Top contenders for the Champions League Golden Boot: October 2018

Modified Oct 25, 2018 14:37 GMT

#3 Paulo Dybala (Juventus)

Dybala scored the winner against Manchester United on Matchday 3

Goals Scored: 4

The Argentinean was expected to play second fiddle to a certain Portuguese this season, but Paulo Dybala has simply continued his stunning form from last season. Granted, he has been a little slow in the Serie A, but Dybala has made up for it in the Champions League.

Dybala has already scored 5 goals from 10 games in all competitions so far and in the Champions League, he has now scored 4 goals in 2 games to help Juventus maintain their perfect start.

The Argentinean started the first group game of the season on the bench and did not play any part, but against Young Boys at home in the second match, Dybala showed his class, scoring a fantastic hattrick as Juventus won 3-0.

This Tuesday, against Manchester United at Old Trafford, Dybala scored the only goal of the game and won Juventus the match and 3 vital points.

Only time will tell if the talented Argentinean can continue his fantastic start to the season, but as of now, Paulo Dybala is third among the contenders for the Champions League Golden Boot.

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