Champions League
22 October 2024 195 comments
FPLReactions FPLReactions
Share:

Matchday 3 of UEFA Champions League (UCL) Fantasy kicks off on Tuesday evening – so it’s Scout Picks time.

In this article, we put together are dream squad of 15 for the upcoming Matchday in isolation.

SIGN UP TO PLAY UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FANTASY HERE

Goalkeepers

The best UCL Fantasy players for Matchday 10 5

Arsenal may be well below expectations from a defensive perspective domestically but they claimed two clean sheets from their first two European matches. With this in mind, and the fact the Gooners play at home this week, David Raya (€5.6m) gets the nod. He’s got one of the best chances of a clean sheet from those playing on Tuesday.

If Raya fails to pick up a return against Shakhtar Donetsk, then we could look to Atalanta. The Italian side are very similar to Arsenal in the fact they have sustained a significantly better defence in Europe this season. Coincidentally, one of their two Champions League clean sheets came against the Gunners, which is a good example of their defensive capabilities. Between the sticks for Atalanta is Marco Carnesecchi (€4.5m), who has solid potential against Celtic this week.

Defenders

UCL Scout Picks 3

 

 1



The rest of this article below is completely free to read but requires a Fantasy Football Scout user account for access – you can get yours at no cost here

 1



195 Comments Login to Post a Comment
  1. mookie
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    8/15 on my current limitless.

  2. Lionel Fellaini
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    Havertz, Eze and TAA - Cunha, Palmer and RAN -4?

    1. Cojones of Destiny
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      dont like the hit but yes

    2. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      Nope. For free, yes.

    3. NotsoSpursy
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      No

  3. Cojones of Destiny
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    got Raya and Gab bouble up want to move Raya him to
    a. Sels
    b. Pickford
    c. Flekken
    d. any other long term option up to 5.0

    1. mookie
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      If I had Raya, I'd keep him. Would rather lose Gabriel if in your position.

    2. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      C

    3. Radulfo28773
      • 4 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      I’d do Pickford

  4. mookie
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    No Wissa in the captain poll. Guess no shepherd has him, which means no sheep either. 😉

  5. Unconstitutional
    • 13 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    Ait-Nouri or Andersen? (Latter being suspended for a match doesn’t matter, I have a good sub)

    Palmer or Salah?

    1. NotsoSpursy
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      RAN

      Salah v Palmer will be the big question all week I feel. Right now I’m undecided

      1. The Iceman
        • 3 Years
        1 year, 5 months ago

        RAN
        Salah (but work towards having both by GW12).

  6. The 12th Man
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    Saka > Son ?

    Raya
    Aina,Lewis,Dunk
    Palmer,Saka,Mbeumo,McNeil,Rogers
    Haaland,Watkins

    Fabianski,Delap,Robinson,Pau 0.2m itb 1FT

    1. NotsoSpursy
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      Nice team! I’d say so yes

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

      If Saka is ok you could wait a week and work Salah in instead of Son

      1. Ausman
        • 2 Years
        1 year, 5 months ago

        How is he going to fund it?

        1. WVA
          • 9 Years
          1 year, 5 months ago

          Watkins down to Wood Raul Cunha etc

      2. Radulfo28773
        • 4 Years
        1 year, 5 months ago

        I’ve actually removed Salah for Son. crazy?

      3. The 12th Man
        • 12 Years
        1 year, 5 months ago

        Hmm, maybe. Was thinking Haaland out to fund Salah later.

    3. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      Aye

  7. NotsoSpursy
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    A) Saka + TAA -> Salah + RAN

    Or

    B) Saka + Porro -> Palmer + RAN (0.5itb)

    1. The 12th Man
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      That’s tough.
      Maybe that decision depends on whom you would be caping the most between Salah and Palmer.

