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UEFA selects Champions League team of the week for round of 16 first legs
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The UEFA Technical Observer Group has named its Team of the Week from the Champions League round of 16 first legs, with Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid and Galatasaray each featuring two players. Federico Valverde of Real Madrid earned Player of the Week honors for his hat-trick against Manchester City. No Premier League players made the selection despite six English teams advancing to this stage.
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Atalanta became the sole Italian club to advance to the Champions League last 16, while Juventus exited after extra time against Galatasaray. This outcome has sparked debate about Serie A's standing in European football. Despite recent eliminations, Italian teams have reached eight European finals in the past five years.
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