Champions League
18 September 2023 410 comments
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The 2023/24 UEFA Champions League (UCL) campaign begins on Tuesday – and so does the competition’s official Fantasy game.

We’ll have plenty of UCL Fantasy coverage in preparation for the big kick-off, plus regular articles throughout the season.

Here, one of our Pro Pundits, FPL Milanista (aka Obay), shares some expert tips on the game. Obay knows what he’s talking about, too, with finishes of 344th, 141st and 31st in the last three seasons.


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The UEFA Champions League is back and it’s time to finalise our 15-man squads for the official UCL Fantasy game. As usual, I’d like my first article of the season to remind managers – including newbies – of the main differences between this game and Fantasy Premier League (FPL), especially in terms of strategy and the importance of fixtures and chips.

This article will not dig into top picks but I will make sure that you get something from me before the first deadline that includes the teams I will be targeting and some juicy differentials.

UCL Fantasy has 13 Matchdays, as opposed to the 38 Gameweeks of FPL, therefore your initial squad must have the potential to go big. You will have to be an aggressive manager who focuses a lot on fixtures and the doubling- or tripling-up of certain teams.

DEFENDERS ARE KEY

One aspect that I would like to cover is the importance of defenders in UCL Fantasy, particularly when we move into the knockout stages where weaker teams have been eliminated and the number of goals drops significantly.

If we look into last season’s top five point scorers across all positions, there are three defenders, including centre-backs Alessandro Bastoni (€5.5m) and Ruben Dias (€5.5m). Ball recovery points play an important role. In fact, 17 of Dias’ 75 points (23%) came from these.

Added to an occasional goal threat, the resilience of elite backlines allows defenders to be the game’s most consistent scorers.

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  1. Tango74
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Are people selling Henry for botman or a Luton def for DGW?

    1. krawiecus
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I think thinking people are waiting for news on Henry and selling unless definitely fit

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Done his ACL apparently.

        1. Tango74
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          So Newcastle DEF or Luton ? Be better ?

          1. WVA
            • 9 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            Lol come on

        2. AC/DC AFC
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          yeah, he's out long term which is unfortunate for him and Brentford.

          They've got some decent fixtures coming up.

  2. Flynny
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    What to do with chilwell?

    Reasonable chance he starts v villa

    Worth an ft to trippier, or keep chilwell

    Thanks

    1. krawiecus
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I'm keeping..so much upside it's crazy

      1. FPL Pillars
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Downside, plays for Chelsea and is a bench risk

  3. Zalk
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    These were the anytime goal scorer odds for GW5. The odds of only 3 scoring out of these 22 are less than 1%.
    So is this a bad metric to base anything on...or was this week an anomaly?

    Haaland: 60%
    Son: 49%
    Salah: 48%
    Richarlison: 43%
    Darwin: 43%
    Isak: 43%
    Wilson: 43%
    Jackson: 42%
    Jota: 40%
    Hojlund: 38%
    BJohnson: 38%
    Watkins: 38%
    Jesus: 37%
    Rashford: 36%
    Maddison: 36%
    Sterling: 35%
    Awoniyi: 35%
    Nketiah: 34%
    Barnes: 33%
    Alvarez: 33%
    Jimenez: 32%
    Saka: 32%

    1. Toon lurk
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      anomaly

    2. Swahealy
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Just a bad week for all the clued in managers with most of the hot picks failing, and united just being awful. If u had Alvarez or Newcastle defenders u got saved a bit, should be back to normal next week, here's hoping for a 4-4 in the north London derby

    3. krawiecus
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I wanna say anomaly too but seeing they put Brennan Johnson who was guaranteed to spend most game on the bench at 33% I'm inclined not to ever look at that site

      1. Toon lurk
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        bookies odds assume player starts

  4. Maddi Son
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    I estimate that an Awoniyi goal & assist tonight would boost my rank from 2.5m to 400-600k. I'm counting my chickens raw, but let a man dream.

  5. Toon lurk
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Prioritise these sells:

    A) Chilwell
    B) Foden
    C) Jackson
    D) Martinelli
    E) Bruno
    F) Estu
    G) Gviardol

    1. krawiecus
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      D
      B
      G
      E
      A/C
      C/A
      F

      1. Toon lurk
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        ty, kinda than I was thinking to Jackson though? Any particular reason?

