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Nico Paz, McTominay and Carlos Augusto make Champions League Team of the Week

Three Serie A stars make UEFA's Team of the Week

Three Serie A players have been named in the UEFA Champions League Team of the Week for Matchday 3: Como's Nico Paz, Napoli's Scott McTominay and Inter defender Carlos Augusto. It was a perfect round for Italian football in the tournament, with all four Italian teams in action emerging victorious.

Nico Paz celebrating a goal

Nico Paz shines in Como rout of Manchester United

Como hero Nico Paz scored twice and provided an assist as they beat Manchester United 4-1 at the Stadio Sinigaglia, earning him a place in a creative midfield role in the ideal XI. Paz had earlier said he would never forget the display, calling it a historic night for the club.

McTominay's two goals fire Napoli

Napoli star Scott McTominay also made the side. He scored his first two goals of the season to secure a thrilling 4-3 win over Bodo/Glimt, and also registered a 100 per cent passing completion rate in all areas of the pitch.

Carlos Augusto scores winner for Inter

The third Serie A representative is Carlos Augusto, who played both in a back three for Inter and as a left-sided wing-back. He scored the winner against Shakhtar Donetsk.

UEFA Champions League Team of the Week (MD3)

Goalkeeper: Sommer (Club Brugge)
Defence: Mbuyamba (LASK), Geertruida (PSV), Carlos Augusto (Inter)
Midfield: Foden (Manchester City), Nico Paz (Como), Rice (Arsenal), McTominay (Napoli), Doué (PSG)
Attack: Mbappé (Real Madrid), Kane (Bayern Munich)

Sources: https://football-italia.net/champions-league-totw-nicopaz-mctominay-carlos