A tight UEFA Women’s Champions League knockout week delivered a compact Team of the Week in a 3‑4‑3 shape. Franziska Kett’s two‑way outing for FC Bayern München earned the top Sofascore Rating at 8.3. Barcelona’s Mapi León and Patricia Guijarro controlled midfield and buildup, while Arsenal’s Olivia Smith supplied the decisive punch in a 2‑1 win over OL Lyonnes. For reference, on Sofascore a 10 is a perfect Rating.

Goalkeeper and defense

Claudia Endler makes the XI in goal after a 7.3 Sofascore Rating for OL Lyonnes at Arsenal. She produced 5 saves, 4 from inside the box, and completed 36 of 44 passes, showing calm distribution under pressure.

The backline selections are led by Mapi León, who ran Barcelona’s buildup with 106 accurate passes from 116 attempts and 3 successful tackles in the 1‑1 draw at Bayern. Vanessa Gilles was rock solid for Bayern with 8 clearances, a goal‑line block and 20 of 22 passing for a 7.6 Rating. Wendie Renard rounds out the group on a 7.1, winning 7 duels with 5 clearances and 5 tackles for Lyon.

Midfield drive and width

Patricia Guijarro dictated the middle for Barcelona, posting 106 accurate passes from 121, 8 duels won and 6 recoveries on a 7.7. Jule Brand brought a complete shift for OL Lyonnes, scoring once, winning 8 duels and making 6 tackles for an 8.1.

Arsenal’s Olivia Smith delivered end product and volume. She scored, took 5 shots with 3 on target, drew 5 fouls and carried the ball progressively 6 times in 84 minutes, earning a 7.3. Franziska Kett provided the week’s loudest wide threat for Bayern, scoring, hitting 3 shots on target, winning 9 duels and making 4 tackles to top the Ratings at 8.3.

Front‑three influence

Ewa Pajor finished clinically for Barcelona with 1 goal from 3 shots and 9 of 10 passing, good for a 7.5. Pernille Harder supplied the creative spark for Bayern, recording an assist, creating a big chance and drawing 4 fouls on a 7.2.

Alessia Russo’s link play helped Arsenal edge the territory battle against Lyon. She completed 20 of 25 passes, made 1 key pass, won 5 duels and added 4 recoveries on a 7.2.

Results that shaped the XI

Arsenal’s 2‑1 victory over OL Lyonnes produced two Gunners in the lineup, with Smith and Russo both influential. Lyon still place three players after strong individual showings from Endler, Renard and Brand.

Bayern and Barcelona shared a 1‑1 draw yet dominated the XI with ball‑secure performers across the pitch. From Kett’s decisive two‑way game to León and Guijarro’s control, the week belonged to high‑quality possession and timely interventions.

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