The UEFA Champions League is back as is the 2021/22 UEFA Fantasy Football and noticeably this fantasy game is completely different from Fantasy Premier League, there are lot more options with Europe’s top 24 teams are set to compete against each other. So, without any further delay let’s go through our top 10 UCL Fantasy Forwards to help you give a more clear view of how to progress through this game.
Top 10 UCL Fantasy Forwards Analysis for Match Day One
10. Antoine Griezmann (€10.0)
UCL 2020/21:
Playing Position: CF
Appearances (starts): 7 (6)
Minutes per game: 72
⚽️ 2 goals 🅰️ 0 assists
Per game: 👟 2.3 shots 🔑 1.4 KPs
🎨 2 big chances createdDon’t forget he’s back under Diogo Simeone and we all know that “Atletico Madrid Griezmann” constant goal threat with great work ethics, he had a wonderful Euros and he’s set to make a huge comeback with his former side, partnering his former Barcelona teammate Luis Suarez.
Atletico Madrid are placed in the group of death along with Liverpool, AC Milan, and FC Porto so they really have a tough road ahead. They face Porto in the opening fixture at Wanda Metropolitano.
Further Read: UCL Fantasy | Group A & B – Preview, Top Fantasy Assets To Own
9. Memphis Depay (€8.5)
UCL 2019/20:
Playing Position: CF
Appearances (starts): 8 (8)
Minutes per game: 74
⚽️ 6 goals 🅰️ 0 assists
Per game: 👟 2.6 shots 🔑 1.6 KPs
🎨 0 big chances createdThe new Barcelona forward is hitting the form of his life, already having scored 2 goals and 1 assist for the Catalan side and scoring a wonderful hat-trick for his country against Turkey, he’s all set to make his debut for Barcelona in UEFA Champions League. A clinical finisher and also takes the set piece for his team. He’s already owned by 20% of managers which makes him a real contender for the forward place, he also has a price advantage in comparison to other in-form strikers.
Barcelona are placed in Group E along with Bayern Munich, Benfica, and Dynamo Kyiv. They do not have a good experience with Bayern Munich the last time they faced so it’ll be a challenge for the players and managers but the odds are in favor of Barcelona to qualify for the Round of 16 and book the second spot in the group.
Further Read: UCL Fantasy Budget Enablers for the 2021/22 UCL Season
8. Karim Benzema (€10.0)
UCL 2020/21:
Playing Position: CF
Appearances (starts): 10 (9)
Minutes per game: 84
⚽️ 6 goals 🅰️ 0 assists
Per game: 👟 3.3 shots 🔑 1.8 KPs
🎨 1 big chances createdThe Los Blancos talisman has never disappointed fantasy managers to date, even when his team went behind he pulled them up, he has been in this business for years and no one better than him knows how to score crucial goals. He’s only owned by 7% of managers which indicates he might be a valuable differential.
Real Madrid are placed in group Group D alongside Inter Milan, Shakhtar Donetsk, and Sheriff. They almost got a similar group like last season, it’ll be a tough one for sure but this time Real Madrid have managed to get out of the defensive injury issue and will be a very strong team throughout the campaign.
Further Read: UCL Fantasy | Group A & B – Preview, Top Fantasy Assets To Own
7. Romelu Lukaku (€10.5)
UCL 2020/21:
Playing Position: CF
Appearances (starts): 5 (5)
Minutes per game: 89
⚽️ 4 goals 🅰️ 0 assists
Per game: 👟 3.0 shots 🔑 1.6 KPs
🎨 0 big chances createdRomelu Lukaku is back for the European Champions. Last season, Inter Milan had a pretty bad campaign and had to depart after the group stage but for Lukaku it wasn’t bad, he scored 4 goals in the group stage and now with Chelsea, who looks like a complete team under Thomas Tuchel in all department are all set to defend their European Title, Lukaku can be a real force and will be in front of so many chances, he misses the net very very rarely which is why he’s expected to have another outstanding campaign for the Blues. He’s already owned by 20% of the fantasy managers which depicts his worth.
Chelsea are placed in Group H alongside Juventus, Malmo, and Zenit, a comparatively easy group for the champions and are expected to qualify for the later stages of the campaign. The champions face Zenit back at their home in their opening game.
Further Read: UCL Fantasy Budget Enablers for the 2021/22 UCL Season
6. Robert Lewandowski (€11.5)
UCL 2020/21:
Playing Position: CF
Appearances (starts): 6 (6)
Minutes per game: 86
⚽️ 5 goals 🅰️ 0 assists
Per game: 👟 3.8 shots 🔑 1.0 KPs
🎨 0 big chances createdA proper number 9 in a deadly Bayern Munich team who is capable of beating any team across the globe, Lewandowski suffered an injury-hit season, he couldn’t feature in the quarter-final game, and unfortunately, Bayern lost which shows this significance to the side. He already started his Bundesliga season on a high-scoring 6 goals in 4 games only, he’s never out of form and is a very impactful player and has been own by 15% of fantasy managers this season.
