UEFA on Thursday included Victor Osimhen in the Champions League team after the conclusion of the Round of 16 playoff second leg on Wednesday.
Osimhen delivered an impressive performance for Galatasaray, helping his side advance to the Champions League Round of 16.
The Nigerian striker earned a spot in the Champions League team alongside Atletico Madrid’s Alexander Sørloth, who scored a hat-trick against Club Brugge.
Real Madrid’s Aurélien Tchouaméni and Atalanta’s Davide Zappacosta were also recognized in the Champions League lineup.
Here is the Champions League team following Wednesday’s matches:
Goalkeeper – Jan Oblak (Atletico Madrid).
Defenders – Davide Zappacosta (Atalanta), Odin Bjørtuft (Bodø/Glimt), Edmond Tapsoba (Leverkusen), and Weston McKennie (Juventus)
Midfielders – Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (PSG), Aurélien Tchouaméni (Real Madrid), Sandro Tonali (Newcastle), Jens Petter Hauge (Bodø/Glimt).
Forwards – Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray) and Alexander Sørloth (Atletico Madrid)