Four Portuguese Players Shine on the First Day of Champions League

2023-09-21 01:10:07

Vitinha Ferreira vs. Borussia Dortmund – 7.6 Rating

In the 56th minute of the match, Vitinha assisted Ashraf with a cross inside the penalty area, resulting in a goal.

Throughout the game, Vitinha played for 80 minutes, with 70 touches, 55 successful passes out of 47 attempts, 1 key pass, 2 long passes, and 1 scoring opportunity created.

Vitinha had 1 shot off target, 1 shot blocked, and hit the crossbar once. His expected goals (xG) was 0.11, and he attempted to dribble past opponents twice, succeeding once.

In terms of defensive contributions, Vitinha had 10 ground duels, winning 4, 1 aerial duel, 2 tackles, and 1 interception.

Vitinha once again silenced his critics with an impressive performance. The expectations are high for him to continue his good form and improve his abilities.

Galeno vs. Shakhtar Donetsk – 9.2 Rating

Galeno made a significant impact in the game, scoring 2 goals and providing 1 assist.

He played almost the entire match as a starter, with 45 touches, 25 successful passes out of 22 attempts, 1 key pass, and 1 cross.

Galeno had 3 shots on target, scoring 2 goals with an xG of 0.63. He attempted to dribble past opponents 5 times, succeeding in 3.

In terms of defensive contributions, Galeno had 8 ground duels, winning 5, 2 fouls suffered, and 3 tackles.

Galeno's performance was highly efficient, as he showcased his ability to exploit the opposition's defense. Not only did he excel in attacking from the wings, but he also displayed his ability to cut inside when Porto controlled the ball in the final third. Additionally, his pressing ability while defending in higher positions was commendable.

Joao Felix vs. Antwerp – 9.0 Rating

Throughout the game, Felix scored 2 goals and provided 1 assist for his teammates.

Felix had 2 shots on target, resulting in 2 goals with an xG of 0.41. He attempted to dribble past opponents 2 times, succeeding once.

In terms of passing, Felix had 51 touches, 35 successful passes out of 33 attempts, 1 key pass, and 1 cross.

Defensively, Felix had 10 ground duels, winning 3, 1 aerial duel, 1 foul suffered, 1 clearance, and 1 tackle.

Rafael Leao vs. Newcastle United – 7.1 Rating

Leao had 4 attempted dribbles, succeeding in 3, 1 shot on target, 1 shot off target, and missed 1 goal-scoring opportunity.In terms of passing, Leao had 39 touches, 17 successful passes out of 13 attempts, and 2 key passes.Defensively, Leao won 6 out of 9 ground duels, 2 out of 4 aerial duels, 1 foul suffered, and 1 tackle.SummaryOn the first day of the Champions League, four Portuguese players were named the best performers in their respective matches. Excitement surrounds their future performances as they strive to maintain their impressive form and continue to contribute to their teams.