The final round of this year’s 2025 UEFA Champions League produced more drama across 18 captivating matches.
Liverpool’s crucial trip to Inter was the standout match on Tuesday, but it was the clash between Real Madrid and Manchester City that stole the show on Wednesday night.
However, none of these matches produced a truly historic individual performance, at least not according to FotMob’s ratings. Fortunately, there were many other standouts across the continent.
The 10 best players of matchday 6 of the UEFA Champions League
6. Michael Olise, Serge Gnabry, Anthony Gordon
Rating: 8.8
Bayern Munich were briefly under threat when Sporting CP took the lead early in the second half, but three goals in the final 25 minutes secured another European victory for Vincent Kompany’s side, who remain in second place in the group stage.
Michael Olise was fundamental for the comeback, since he assisted the tying goal, which was scored by Serge Gnabryanother of the highlights on Tuesday night in Bavaria. The German winger then added an assist to his goal, setting up the pass for Jonathan Tah in the final minutes, thus ensuring the victory.
There was another great performance in Germany, but in Leverkusen instead of Munich. Newcastle United tied 2-2 against their host after conceding a goal in the final minutes, but it was not for lack of effort from Anthony Gordon. He scored from the penalty spot and then assisted the header of Lewis Mileycontinuing his impressive form.
5. Noni Maduke, Alexander Sørloth, Mason Greenwood.
Rating: 8.9
Without Bukayo Saka, there was no problem for Arsenal. Mikel Arteta was able to leave his attacking talisman on the bench during the 3-0 victory over Club Brugge and called on the services of Call Maduykewho rewarded the Spaniard with a double. The second goal was the simplest, a touch inside the area, but the first was truly magical: he picked up the ball, advanced to the edge of the area and fired a powerful shot into the top corner.
Alexander Sørloth He was also among Atlético Madrid’s scorers in their thrilling 3-2 win at PSV Eindhoven, generously serving Julian Alvarez for the tying goal and then sealing the victory by scoring Atleti’s third goal from close range at the end of a collective play.
Mason Greenwood was another to leave his mark on the scoreboard in midweek, scoring before and after the break in a chaotic 3-2 win for Marseille sobre el Union Saint-Gilloise.
4. Annano
Rating: 9.0
The only highlight of the Day 6 who ended up on the losing side was Annano. He also scored a double during the match against USG against him Marseillescoring at both ends of the game in front of the home fans. Unfortunately for him and his teammates, both goals turned out to be inconsequential.
Both were impressive efforts filled with determination. The first came after five minutes, when the left back cut towards the center and shot hard at the near post. The second goal was even more spectacular, coming 20 minutes from time, when he shot with venom from inside the area to make the score 2-1 in favor of his team. However, those goals were not enough to avoid defeat.
3. Martín Zubimendi
Rating: 9.1
Madueke may have stolen the headlines with his great goal and Gabriel Martinelli He also left his mark with a jewel in the victory of the Arsenal in Witchesbut Martín Zubimendi He took the cake with two assists in that matchup.
The Spaniard demonstrated his offensive capacity along with his defensive solidity in Belgium, standing out especially with his second assist for Madueke. A curling cross to the far post left him completely alone for the winger to score.
The ease with which Zubimendi has integrated into the team Arteta should not be underestimated, as the midfielder has quickly become a crucial piece for the Gunners in his great season.
2. Jules Koundé
Rating: 9.3
Jules Koundé had never scored a double before the comeback victory of Barcelona against him Eintracht Frankfurt on Tuesday, but his passing game was crucial for the Catalans as they seek a place in the round of 16 after some disappointing results in Europe this season.
Barça were trailing at half-time, but two goals in three minutes from their right back secured a 2-1 victory. The first goal came thanks to an impressive cross from Marcus Rashfordwhich allowed Koundé to score with a header, while the second was assisted by Lamine Yamalwho sent another excellent ball to the far post.
Koundé also created three chances and made seven defensive contributions in what was a complete and impressive performance at the time when Barça needed it most.
1. Oscar Gloukh
Rating: 9.4
He Ajax has been truly disastrous in the Champions League this season and reached the Day 6 without having added a point, but their negative streak came to an end in Azerbaijan, where they came back twice to beat the Karabakh 4-2 in an exciting match.
Oscar Gloukh He was instrumental in this morale-boosting victory for the Dutch giants, scoring a delightful equalizer 11 minutes from time, before adding his second goal of the night to secure all three points in the dying moments of the match.
Created more chances than any other player in Bakudemonstrating once again his enormous potential at 21 years old. Without a doubt, a performance that made it clear why he is considered one of the most promising talents of his generation.
