Manchester City star Ilkay Gundogan scored his first Champions League brace since the 3-1 victory over Barcelona last season.
Gundogan scored twice in the 4-0 away win over Basel in the Last 16 first-leg tie in Switzerland.
The midfielder of Turkish origin opened the scoring with a well placed header but saved his best until last, finding the back of the net with a long-range effort for the fourth and final goal.
Lovely strike from Gundogan to score City’s 4th goal pic.twitter.com/Sg3btqgRMH
— City Lens (@MCFCLens) February 13, 2018
The 27-year-old was nominated for the UEFA Champions League Player of the Week following his brilliant display and will be competing against Real Madrid full-back Marcelo, Tottenham midfielder Eriksen and Liverpool forward Sadio Mane.
Mane scored a hat-trick in the Reds 5-0 victory over Porto, Marcelo meanwhile put on a stunning performance in the La Liga giants 3-1 win against PSG. Eriksen played a major role in Spurs coming from behind to hold Juventus to a 2-2 draw in Italy.
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? PLAYER OF THE WEEK ?
Who gets your vote? ?
⭐️ Sadio Mané
⭐️ @MarceloM12
⭐️ @ChrisEriksen8
⭐️ @ilkayguendogan#UCL @UniCredit_IT— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) February 15, 2018
Gundogan also named in the UEFA Champions League Fantasy Team of the Week this week.
