UEFA downplays Sporting star’s superb Champions League display | OneFootball

Despite having delivered a stellar performance in Sporting's 4-1 victory over Kairat last Thursday, September 18, Francisco Trincão did not win the UEFA Champions League Player of the Week award, finishing in fourth place.

The winner of the award ended up being Marcus Rashford, after his brace in Barcelona’s 2-1 win over Newcastle. The English international’s performance proved decisive, as he scored both goals that secured the victory for the Catalan side.

Completing the podium were Dusan Vlahovic of Juventus in second place and Marcos Thuram of Juventus. Both players scored twice in their debuts in the new edition of the Champions League. Francisco Trincão also achieved these numbers, netting a brace and being named MVP of the match against Kairat.

As man of the match, Sporting’s number 17 Sporting had the opportunity to analyze the first round of the prestigious competition: “It was a tough game, there are no easy games. We started a bit sleepy, but we managed to score goals. With a goal, we would have more space. That helps.”

This season, wearing Sporting’s shirt, Francisco Trincão – valued at 35 million euros – has played seven matches. At the start of this season, the Portuguese international forward has started every official game, already recording five goals and one assist.

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