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UCL Fantasy Matchday 13: FPL Reactions’ team reveal

6 April 2025 137 comments
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The 2024/25 UEFA Champions League (UCL) returns on Tuesday with Matchday 13 – and so does the competition’s official Fantasy game.

Ahead of the deadline, we’ve got a team reveal from Louis (FPL Reactions), our resident European football expert who co-hosts the official UCL Fantasy podcast.

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Coming into Matchday 13, I almost think we could do with another few weeks without Champions League football. The sheer number of injuries is overwhelming, taking into account that many have recently eliminated Liverpool assets. Let’s take a look at each of my current team’s issues.

GOALKEEPERS

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Alisson Becker’s exit means I don’t have a Tuesday goalkeeper, which isn’t ideal. My Wednesday stopper is Dortmund’s Gregor Kobel (€5.0m), about to face the best attack around. It’s far from ideal, but I generally don’t mind sacrificing goalkeepers at this point, as they bring limited potential.

DEFENDERS

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In defence, there are even more problems to solve. Denzel Dumfries (€5.5m) is injured for several weeks, while centre-backs Gabriel (€5.5m) and Nico Schlotterbeck (€5.0m) are both done for the season.

My remaining two aren’t exactly great either: Bayern Munich’s Kim Min-jae (€5.2m) has been suffering with fatigue, whilst Inter’s Benjamin Pavard (€5.0m) hasn’t even been starting.

MIDFIELDERS

 

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  1. Manani
    • 14 Years
    12 months, 1 day ago

    BB?

    Sels Saka/Rogers Saliba Milenkovic

    only thing holding me back is maybe reduced minutes for Saka/Rogers due to tough CL games

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    1. lets talk about 6
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      • 6 Years
      12 months, 1 day ago

      i would bb i think

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  2. lets talk about 6
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    12 months, 1 day ago

    Which is a better BB?

    32
    martinez bradley savinho timber/saliba

    33
    Martiez Isak bradley Livramento.

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    1. Manani
      • 14 Years
      12 months, 1 day ago

      33

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    2. Sun God Nika
      • 5 Years
      12 months, 1 day ago

      33 edges it for me just about

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  3. Reddonkeyham 42
    • 12 Years
    12 months, 1 day ago

    Raya
    Saliba, Gvar, Livramento
    Salah, Palmer, Mbembo, Rogers
    Isak, Matea, Marmoush

    Henderson Nwareni, Milokevic, Curcerlla

    FH, TC, BB all all to play. 2 free transfers.
    Would you do? Vague I know, sorry.

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  4. Sun God Nika
    • 5 Years
    12 months, 1 day ago

    Genuinely need advice on my BB options - unexpected volume of injuries has stopped me from saving up FTs

    Current team (1FT) No WC (Still have TC FH BB)

    Pickford (Fabianski)
    Kerkez Robinson Munoz (Greaves Gabriel)
    Murphy Salah Palmer Mbuemo Gibbs White
    Isak Evanlison Marmoush

    Currently it doesn't make sense to even attempt a BB33 since ill needing to do over 4-5 at minimum transfers to get it viable which means -8 or more

    So should i aim for a GW36 BB instead?

    Cheers and appreciated

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  5. jonnybhoy
    • 13 Years
    12 months, 1 day ago

    Sell Gordon for Murphy then?

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    1. Sun God Nika
      • 5 Years
      12 months, 1 day ago

      depends on news on availablity - tough

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      1. meerlight
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        12 months, 1 day ago

        Gordon's not going to play 2 90mins, so I'd do the swap

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    2. Rico123
      • 3 Years
      12 months, 1 day ago

      Given form plus minutes risk given he wasn’t in the squad yesterday (plus Barnes playing well so it’s not like they don’t have a replacement option for him and need to rush him back) I think probably worth it on a FT

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    3. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      12 months, 1 day ago

      If Gordon hasn't trained with the team this week, I would lean towards picking Barnes over Murphya

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      1. jonnybhoy
        • 13 Years
        12 months, 1 day ago

        How come mate?

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      2. Tonyawesome69
        • 7 Years
        12 months, 1 day ago

        On the assumption of FH34. You will need Newcastle players for BGW34 if you don't have FH left.

