Real Sociedad vs. Benfica - News - November 08, 2023

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Mikel Oyarzabal - Scores in UCL win over BenficaOyarzabal scored a goal off two shots (both on target) and drew two fouls during Wednesday's 3-1 Champions League win over Benfica.

ImpactOyarzabal wasn't exactly at his best here but still delivered, doubling his side's lead with just 11th minutes into the game after benefiting from a huge defensive giveaway. That's now eight goals over 16 appearances in all competitions for the star playmaker, who's on pace to have the most prolific season of his career.

NOVEMBER 9, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Aihen Munoz - Logs assist versus BenficaMunoz provided an assist, had one off-target shot, sent in two inaccurate crosses and made two tackles (both won), two clearances and one interception during Wednesday's 3-1 Champi...

ImpactMunoz made his seventh consecutive start in all competitions, a rare stretch for him, and delivered again, this time assisting Mikel Merino for the opening goal in the sixth minute for what was his first UCL assist of the season and the second overall. With Kieran Tierney (hamstring) out until January, the left-back will still have many opportunities to impress and cement his place in the starting XI for good.

NOVEMBER 9, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Mikel Merino - Scores, assists in UCL winMerino scored a goal off four shots (three on target), made an assist, created two chances and made two tackles, three clearances, one interception and one block during Wednesday's...

ImpactMerino was key during Sociedad's first-half scoring onslaught, heading the ball home for the opener with just six minutes into the game, assisting Ander Barrenetxea for the third goal just 15 minutes later and even having a goal disallowed due to an offside. The midfielder was also solid defensively to help his side to hold onto the early lead and win all three points. This has been a quiet start of campaign for Merino from a fantasy perspective and he'll hope this performance is a sign of better things to come.

NOVEMBER 9, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Benfica fans throw flares toward Sociedad supporters at Champions League match

The Champions League match between Real Sociedad and Benfica was briefly interrupted early in the second half after Benfica fans threw flares toward Sociedad supporters

NOVEMBER 8, 2023•ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sociedad beats Benfica 3-1 and reaches Champions League knockout stage for 2nd time in its history

Real Sociedad scored three times in the first 21 minutes to defeat Benfica 3-1 and reach the Champions League round of 16 for the second time in its history

NOVEMBER 8, 2023•ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hamari Traore - Out against BenficaTraore (leg) is out for Wednesday's match against Benfica.

ImpactTraore will be sidelined for the first time this season, missing Wednesday's match due to a leg injury. The defender originally made the squad list and was expected to play, but the club must be taking the cautionary route by sitting him this match. He could be back for the weekend match against Almeria but could also be held out until after the international break.

NOVEMBER 8, 2023•ROTOWIRE

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Benfica fans throw flares toward Sociedad supporters at Champions League match

Sociedad beats Benfica 3-1 and reaches Champions League knockout stage for 2nd time in its history