Champions League Team Football Formation

Lineup (4-2-3-1)

Van Der Sar · Maicon · Vidic · Lucio · A. Cole · Essien · Xavi · Messi · Iniesta · C. Ronaldo · Drogba

Essien and Xavi provide ample protection for an already formidable defense, but Xavi also offers penetrating balls from deep. The attacking four, meanwhile, need no introduction. The only controversial choice is Van Der Sar in the goals; but for a keeper in a team of this quality, ball control, distribution, concentration and handling, rather than shot stopping, are of paramount importance.