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Real Sociedad blanks Benfica 1-0 thanks to goal from Mendez (63')

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Estadio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica, Lisbon, PRT

Hamari Traore - Registers three crossesTraore registered three crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Tuesday's 1-0 win against Benfica.

ImpactTraore wasn't amazing in Tuesday's match but did double the number of crosses he has in the competition, bringing him to six on the campaign. The defender is yet to miss a start in the UCL this season but hasn't been too fruitful in his appearances, only notching two tackles, three chances created, four interceptions and six crosses through three matches.

OCTOBER 25, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Aihen Munoz - Whips in six crossesMunoz recorded one shot (zero on goal) and six crosses (zero accurate) in Tuesday's 1-0 win against Benfica.

ImpactMunoz generated another great game from the defense in Tuesday's win, generating a season-high in crosses with six while also winning three tackles. The left-back is more known for his defending but has done very well to provide an attacking presence from the defense, with Kieran Tierney still injured, registering 15 crosses in his four starts since Tierney went down. Munoz will look to possibly contend for the starting spot when Tierney does return, having some very decent performances since getting the starting nod.

OCTOBER 25, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Take - Active display in winKubo had five shots (zero on goal), seven crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Tuesday's 1-0 victory over Benfica.

ImpactKubo had a flying performance in Tuesday's contest despite not bagging a goal contribution, notching one chance created, five shots and seven crosses in the win. The attacker earned a new season-high in crosses and shots across all competitions with his display against Benfica, marking his best game of the season without a goal contribution. He also leads his team in goal contributions and seems poised to remain one of their better goal scorers.

OCTOBER 25, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Ander Barrenetxea - Earns assist against BenficaAnder Barrenetxea assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Tuesday's 1-0 victory versus Benfica.

ImpactBarrenetxea was able to gain his first goal contribution in the UCL on Tuesday, finding Brais Mendez in the 63rd minute for the game-winning goal. The attacker has had decent production in UCL so far this season, racking up five shots, five chances created and seven crosses to go along with his assist through three games. He has only been absent from the starting XI three times this season and should continue to be a decent nod for a goal contribution every match.

OCTOBER 25, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Brais Mendez - Scores another UCL goalMendez scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and two chances created in Tuesday's 1-0 win over Benfica.

ImpactMendez kept his great run of form intact during Tuesday's match, registering a goal in his second straight match. His goal came in the 63rd minute off of an Ander Barrenetxea assist, giving Mendez his third goal in the past four matches in all competitions. The midfielder has now been given the starting nod in all three UCL matches and continues to be their saving grace in the competition, scoring in each of their three games thus far.

OCTOBER 25, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Alejandro Remiro - Clean sheet in UCL clashRemiro had three saves and secured a clean sheet in Tuesday's 1-0 victory versus Benfica.

ImpactRemiro had his best performance in the UCl this campaign on Tuesday, notching three saves on his way to a clean sheet. The 28-year-old now has two clean sheets through three matches in the Champions League this season, also racking up four saves while allowing one goal. He will look to role over his success in the UCL to the La Liga in Sunday's match against Rayo.

OCTOBER 25, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Brais Méndez scores in 3rd straight Champions League game to lead Real Sociedad past Benfica

Brais Méndez has scored again as Real Sociedad beat Benfica 1-0 in Lisbon to hand the Portuguese champion its third straight defeat in its Champions League group

OCTOBER 24, 2023•ASSOCIATED PRESS