Matchday 5 arrives with a long list of injuries, fitness concerns, and last-minute doubts that could shape your UCL Fantasy decisions.
Here’s a full rundown of the most important absences and questionable players across Tuesday and Wednesday’s fixtures.
Tuesday, November 25
Ajax vs Benfica
Ajax go into MD5 without Berghuis (groin) and Van den Boomen (back), removing two rotation options from their midfield.
Gaaei is a doubt with an unspecified issue, while Lucas Rosa is struggling with an ankle problem. Gaaei also sits one booking away
from suspension.
Benfica’s situation is more straightforward. They’re missing Bah (knee), Bruma (Achilles), and Lukebakio (Achilles). No current doubts. Lukebakio and Otamendi would miss the next match if they’re booked.
Galatasaray vs Union Saint-Gilloise
Galatasaray’s injury list is one to watch. Singo (thigh) and Yunus Akgün (groin hernia) are confirmed out, while Lemina, Kaan Ayhan, Berkan Kutlu, and Osimhen are all doubts with various issues.
Jakobs is one yellow away from suspension.
Union Saint-Gilloise are in better shape, missing only Leysen (ankle). No doubts reported. Mac Allister and Van De Perre are at risk of suspension.
Borussia Dortmund vs Villarreal
Dortmund will be without Sule (toe), while Beier is a muscular doubt. No suspension risks.
Villarreal miss only Kambwala (hamstring), with no doubts in the squad. Gueye, Mouriño, and Renato Veiga are all one booking from missing the next match.
Chelsea vs Barcelona
Chelsea remain without Colwill (knee), Lavia (thigh), and Palmer (toe). Fofana is the lone doubt with an unspecified issue. Andrey Santos is at risk of suspension.
Barcelona have a long list of key absences: Gavi (knee), Pedri (hamstring), and Ter Stegen (back) are all ruled out. Balde is a doubt.
Casado, De Jong, Fermin Lopez, and Yamal could be suspended with one more booking.
Bodo/Glimt vs Juventus
Bodo/Glimt lose Brynhildsen (knee) and the suspended Gundersen. Hauge is an illness doubt, while Auklend and Berg risk suspension.
Juventus are missing Bremer (meniscus), Pinsoglio (shin), and Rugani (muscular). No doubts reported. Cambiaso is one yellow from a ban.
Manchester City vs Leverkusen
City will be without Kovacic (heel), while Rodri is a fitness doubt. Bernardo Silva and Savinho are one card away from missing their next match.
Leverkusen are missing Andrich (suspended), Fernandez (knee), and Tapsoba (suspended). Lucas Vazquez is a muscular doubt.
Marseille vs Newcastle United
Marseille remain without Aguerd (groin), Gouiri (shoulder), Murillo (thigh), and Traore (thigh).
No current doubts. Aguerd and Pavard could miss the next match if they see yellow.
Newcastle are missing Wissa (knee) and Osula (ankle). Gordon (hip) and Trippier (hamstring) are both doubts. Joelinton is one booking away from a ban.
Slavia Praha vs Athletic Club
Slavia miss Dorley (unspecified) and have doubts over Moses (illness), Schranz (unspecified), and Zafeiris (illness). Mbodji is at risk of suspension.
Athletic are without Sannadi (knee), Serrano (muscular), and star attacker Iñaki Williams (thigh). No doubts. Paredes is one yellow from suspension.
Napoli vs Qarabağ
Napoli’s unavailable list includes Anguissa (thigh), De Bruyne (thigh), and Gilmour (muscular). Spinazzola is a muscular doubt.
Qarabağ have no injuries, no doubts, and only Silva at risk of suspension.
Wednesday, November 26
Copenhagen vs Kairat Almaty
Copenhagen remain without Delaney (knee), Højer (unspecified), Mattsson (ankle), and Meling (unspecified). No doubts reported. Lerager and Lopez may be suspended with another yellow.
Kairat travel with a clean bill of health, though Arad, Jorginho, and Satpayev are at risk of suspension.
Pafos vs Monaco
Pafos only miss João Correia through suspension. No doubts.
Monaco are without Dier (muscular) and Mawissa (hamstring). No players are doubtful or at risk.
Arsenal vs Bayern München
Arsenal are missing Gabriel (thigh) and Havertz (knee). Gyokeres (hamstring) and Odegaard (knee) are late fitness doubts. Rice is the lone suspension risk.
Bayern miss Davies (knee), Diaz (suspended), and Musiala (ankle). Gnabry is a knee doubt heading into the match.
Atlético de Madrid vs Inter
Atleti lose Le Normand (knee) and are sweating on the fitness of Llorente (knee) and Oblak (unspecified). Le Normand and Lenglet are at risk of suspension.
Inter are without Darmian (calf), Dumfries (ankle), and Mkhitaryan (thigh). No doubts or suspension risks.
Frankfurt vs Atalanta
Frankfurt continue without Højlund, Larsson, and Uzun — all muscular injuries. No doubts reported.
Atalanta have no confirmed absences but are monitoring Scalvini (adductor). De Roon and Musah could be suspended with another yellow.
Liverpool vs PSV Eindhoven
Liverpool are missing Frimpong (hamstring) and Bradley (muscular). Wirtz is a muscular doubt for this one. Bradley is also a suspension risk.
PSV have only one absence: Van Bommel (knee). No doubts reported, and Saibari is the only suspension risk.
Olympiacos vs Real Madrid
Olympiacos have no injuries and no doubts, with Dani García the only player risking suspension.
Real Madrid stay without Dani Carvajal (knee), Militão (muscle), and Mastantuono (pubic bone). Rüdiger (hamstring), Alaba (muscular), and Tchouaméni (hamstring) are all doubts. Carreras could miss the next match if booked.
Paris Saint-Germain vs Tottenham
PSG are missing Doué (hamstring) and Hakimi (ankle). Dembélé is a calf doubt. Nuno Mendes is one yellow from suspension.
Tottenham remain without Davies (hamstring), Johnson (suspended), and Solanke (ankle). No doubts reported. Kolo Muani, Richarlison, and Van de Ven are all one booking away from suspension.
Sporting CP vs Club Brugge
Sporting are dealing with a long injury list: Daniel Bragança (knee), Debast (knee), Pedro Goncalves (muscular), Ioannidis (knee), and Nuno Santos (knee) are all out.
No doubts reported. Araujo and Pedro Goncalves (despite already being out) are listed as suspension risks.
Club Brugge miss Meijer (adductor), Mignolet (fibula), and Reis (shoulder). No doubts or suspension threats.
Which absences do you think will have the biggest impact this week — and who are you trusting to step up in their place? Share your thoughts and fantasy picks in the comments below!
