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UEFA Champions League (UCL) Fantasy: Scout Picks Matchday 12

Matchday 12 of UEFA Champions League (UCL) Fantasy kicks off on Tuesday evening and, as usual, we’ve got our Scout Picks to bring you ahead of the deadline.

Remember, these selections are for the upcoming Matchday in isolation.


Goalkeepers

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From the sides playing on Tuesday, it is clear that Inter stand out for clean sheet potential. The Italians kept their eighth clean sheet of the UCL campaign in Matchday 11 and the reverse Feyenoord fixture could see them increase this.

With this in mind, Yann Sommer (€5.5m) could be a great option. And if we hear strong rumours that Sommer hasn’t yet fully recovered from injury, then back-up Josep Martinez (€5.0m) could be the best alternative.

Arsenal are another side worthy of defensive backing this week. The Gunners have better underlying defensive metrics than every other Premier League side and bringing in David Raya (€5.6m) versus PSV Eindhoven could prove beneficial.

Defenders

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Inter have been relentless in their efforts to keep their net empty and conceding only once during this entire UCL campaign is astonishing. Because of this, investing in their backline is not just advised but essential.

To gain anything from an Inter clean sheet, managers will likely have to triple up on the defence. Taking into account these individuals’ multiple routes to points, both centre-back Alessandro Bastoni (€5.4m) and wing-back Denzel Dumfries (€5.5m) make their way into the squad.

Another team we should probably trust at the back is Arsenal. Four of their five Champions League clean sheets have come at home. Their standout defender is arguably centre-back Gabriel Magalhaes (€5.5m), who has racked up seven attacking returns in all competitions.

Regardless of their inconsistencies, back-to-back Dortmund clean sheets against Sporting CP in Matchdays 9 and 10 show just how good they can be at the back. A trip to Lille won’t be easy but the hosts are yet to convince. Therefore, grabbing both Nico Schlotterbeck (€5.0m) and Emre Can (€5.1m) can bring benefits. We could even see the latter resume penalty taking duties.

Midfielders

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Before Barcelona won 1-0 away at Benfica, they had maintained a scoring average of 3.5 goals per UCL match. As the Portuguese side have been defensively poor at times, doubling up could bring huge rewards. Whilst Raphinha (€7.7m) is hard to resist based on his Champions League consistency and explosiveness, Lamine Yamal (€7.4m) can also be an excellent option on his day.

Meanwhile, Arsenal demolished PSV 7-1 last week, highlighting how poor the Dutch team’s defence is. Picking the right attacker could be tricky – and expect some managed minutes throughout given the magnitude of the first-leg lead – but Ethan Nwaneri (€4.7m) and Leandro Trossard (€7.0m) stand out. Both scored in the first leg and have big potential once again this time around.

Completing the midfield is Mohamed Salah (€10.1m). Liverpool were very poor in the first leg, backed up by the fact they produced just 0.27 expected goals (xG), they’ll be hoping to remind Paris Saint-Germain why they have been Europe’s best side this season. Penalty taker and talisman Salah has been a significant contributor to that form, already securing 45+ goal contributions across all competitions.

Forwards

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Even with 10 men, Barcelona’s clinical attack found a way through the admittedly weak Benfica defence. Because of this, bringing in their best attacker and penalty taker Robert Lewandowski (€9.6m) should be a shoo-in. The 36-year-old has mustered up nine goals in just nine Champions League matches this season.

Another fantastic player of this UCL campaign is Dortmund’s Serhou Guirassy (€8.2m). Although inconsistent domestically, he’s accumulated 10 goals and three assists in these 11 outings, giving an air of inevitability in Europe.

Real Madrid have amassed at least two goals in their previous six Champions League matches, so go into the second leg against Atletico Madrid in great scoring form. Their most in-form attacker is Kylian Mbappe (€11.0m). The Frenchman has seven goals and one assist from his previous eight matches in all competitions.

Captaincy

There are several great Tuesday options. Arguably the standout – due to his advanced positioning in a lethal Barcelona frontline – is Robert Lewandowski. Then again, you can’t rule out team-mate, midfielder and set-piece taker Raphinha. The Brazilian has produced hauls of 21, 16, 14 points and 13 points so far, showing how explosive he can be.