        1. Toon lurk
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          *kinder

          1. krawiecus
            • 4 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            Guaranteed starter, not injured, good fixtures, good xG

            1. Toon lurk
              • 8 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              I know... but he can't hit a barn door 😀

    2. mrelpea
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      D
      C
      E
      G
      B
      A
      F

      1. Toon lurk
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        ty

    3. I am 42
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      shouldnt you be asking who are your priorities in?

      then you decide who you should sell right?

      1. Toon lurk
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Depends really. Generally yes, but when you have a lot of fires I think it's good to ask which is the biggest. Also I have a good idea of who I'd like, the difficulty is who goes first (there could be a few).

    4. FOO FIGHTER
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Have you already played your WC? How many FT's?

      1. Toon lurk
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        No, 1

        1. FOO FIGHTER
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Wait for news on Martinelli and if he is crocked ship him.

          I took a minus 8 GW5 and still ended up with 49 points. You can do something to make your team better with 3 moves which includes getting in Alvarez.

        2. FOO FIGHTER
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Avoid City defence in future, including Ederson. It is a headache you have now and cheaper asset will outscore them.

  6. The Polymath
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Really tempted to play the WC to get in Alvarez and Salah and remove the United and Chelsea flops Rashford, Fernandes, Gusto and Chilwell.

    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      What’s your team? You must have so many home players this week and Chelsea along with Utd have great fixtures over the next two.

    2. drughi
      • 16 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      gusto a flop ? brought me 22 points in 3 gw for 4.0, I'd say thats not a flop

      1. Scalper
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        14*

  7. Rupert The Horse
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Hey all. How do I edit my profile on iPhone?
    Want to adjust my team link and bio statement.

    1. mad_beer ✅
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      First, you throw away the iPhone.
      Second, you go on a PC and click on your profile.

    2. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Assuming your page is displayed the same as on any other mobile browser: click the 3 bars on the top left ➡️ click on your avatar (about halfway down the page next to the search bar) ➡️ click the small pen icon that appears next to your avatar on your profile page

  8. mwa1t
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Morris (C) on the DGW anyone?

    1. drughi
      • 16 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      lol

    2. FOO FIGHTER
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      You do know Haaland is playing NFO?

      1. drughi
        • 16 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        not gw 7

        1. FOO FIGHTER
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Ah sh*te lol

        2. FOO FIGHTER
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          But capping Morris is a bad idea anyway.

          1. mwa1t
            • 5 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            It obviously is. Fun though? I'm tempted, depends how fruity i'm feeling on the day.

    3. FPL Pillars
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Luton are abysmal at scoring so… naw

  9. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Who to get rid of:

    A) Eze
    B) Foden
    C) Keep both

    1. drughi
      • 16 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      C this week and reassess

  10. Better Call Raul
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Joao Pedro owners, planning to start him GW6? Suppose we might get a better idea after their European game.

    If we get an indication he will start against Bournemouth I'll be very tempted to bench one of my Spurs midfielders

    1. Steevo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Same boat as you... I think my plan is to bin Jackson -> Alvarez, start Pedro(BOU) & bench Maddison(ars).

  11. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Any info of Turner is starting or not folks???

    1. FOO FIGHTER
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      In around 25 minutes or so, team sheets will be out.

    2. Eze Really?
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      He is having a baby but not to worry. His wife will be by his side

  12. La Roja
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    What to do here chaps?

    Onana
    Chilwell Estupinan Ruben
    Saka Son Maddison Mbeumo Mitoma
    Alvarez Haaland

    Turner Colwill Baldock* McAtee*

    0FT & 2.3m ITB

    A) Son ➡ Rashford -4
    B) Son Chilwell ➡ Salah Botman -8
    C) Son Onana ➡ Salah Areola -8
    D) WC
    E) nothing

    1. Scalper
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Teams fine. E

    2. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I like B. You want Newcastle defense, and you want Salah log term. Seems good.

      1. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Oh I didn't realize you had 0 FTs... I'd just WC if you aren't happy. Or else do nothing and try to stick it out until GW8.

