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Champions League TEAM OF THE WEEK: Which players shone during the first round of the new format, as one ex-Premier League star is crowned the top performer with a FLAWLESS 10/10 score

Only one Premier League star has been named in the Champions League team of the week following what's been a busy few days for European football's premier tournament.

There have been plenty of talking points from the opening round of the tournament, with many supporters voicing their opinions on the competition's new format.

The new 'Swiss' model has been met with some backlash by fans while players including Manuel Akanji, Alisson and Rodri have recently raised concerns over the already crammed fixture schedule.

Meanwhile, it was an underwhelming start for Premier League title rivals Manchester City and Arsenal, who were both held to 0-0 draws against Inter Milan and Atalanta, respectively.