Following a high-scoring opening round that saw 27 goals across the competition, UEFA Women’s Champions League Fantasy Football managers are recalibrating their squads ahead of the Matchday 2 deadline on Wednesday, September 30, at 18:45 CET.
Top Performers from the Opening Round
Marit Bratberg Lund of Benfica leads all players in the Fantasy rankings after a standout Matchday 1 performance. The defender recorded 19 points, bolstered by two goals—one of which was a direct free-kick—and a Player of the Match designation. Close behind is Barcelona’s Caroline Graham Hansen, who tallied 18 points, while Lyon’s Marie-Antoinette Katoto sits on 17 points following her hat-trick in the opening fixtures.
Defensive contributions proved significant in the first round. Bayern Munich’s Giulia Gwinn, Inter’s Sheila García, and Lyon’s Tarciane each secured 11 points. In goal, Rachele Baldi of Roma and Livia Peng of Chelsea top the rankings with 8 points apiece, both having kept clean sheets while registering at least six saves.
Strategic Selections for Matchday 2
Managers seeking value may look toward Chelsea midfielder Wieke Kaptein, currently priced at €5.5m. For those targeting high-performing new entries, Inter defender Ivana Andres Sanz (€4.0m) has emerged as a budget-friendly option. Ewa Pajor remains the most popular forward choice at €10.5m, following her 13-point return in the opening round.
Recent domestic form offers further insight for potential transfers. Felicia Schröder, who scored for Real Madrid on Matchday 1, followed that performance with two goals against Real Sociedad. Vanessa Gilles netted twice for Bayern Munich in their 2-1 victory over Borussia Mönchengladbach, and Roma’s Manuela Giugliano scored twice against Sassuolo.
Key Matchups and Tactical Considerations
The Matchday 2 schedule features several fixtures that could influence scoring potential. Lyon, having scored eight goals in their first outing, host Chelsea in a match expected to test the defensive capabilities of both sides. Barcelona, who currently feature two of the top four Fantasy performers, travel to face a Roma side that maintained a clean sheet in their opening match.
Elsewhere, tournament debutants Inter will travel to Austria Wien. Both teams are looking to build on their respective starts, with Austria Wien having provided a stern challenge to Chelsea in their previous fixture. Meanwhile, Chelsea enters the week following a 1-0 victory over Arsenal, with Alyssa Thompson providing the decisive goal and anchoring a defense that has conceded only once in four domestic matches.
Rules and Transfer Deadlines
Fantasy managers are permitted two free transfers between Matchday 1 and Matchday 2. The deadline for finalizing these changes is 18:45 CET on Wednesday, September 30, coinciding with the kickoff of the Roma vs. Barcelona, Häcken vs. Juventus, and Paris FC vs. Arsenal matches.
A mid-matchday substitution window remains available. After the Wednesday fixtures conclude, managers may bring in substitutes until the teams lock again on Thursday, October 1, at 18:45 CET. The team captaincy can be switched to a player who has not yet featured in the current matchday, with the final captain earning double points for their performance.
