Top 5 players to watch in Matchday 2 of the UEFA Champions League

PSG take on Manchester City on Matchday 2 of the UEFA Champions League.
PSG take on Manchester City on Matchday 2 of the UEFA Champions League.

#3 Romelu Lukaku (Chelsea)

Romelu Lukaku will need to step up for Chelsea in the UEFA Champions League.
Romelu Lukaku will need to step up for Chelsea in the UEFA Champions League.

Chelsea's main man, Romelu Lukaku, will look to deliver against Juventus on Matchday 2 of the UEFA Champions League.

The Belgian hitman has a notoriously poor record against the Bianconeri, having only scored one goal in six games against Juventus. Thomas Tuchel will, however, look to Lukaku to find the back of the net for Chelsea as the Blues look to go top of Group H.

The striker has already scored four goals across all competitions, and will look to add to his tally against Juventus. However, the Italian side won't make it easy for the former Inter Milan striker. That's because their centre-back partnership of Leonardo Bonucci and Matthijs De Ligt has gotten the better of Lukaku in the past.


#2 Robert Lewandowski (Bayern Munich)

Robert Lewandowski could be too hot to handle for Dynamo Kyiv.
Robert Lewandowski could be too hot to handle for Dynamo Kyiv.

Robert Lewandowski's incredible 19-game scoring streak for Bayern Munich ended against Greuther Furth on Saturday. The Pole had not failed to find the back of the net since the 11th of February. But he could not score against the newly-promoted side in Bayern's 3-1 victory last weekend.

That is unlikely to be the case on Matchday 2 of the UEFA Champions League, when the Bavarian giants host Ukrainian side Dynamo Kyiv. Lewandowski already has 11 goals this season, including a brace in the 3-0 win against Barcelona on Matchday 1.

Dynamo Kyiv should prepare to face the wrath of the striker when they travel to the Allianz Arena for Matchday 2 of the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday.


#1 Karim Benzema (Real Madrid)

Karim Benzema has been in extraordinary form this season.
Karim Benzema has been in extraordinary form this season.

Karim Benzema has been in incredible form this season. He is likely to score when Los Blancos host Moldovan side Sheriff on Matchday 2 of the UEFA Champions League.

The Frenchman has been one of the top scorers and assist providers across Europe's top five leagues so far this campaign. Benzema has eight goals and seven assists from seven league games, and has been Real Madrid's main man this campaign.

Their latest Champions League game shouldn't provide too many challenges for Real Madrid, especially as they'll play at the Bernabeu. This is a great opportunity for Benzema to continue his hot streak, and pick up a few more goals and assists.

The Frenchman has been the focal point of Real Madrid's attack this season. He should be the standout performer for Carlo Ancelotti's side on Matchday 2 of the UEFA Champions League.

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