For those not convinced with the Catalan side, there’s Liverpool penalty taker Mohamed Salah, hoping to continue his relentless form.

However, Wednesday could be a little more tricky when trying to pinpoint a standout. Among the viable options, Serhou Guirassy will be a popular. With 10+ attacking returns in Europe already, the Dortmund frontman has been one of the game’s most reliable assets and a trip to Lille brings a great opportunity for more.

You could also expect goals between the Madrid sides. The pick of the bunch could well be Kylian Mbappe. But opponent Julian Alvarez (€8.3m) is in fine form too, he heads into the clash having scored six goals and created three assists in his last 10 fixtures.

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164 Comments Post a Comment
  1. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    8 days, 9 hours ago

    Last Man Standing GW28 (183 teams)

    Safety score = 52
    Top score = Chris Bradey with 71

    38 teams eliminated, 145 teams through to GW29
    Congrats to the final 145!

    https://plan.livefpl.net//LMS needs Gakpo autosubs.

    1. trafalgarlaw
      • 6 Years
      8 days, 9 hours ago

      Cheers

  2. the dom 1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 days, 9 hours ago

    Bottomed

    Would do Rogers to Savinho for a -4?

    That would make me field 10 for BGW29

    Y or N

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 7 Years
      8 days, 8 hours ago

      Generally only a minus 2 for a player over a non-player so...

  3. My heart goes Salalalalah
    • 8 Years
    8 days, 8 hours ago

    Convinces myself that if there's a week where -4 won't hurt too much, this bgw29 is it. Saving FH for later then. Not much value ried in any of the players I'm transferring out.

    TAA, Palmer, Mateta to Williams, Bruno, Haaland. Will WC in GW31 I think. Any better suggestions or obvious picks I'm missing?

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 7 Years
      8 days, 8 hours ago

      Minus away. Transfers look ok to me. That give you XI?

      1. My heart goes Salalalalah
        • 8 Years
        8 days, 7 hours ago

        Thanks. I had XI anyway, but had to play Dibling and Cresswell then. Think the upside of the hit is worth it

  4. Letsgo!
    • 8 Years
    8 days, 8 hours ago

    Mgw or elanga for one final midfield slot?

    1. My heart goes Salalalalah
      • 8 Years
      8 days, 7 hours ago

      MGW

  5. Holmes
    • 11 Years
    8 days, 7 hours ago

    Argh, why is Inter game late....

    1. Philosopher's Stones
      • 4 Years
      8 days, 7 hours ago

      Because it's not early

      1. Holmes
        • 11 Years
        8 days, 7 hours ago

        -___-

    2. PartyTime
      • 3 Years
      8 days, 6 hours ago

      Do you have J.Martinez?

      1. Holmes
        • 11 Years
        8 days, 6 hours ago

        Yes

        1. PartyTime
          • 3 Years
          8 days, 6 hours ago

          Benched

    3. SpaceCadet
      • 11 Years
      8 days, 6 hours ago

      Did dembele and vitinha > salah and odegaard. Tempted to get in Martinez with the last ft.

  6. Wayner9
    • 2 Years
    8 days, 7 hours ago

    Is it worth losing Palmer & TAA to bring Haaland in?

    1. Eze Really?
      • 10 Years
      8 days, 7 hours ago

      A common move

    2. Holmes
      • 11 Years
      8 days, 7 hours ago

      who knows...

      maybe you can do something better with the cash

  7. Khalico
    • 9 Years
    8 days, 7 hours ago

    Team good to go? Managed to field an 11 with no transfers required

    Areola
    Robinson, RAN, Kerkez, Williams
    Kluivert, Bruno, Bowen, Mbeumo
    Haaland(c), Wood

    Henderson, Isak ,Salah, Munoz

  8. Wolfman180
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 days, 7 hours ago

    A) TAA, Palmer, Mateta to RAN, Bowen, Haaland
    Or
    B) TAA, Dango, Mateta to Gvardiol, Bruno, Wood?

    Go with or without Haaland?

