The UEFA Champions League returns on February 16 with the start of the round of 16, and with matchday 7 for the #UCLfantasy coaches, which will feature a new qualifying round from the knockout phase. Those who stayed were in the group stage will have another chance to compete for the prizes.
Whether you’ve participated in the group stage or are playing #UCLfantasy for the first time, you’ll have unlimited free transfers before the resumption of the best club competition in Europe. UEFA.com offers some practical advice on how to best use your transfers to help you succeed in the knockout phase.
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All the goals of Cristiano Ronaldo in the Champions League
First, a quick overview of the fundamental rules:
- All #UCLfantasy coaches will be able to make unlimited free transfers until the end of the time available for the start of Matchday 7 (Round of 16 first leg) at 21:00 CET on 16 February
- The squad budget has increased from € 100 million to € 105 million (although it may vary slightly depending on the value you have won / lost during the group stage)
- The number of players from the same club that you can choose from has increased from three to four. And it will keep increasing in every round
- Once the first leg matches have been played, the #UCLfantasy coaches will have three free transfers for the second leg matches (matchday eight). Each additional transfer beyond those available will deduct four points from the total
- Unlike the group stage, unused free transfers cannot be used on the following day
All Neymar goals in the Champions League
So how should #UCLfantasy coaches face the next phase of the competition? Here are some tips:
Choose players from various teams
Opting for players from very few teams that you think will go to the quarterfinals is tempting, but it is a risky strategy. Every year we see surprising results in the UEFA Champions League and you don’t want to find yourself in a situation where you don’t have enough free transfers to fill your squad with players available in future rounds. Being flexible with your choice of footballers is probably better news in the long run.
All Messi’s goals in the Champions League
A captain on every match day
Matchday 7 takes place on four different days (February 16/17 and February 23/24), a situation that offers the #UCLfantasy coaches four options when it comes to the captaincy. By including powerful options on each day, you maximize your chances of choosing a captain who provides a lot of points. The decision to keep or change the captain is more important than ever in the knockout phase. So decide in advance the points with which you will be satisfied for your captain.
Do an intensive analysis
A good performance in the group stage is no guarantee that he will continue into the round of 16 and beyond, especially since the period between matchday six and matchday 7 is more than two months. Many things can change in this time, so before selecting each player consider their current situation. Are they or their team in good shape? Have they been headlines on a regular basis? In fact, you may discover some assets that you had not previously considered. As the deadline for Matchday 7 approaches, check out our article on UEFA.com about likely line-ups. It can be very helpful!
El Paris – Barcelona over the years
Maximise your chips
While some returning #UCLfantasy trainers may have one or both wild cards (Wild Card and Wild Card No Limits) available, new entrants will have an advantage over many in that they will definitely have both early on. Using these perks at the right time can have a huge impact on your score, so it’s worth weighing your options before each day to see if they’re worth activating.
Awards
A PS5 is raffled each day! To participate in the raffle you only have to do one of the following things:
- Choose a team
- Make a change
- Make a transfer
There are also additional prizes for the top three finishers each day and for those finishing in the top three in the knockout stage standings and overall standings. Review all the awards.
