Many fans have been left shocked and outraged by the omission of Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey from the Champions League Team of the Week.
The Arsenal star delivered a commanding performance in midfield during Arsenal’s Champions League clash against Real Madrid on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, earning widespread praise for his composure, defensive brilliance, and control of the game.
Despite his standout display, Partey was left out of UEFA’s official Team of the Week, with Declan Rice, Vitinha, and Nicolò Barella taking the midfield spots instead.
The decision has sparked heated reactions from football fans, particularly among Arsenal supporters, who believe the 31-year-old fully deserved a place among Europe’s best for the week.
The full Champions League Team of the Week:
Goalkeeper: Yann Sommer
Defenders: Jurrien Timber, William Saliba, Alessandro Bastoni, Nuno Mendes
Midfielders: Declan Rice, Vitinha, Nicolò Barella
Forwards: Robert Lewandowski, Lamine Yamal, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
Read some of the fans’ reactions below:
No Partey ? What a joke
— MR PAPPY🇬🇭🇩🇪 (@mrpappy__) April 10, 2025
Partey deserves a spot
— Mztar_Atm (@mztaratm) April 10, 2025
Vitinha over partey?
You guys are Joking..— Debillions (@Debillions6) April 10, 2025
Partey was better than Vitinha and barella combined what games were you watching?
— Ediz🌿 (@AirNesyri) April 10, 2025
No Partey? This list is fraudulent
— Sani 🇬🇧🇬🇭 (@sanixutd) April 10, 2025
No Partey??
— Big GUN (@Re_birth499) April 10, 2025
The Partey disrespect is just too much
— Audacity (@king_audacity) April 10, 2025
FKA/MA
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