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

      I did A but I do already have Palmer lol

    3. BlzE_94
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      I did A, will bring Palmer in for gw12

  8. SpaceCadet
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    Cunha or Wood?

    1. Ausman
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      Why are you back here asking questions? Thought we had you sorted 🙂
      If The Knight sees your post, it will be "go outside and kick a ball!"

      1. SpaceCadet
        • 12 Years
        1 year, 5 months ago

        Didn't see him around so thought I'd sneak in a question 🙂

        1. The Knights Template
          • 12 Years
          1 year, 5 months ago

          Out, out, out! Take in the sunshine with a nice hike to the never never!

          1. SpaceCadet
            • 12 Years
            1 year, 5 months ago

            Dam! Busted

            1. Ausman
              • 2 Years
              1 year, 5 months ago

              Big time!!

    2. SpaceCadet
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      Haha true I need to go under cover for the next few days

    3. The Iceman
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      Wood. For some reason Cunha feels like a trap instead of a "get ahead of the curve" type of transfer.

      1. SpaceCadet
        • 12 Years
        1 year, 5 months ago

        Prefer his fixtures as well. Cheers Iceman

  9. Letsgo!
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    Capt haaland or palmer?

    1. SpaceCadet
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      H

    2. The Iceman
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      Haaland.

  10. WVA
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    Got Salah back after selling on a WC.

    Would you start Robinson or VdB?

    Raya
    Porro Robinson Faes
    Salah(VC) Palmer Mbeumo ESR Rogers
    Haaland(C) Wood
    Fab VdB Greaves* UiJo*

    1. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      Both, bench Faes imo

      1. WVA
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 5 months ago

        I’ve had a fair amount of success by starting the defenders at home so may go with Faes VdB. Faes is quite dangerous too!

  11. Salahbrate
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    Who to bench and why:

    A) Welbeck

    B) Wood

    C) Rogers

    Have to be one of them as the rest are McNeil, Mbeumo, Salah, Palmer and Haaland

    1. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      Poor management!

      1. Salahbrate
        • 10 Years
        1 year, 5 months ago

        ?

    2. Ausman
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      Welbeck. Because he's injured.

      1. Salahbrate
        • 10 Years
        1 year, 5 months ago

        Thanks!

    3. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      I would bench McNeil if Welbeck is definitely fit to start

      1. Salahbrate
        • 10 Years
        1 year, 5 months ago

        Welbeck probably won't play 90 mins tho, or?

        1. The Mentaculus
          • 4 Years
          1 year, 5 months ago

          Says he'll be "back in training soon". But I'd probably only start him if Hürzeler gives him the all-clear (it's Wolves though, if he starts he'll score...)

          https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2024/10/21/fpl-team-news-welbeck-posts-positive-injury-update

      2. Ausman
        • 2 Years
        1 year, 5 months ago

        Why would you bench an in form player against a defence that will be struggling to cobble together 4 fit players?

        1. The Mentaculus
          • 4 Years
          1 year, 5 months ago

          Still rate Fulham defence a lot higher than Leicester & Wolves, plus the way Bournemouth press away from home just lends itself nicely to Watkins/Rogers style of play.

          But honestly I'm very sceptical about McNeil (and Everton attack). The positions he's shooting from generally aren't great & 2 of his 3 goals had an xG of 0.02

    4. The Iceman
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      Welbeck.

  12. Botman and Robben
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    1FT 1.5ITB

    A. ESR -> McNeil/Rogers
    B. Roll FT?

    Sánchez
    Gabriel Mazraoui TAA
    Saka Mbeumo Diaz ESR
    Haaland Solanke Wood

    Matthews Winks Robinson Faes

    1. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      McNeil in form. Everton….ahem….in form. ESR, like Spacecadet, out, out, out!

    2. Ausman
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      McNeil.

    3. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      McNeil should be fine for a few weeks; Rogers maybe more solid longer-term if you're not rotating that spot. I would also consider Winks - Rutter (rotates nicely with ESR)

    4. Ballistics
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      I would roll and even punt on Robinson over ESR for next game.

