Bukayo Saka named UEFA Champions League Player of the Week
Liam Carter
Dailysports's expert
Translated by the editors
The 2024/25 UEFA Champions League group stage is reaching its conclusion. The final matches of Matchday 6 have been played this week.
One of the standout results saw Arsenal defeat Monaco 3-0 yesterday. Bukayo Saka played a pivotal role in Mikel Arteta’s side’s victory, contributing two goals and an assist.
The English winger was subsequently named the Player of the Week for the Champions League.
The 23-year-old outperformed Atlético Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann, Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise, and Brest goalkeeper Marco Bizot in the voting.
This season, Saka has featured in 21 matches across all competitions, scoring nine goals and providing 12 assists.
In Europe’s most prestigious club competition, Saka has scored four goals in five matches. Arsenal currently sits third in their Champions League group with 13 points.
