UWCL Star Power Index: Linda Dallmann runs the show for Bayern against Man City

Matchday 1 delivered plenty of upsets and drama in UWCL, but which players really stood out, for better or worse? Welcome to the UWCL Star Power Index — a look at players who are generating buzz around the UEFA Women's Champions League. Here we will highlight players who have made an impact on games, positive or otherwise. Buzz can come in all kinds of ways, and that means that players on this list are getting attention for one reason or another. This is not a ranking. The players listed are in no specific order; they're just driving the conversation around the game in their own way. Bayern Munich midfielder Linda Dallmann was a tone-setter against Manchester City.

Dedicated to the team's press, she essentially put on a first-half clinic to limit any sort of playmaking in the middle by Manchester City. Her quick transitions in attack and recoveries covered lots of ground and led to an assist on Giulia Gwinn's goal. GWINN GOAL 🤩Giulia Gwinn Giulia Gwinn strikes first for Bayern 🙌Stream every UEFA Women’s Champions League game on @paramountplus 📺 pic.twitter.com/lTFS1884D9 Bayern have seemed to perfect the counterattack in the Champions League. Despite having less possession and fewer touches on the ball, they generated more shots (15) and attempts on target (four) than City. They'll be disappointed to drop