  13. SpaceCadet
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    A because he was stretchered off last game

    1. SpaceCadet
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      Rf to salahbrate

      1. Ausman
        • 2 Years
        1 year, 5 months ago

        You're rattled because you got busted! HaHa 🙂

        1. SpaceCadet
          • 12 Years
          1 year, 5 months ago

          Yeah. Need to regain my composure.

          1. The Knights Template
            • 12 Years
            1 year, 5 months ago

            At least you’re an affable spammer!

  14. Ballistics
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    If you had this team right now who would be your biggest concern going forward?

    3FTs .1 itb

    Flekken (Steele)

    TAA Gabriel Porro (Konsa, Faes)

    Palmer Salah(C) Mbuemo Rogers (Winks)

    Jackson Watkins Havertz

    For me it’s Havertz as I get the feeling he’s playing with an injury. I’m not 100% on Porto either but his fixtures look ok.

    1. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      I have some ballistics sunglasses! True story!

    2. Ausman
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      I think you could pick any Arsenal player, the whole team looks shaky and the lack of discipline is mind blowing. Glad I'm not a gunners fan right now.

  15. pakornk
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    Raul or Jimenez?

    1. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      The one on pens!

    2. Ausman
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      Trick question 🙂

    3. Admiral Benson
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      Both

  16. Barnaby Wilde
    • 2 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    I needs a replacement for Konsa after this week for 4.5. Who should I go for?

    Current defence is:

    Sels
    Gabriel Mykolenko *Konsa* Greaves THB

    1. Ausman
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      Aina. Forest defence looking solid.

    2. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      Milenkovic

      1. Barnaby Wilde
        • 2 Years
        1 year, 5 months ago

        Already have Sels though. Would you double up?

        1. The Knights Template
          • 12 Years
          1 year, 5 months ago

          Good question. I also have Sels and am considering it. I think Brentford also have really good fixtures.

    3. The Iceman
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      Milenkovic.

      1. Barnaby Wilde
        • 2 Years
        1 year, 5 months ago

        Double up on Forest?

        1. Ausman
          • 2 Years
          1 year, 5 months ago

          I wouldn't worry about the double up in the short term. Leicester and West Ham the next 2 fixtures, then move Sels if you feel the need.

        2. The Iceman
          • 3 Years
          1 year, 5 months ago

          Naa I wouldn't actually. Get Aït-Nouri from GW10 instead 🙂

    4. WVA
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      Don’t double up lol

  17. Jet5605
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    2 FT and 3.9 ITB. Was going to ditch Marti & Mateta for Son & Raul/Cunha but is it worth taking a -4 to free more funds to get Salah in instead of Son?

    Henderson
    Gabriel - Konsa - Robinson
    Martinelli - Johnson - Palmer - Mbuemo
    Haaland - Mateta - Wood

    Valdi - Myko - Winks - Mosquero

    1. The Iceman
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      Son's fixture is better this week, but I would work towards getting Salah long term.

    2. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      Salah in, in, in!

    3. Ausman
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      I would take a hit for Salah over Son. Mo is just a much better and proven long term asset. If they both stay fit, Mo will easily outscore Son.

      1. Jet5605
        • 11 Years
        1 year, 5 months ago

        Thanks. I have just the right cash to do Marti, Mateta & Konsa > Salah, Raul & RAN for -4 and might do it today before I'm priced out.

  18. Rico123
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    3FT. Would I be crazy doing Diaz and Trent to Palmer and Keane for exact funds given Liverpool fixture swing and Diaz being annoying to own.

    Would give me the ‘small at the back’ and terrible bench team of

    Flekken (Valdi)
    Gabriel Aina Keane (Faes Greaves)
    Saka Palmer Mbeumo Johnson Rogers
    Haaland Watkins (Stewart)

    A. Good idea
    B. Bad idea

    1. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      Like it.

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

      Keane gets dropped when Branthwaite is back

    3. Unliklinho
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      I own Diaz too. I'm keeping him for at least one more week as I think he has a good chance of starting against Arsenal.

