The defender’s debut goal in the main European Cup brought the Pitmen victory over Antwerp
Ukrainian defender of Shakhtar Nikolay Matvienko made the symbolic team of the fifth round Champions League.
Let us remind you that the 27-year-old football player on Tuesday, November 28, scored his first goal in the Champions League. This goal was the only one scored in the confrontation with Belgian Antwerp (1:0). At the same time, UEFA recognized the author of the assist, Alexander Zubkov, as MVP of the match.
The complete tour team looks like this:
Gregor Kobel (Borussia Dortmund) – Joao Cancelo (Barcelona), Nikolay Matvienko (Shakhtar), Levin Bloom (Young Boys) – Hakim Ziyech (Galatasaray), Joao Mario (Benfica) Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid), Phil Foden (Manchester City) , Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) – Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal), Ciro Immobile (Lazio).
Let us remind you that the symbolic team of the fourth round also could not do without a Ukrainian – Andrey Lunin from Real Madrid.
The stars of Matchday 5 ⭐️#UCLTOTW | @PlayStationEU
— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) November 30, 2023
Source: Sportarena
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