Rafael Onyedika Named in Champions League Playoff Team of the Week

Raphael Onyedika has been named in the UEFA Champions League playoff first Team of the Week following his standout performance for Club Brugge KV.

The Nigerian midfielder earned a place in the selection compiled by football statistics website WhoScored.com after playing a decisive role in Brugge’s thrilling 3-3 draw against Atlético Madrid on Wednesday night.

Onyedika found the net in the 52nd minute to pull a goal back and make it 2-1, sparking his side’s comeback. With just one minute remaining, he turned provider, setting up Christos Tzolis for the equaliser.

Also on target in the encounter was his Super Eagles teammate Ademola Lookman, who scored for Atlético Madrid in an entertaining contest.

Both sides will clash again in the second leg at the Metropolitano next Tuesday, with a place in the round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League at stake.