The 2024/25 UEFA Champions League Round 3 unfolded on Tuesday and Wednesday, showcasing intense competition among players from around the globe. Three Ghanaian players represented their clubs, and here’s how they performed:
Thomas Partey, the Black Stars captain, played the full ninety minutes for Arsenal in their matchup against Shakhtar Donetsk at the Emirates Stadium, where they secured a 1-0 victory.
The 31-year-old defensive midfielder was pivotal in orchestrating Arsenal’s midfield, completing one key pass, winning five ground duels, and making two clearances, two interceptions, and four tackles.
Sharani Zuberu played left-back for Slovakia Champions Slovan Bratislava in a challenging fixture against Girona, which ended in a 2-0 loss. Like Partey, Zuberu also completed the full match, achieving seven clearances and two interceptions, earning a rating of 6.6 on Sofascore.
Ibrahim Osman contributed to Feyenoord’s 2-1 win against SL Benfica as an away team at the Estadio da Luz. He was substituted in the 60th minute, finishing with a rating of 6.8. Osman’s performance included winning four ground duels, one shot on target, and one successful tackle.
Overall, the Ghanaian players demonstrated their skills in this prestigious tournament, although results varied by match.