    1. Bluetiger1
      • 2 Years
      8 days, 6 hours ago

      A (capt)

  9. SpaceCadet
    • 11 Years
    8 days, 7 hours ago

    Better option here? 1 ft, 1.2m itb

    a. greaves > williams
    b. save ft

    Pickford
    Gabriel myko huijsen greaves
    Palmer mbeumo kluivert cho
    Wood wissa

    Valdi Salah Isak Taa

    1. Holmes
      • 11 Years
      8 days, 6 hours ago

      A

      1. SpaceCadet
        • 11 Years
        8 days, 6 hours ago

        Thanks

      2. SpaceCadet
        • 11 Years
        8 days, 6 hours ago

        Is williams the best option? Aina or milenkovic worth the extra cash?

        1. Holmes
          • 11 Years
          8 days, 6 hours ago

          Williams makes sense if you are looking to rotate. Aina and Milenkovic if playing regularly.

          1. SpaceCadet
            • 11 Years
            8 days, 6 hours ago

            Plan to wc in 31 so just a 2 gw call.

            1. Holmes
              • 11 Years
              8 days, 6 hours ago

              Hmm, then its lucky draw. Numbers are as follows in last 5 games:

              Milenkovic: 2 shots, 1 CC
              Aina: 1 shot, 3 CC
              Williams: 6 shots, 1 CC

              1. SpaceCadet
                • 11 Years
                8 days, 6 hours ago

                Great info mate! Doesn't make the decision any easier though lol.

                1. Holmes
                  • 11 Years
                  8 days, 6 hours ago

                  True 😀

                  Go Neco, save cash for possibly getting Haaland next week.

                  1. The Knights Template
                    • 11 Years
                    8 days, 6 hours ago

                    SsshhhhHh!!!!

                  2. SpaceCadet
                    • 11 Years
                    8 days, 6 hours ago

                    Hmmm might have to take a hit for haaland. Maybe just palmer > foden could work too.

    2. Kingy109
      • 3 Years
      8 days, 4 hours ago

      Don't convince yourself Foden is an equivalent alternative to Haaland
      Haaland had penalties and will play at least 160 minutes in the next 2 games. Foden might play 20 to 30 minutes.
      Foden could be amazing but he's not shown that recently and is very much a gamble.

  10. FCSB
    • 9 Years
    8 days, 6 hours ago

    Pickford
    Gabriel Robinson Porro Greaves
    Palmer Dango Kluivert Trossard
    Wood

    Valdimarsson Salah TAA Gakpo Isak

    0.3itb, 3FT

    Have 3FT what to do here? Thinking I’ll keep Salah and maybe Isak, so have TAA and Gakpo at my disposal and maybe Porro…

    Who should I bring in for the GW29??

    1. PAs lag
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      8 days, 6 hours ago

      Gakpo, Greaves > Wissa, RAN

  11. Letsgo!
    • 8 Years
    8 days, 6 hours ago

    On fh gtg?
    Sa
    Gvardiol gab aina
    Kluivert mbeumo son mgw brunoF
    Wood haaland

    Subs leno evanilson RAN awb

    1. The Knights Template
      • 11 Years
      8 days, 6 hours ago

      Nailed it!

  12. lilmessipran
    • 12 Years
    8 days, 6 hours ago

    Will wc gw30..better option here:

    A Play Colwill
    B Hall to any defender (-4), if yes which one?

    1. SpaceCadet
      • 11 Years
      8 days, 6 hours ago

      B Forest defender.

      Think wc30 is better than 31?

      1. lilmessipran
        • 12 Years
        8 days, 5 hours ago

        Cheers.. think for my team it is with double Bre attack, Beto and Bruno ..along with no Palace and New.. seems far from ideal for 30

  13. The Knights Template
    • 11 Years
    8 days, 5 hours ago

    Is anybody actually supplying Haaland with chances?

    1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 8 Years
      8 days, 5 hours ago

      People who are on FH

    2. Jet5605
      • 10 Years
      8 days, 5 hours ago

      Leicester will supply him with chances in GW30

    3. The Knights Template
      • 11 Years
      8 days, 5 hours ago

      I think I’d prefer a Brazilian!

      1. The Knights Template
        • 11 Years
        8 days, 5 hours ago

        And a different footballer. Huzzah!

  14. Jet5605
    • 10 Years
    8 days, 5 hours ago

    2FTs and planning to WC31, TC32 and FH34.

