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#3 Erling Haaland - Borussia Dortmund
UEFA Champions League is the most prestigious club cup competition in Europe and arguably in the world. Making a mark in this competition can make anyone an instant sensation, turn them into a superstar. Borussia Dortmund forward Erling Haaland is a definite star in the making and we expect to see him in all his glory against Ajax.
Both Dortmund and Ajax have picked up six points from their last two games. Ajax’s flamboyance has been infectious so far, but they do not have the firepower Haaland brings to the table.
The 21-year-old scored one goal in Dortmund’s tournament opener but had to sit out the next match due to muscular problems. The Norwegian has registered nine goals and four assists in six Bundesliga games this season and looks destined to add to his season tally at Ajax on Tuesday.
#2 Karim Benzema - Real Madrid
Real Madrid’s UEFA Champions League campaign is off to an unexpectedly rocky start. After beating Inter Milan in their UEFA Champions League opener away from home, the 13-time champions were beaten by tournament debutants Sheriff Tiraspol on matchday two. The entire team under-performed, except for their talisman, Karim Benzema.
The Frenchman has been in red hot form for Los Blancos and France since the start of the season. Not only does he have 17 club goal contributions in 10 games, but he also scored decisive goals for France in the UEFA Nations League.
Real Madrid are making the trip to Shakhtar Donetsk on Tuesday, hoping to return to winning ways in the UEFA Champions League. The onus is once again on Karim Benzema to lead the charge and we do not think the 33-year-old will disappoint.
#1 Mohamed Salah - Liverpool
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah is the most in-form player in the English Premier League right now. The Egypt international has not put a foot wrong since the start of the 2021-22 campaign, turning everything he touches into gold.
Unsurprisingly, Salah has been impressive in the UEFA Champions League as well, both as a scorer and creator. The 29-year-old has not only scored thrice in two games, but he has also created a bucketload of chances for his teammates. His movement, passing and acceleration have been difficult for the defenders to pick out, and Atletico Madrid are unlikely to be an exception.
Salah will have to work a little harder than he had to against Porto, but we are not willing to bet against the Egyptian in the UEFA Champions League. Don't be surprised to see Mohamed Salah on the scoreboard at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium on Tuesday.
