Brazilian striker of Porto Wenderson Galeno was recognized as the best player of the last week in the UEFA Champions League, as reported by the press service of the union.
In the game of the sixth round of the group stage against Shakhtar Donetsk, the 26-year-old forward scored a double and gave two assists. The game, held on December 13 at the Dragao stadium in Porto, ended in a 5-3 victory for the hosts.
Other contenders for the award were Benfica winger Angel di Maria, who scored against Salzburg (3-1), Real Madrid forward Joselu, who scored twice against Union Berlin (3-2), and Atletico midfielder Samuel Lino, who scored against Lazio (2-0).