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MATCHES (EDT)
2:45 p.m: Sevilla v. Bayern Munich
2:45 p.m: Juventus v. Real Madrid
FORWARDS
Cristiano Ronaldo, RMD at JUV ($10,400): Ronaldo comes into the Champions League quarter-finals on fire, having scored in nine consecutive games for Real Madrid, bagging 17 goals over that span. An away game at Juventus is no easy task, but on a two-game slate and in a match of this stature, it would be no surprise to see the UCL's all-time top scorer turn in a big performance.
Robert Lewandowski, BAY at SEV ($10,300): Lewandowski struck for another hat trick over the weekend, his second in as many Bundesliga starts. He has the highest goal scoring odds of any player on the slate in a game where Bayern Munich are away favorites at Sevilla. If I had to pick one I'd lean Ronaldo, but it's extremely close and I would recommend exposure to both if multi-entering tournaments.
Franco Vazquez, SEV v. BAY ($4,500): Vazquez hit 7.5 points in each game versus Manchester United in the Round of 16, and given the $4,500 price, he could be a serviceable play occupying the second forward slot. Sevilla will be without Ever Banega for this one, which gives Vazquez a slight fantasy boost in the attack.
MIDFIELDERS
Paulo Dybala, JUV v. RMD ($7,900): Dybala is in good form after turning in a goal and an assist in Saturday's dispatching of AC Milan. Add in that he'll likely be tasked with added set piece responsibility because Miralem Pjanic is suspended, and the Argentine should be heavily involved in the Juventus attack as they look to get a good result at home versus Real Madrid in the first leg.
James Rodriguez, BAY at SEV ($7,800): James put on a show in Saturday's 6-0 thrashing of Borussia Dortmund, finishing with a goal and two assists and making a strong case to be included in the starting lineup for the first leg at Sevilla. He'd likely eat up the majority of set pieces if he makes the starting lineup, putting him firmly in play with Bayern Munich looking to take a good result back to Germany.
Pablo Sarabia, SEV v. BAY ($5,000): Banega is suspended for the first leg versus Bayern Munich, which could open up more opportunities for Sarabia to contribute on set pieces. Sevilla are outmatched by Bayern, but I don't expect them to just roll over at home, and if they are to put up a fight there's a good chance Sarabia will be involved.
DEFENDERS
Joshua Kimmich, BAY at SEV ($7,100): Kimmich logged 45 minutes off the bench in Saturday's win over Dortmund, likely so that he's fresh for Tuesday's clash at Sevilla. Depending on who's on the field, Kimmich enjoys a share of Bayern Munich's set pieces, and he's not shy about bombing forward out of the back to swing in open-play crosses. Despite the high price, on a two-game slate the defender with the highest upside can't be ignored.
Marcelo, RMD at JUV ($5,300):Marcelo is averaging nearly 13 fantasy points per game this UCL campaign, and despite the tough matchup at Juventus he's a top option at defender. With Real Madrid pushing for an away goal, we can expect the usual helping of crosses from the Brazilian left-back.
Sergio Escudero, SEV v. BAY ($4,600): Escudero scored at least 8.5 points in each of his last four Champions League outings, and in a game where Sevilla may be forced into going blow-for-blow with Bayern Munich, he's in a spot to flirt with double digits once again. He compiles fantasy points across multiple categories, and while he's not cheap, he also won't break the bank.
GOALKEEPER
Sergio Rico, SEV v. BAY ($4,000): Despite playing at home, the odds are stacked against Rico and Sevilla up against Bayern Munich. His price reflects that, and while it's a big ask, I like Rico's chances to turn in a good performance at a value price. He's going to have to come up with some saves to give Sevilla a fighting chance in the series, and if they start to pile up he can supply a useful fantasy score even if he concedes.
