Neymar at the end of Paris's semi-final winGetty Images

Neymar has been a leading force for Paris since the UEFA Champions League returned with some moments of brilliance helping his side to a first ever final in the competition. The Brazilian produced assists in both the quarter-final and semi-final victories over Atalanta and Leipzig, and could easily have netted bigger #UCLfantasy hauls had he converted his opportunities in front of goal. Still, the fact he is putting himself in dangerous positions bodes well for his owners against Bayern. The 28-year-old has performed well against German opposition this season, has scored against Bayern in the past, and has also been on the scoresheet in a previous UEFA Champions League final (2015), so the omens are positive for anyone who chooses him as captain.

Di María, who already boasts a UEFA Champions League medal owing to his triumph with Real Madrid in 2014, was in sparkling form upon his return from suspension in Tuesday’s semi-final victory over Leipzig. The Argentinian played in a front three alongside Neymar and Kylian Mbappé, and delivered a 15-point return for his owners courtesy of a goal and two assists, his third double-figure haul of the campaign. That performance against Leipzig will surely keep him in the starting line-up and, given his advanced position, he will tempt #UCLfantasy managers looking to take advantage of the extra points available to players classed as midfielders.

Dare you ignore 15-goal Robert Lewandowski?UEFA via Getty Images

No doubt the most highly selected captain on the final matchday will be Lewandowski, and why wouldn’t he be? The Pole’s numbers this term are staggering as he has scored 55 goals in all competitions, including 15 in the UEFA Champions League – just two short of Cristiano Ronaldo’s all-time record of 17 set in 2013/14. His goal and assist against Lyon in Wednesday’s semi-final took him to 100 #UCLfantasy points for the campaign and, if he finds the net against Paris on Sunday, he will have scored in every UEFA Champions League match he has played this season. Those seeking to protect leads in their respective mini-leagues will look at Lewandowski as the sensible captain choice.

Of course, given recent form, you could make an equal – if not stronger – argument for handing Gnabry the armband. The talented German winger has notched an impressive nine goals in the competition this season and has a huge ceiling when it comes to #UCLfantasy points, as shown by notable hauls of 22, 15 and 14 points across the campaign – the last of which came in the midweek semi-final. Gnabry has outscored the more popular Lewandowski over the last two matchdays and there is nothing to suggest he cannot do so again in the final. Hardly a differential pick, but certainly one with a better upside than Lewandowski.