Bradley Barcola Named Champions League Player of the Week

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Bradley Barcola has been voted the UEFA Champions League Player of the Week for Matchday 2 of the 2026/27 league phase following a sensational hat-trick for Liverpool. UEFA announced the results of the fan vote after four players were shortlisted for the individual award.
The French attacking midfielder stole the spotlight with three goals in Liverpool's thrilling 6-3 victory over LASK. The hat-trick marked Barcola's first goals for his new club, making his impact all the more impressive. The 23-year-old joined the Reds from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in the summer for a reported €125 million, arriving on Merseyside with huge expectations.
Nicolò Tresoldi finished second in the fan vote after scoring a hat-trick for Club Brugge against Inter Milan. Harry Kane of Bayern Munich and Lamine Yamal of Barcelona were the other nominees for the award.
1st: Bradley Barcola 2nd: Nicolò Tresoldi 3rd: Harry Kane 4th: Lamine Yamal Hat-trick hero Barcola claims Player of the Week! 🤠 @PlayStationEU | #UCLPOTW https://t.co/FQow4XeF6M
— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) October 15, 2026
