Michael Olise Leads UCL Fantasy Captain Picks for Matchday 2

Michael Olise is the leading captain recommendation for UCL Fantasy Matchday 2, with Bayern Munich preparing to face Viking away from home on Tuesday, October 13. The midfielder scored 21 points in the opening round, the highest individual total in the game, and is expected to shoulder more creative responsibility with Jamal Musiala injured. The deadline for team selections is 5:45 p.m. UK time on Tuesday.

According to UEFA's captaincy guide, Olise costs €9.0 million and has recorded seven goals and three assists in his last five appearances. He also scored four goals for France during the international break. Against Bodø/Glimt in Matchday 1, he contributed two goals and an assist in Bayern's 5-0 victory and earned Player of the Match honors.

Viking present a potential challenge despite losing 3-1 to Stuttgart in their opening European fixture. Sports Mole reports that the Norwegian side had won their previous 11 home games and scored at least twice in each match. Viking also lead the Eliteserien, although Bayern possess greater squad depth and attacking quality.

Lamine Yamal is the main alternative captain at €10.0 million. The Barcelona midfielder collected 15 points in Matchday 1 after scoring from a free kick and providing two assists. With Raphinha unavailable, Yamal is expected to take penalty duties. However, the recommendation favors Olise because Barcelona face a difficult away match against Galatasaray.

Fantasy managers can change their captain once after Tuesday's matches if their original captain fails to deliver, provided the replacement plays Wednesday and has not yet started. The armband cannot be switched back. Ermedin Demirović, priced at €6.0 million, is the recommended backup after scoring a hat trick against Viking in Matchday 1. Stuttgart face Slovan Bratislava on Wednesday.

Arsenal defender Gabriel is another recommended selection. Manager Mikel Arteta confirmed Monday that Piero Hincapie and Martin Zubimendi would miss the Lille match after suffering ankle injuries during the warm-down following the Leeds game. William Saliba also remains unavailable with a back problem, making Gabriel a comparatively secure option for playing time and a threat at set pieces, according to Fantasy Football Scout.

Stuttgart defender Maximilian Mittelstädt offers a cheaper alternative at €4.5 million. His team faces Slovan Bratislava, which conceded six goals against Paris in Matchday 1. Mittelstädt also takes set pieces. Dayot Upamecano is a less attractive defensive selection because Viking's home scoring record raises concerns about Bayern keeping a clean sheet.

In midfield, Olise, Yamal and Bukayo Saka form a recommended trio for Tuesday. Saka costs €8.5 million and faces Lille, who conceded three goals at home to Real Betis in the opening round. Harry Kane, priced at €11.0 million, is the preferred premium forward for Bayern's trip to Norway. Selecting Olise and Kane while leaving Upamecano out also keeps the squad within the limit of three players per club.

Dominik Szoboszlai is among the players to avoid for now. The €7.0 million Liverpool midfielder missed his team's 3-0 defeat to Manchester City because of a tight hamstring. Liverpool do not play until Wednesday, leaving fantasy managers with uncertainty about his availability before Tuesday's deadline.

Ousmane Dembélé also carries selection risks despite collecting 16 points in Matchday 1. Paris Saint-Germain travel to Manchester City, and Dembélé only returned to training on Saturday. The recommendation is to retain him if already selected rather than spend a transfer bringing him in.

Both the Wildcard and Limitless chips are available in Matchday 2, but the recommendation is to save them. UEFA's rules prohibit their use on Matchdays 1, 9 and 11. Fantasy managers receive two free transfers per matchday during the league phase and can carry one forward, providing opportunities to strengthen their squads without using a chip. Limitless resets the squad after one matchday, making it potentially more valuable when several favorable fixtures coincide.

Tuesday's UCL Fantasy deadline is 5:45 p.m. UK time, when Lens face Sporting and Sabah meet Slavia Praha. Wednesday's schedule begins at 5:45 p.m. with Feyenoord against Como and LASK against Liverpool, while Manchester City host Paris Saint-Germain at 8 p.m.