Bayern Munich are placed in Group E of the campaign alongside Barcelona, Benfica, and Dynamo Kyiv. Bayern are a favorite against all these opponents and is very likely to progress to the next part of the campaign.
Further Read: UCL Fantasy | Group A & B – Preview, Top Fantasy Assets To Own
5. Diogo Jota (€8.0)
UCL 2020/21:
Playing Position: CF
Appearances (starts): 4 (3)
Minutes per game: 68
⚽️ 2 goals 🅰️ 0 assists
Per game: 👟 2.8 shots 🔑 2.0 KPs
🎨 2 big chances createdHe had an exceptional first campaign with the Reds, he had been clinical in front of the goal and was equally creating chances for his strike partners, he suffered an ankle injury in the last game of the group stage and was back for the 2nd leg game against Leipzig, his price is very alluring and which is why he already attracted 8% managers but if that number doesn’t cross the 10% mark he can be a really good differential to the campaign.
Liverpool are placed alongside Atletico Madrid, AC Milan and FC Porto which is really a tough group and no one has very good odds of proceeding into the next stage of the campaign but Liverpool and Atletico are favorites to secure the first two spots of the group.
Further Read: UCL Fantasy Budget Enablers for the 2021/22 UCL Season
4. Kylian Mbappé (€10.5)
UCL 2020/21:
Playing Position: CF
Appearances (starts): 10 (10)
Minutes per game: 90
⚽️ 8 goals 🅰️ 2 assists
Per game: 👟 3.2 shots 🔑 1.9 KPs
🎨 8 big chances createdThe French genius may be on everybody’s waitlist and with just €10.5m credits he could be the best pick. In any case, inside an intense gathering, individuals might reconsider about including him. Then again, with suppliers like Neymar, Messi, and Di-Maria on either side it is difficult to accept he may go on an objective dry spell.
PSG are placed in Group A alongside Club Brugge, Manchester City, and RB Leipzig. A very intense group and with a very good matchup coming up. PSG and City are expected to fill the top 2 spots of the group.
Further Read: UCL Fantasy | Group A & B – Preview, Top Fantasy Assets To Own
3. Erling Haaland (€11.0)
UCL 2020/21:
Playing Position: CF
Appearances (starts): 4 (4)
Minutes per game: 90
⚽️ 5 goals 🅰️ 3 assists
Per game: 👟 5.5 shots 🔑 1.8 KPs
🎨 4 big chances createdErling Braut Haaland is likely the most well-known forward pick in the UCL dream association. Notwithstanding, his cost is high as can be at €11m, and may be hard to get comfortable players at different positions. Besides, Haaland is the most picked player till now with a pick pace of 54% which will attract extremely high contests.
Borussia Dortmund are placed in Group C alongside Ajax, Besiktas and Sporting CP. Dortmund have the highest odds to top the group and proceed through the next part of the game.
Further Read: UCL Fantasy Budget Enablers for the 2021/22 UCL Season
2. Lionel Messi (€11.0)
UCL 2020/21:
Playing Position: CF
Appearances (starts): 6 (6)
Minutes per game: 90
⚽️ 5 goals 🅰️ 2 assists
Per game: 👟 6.2 shots 🔑 3.8 KPs
🎨 4 big chances createdSubsequent to making a world-shaking move to Paris-Saint Germain from FC Barcelona, Lionel Messi had practically every one of the bright lights on him. He is now one of the most perceived players in the UCL and there’s not really an uncertainty that he will not be in anybody’s group. Messi as of now has a pick pace of 32% and both with his goalscoring and inventiveness he merits each penny.
PSG are placed in Group A alongside Club Brugge, Manchester City, and RB Leipzig. It is a very intense group and with very good matchups coming up. PSG and City are expected to fill the top 2 spots of the group.
Further Read: UCL Fantasy | Group A & B – Preview, Top Fantasy Assets To Own
1. Cristiano Ronaldo (€11.0)
UCL 2020/21:
Playing Position: CF
Appearances (starts): 6 (6)
Minutes per game: 95
⚽️ 4 goals 🅰️ 2 assists
Per game: 👟 3.8 shots 🔑 1.5 KPs
🎨 1 big chances createdCristiano Ronaldo has been all the rage since he made a return to Manchester United. After so many exchange theories with various clubs, the Portuguese chose to return to his home. Nonetheless, to leave out Mr. UEFA Champions League from the dream group won’t be a good thought. He likewise has the second-most elevated pick rate in the UCL dream association with 34% choice.
Manchester United are placed in Group F alongside Atalanta, Villarreal, and Young Boys. Manchester United are expected to top the group and they have a higher odds of doing so as well.
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