The 2024/25 UEFA Champions League (UCL) returns on Tuesday – and so does the competition’s official Fantasy game.
Unlike in Fantasy Premier League (FPL), where it’s hands-off management after the deadline passes, there are changes UCL Fantasy managers can make midway through a Matchday, including captaincy.
Below, we’ve put together a guide to the league phase calendar so you can see who the best armband candidates are every day.
There’s more focus on Matchday 6 but we’ve namechecked players who could be made skipper in future Matchdays to come.
BEST DAY-BY-DAY UCL FANTASY CAPTAINS: MATCHDAY 6
TUESDAY 10 DECEMBER
There are plenty of good captaincy options on Tuesday.
However, based on his form this season, and how Liverpool are playing, Mohamed Salah (€10.1m) stands out above the rest.
Backing against the Egyptian could be hugely damaging to both rank and mini-league position, if he continues his form this week.
For those brave enough to choose differently, then teammate and fellow midfielder Luis Diaz (€7.6m) and Bayern’s Jamal Musiala (€9.0m) could be great alternatives.
WEDNESDAY 11 DECEMBER
If by Wednesday you are yet to secure a decent captaincy return, then Bukayo Saka (€8.9m) should take on the responsibility of the armband.
Saka, like Salah, has penalty-taking duty, is his side’s talisman, and can be hugely explosive.
Those who want an alternative option, then Julian Alvarez (€8.0m) could be a great pick.
Facing the Champions League’s worst defence, he is spearheading a frontline that has netted between three and six goals in four consecutive matches.
Outside of those two picks, Robert Lewandowski (€9.5m) and Erling Haaland (€11.0m) have obvious potential.
DAY-BY-DAY CAPTAINCY PICKS: MATCHDAYS 7-8
Looking further ahead, here’s a briefer look at some of the most eye-catching fixtures and captains in Matchdays 7-8.
Plenty can change between now and then, of course.
However, for planning purposes (as many of us will need to look long-term with our transfers), here are some of the best options.
Matchday 7
- Tuesday 21 January: Salah (Lille h)
- Wednesday 22 January: Saka (Dinamo h), Mbappe (Salzburg h)
Matchday 8
- Wednesday 29 January: Kane (Slovan Bratislava h), Haaland (Club Brugge h), Mbappe (Brest a)
