Second batch of European MOTM items revealed

By Michael WicherekSenior Editor

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European Man of the Match (MOTM) cards celebrate players' performances in the Champions League and Europa League in FIFA 21 Ultimate Team.

Here are all the details about the latest batch of players.

Latest - Second batch arrives

Keylor Navas, Paul Pogba and Hakim Ziyech are the star MOTM players in the latest release in FIFA 21 Ultimate Team.

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LEADING FROM THE BACK - Keylor Navas picks up the best card after a brilliant display against Barcelona

Keylor Navas (OVR 90)

It's hard to argue with Keylor Navas' selection with the PSG goalkeeper pulling out a superb performance in the first leg against Barcelona..

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NO WAY PAST - Keylor Navas brought his A-game against Barcelona

The Costa Rican made a number of saves, including from a penalty against Lionel Messi, to see the Parisians through to the last eight.

Paul Pogba (OVR 89)

Paul Pogba returned from injury with a bang, bagging the winner in Manchester United's clash over AC Milan.

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GUESS WHO'S BACK? - Paul Pogba's return saw United through in the Europa League

United will now be favourites for the Europa, especially with Pogba providing balance to the midfield.

Mats Hummels (OVR 88)

Mats Hummels is rewarded for a solid defensive display in Borussia Dortmund's 1-0 win over Borussia Monchengladbach in the DFB-Pokal.

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UP FOR THE CUP - Mats Hummels is looking to lead Dortmund to DFB-Pokal glory

With Bayern Munich knocked out earlier in the competition, BVB won't get a better chance to lift the trophy.

Hakim Ziyech (OVR 87)

Chelsea has undergone a revival under Thomas Tuchel, and their 3-0 aggregate win over Atletico Madrid is a major statement made by The Blues.

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BREAKING THROUGH - Could his goal against Atletico be a turning point through Hakim Ziyech?

There were plenty of fine performances in the Chelsea team, but summer signing Hakim Ziyech could earn a MOTM card this week.

Ziyech hasn't had the impact many were hoping for, but Tuchel's new system looks to be getting the best out of him and Kai Havertz.

Gerard Pique (OVR 87)

Not a European Man of the Match, Gerard Pique earns this card for his performance against Sevilla in the Copa del Rey.

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VETERAN - Gerard Pique is still delivering for Barcelona

The Barcelona centre back scored in the 3-0 victory to see them through to the competition's final.

Mislav Orsic (OVR 86)

Dinamo Zagreb shocked Spurs after overturning a two-goal deficit from the first leg.

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LIGHTNING - Look at that outrageous pace stat

Croatian star Mislav Orsic inspired the comeback, scoring twice to take the tie into extra time.

Orsic then completed his hattrick to send Spurs packing and fire his side into the Europa League quarter-finals.

Release Date

The second set of MOTM items arrived on Saturday, 20 March at 1pm ET / 6pm GMT.

The first set saw lethal strikers Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe receive the highest-rated cards, with Liverpool new boy Ozan Kabak also included.

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