Uwe Jon Munyantwali.– The Champions League group stage is halfway through and we take a look at some of the brightest stars so far.
Every year they are those players that you expect to live up to the billing. This year most of the big names that were tipped for success.
Brais Mendez has shocked the world of football with his Champions League display
The likes of Bellingham, Alvarez and others but one name on this list most people will be surprised about is Mendez. Futbol Mundial brings you the best moments from the top players in the Uefa Champions League.
Brais Mendez has shocked the world of football with his Champions League display. With his first season in Europe’s elite the Spaniard has 3 goals and 1 assist in 3 games so far. Sociedad are also sitting on top of their group ahead of Inter who are group favorites.
La Real take on Benfica next matchday of the Champions League at home. This could not only be their first home win but it could also send them through to the knockout stages. This would be history for the Basque side as they have never reached a knockout stage of the Champions League.
Alvarez is not only filling in the boots of De Bruyne but also proving that his goalscoring prowess. He is excelling in his new attacking midfielder role netting 3 goals and 1 assist in 3 matches. Man City are the favorites for the Champions League this season and so far they are easing through their group. They take on BSC Young Boys for their next champions league game which could send them through to the knockout stages. Alvarez will take on Manchester United in the Manchester derby on Sunday. The Argentine will hope to guide City to glory in their bid to get back on the top of the table.