    4. Ausman
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      Bad idea. Keane is just a place holder for Branthwaite who could be back as early as this week. So you're losing the highest scoring defender for a bench guy.
      I get the Diaz to Palmer move, but you need to find a different way to fund it.

      1. Rico123
        • 3 Years
        1 year, 5 months ago

        Thank you. You are probably right. I might hold a week to assess and give an extra ft for more surgery - unless Saka looks to still be out in which case losing him is probably the obvious move

  19. SpiritRising
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    Finally given Haaland the chop.

    What do you think of my WC squad?

    Sels

    Porro Collins Milenkovic

    Saka Salah Palmer Johnson Mbuemo

    Wood Watkins

    Fab Raul J Anderson Harwood-Bellis

    1. Ausman
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      Like it. You almost have the same midfield as me.

    2. Rico123
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      Looks good - no Haaland teams do look strong! not sure about forest double up in defence though - maybe Flekken and Valdi over Sels and Fab? And do you have anything in the bank to upgrade to eg Faes over Harwood-B

    3. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      Yeah strong mid field, I would like that.

  20. Jet5605
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    2 FT and 3.9 ITB.

    Have just the right cash to do Marti, Mateta & Robinson > Salah, Jiminez & RAN. Yay or nay?

    Henderson
    Gabriel - Konsa - Robinson
    Martinelli - Johnson - Palmer - Mbuemo
    Haaland - Mateta - Wood

    Valdi - Myko - Winks - Mosquero

    1. Jet5605
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      For a -4

  21. Count of Monte Hristo
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    33k down to 128k this week. Three red arrows in four weeks, I think primarily due to Haaland (c) failing three weeks on the bounce but also leaving my team to stagnate a bit and not committing to any enough transfers even for a hit or two. What is your stance on taking hits when there are players you really want in your team?

    1. Ginola14
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      Just taken a -4 last night for havertz & Gordon to son & raul as had exact money, I like to go with fixtures and team form

    2. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      I always take a slug of Couvoisier VSOP before considering a hit. Clears the mind!

    3. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      Swap you for 133k.

      1. Count of Monte Hristo
        • 12 Years
        1 year, 5 months ago

        521 points for me, I’m presuming you only have a few points less?

        1. The FPL Units
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          1 year, 5 months ago

          Haha just under a 100 less. Horrid start, probably my worst since l started playing in 2004 I think.

          1. Count of Monte Hristo
            • 12 Years
            1 year, 5 months ago

            I was in nosebleed territory but now after these miserable returns of late. Just going to focus on fun picks and trying to get captain right.

            1. The FPL Units
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
              1 year, 5 months ago

              You are in a good spot, no need to take punts.

    4. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      I used to be a hit machine, probably took upwards of 20 in each of the last 3 seasons, although that would include some splashing around for fun towards the end. Worked alright first season though.

      This time around I've shocked myself being on 0 hits still - mostly due to a combination of the 5 FT rule, having a full playing squad, and getting reasonably lucky with injuries so far (if not much else). Trying to use my transfers in big batches rather than 1s or 2s

      1. Kiwivillan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        1 year, 5 months ago

        I think the best season I had just outside 1k I took quite a lot of hits that when tallying up gave me +returns opposed to not taking them.

  22. Dutchy FPL
    • 2 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    Goodmorning all! I would like your opinions on this triple transfer with 3 FT:

    Saka --> Palmer
    Eze --> Garnacho
    Muric --> Fabianski (reserve GK)

    Would have 0.1 itb. I like the Palmer fixtures for the next 3 GW's more than the Saka fixtures. Have an Arsenal double up in defence and no other attacking 'cover'.

    1. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      Excellent moves. Please proceed.

      1. Dutchy FPL
        • 2 Years
        1 year, 5 months ago

        Thanks Knight!

