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MATCHES (EST)
2:45 p.m: Sevilla v. Manchester United
2:45 p.m: Shakhtar Donetsk v. Roma
FORWARDS
Alexis Sanchez, MUN at SEV (€27): Alexis stands out as the biggest name in a very limited player pool. That's not to say he's in a great spot because Sevilla are generally stout defensively at home, but on a two-game slate we can put less emphasis on the matchup and focus more on the potential. He's emerged as Manchester United's top attacking option, and in what should be a close series we can expect Alexis to push for an away.
Edin Dzeko, RMA at SDK (€25): Dzeko has the ability to score in bunches, and on a small slate when goals may be hard to come by, he's one of the best forwards available. He scored three goals in three away Group C fixtures, and with Roma in search of that all-important away goal, he's almost certain to see some chances fall his way.
Diego Perotti, RMA at SDK (€22): We should have no problem fitting in who we want on this slate, but Perotti saves a few euros and brings a more well-rounded game compared to Dzeko. He scored two goals in five group stage matches while contributing a notable amount of shots, crosses, fouls drawn and interceptions as well.
MIDFIELDERS
Marlos, SDK v. RMA (€19):Marlos produced a pair of assists to help Shakhtar shock Manchester City in their final UCL group stage match to punch a ticket to the knockout round. He also had a brace at home during group stage action and is a key ingredient to the Shakhtar attack.
Pablo Sarabia, SEV v. MUN (€15): Sarabia comes into this one with a goal in three straight and a combined four goals and two assists over his last five games. He's a big part of the Sevilla attack, and if they are to push for a lead to take back to England for the second leg, we can look for Sarabia to be involved.
Cenzig Under, RMA at SDK (€10): Under looks like one that might have fallen through the cracks, as he's on fire domestically with four goals and an assist over his last three games. If he starts, he's a steal at minimum price given his recent run of form.
DEFENDERS
Aleksandar Kolarov, SDK v. RMA (€16): Kolarov averaged 12.60 fantasy points per game across six group stage matches, producing fantasy points on both ends of the field. He took a decent share of set pieces during group play, but regardless of whether he continues that role he's a player that warrants serious consideration on a two game slate based on his upside.
Sergio Escudero, SEV v. MUN (€14): Escudero has topped 11 points in each of his last two UCL appearances, and those point haul's come without any goal, assist or clean sheet points. He plays his part defensively while also joining in on the attack, indicated by his combined five shots (three on goal) in those last two UCL outings.
Antonio Valencia, MUN at SEV (€16): As can be expected on a two-game slate, the defender pool is extremely shallow. Punting a defender slot on a slate like this is a viable strategy, but if we're trying to squeeze in added attacking potential, Valencia warrants consideration. He's got three Premier League goals on the season and has the ability to make things happen down the right side of the field.
GOALKEEPER
Andriy Pyatov, SDK v. RMA (€14): Shakhtar are slight favorites at home versus Roma yet Pyatov is priced as an away goalkeeper. While he failed to produce a clean sheet during the group stage, he did earn a win in all three games at home, making 11 saves.
