With the UEFA Women’s Champions League quarter-finals approaching, teams are gearing up for intense competition. The top four teams, along with the winners of the knockout phase playoffs, will battle for four semi-final slots. Key clubs involved include Barcelona, OL Lyon, Chelsea, and Bayern Munich.
Key Players to Consider for Fantasy Managers
Fantasy managers have the opportunity to make unlimited free transfers ahead of the quarter-final first legs. This allows for strategic updates to rosters as performance data becomes available.
In-Form Players
Several players showed impressive form recently. Arsenal’s Chloe Kelly, priced at €9.0m, scored twice and provided an assist in her last domestic match. Bayern Munich’s Pernille Harder (€6.9m) also netted two goals over the weekend. Additionally, Barcelona’s Clàudia Pina (€8.5m) and Francisca Nazareth (€8.8m) both contributed two goals in a dominant 7-1 victory against Athletic Club.
Strong Defensive Options
Real Madrid’s goalkeeper Misa Rodríguez (€3.8m) has been in outstanding form. She has recorded clean sheets in her last five matches, making her a valuable asset. Other notable performers include Wolfsburg’s Lineth Beerensteyn (€7.4m) and Manchester United’s Melvine Malard (€6.8m), both of whom also scored recently.
Top Fantasy Scorers
- Phallon Tullis-Joyce (€5.5m) leads the goalkeepers with 34 points.
- Maya Le Tissier (€5.8m) is the highest-scoring defender with 54 points.
- Alessia Russo (€10.6m) tops the overall Fantasy standings with 57 points and holds the title of highest goal-scorer.
Unfortunately, Klara Bühl (€8.7m), a top-performing midfielder, will miss the quarter-finals due to injury. However, Caroline Weir (€5.7m) from Real Madrid is expected to contribute, currently sitting at 49 points.
Transfer Deadlines and Strategies
Fantasy managers should take note of critical deadlines. Unlimited free transfers for the first legs end on March 24 at 18:45 CET. Following the first day of matches, managers can adjust their squads, replacing underperforming players before the next round of fixtures, with additional transfers allowed before the second legs.
To optimize performance, pay attention to player line-ups and injury reports as the quarter-finals approach. With high-stake matches on the horizon, now is the time to solidify your Fantasy squad for the UEFA Women’s Champions League.
