It’s matchday five, and being captain could make or ruin your week. Selecting the appropriate armband is more crucial than ever because there are a number of elite attackers in excellent form and a number of favorable games coming up.In this piece, we evaluate form and fixtures, analyze the best captaincy options, and identify the players who have the most potential for both safety and explosiveness.
UCL Fantasy ,Tuesday, November 25: Top Captain
This week, captaincy appears to be surprisingly simple, which is a welcome change for UCL Fantasy managers.
Looking past Erling Haaland of Manchester City (€10.7m) is nearly impossible. Pep Guardiola’s team has dominated in Europe, scoring six goals and giving up just one in their first Champions League games, despite being less convincing away from home.
The inevitable Norwegian, who has already scored an astounding 19 goals in just 17 Premier League and Champions League games this season, is leading the line. He stands out due to his explosive ceiling, volume of chances, and consistency.
Bayer Leverkusen, their rivals, have also had defensive difficulties in this competition, giving up seven goals to PSG and two more against Copenhagen. That weakness only makes Haaland’s case stronger.
UCL Fantasy,Tuesday, November 25: Differentials
Barcelona is still one of the most dangerous attacking teams in the league, despite not having the best defense. With their key forwards returning from injury, the Catalans are in great form and currently rank in the top four for goals scored in the Champions League.
Young star Lamine Yamal (€9.9m) is at the center of their comeback, as they have scored four goals in consecutive La Liga games. With three goals and four assists in his last four games, the teenager is a compelling candidate for captain before their match against Chelsea.
Vangelis Pavlidis, a striker and penalty taker for Benfica, is another excellent choice (€7.1m). Next up for Benfica is 36th-place Ajax, a team that has given up an incredible 14 goals in just five Champions League games. Pavlidis becomes one of the week’s most alluring fixtures-based captaincy options with that degree of defensive weakness.
Meanwhile, Villarreal is still having problems in the back. Their vulnerabilities have only been brought to light by their shocking 1-0 loss to newcomers Pafos, and an away trip to a Dortmund team that is playing well won’t help. UCL Fantasy managers may want to consider Serhou Guirassy (€8.2m), whose goal-scoring record makes him an intriguing differential captain, in order to take advantage of Villarreal’s defensive problems.
UCL Fantasy,Wednesday, November 26: Top Captain
Similar to Tuesday, Wednesday’s captaincy options are limited to the standout choice, which is unquestionably Kylian Mbappé of Real Madrid (€10.8m).
Mbappé has swiftly re-established himself as one of Europe’s most dependable attackers following a brief period of uncertainty upon his arrival. This season, he has scored 13 goals and provided three assists in 13 La Liga games. In just four Champions League games, he has added five more goals. He is a nearly automatic choice for an armband because of his explosiveness and consistency.
His appeal is only enhanced by the fixture. Olympiakos, a team that has appeared incredibly weak on defense, will play Real Madrid. Their problems at the back are highlighted by recent losses to Barcelona (6-1) and Arsenal (2-0), and it seems nearly impossible to contain Mbappé in his current form.
There are a few other options that managers should think about if they want to look beyond Mbappé on Wednesday.
UCL Fantasy,Wednesday, November 26: Disparities
For UCL Fantasy managers, PSG’s home match against Spurs presents yet another compelling option for captaincy. PSG enters the match with a lot of confidence after scoring three goals in each of their previous two league games, while Thomas Frank’s team is coming off a 4-1 loss to Arsenal.
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (€8.1m), who has already generated seven attacking returns this season, has been a crucial component of that offensive success. Kvaratskhelia is a strong choice for a differential armband since PSG is playing at home and in free-scoring form.
Mohamed Salah (€10.5m) is another option for those who are prepared to risk their money on PSV’s faltering defense. Despite Liverpool’s recent struggles, this match offers the perfect opportunity to start over. It wouldn’t be shocking to see Salah return to the explosive form he displayed in 2024–2025, when he scored an incredible 47 goals in the Premier League alone.