    2. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      Yes good

      1. Dutchy FPL
        • 2 Years
        1 year, 5 months ago

        Cheers

  23. The FPL Units
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    G2G?

    Raya
    TAA Lewis Konsa
    Palmer Saka Mbeumo Rogers Semenyo
    (H)aaland Wissa

    Fab RAN Faes Pedro

    Bench correct?

    Worth doing Saka to Son -4?

    1. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      There he is! Now where's that wicker man?

      1. The FPL Units
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        1 year, 5 months ago

        Wicker man?

        1. The Mentaculus
          • 4 Years
          1 year, 5 months ago

          Hehe TKT will 'explain' that bit 🙂

      2. The Mentaculus
        • 4 Years
        1 year, 5 months ago

        Ok not sure if the Knight is here so I'll just go for it....

        Both of us, plus a few other posters you might recognise from here, are part of another FPL project that we thought you might be a good fit for. It's invite-only (the Knight is responsible for your invite), entirely community-run and all free, with lots of extra comps & off-topic chat. If you're interested, drop an email to kurt-grohl@gmx.com and we can fill you in

        1. The FPL Units
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          1 year, 5 months ago

          Cheers, will do.

  24. boc610
    • 14 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    Porro on the bus team again lol really is a case of even a stopped clock...at this stage. 46 games and spurs have 5 clean sheets

    1. WVA
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      I thought this lol he’s a terrible asset

    2. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      Yet Ait-Nouri who hasn't kept a clean sheet since 2017 is being peddle by many

  25. C'mon the Fylde
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    If Saka is out again, is it worth shipping for Son for -4?
    (I'm wildcarding in GW12)

    Raya
    Lewis Porro Robinson
    Saka Rogers Johnson Mbeumo Smith-Rowe
    Haaland Wood

    Valdimarsson Gabriel Harwood Pedro

    0m itb
    0ft

    1. C'mon the Fylde
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      Edit: Palmer... not Smith-Rowe

  26. Kiwivillan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    Has LMS safety score been announced?

    1. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      25

    2. g40steve
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      25

    3. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      Cheers lads

    4. Warby84
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      Wow I got 25

    5. Warby84
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      I’m out so must be 26

      1. The FPL Units
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        1 year, 5 months ago

        25 after hits?

        1. Warby84
          • 10 Years
          1 year, 5 months ago

          I took a hit

  27. Dennis System
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    would you start TAA or Ajer?? didnt think i would be asking this tbf

    1. mookie
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      Thinking about starting both TAA and Robbo over Van den Berg.
      Brentford vs. Ipswich has thriller written all over it.
      Meanwhile Arsenal vs Liverpool could be a low scoring game, especially if Arsenal will miss their two best creative players in Odegaard and Saka.

    2. Ausman
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      Trent

  28. Nightf0x
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    Sels
    Konsa lewis robinson (gabriel konate)
    Saka esr mbeumo rogers (diaz)
    Wood haland raul

    Which ? (1st hit this season, still got all chips - OR 10k)

    A) saka -4 to palmer
    B) esr -4 to foden/son

  29. Warby84
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    Raya
    Trent Gabriel Lewis
    Mbeumo Palmer Johnson Roger’s
    Haaland (c) Calvert-Lewin Solanke

    Fabianski ESR Faes Robinson

    0 transfers.. Anything worth a hit Calvert out? Or give him 1 more?

    1. Ausman
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      Calvert has to go but not sure it's worth a hit.

  30. EnterJakari
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    On wildcard, this is my current team.. rip it apart please!

    Flekken - Fabianski
    Aina, Gvardiol, Ait-Nouri, Robinson, THB
    Palmer, Salah, Mbuemo, ESR, Rogers
    Wissa, Haaland, Raul

    1. EnterJakari
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      Alternative would be Salah to Foden/Son/Saka and upgrade one of my strikers.

    2. Ausman
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      Nothing to rip apart. Probably one of the stronger Haaland teams I've seen. Lock it in!