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The UEFA Champions League Team of the Week for Matchday 4 has been officially revealed, selected by the UEFA Technical Observer Group and presented by Hyundai. The lineup reflects a dramatic round that produced historic results, including Paris Saint-Germain's record-breaking start at Villarreal, where they scored four goals in the opening 17 minutes, and Como's stunning 9-1 victory over Lens, which equaled the record for the biggest winning margin in the competition's history. According to UEFA, the selection is based on standout individual performances across all matches.
The team is set up in a 4-3-3 formation. In goal is Yann Sommer of Club Brugge, who was crucial in his side's 2-1 win at PSV with seven saves worth 1.44 goals prevented. The defense features Kasper Jorgensen of LASK, who scored twice in a 4-0 win, Yann Bisseck of Inter Milan, who opened the scoring at Feyenoord, Gabriel of Arsenal, who dominated his aerial duels, and Archie Brown of Fenerbahce, who scored and assisted in the surprise 3-2 win over Liverpool. In midfield, Enzo Fernandez of Manchester City influenced the game with his possession and late runs, Fabian Ruiz of Paris Saint-Germain controlled the rhythm and scored twice, and Gabri Veiga of FC Porto provided an assist and a goal.
Leading the attack is the league phase's top scorer, Tasos Douvikas of Como, who netted a hat-trick and added an assist in the 9-1 triumph. He is joined by Erik Botheim of Viking FK, who led the line with an equalizer and a late winner, and Aleksei Batrakov of Galatasaray, who impressed with two goals and clever movement. Together, this XI highlights both established stars and breakthrough talents who defined Matchday 4.