Federico Valverde

In a dominant UEFA Champions League round of 16 first-leg victory over Manchester City on March 12, 2026, Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior matched Cristiano Ronaldo's all-time club record for assists in the competition. Federico Valverde's hat trick secured the win at the Bernabéu, with Vinicius providing a key assist. Valverde was later named the Champions League Player of the Week.