Champions League Fantasy Football: Popular Picks and Potential Differentials

As the league phase of the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League continues on Matchday 2, UEFA.com considers some of the more popular assets among managers on #UCLfantasy, presented by Playstation, alongside a selection of differential options.

GOALKEEPERS

Popular Pick

Gregor Kobel (€5.0m) vs Celtic (H)
After 60 points last season for finalists Borussia Dortmund, the Swiss international showed why he is currently the highest-owned Fantasy goalkeeper on Matchday 1, making five saves and gaining seven points in a 3-0 win at Club Brugge. A home game against Celtic follows for Nuri Şahin's men on Matchday 2 and a quarter of Fantasy managers will be looking for another Kobel clean sheet.
Owned by 25%

Potential Differential

Marco Carnesecchi (€4.5m) vs Shakhtar Donetsk (A)
Following the departure of Juan Musso on loan to Atlético de Madrid, Carnesecchi appears to have established himself as Atalanta's first-choice goalkeeper, starting each of their last three games. He made his first-ever appearance in the Champions League on Matchday 1, shutting out Premier League side Arsenal and picking up six Fantasy points. Atalanta next take on Shakhtar Donetsk, who drew 0-0 with Bologna last time out.
Owned by 1%

DEFENDERS

Popular Pick

William Saliba (€5.5m) vs Paris Saint-Germain (H)
A key part of an Arsenal back line that has four clean sheets in six games in all competitions this season, Saliba is owned by over a quarter of Fantasy managers. The Frenchman's seven ball recoveries helped him to a total of eight points in the goalless draw at Atalanta, which underlines his capability of earning points from multiple avenues. While French champions Paris Saint-Germain represents a tough test for the Gunners on Matchday 2, Saliba's Fantasy popularity remains high.
Owned by 26%

Potential Differential

Federico Dimarco (€5.5m) vs Crvena Zvezda (H)
Had Dimarco not been ruled out of Matchday 1 through injury, his ownership would likely be substantially higher. Inter are well known for their defensive resilience under Simone Inzaghi and showed that against in their 0-0 draw against Manchester City in the opening round of fixtures. Another shut-out could come at home to Crvena Zvezda Matchday 2 and, as Dimarco showed with his goal in the Milan derby in Serie A on 22 September, he is also capable of attacking returns.
Owned by 5%

MIDFIELDERS

Popular Pick

Jude Bellingham (€9.0m) vs LOSC Lille (A)
Bellingham was among the top Fantasy performers last season, contributing goals and assists from midfield as Real Madrid claimed a 15th European title. The England international, who provided an assist in his most recent La Liga fixture, is expected to start on Matchday 2 and against a Lille side that have conceded 11 goals across their last five in all competitions, Bellingham looks capable of justifying his high ownership.
Owned by 25%

Potential Differential

Phil Foden (€9.0m) vs Slovan Bratislava (A)
Illness has restricted Foden's minutes this campaign, but the Manchester City midfielder made his first start of the season on 24 September and a first start in the 2024/25 Champions League may be just around the corner. Scorer of five goals in last year's competition, adding three assists and three Player of the Match awards, Foden's Fantasy potential on Matchday 2 is huge against Slovan Bratislava, who were beaten 5-1 by Celtic in their first match.
Owned by 7%

FORWARDS

Popular Pick

Harry Kane (€10.5m) vs Aston Villa (A)
Kane owners have plenty to celebrate following his 21-point-haul on Matchday 1 after scoring four goals in Bayern München's 9-2 win over GNK Dinamo. As his ownership percentage continues to rise, big things are expected of Kane again on Matchday 2 against familiar opponents in Aston Villa. With ten goals and four assists in six games for Bayern this season, Fantasy bosses can hope for another substantial return.
Owned by 37%

Potential Differential

Victor Boniface (€7.0m) vs Milan (H)
With numerous Leverkusen players pushing their case as viable Fantasy signings following their 4-0 victory at Feyenoord, Boniface stands out as an attractive differential option. The 23-year-old striker has already found the net four times this season, including a late winner against Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga on 22 September. The Nigerian hit five goals in the 2023/24 UEFA Europa League and will be aiming to get off the mark in the Champions League on Matchday 2 as Leverkusen host Milan.
Owned by 4%