Manchester City have enjoyed another stellar campaign under Pep Guardiola and while they are on target to lift yet another Premier League trophy, it is European glory that they are craving.
The Sky Blues are one of the hot favourites to win the competition and they have looked brilliant so far, scoring 24 goals to date ahead of Tuesday’s night tie against Atletico.
It comes as no surprise to a see a City star named in WhoScored’s Best XI of the competition so far, but is it who you expected?
The line-up is based on WhoScored’s ratings using their own algorithms, which comprises over 200 raw statistics.
Here is the XI...
5. Joao Cancelo - 7.8
The full-back has been brilliant for Man City this season and has two goals and two assists in the Champions League. Photo: Getty Images
6. Christopher Nkunku - 7.9
The RB Leipzig midfielder has attracted a lot of overseas interest this season after scoring seven goals in six Champions League matches. Photo: AFP via Getty Images
7. Leroy Sane - 8.2
The Bayern Munich attacker has six goals and six assists in eight CL matches. Photo: Getty Images
8. Kingsley Coman - 8.2
The France international has scored against RB Salzburg and Dynamo Kiev in the Champions League this season. Photo: Getty Images