    A - Trent, Palmer & Isak > Williams, Bruno & Haaland for -4
    B - Trent, Palmer & Isak > Williams, Bruno & Evanilson for -4 (captain Bruno in 29 and do Wissa > Haaland in GW30 for free)

    Pickford
    Gabriel - Milenkovic - O'Shea
    Palmer - Bowen - Kluivert - Dango
    Wissa - Wood - Isak

    Dubrovka - Salah - Trent - Munoz

  15. The Mighty Whites
    • 10 Years
    8 days, 5 hours ago

    Which 2 would you start:

    Colwill
    Bednarek
    Dango

    1. Silecro
      • 7 Years
      8 days, 5 hours ago

      First two. Dango is non-option with Evanilson back

      1. Jimmy B
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        8 days, 5 hours ago

        I dont know about a non-option. He'll get on the pitch at least and that 1 point will probably at least match Bednarek with a far higher ceiling if he can do something attacking

  16. Silecro
    • 7 Years
    8 days, 5 hours ago

    How is this for a non FH team. Good to go?

    Sels
    Gabriel, Mykolenko, Mazraoui
    Palmer, Foden, Mbeumo, Kluivert
    Wood, Wissa, Evanilson

    Fabianski, Robinson, Salah, TAA
    0ft, 0.2 itb

    1. Make United Great Again
      • 12 Years
      8 days, 5 hours ago

      Good go go I’d say!

    2. Jimmy B
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 days, 5 hours ago

      Looks good. Suspect it'll do as well if not better than most FH teams. Will all come down to captaincy and how they perform this week rather than who has the most players imo.

      1. Make United Great Again
        • 12 Years
        8 days, 5 hours ago

        Yep. Haaland vs Wood captaincy will be decisive.

        1. Count of Monte Hristo
          • 11 Years
          8 days, 5 hours ago

          Kluivert in the mix?

          1. Count of Monte Hristo
            • 11 Years
            8 days, 5 hours ago

            Saying that his stats away from home are significantly better so maybe not.

  17. Make United Great Again
    • 12 Years
    8 days, 5 hours ago

    Pickford
    Gabriel Greaves Milenkovic
    Kluivert Mbuemo Palmer
    Wood Wissa

    9 starters without a hit.

    A. Dango > MGW -4.
    B. Stick

    1. Jimmy B
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 days, 5 hours ago

      Stick. You don't know Dango isnt a starter and he'll play some part in the game either way. MGW would need an attacking return to make it pay which is far from certain. Only exception would be if you wanted MGW for more than 1 week but suspect its a 1 week thing?

    2. Botman and Robben
      • 8 Years
      8 days, 4 hours ago

      B

  18. Botman and Robben
    • 8 Years
    8 days, 4 hours ago

    2FT 3.0ITB.

    Faes + Winks -> B. Nwaneri + Kerkez? Yay or Nay

    Sels
    Mykolenko Robinson Aina Faes
    Palmer Kluivert Mbuemo Winks
    Wissa Wood

    Matthews Salah Isak VVD

  19. theodosios
    • 7 Years
    8 days, 4 hours ago

    Hudson Odoi nailed? Plan is Dango>CHO

  20. boombaba
    • 12 Years
    8 days, 4 hours ago

    Which striker to get in for the next two GWs?
    1. Wood
    2. Evanilson
    3. Marmoush

    1. Botman and Robben
      • 8 Years
      8 days, 4 hours ago

      1

  21. Magic Zico
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    8 days, 4 hours ago

    Only 9 + Dango, would you take hits for the following options?
    A. Isak > Haaland [C]
    B. Dango > Bruno [C]
    C. TAA > Gabriel

    Pickford
    Kerkez Mykolenko Gvardiol
    Palmer Kluivert Elanga Dango*
    Wood Beto

    Fab* Salah* Isak* TAA* Munoz*

  22. RamaJama
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 days, 4 hours ago

    Worth shifting out Dango with FT?

    0 in the bank, so limited options

    Raya
    Robinson, Aina, Mykolenko, Kerkez
    Kluivert, Dango, Mbeumo, Bergvall
    Haaland, Wood

    Fabianski, Dango, Salah, Isak

  23. Joey Jo-Jo Junior Shabadoo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    8 days, 2 hours ago

    Sorry, but this article has been written with zero effort or thought.
    Raya? Gabriel? Trossard and Nwaneri? All highly likely to sit out and get 0 points, but they play last so you would have to swap them in "blind".

    Lazy article. The UCL site itself has better info than here these days.