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・October 2, 2024 October 02 Oct 02

Sesko's 2 goals not enough as 10-man Juventus defeats RB Leipzig

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Xavi Simons - Fills up stat sheet in lossSimons generated three shots (one on goal), seven crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Wednesday's 3-2 loss against Juventus.

ImpactSimons had a productive outing Wednesday despite the loss. He tied a season high with seven crosses and created three chances for the third time this season (including Bundesliga). He was also active on the defensive side of the pitch as he won three tackles, made one clearance and blocked one shot in his full 90 minutes of action.

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Willi Orban - Four shots in UCL lossOrban had four shots (two on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Wednesday's 3-2 defeat against Juventus.

ImpactOrban came into Wednesday's match with just two off-target shots through four starts this season (Bundesliga and Champions League). He finished Wednesday's fixture with four shots, including two on goal, as he was consistently being found on corner kicks late in the match. He also made three clearances as he played the full 90 minutes once again.

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David Raum - Eight crosses WednesdayRaum registered one shot (zero on goal), eight crosses (three accurate) and five corners in Wednesday's 3-2 defeat to Juventus. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 79th...

ImpactRaum had a productive day despite the loss as he took a season-high five corners and recorded three accurate crosses. He also created four chances, bringing him up to six through two UCL starts. He added two tackles and two clearances in his full 90 minutes of action.

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Lois Openda - Assists opener WednesdayOpenda assisted once to go with six shots (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and three chances created in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to Juventus.

ImpactOpenda assisted the opening goal of Wednesday's match as his through ball in the 30th minute set up Benjamin Sesko's strike. It was one of the three chances he created in the match and he also recorded a team-high six shots. He added an accurate cross and a tackle before he was subbed off in the 91st minute for Andre Silva.

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Benjamin Sesko - Scores brace in lossSesko scored two goals to go with five shots (three on goal) and one chance created in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to Juventus.

ImpactSesko continued his hot run of form Wednesday as he opened up the scoring in the 30th minute off a Lois Openda assist, then converted a penalty in the 65th minute to take a brief 2-0 lead. He has scored all three of Leipzig's Champions League goals this season. He played the full 90 minutes for the first time this season in either Serie A or the Champions League.

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Peter Gulacsi - Concedes three in lossGulacsi made two saves and allowed three goals in Wednesday's 3-2 defeat versus Juventus.

ImpactGulacsi had a rough outing Wednesday, especially considering two of the three goals he conceded came after Juventus received a red card. He has now conceded five goals through two Champions League starts. His schedule does not get any easier as his next UCL opponent is Liverpool on Oct. 23, a side which has scored five goals through two matches in the competition.

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Mattia Perin - Concedes once in reliefPerin made four saves and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 3-2 victory versus RB Leipzig. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 99th minute.

ImpactStarting keeper Michele Di Gregorio was sent off with a straight red card in the 59th minute Wednesday, a booking that threw Perin into the net with his side down a man. Perin conceded a goal shortly after coming onto the pitch, but he locked down for the rest of the match and held onto the win. Di Gregorio will be suspended for the next UCL match -- Oct. 22 versus VfB Stuttgart -- and Perin will likely get the start.

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