    3. Eze Really?
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      E

  13. Scalper
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Who would u rather triple up on until Xmas (give or take)

    A) Salah, Diaby, Cash
    B) Salah, Saka, Van hecke (could be starting cb)

    1. Eze Really?
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      You should know by Xmas (Smile) VH is good price but takes up a place in a side that does not defend.

    2. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      A I think.

      Looks like Van Hecke might be preferred to Webster after the latter's struggles v WHU so I guess he's an option at 4m but I wouldn't want to start him every week. Love Diaby. Interesting that Cash got a more attacking role on Saturday with Kamara covering - this might not always be the case but it probably makes him almost as good an option as Digne/Moreno. Don't think Saka is essential at the moment.

  14. kamdaraji
    • 16 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Couldn't make this up thought I had a great squad going forward now I have some issues with Chilwell and Jackson stinking up my team and Henry injured and an underwhelming double MU attack and Onana

    1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      You say you had a great squad, and then you say you have double United mid, Onana, and Jackson. I am confused.

      1. kamdaraji
        • 16 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Yes thought it was good from GW3!

  15. FOO FIGHTER
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Score tonight, 2-2?

    1. kamdaraji
      • 16 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      NF 3-0 turner hattrick

    2. Herger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      If you think 2-2 then so do I

      1. FOO FIGHTER
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Boly to get another goal

        1. Herger
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          I shall bet on it, thank you

    3. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      3-1

    4. I Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      2-1

    5. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      2-0

    1. FOO FIGHTER
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Sigh of relief for owners

    2. kamdaraji
      • 16 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Turner hattrick and three pen saves incoming to save my.GW

    3. Make FPL Casual Again
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Not sure if this is good or bad...had Areola on bench with a 4 point mega haul....

    4. The Ilfordian
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Wow someone was confidently saying yesterday that he didn’t.

      God bless him and his newly added to family

    5. Firminooooo
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Thank God. Need 20 points from him to get a green arrow.

      1. The Ilfordian
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        I just need 3 from him to get into the heady heights of a 40 point haul. A clean sheet and I’m framing my points screen

    6. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Phew!! Had Johnstone to come in!! Will take 2 points!! Haha

      1. kamdaraji
        • 16 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        3 points is a haul this week

  16. Gazzpfc
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Best Move

    1 Schar Salah Diaby
    2 Trippier Saka Rashford

    ???

    1. United10
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      2

  17. rokonto
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Will Chilwell start next game?

    1. Herger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Don’t know

    2. The Philosopher
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Not sure, but I'm giving him one more GW and access from there on.

  18. kamdaraji
    • 16 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    I almost raged WC yesterday when drunk. Luckily I fell asleep and woke up with a clear head!

    1. Firminooooo
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Im still thiking about. 3 big red arrows. No Mbuemo, Salah or Alvarez. Bringing in Sterling and Son. Defence is Baldock, Kabore, Chilwell, Estupinan and Saliba….

      1. kamdaraji
        • 16 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Oof that's a mess like my team

      2. Firminooooo
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        50 points from Turner will bring me into 50k.

        1. kamdaraji
          • 16 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          That's not too much to ask

  19. The Philosopher
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Need a 0-0 tonight

    1. kamdaraji
      • 16 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Need 10-0 and 10 Turner goals

      1. The Philosopher
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Looks like you still don't have a clear head 😛

    2. FOO FIGHTER
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Chelsea is not playing tonight.

  20. Magic Zico
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Your opinion please, which moves?
    A. Jackson Gvardiol > Alvarez Schar (-4), triple MCI with Haaland & Foden
    B. Jackson > Wissa
    C. Jackson > Morris
    D. Jackson > Hojlund

    1. Herger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      C

    2. Boxwoods
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      A. Alvarez worth the hit as long term hold.

  21. AC/DC AFC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Turner starts in case you haven't seen it on Twitter.

    1. The Philosopher
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Or a few posts above.

      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        yeah

        my bad

    2. TRIPOS TOPPER
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      thank you.

  22. United10
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Who is a better pick?
    A) Mitoma
    B) Diaby

    1. Old Wulfrunian
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      b

    2. ritzyd
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      A for this week, b longer term

  23. Mirec007
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Trade Son+Watkins > Salah + Edouard?

    My current team:

    Leno (Areola)
    Schär, Udogie, Cash (Gusto, 3.9)
    Saka, Son, Maddison, Diaby (Mbeumo)
    Haaland, Alvarez, Watkins

    Thanks.

