How does the points scoring system work in Fantasy Champions League and how are players awarded points? Let’s quickly look at it.
This article is a part of a series: How to play Champions League Fantasy
How are points awarded in UEFA Champions League Fantasy
So, how do players get points?
All players
| Action | Points |
|---|---|
| Appearance | 1 |
| 60 mins on pitch | 1 |
| Goals from outside the box | 1 |
| Assist | 3 |
| Every 3 balls recovered | 1 |
| Player of the Match award | 3 |
| Winning penalty* | 2 |
| Conceding penalty* | -1 |
| Missing penalty | -2 |
| Yellow card | -1 |
| Red card | -3 |
| Own goal | -2 |
Source: Official UCL Fantasy Rules
Goalkeepers
| Action | Points |
|---|---|
| Scoring a goal | 6 |
| Saving a penalty | 5 |
| Clean sheet | 4 |
| Every 3 saves | 1 |
| Every 2 goals conceded | -1 |
| + points for all players |
Source: Official UCL Fantasy Rules
Read more: Best goalkeepers to pick in UCL Fantasy
Defenders
| Action | Points |
|---|---|
| Scoring a goal | 6 |
| Clean sheet | 4 |
| Every 2 goals conceded | -1 |
| + points for all players |
Source: Official UCL Fantasy Rules
Read more: Best defenders to pick in UCL Fantasy
Midfielders
| Action | Points |
|---|---|
| Scoring a goal | 5 |
| Clean sheet | 1 |
| + points for all players |
Source: Official UCL Fantasy Rules
Read more: Best midfielders to pick in UCL Fantasy
Forwards
| Action | Points |
|---|---|
| Scoring a goal | 4 |
| + points for all players |
Source: Official UCL Fantasy Rules
Read more: Best forwards to pick in UCL Fantasy
Which players are the best source of points in UCL Fantasy?
- premium goalkeepers with a high chance of a clean sheet according to Champions League clean sheet odds
- defenders, usually center-backs, who are great at balls recovered
- attacking full-backs
- Cheap defensive midfielders who are great at balls-recovered
- talismans and key players for their teams who are most likely to get the Man of the match award
- premium midfielders, as they have an extra point for each goal and for a clean sheet
- premium forwards who have high Champions League Goalscoring Odds as they are most likely to score big amounts of points, and they are great captaincy options on easy fixtures
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