than only Matt O’Riley (8) and Amadou Haidara (5). Additionally, Raum had the second-most touches (88), the second-most opportunities (2), and the second-most accurate passes (50).
Jude Bellingham (CM): Borussia Dortmund Midfielder’s Goal Held Sevilla to A Draw
Ten minutes before halftime on Tuesday, Jude Bellingham scored his fourth goal of the group stage to hold Sevilla to a 1-1 draw at Borussia Dortmund. In a complete display, the 19-year-old Thomas Meunier’s delivery was volleyed in by the England midfielder.
Leon Goretzka (cm): Bayern Munich Reached the Last 16 by Beating Viktoria Plzen
Bayern Munich defeated Viktoria Plzen 4-2 on Wednesday to secure a spot in the round of 16. Leon Goretzka’s assist for Sadio Mane’s goal, which broke the scoreless tie, was crucial to the outcome for Der FCB. He added two more goals in the opening period to increase the lead.
Jude Bellingham (CM): Borussia Dortmund Midfielder’s Goal Held Sevilla to A Draw
Salah created Champions League history by scoring the fastest hat trick in the competition’s history at Rangers. The 30-year-old toe-poked his first, displayed his wit for a double, and maintained his composure for a third, leaving a lasting impression from the bench.
No player who played during the match at Ibrox had a larger individual influence, despite the fact that he was only on the field for 22 minutes. Salah pushed Liverpool’s composed victory over Rangers into overdrive. It arrives just in time for Sunday’s match against Manchester City.
Roberto Firmino (CAM): The Brazilian Was on Course to Be the Motm at Ibrox
At Ibrox, Firmino was poised to win Man of the Match before Salah surprised Rangers and doubled Liverpool’s advantage. Seven minutes after Arfield’s goal, the Brazilian equalized for the Anfield team. He was unnoticed by Rangers when he headed into Kostas Tsimikas’ corner.
Ten minutes into the second half, the 31-year-brace olds would quiet the Ibrox fans, which had previously been boisterous. After slipping a cross from Joe Gomez through Allan McGregor’s legs, Firmino scored twice. He then switched roles, passing the ball to Nunez so that he could score the third goal for the Reds.
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (LM): The Napoli Winger Split Ajax Apart when On the Run
When the Dutch juggernauts allowed the Napoli striker to run with the ball, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia tore Ajax apart. The Georgian’s ability to advance the play quickly was met with little response from De Godenzonen. The 21-year-old scored a penalty and helped Giacomo Raspadori as well.
Robert Lewandowski (ST): Poland Star Saved Barcelona’s Blushes vs Inter Milan
Barcelona’s pride was spared by Robert Lewandowski’s two late goals against Inter Milan at home. A loss would have eliminated Xavi’s team from the Champions League, but his brace preserved the Blaugrana in the competition. With Bayern Munich now though, their quest to earn a spot in the round of 16 remains challenging.
If the £42.5 million transfer hadn’t scored in the 82nd and 91st minutes, Inter Milan would have lost to Lewandowski’s former club. At Camp Nou, the Nerazzurri took the lead three times. Lewandowski could only be quiet for a certain amount of time each time for the San Siro team.
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