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Brandon's DraftKings and FanDuel UCL DFS lineup picks for UEFA Champions League Soccer on 12/9/25 (Matchweek 6, Day One). His top daily fantasy soccer forwards, midfielders, defenders, goalkeepers.
Welcome back to “The Kick-Off” and welcome to the 25-26 season! Happy Holiday season from the Rotoballer Family! With the typical domestic fixtures on the weekend, starting XI rotation is expected. Let's kick off Matchweek Six, Day One!!
The top favorite for today is FC Barcelona (-700) vs. Eintracht Frankfurt (+1300). I will guide you through this seven-match slate starting at 3:00 P.M. EST on Tuesday, December 9.
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EPL DFS Goalies
Lukas Hrádecky - DK $4.9K || FD $11
Opponent - vs. Galatasaray S.K.
Lukas Hrádecky is in one of the top optimal matchups for the goalie position on the slate. From a Per 90 Against viewpoint in AS Monaco’s last five UEFA Champions League (UCL), the hosts are the eighth-worst in Goals and the worst in Shots. They are also the second-worst in both Chances Created and In-the-Box Shots.
In Galatasaray S.K.’s last five UCL matches, they are just above the bottom-half in Goals Per 90, and they are a top-10 club in Shots Per 90. As long as Monaco’s backline can limit high-danger attempts on net, Hrádecky will be expected to reach value. Throughout his last five appearances in all competitions, he has made 15 saves, conceded nine goals, and recorded one clean sheet.
Others To Consider (CASH/GPP):
- Gerónimo Rulli (DK $4.7K || FD $10) at Union Saint-Gilloise
- Marco Carnesecchi (DK $4.1K || FD $10) vs. Chelsea FC
EPL DFS Forwards
Raphinha - DK $9.1K || FD $23
Opponent - vs. Eintracht Frankfurt
There will be a maximum of two, and possibly three, players on whom all ‘CASH’ contests are built around today. One is Raphinha, and the other two are Julián Álvarez and Anouar Ait El Hadj. Raphinha arguably has the premium matchup on the slate, at home against Eintracht Frankfurt. In the first five Champions League matches for Eintracht Frankfurt, they are the worst in every metric across the board, and it isn’t a competition. That doesn’t come as much of a surprise, though, for those who follow the Bundesliga.
Raphinha has been gradually reintegrated into the First Team following a lengthy thigh injury, making his third start since his return on November 22nd. In his last five matches in all competitions–three starts–he has produced one goal, one assist, 12 shots, 10 chances created, 10 crosses, seven corners, four tackles, and two clearances. Based on the expected starting XI, Raphinha will be responsible for the majority of set pieces in this meeting with Frankfurt. It will not be surprising if he exceeds value and approaches his projected ceiling.
Others To Consider (CASH/GPP):
- Julián Álvarez (DK $8.8K || FD $23) at PSV Eindhoven
- Richarlison (DK $6.8K || FD $19) vs. SK Slavia Praha
This angle of Richarlison’s north London derby goal 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/BpBV2Kr6mP
— Premier League (@premierleague) December 9, 2025
EPL DFS Midfielders
Gabriel Sara - DK $7.2K || FD $13
Opponent - at AS Monaco
At the other end of the pitch at Stade Louis II, we have Gabriel Sara and Galatasaray S.K. Sara will be responsible for most of the set pieces for the Aslanlar. In his most recent five Champions League appearances–two starts–he has generated seven shots, 10 chances created, 17 crosses, 11 corners, three tackles, two interceptions, and three clearances.
From a Per 90 Against viewpoint in AS Monaco’s last five Champions League fixtures, they are the worst in Shots, second-worst in Chances Created and In-the-Box Shots, and bottom-10 across the rest of the metrics. They are also the third-worst on the slate in Crosses Against. Considering Sara plays on the left flank, he will have ample opportunities to reach value through both set pieces and open-play value.
Others To Consider (CASH/GPP):
- Mohammed Kudus (DK $8.4K || FD $18) vs. SK Slava Praha
- Anouar Ait El Hadj (DK $5.2K || FD $17) vs. Olympique Marseille
The best goals from Matchweek 13, including 🇬🇭Mohammed Kudus' wonder strike against Fulham ⚽️🚀#CitiSportspic.twitter.com/sch5XUKpUO
— Citi Sports (@CitiSportsGHA) December 3, 2025
EPL DFS Defenders
Defenders
Pedro Porro - DK $5.8K || FD $15
Opponent - vs. SK Slavia Praha
Defense is a mixed batch of high-salaried and low-salaried options depending on the lineup's need. One defender who can always be relied on and has a prime matchup is Pedro Porro. In Porro’s last five appearances in all competitions–four starts–he has produced six shots, five chances created, 40 crosses, 10 corners, six tackles, nine interceptions, 14 clearances, and two blocks.
SK Slavia Praha, in their last five Champions League matches, is second-worst in Big Chances Created Against Per 90 and bottom-10 in every other meaningful metric. Porro is expected to reach value.
Others To Consider (CASH/GPP):
- Pau Cubarsí (DK $3.5K || FD $10) vs. Eintracht Frankfurt
- Abdülkerim Bardakci (DK $2.9K || FD $13) at AS Monaco
Corner Takers
Corner Takers:
- Inter Milan: Federico Dimarco/Hakan Çalhanoğlu
- Liverpool FC: Dominik Szoboszlai
- AS Monaco: Lamine Camara/Caio Henrique
- Galatasaray S.K.: Gabriel Sara
- Atalanta BC: Ademola Lookman/Davide Zappacosta
- Chelsea FC: Pedro Neto
- FC Barcelona: Raphinha
- Eintracht Frankfurt: Farès Chaïbi
- PSV Eindhoven: Joey Veerman
- Atlético Madrid: Julián Álvarez
- Union Saint-Gilloise: Anouar Ait El Hadj
- Olympique Marseille: Mason Greenwood
- Tottenham Hotspur: Mohammed Kudus/Pedro Porro
- SK Slavia Praha: Michal Sadilek/Vasil Kusej
Thanks for reading The Kick-Off. Good luck in all of your contests today!
