This article is part of our DraftKings Fantasy Soccer series.
MATCHES (EDT)
Tuesday, 2:45 p.m: Juventus v. Monaco
Wednesday, 2:45 p.m: Atletico Madrid v. Real Madrid
PLAYER RECOMMENDATIONS
GOALKEEPER
Gianluigi Buffon, JUV v. MCO ($5,800): Juventus bring a 2-0 lead back home for the second leg, thanks in part to a five-save, 20-fantasy-point effort from Buffon in the first leg. Monaco have the attacking firepower to put up a fight and will be looking to shoot at any opportunity. With Juventus nursing a two-goal lead, and the potential for a handful of saves, Buffon is in a good spot to replicate his first leg performance. It's also worth noting that Juventus have not conceded a goal in 621 Champions League minutes.
Keylor Navas, RMD at ATL ($4,700): While I don't expect Real Madrid to simply sit back and absorb the Atletico attack, with a three-goal lead it's unnecessary to push numbers forward and leave themselves vulnerable at the back. With Atletico chasing goals, Navas will have the opportunity to pile up points through saves alone.
DEFENDER
Filipe Luis, ATL v. RMD ($5,000): Luis had seven fantasy points in the first leg loss at Real Madrid and has a combined 37 over his last three games. Aside from his involvement in the attack down the left wing, he's been consistently racking up points through tackles and interceptions as well. Expect more of the same from Luis with Atletico's backs against the wall.
Lucas Hernandez, ATL v. RMD ($3,400): Lucas has averaged a respectable seven fantasy points per game since entering the starting lineup three games ago, including an eight-point effort in the first leg at Real Madrid. He's projected to start at right back again and frees up a nice chunk of salary at $3,400.
MIDFIELDER
Thomas Lemar, MCO at JUV ($6,200): Lemar swung in 10 crosses and finished with eight fantasy points in 67 minutes in the first leg loss to Juventus. Things won't get any easier in Italy for the second leg, but considering Monaco are in a spot where they have to attack, Lemar is back in play. He stands over the majority of Monaco's set pieces and carries an attractive price for someone with his attacking capabilities.
Yannick Carrasco, ATL v. RMD ($5,800): Carrasco was a surprise inclusion in the first leg after initially being considered doubtful with a shoulder injury. He went on to log 68 minutes and posted seven fantasy points through a combination of peripheral stats. He hit 11 points in La Liga play over the weekend without a goal or assist, underlining his ability to hit double digits through peripherals alone.
FORWARD
Antoine Griezmann, ATL v. RMD ($8,300): Griezmann failed to register a shot and managed just four fantasy points in the first leg. With Atletico trying to dig out of a 3-0 hole, they have no choice other than throwing everything into the attack from the opening whistle. While Cristiano Ronaldo has been a man on fire lately, I think Atletico's leading scorer at $3K less is the play as they'll be pushing for goals early and often.
Kylian Mbappe, MCO at JUV ($7,400): Monaco face a near insurmountable task in turning around a two-goal aggregate deficit, but if they are to give themselves a fighting chance then Mbappe is likely to be involved. He was Monaco's most dangerous attacker in the first leg, testing Buffon with three shots and scoring seven fantasy points.
