The Champions of Impact: 365Scores IR Recap of the UCL League Phase
The 2025/26 UEFA Champions League league phase has delivered a data-driven masterclass. With the high-stakes league table increasing the intensity of every fixture, the 365Scores Impact Rating (IR) has identified the players who didn’t just participate—they redefined their teams’ seasons.
The Impact Rating evaluates every action on the pitch—from progressive carries to goal-line interceptions—to determine a player’s true influence on the game.
The Total Impact Leaders
When it comes to pure game-breaking ability, Kylian Mbappé has been in a league of his own. Leading Real Madrid with a staggering 96.38 IR, he is the gold standard of the competition.
However, football is a team sport, and even Mbappé‘s individual brilliance wasn’t enough to secure an automatic spot in the Round of 16. After a dramatic 4–2 loss to Benfica on the final matchday—sealed by a 98th-minute header from goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin—Real Madrid finished in 9th place. This means the 15-time champions must now navigate a high-stakes two-legged playoff in February to keep their European dreams alive.
Other high-fliers include the clinical Harry Kane (62.00) for Bayern Munich and the generational talent Lamine Yamal (60.58) for Barcelona.
Defensive Walls: Top Defensive IR
Defense wins championships, and these players provided the ultimate security. Egor Sorokin of Kairat Almaty led all players with a 31.42 Defensive IR, proving to be a one-man army in the backline.
- Mohammed Salisu (Monaco): 30.86
- Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool): 25.58
- Nayef Aguerd (Marseille): 24.76
- Yann Bisseck (Inter Milan): 22.90
The Vanguard: Top Attacking IR
The attacking metric highlights the sheer dominance of Mbappé (89.51), but he isn’t the only one lighting up the scoreboard. Victor Osimhen has been clinical for Galatasaray with a 48.22 Attacking IR.
Julián Álvarez (45.05) has become the heartbeat of Atletico Madrid, while Fermín López (43.95) continues to shine in the Barcelona midfield.
🧤 The Last Line: Top Goalkeeping IR
Goalkeepers often face the hardest tasks in the UCL. Thibaut Courtois remains the gold standard with a 44.08 Goalkeeping IR for Real Madrid.
Watch Out For: Nikita Haikin (Bodo/Glimt) and Jindřich Staněk (Slavia Praha) both posted 43+ ratings, showcasing incredible shot-stopping volumes during the league phase.
David Raya of Arsenal (38.64) and Nick Pope of Newcastle (37.28) also featured prominently, ensuring the Premier League’s defensive reputation stayed intact.
