Following a thrilling round of UEFA Champions League Last-16 fixtures, standout performers from Spain’s two powerhouse clubs, Real Madrid and Atlético de Madrid, have earned spots in the latest official Team of the Week.
Atlético Madrid contributed two players after their resounding victory over Tottenham Hotspur on Tuesday. Diego Simeone’s squad delivered a dominant performance, scoring five goals against the Premier League side and establishing a three-goal advantage heading into the second leg in North London.
Key to Atlético’s success were Robin Le Normand, who excelled in central defense and even found the back of the net in the first half, and Julián Alvarez, who was undoubtedly the star of the match, netting a brace and providing an assist. Their exceptional displays secured their inclusion in UEFA’s elite XI.
Real Madrid also saw two of their stars recognized after securing a commanding three-goal win against Manchester City in their opening Last-16 encounter. Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois was in magnificent form, producing a series of world-class saves to keep a clean sheet. Meanwhile, Federico Valverde delivered a spectacular performance, scoring the first hat-trick of his professional career and proving to be the undisputed man of the match on Wednesday.
These four players from Madrid-based clubs highlight the strong Spanish presence in this week’s top European squad.
