Team of the Week: Isco Shines Against Former Club as Dembele and Doue Propel PSG Forward

This past weekend was yet another exhilarating chapter in the world’s premier football leagues, with Paris Saint-Germain’s Ousmane Dembele and Desire Doue showcasing their talents among a host of outstanding players. As per usual, we employed our internal rating system to curate a best XI from the weekend’s fixtures.

Here’s our latest Team of the Week:

Goalkeeper

Rafi Al Ruwaili (Al Orubah) 8.4

In a stunning upset, Al Orubah clinched a 2-1 win against Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League, with Al Ruwaili’s heroic display in goal pivotal to their success. The goalkeeper made eight saves, thwarting attempts from Ronaldo, Jhon Duran, and their impressive team, who had an expected goals (xG) tally of 1.81 compared to Al Orubah’s 0.27.

Defence

Mert Muldur (Fenerbahce) 8.5

Muldur played a key role for Fenerbahce, who dominated Antalyaspor 3-0, closing the gap to leaders Galatasaray in the Super Lig. The Turkish defender not only opened the scoring with a close-range header but also excelled defensively, winning five aerial duels and making two crucial tackles in his 86 minutes on the field.

Arthur Chaves (Hoffenheim) 8.9

Hoffenheim distanced themselves from the relegation zone with a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Bochum, where Chaves stood out defensively, winning an impressive ten duels before being substituted in the second half.

Charlie Cresswell (Toulouse) 8.7

In a thrilling 4-0 rout against Angers, Toulouse’s Cresswell shone brightly after a goalless first half, marking his presence with a well-executed strike for the third goal, boosting their chances for a top-six finish.

Caio Henrique (Monaco) 8.6

Though Mika Biereth’s hat-trick was the talking point in Monaco’s 3-0 victory over Reims, it was Henrique who garnered the highest rating after delivering a sublime assist for the striker’s opener, marking his fourth assist of the Ligue 1 season.

Midfield

Desire Doue (PSG) 9

Luis Enrique’s squad at PSG continued their incredible unbeaten streak to 22 matches with an impressive 4-1 demolition of Lille at Parc des Princes. The 19-year-old Doue has emerged as a key player in recent months, finding the net with a breathtaking strike to achieve his seventh goal this season.

Isco (Real Betis) 8.8

Real Madrid faced a setback in their title defence as former player Isco led Real Betis to a spirited 2-1 comeback victory, providing the crucial corner that set up Johnny Cardoso’s equaliser before converting a penalty to secure the win, lifting Betis to sixth place in the LaLiga table.

Aimar Oroz (Osasuna) 9.1

Oroz was the standout performer for Osasuna in a thrilling 3-3 draw against Valencia, scoring two sensational goals to help his side secure a deserving point.

Attack

Telasco Segovia (Inter Miami) 9.1

With Lionel Messi sidelined, Segovia stepped up for Inter Miami, guiding them to a solid 4-1 triumph over Houston Dynamo. The Venezuelan winger netted two goals in a dazzling first-half display, marking his first brace in MLS.

Ousmane Dembele (PSG) 9.2

Joining his teammate Doue in our team is the relentless Dembele, who found the net for the 18th time in the league this season, putting him three goals ahead in the scoring charts. He rounded off a magnificent performance against Lille with a clinical strike and an assist.

Patrick Wimmer (Wolfsburg) 9.3

Following a narrow 2-1 victory at Werder Bremen, Wolfsburg is back in contention for European qualification, thanks to Wimmer, who scored both goals for his side. He opened the scoring within six minutes from a corner and then secured a crucial win with a stunning 25-yard strike.