Softfootball can confirm Ousmane Dembélé has been named Player of the Week for the UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg following his outstanding display for Paris Saint-Germain.
The award, confirmed via Fabrizio Romano x handle and UEFA’s official channels, comes after Dembélé delivered a match-winning performance in PSG’s dramatic 5-4 victory over Bayern Munich at the Parc des Princes on April 28, 2026. Meanwhile the other semi-final remains finely balanced after Arsenal FC and Atlético Madrid played out a 1-1 draw, setting up a decisive second leg.
Romano stated:
OFFICIAL: Ousmane Dembélé wins UEFA Player of the Week Award for Champions League semi finals first leg.
The French winger was decisive, scoring twice and providing an assist in what has become the highest-scoring semi-final match in the competition’s history. His clinical display proved the difference in a tightly contested encounter that leaves PSG with a narrow advantage heading into the second leg.
Dembélé finished ahead of Antoine Griezmann in the fan voting, underlining the impact of his performance on the European stage.
With form like this, Dembélé could prove crucial in PSG’s pursuit of European glory.