    1. krawiecus
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      No

      1. Mirec007
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Why not?

        1. krawiecus
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Because I think Son and Watkins are better than Salah and Edouard. Watkins > Edouard in particular

          1. Mirec007
            • 2 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            Thanks 😉

          2. krawiecus
            • 4 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            I'd be tempted with Salah and Morris though

            1. krawiecus
              • 4 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              I currently have Salah and Watkins out of your four names and considering Morris in for Watkins (then get villa back through Diaby, not Ollie)

    2. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Benching Mbeumo (EVE)?

    3. Freshy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I did it but only had cash for Archer
      Happy to be off the benching headaches
      Also good differential in my ML

  24. Woy_is_back
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Anyone considering Neto?

    1. krawiecus
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Nope

    2. FOO FIGHTER
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Not when Wolves have the same problem as Chelsea, nobody to finish.

    3. kamdaraji
      • 16 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Love a Cornetto

    4. Old Wulfrunian
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Good punt but there are much better picks.

    5. Freshy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      that 5.5 price tag makes it tempting
      but its wolves and he needs a little help

    6. ritzyd
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Defo going under the radar but with JWP only a touch more expensive it doesn't seem worth it.

      1. FOO FIGHTER
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        I want him but don't want to double up with Bowen.

  25. kamdaraji
    • 16 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    My last two GK scores have been zero from Onana. Surely Turner will do me proud and get at least one point!

  26. rozzo
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    How many overall points are we all on?

    306 here

    Take it the overall rankings are still really tight and congested?

    1. kamdaraji
      • 16 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      10000000000000

      1. kamdaraji
        • 16 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Nobody gonna catch me

    2. Steevo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      288 @ 1.6m OR

      1. kamdaraji
        • 16 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Wow ranks still tight

    3. ritzyd
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      348 + whatever turner gets tonight

      1. kamdaraji
        • 16 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        *248

        1. kamdaraji
          • 16 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          U getting ahead of yourself Ritzy. Calm down and type slower

          1. Zalk
            • 14 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            Or you can check his linked team

    4. The Ilfordian
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      313 + Turner

      1. kamdaraji
        • 16 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        700 + Turner

    5. Zalk
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      324 + Turner

      1. kamdaraji
        • 16 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Only scores at end of FPL season are relevant. Ignore these trolls

  27. Make FPL Casual Again
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Early thoughts...

    Areola
    Chilwell. Gusto. Estupinan
    Son. Saka. Sterling. Maddison. Bowen.
    Haaland. Alvarez

    Turner. Antonio. Ake. Beyer

    2.7m itb 1ft

    1. Chilwell to Trippier
    2. Son to Salah and Chilwell to Botman, -4
    3. Son to Salah and Antonio to Archer, -4
    4. Son to Salah, Chilwell to Trippier, Antonio to a 4.4 forward, -8; exact funds
    4. Save
    5. Other ?

    1. Make FPL Casual Again
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      6. Sterling to Boomo
      7. Son to Salah, Bowen to JWP, -4

    2. Old Wulfrunian
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Bowen->Rashford?

      1. Make FPL Casual Again
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        yeah could be an option...Utd a mess though...fixtures obv very good

        After Liv, Whu have SHU

    3. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I think Salah can wait another 3 GWs (even then I'm not 100% sure if I'm going back to him); actually prefer Son's next 3 fixtures to Salah's despite what FDR shows.

      1 or 6 seem fine

      1. Make FPL Casual Again
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Some doubts with Son with Rich coming on and doing well and Son having an average game and taken off when game needed to be won...

        If Son had got something, would have been better...

        Difficult to ignore Salah's consistency and always potential for double figures

        Not too excited about Boomo

  28. Old Wulfrunian
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Can't find a better pick than Trippier(Already have Chilwell/Gusto/Estupinan).Any thoughts?

  29. Goat
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    We all know Turner is getting 0 points to cap off the horror gameweek