        Prefer Barnes low ownership and higher goal threat when comparing xG per 90 data

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  6. royals forever
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    12 months, 1 day ago

    Your help is needed please

    Would you BB this team in 32 or 33

    GW32

    Raya

    Robertson Livramento Munoz

    Salah Eze Murphy Sarr

    Isak Marmoush Pedro

    Verbuggen (LEI) Gvardiol (CPL) Foden (CPL) Konsa (sou)

    GW33

    Raya

    Robertson Konsa Munoz Gvardiol

    Salah Eze Sarr Foden

    Isak Marmoush

    Verbuggen (bre) Pedro (bre) Murphy (avl) Livramento (avl)

    BB, FH (34) and TC still left

    Any ideas would be welcomed

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    1. Shearer & Sutton
      • 11 Years
      12 months, 1 day ago

      BB32

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    2. GC123
      • 4 Years
      12 months, 1 day ago

      32 by a garden mile

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    3. Sun God Nika
      • 5 Years
      12 months, 1 day ago

      32

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    4. Rico123
      • 3 Years
      12 months, 1 day ago

      32

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    5. Wet Bandits
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      12 months, 1 day ago

      I'm in a similar situation - see my comment a few below.

      I had planned 33, but I feel the fixtures favour the bench for 32.

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  7. BobB
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    12 months, 1 day ago

    If you don't use triple captain on Isak, when could you use it? Saka's minutes may be managed...

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    1. Wet Bandits
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      12 months, 1 day ago

      City in 33? Or I'm sure there's a later double in 36/37

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    2. mookie
      • 12 Years
      12 months, 1 day ago

      Marmoush 33(eve, AVL)

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    3. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      12 months, 1 day ago

      https://x.com/allaboutfpl/status/1909527025360003457?t=ZfTCk095KG-qj2gE3KojkA&s=19

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    4. Funkyav
      • 16 Years
      12 months, 1 day ago

      isak minutes are already being managed

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  8. Rico123
    • 3 Years
    12 months, 1 day ago

    Is a Murphy captaincy gamble going too far vs safe pick of Isak? I’m considering it for a bit of fun

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  9. Wet Bandits
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    12 months, 1 day ago

    I had set up for TC Isak this week, and BB next. But this weeks bench feels stronger with Arsenal home to Brentford, Villa home to Southampton and City home to Palace.

    So, to BB GW32 or GW33, that is the question?

    GW32
    Martinez
    Livra*, Munoz*, Gvardiol
    Salah, Murphy*, Eze*, Sarr*, Saka
    Watkins, Isak*
    BB - Raya, Saliba, Konsa, Marmoush

    GW33
    Raya*
    Saliba*, Gvardiol*, Konsa*, Munoz*
    Salah, Eze*, Sarr*, Saka*
    Watkins*, Marmoush*
    BB - Martinez*, Livramento, Murphy, Isak

    I'll have 1FT to use on bench for 33 if needed.

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  10. BobB
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    12 months, 1 day ago

    Murphy or Barnes, assuming Gordon out for the dgw?

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    1. g40steve
      • 8 Years
      12 months, 1 day ago

      Murph does not have Gordon wanting his place back?

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  11. BobB
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    12 months, 1 day ago

    Murphy pick seems knee-jerky after yesterday. Barnes is generally the bigger threat imo.

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    1. Silecro
      • 8 Years
      12 months, 1 day ago

      Barnes is back on the bench as soon as Gordon is fit. Murphy is secure starter on the right wing

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  12. Gazwaz80
    • 6 Years
    12 months, 1 day ago

    Hi all, I have Schär Murphy Isak Muñoz and Mateta for the doubles, should I get rid of Savinho CRY (H) for another Palace mid, Eze maybe or do you think that’s enough double cover? Cheers…

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    1. Funkyav
      • 16 Years
      12 months, 1 day ago

      depends on chip plan

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      1. Gazwaz80
        • 6 Years
        12 months, 1 day ago

        B/B 32 free hit34 adman 36-38

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        1. Gazwaz80
          • 6 Years
          12 months, 1 day ago

          Assman 😀

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  13. CoracAld2831
    • 5 Years
    12 months, 1 day ago

    Lol, 4 out of 5 defenders & 2 midfielders out of My UCL team so have to take a -4 to fill the slots.

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    1. mookie
      • 12 Years
      12 months, 1 day ago

      I'll call that, 4 out of 5 defs, 2 mids and raise you a goalie.

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