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Champions League Power Rankings: PSG shine in matchweek 1

By James Dudko

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 12: Kylian Mbappe of PSG during the UEFA Champions League match between Celtic Glasgow and Paris Saint Germain (PSG) at Celtic Park on September 12, 2017 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty Images)
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 12: Kylian Mbappe of PSG during the UEFA Champions League match between Celtic Glasgow and Paris Saint Germain (PSG) at Celtic Park on September 12, 2017 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty Images) /
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FC Shakhtar Donetsk’s Taison celebrates after scoring during the UEFA Champions League Group F football match between FC Shakhtar Donetsk and SSC Napoli at The Metalist Stadium in Kharkiv on September 13, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / SERGEI SUPINSKY (Photo credit should read SERGEI SUPINSKY/AFP/Getty Images)
FC Shakhtar Donetsk’s Taison celebrates after scoring during the UEFA Champions League Group F football match between FC Shakhtar Donetsk and SSC Napoli at The Metalist Stadium in Kharkiv on September 13, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / SERGEI SUPINSKY (Photo credit should read SERGEI SUPINSKY/AFP/Getty Images) /

10. Shakhtar

Shakhtar aren’t loaded with the same level of talent as when they were a factory for the best Brazilian players you hadn’t heard of. There’s no Jadson, Willian or Alex Teixeira left, but Dontesk are still well-stocked in attacking areas.

The proof came during the 2-1 win over Napoli when clever midfielder Taison and forward Facundo Ferreyra each found the net. Both goalscorers benefited from the now familiar stock of South American talent in the Shakhtar ranks.

Big names have left to be replaced by Bernard, Fred and Marlon. This group may not be quite on a par with Shakhtar vintages of the past, but the squad is still capable enough to cause a few more upsets in the Champions League.

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