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Reale Arena, San Sebastian, ESP
Spanish police confiscate pickaxes, clubs at Champions League gameCops seized staggering amount of weapons from supporters at Real Sociedad -Paris Saint-Germain clash
Takefusa Kubo - Six crosses in UCL lossKubo generated one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and six corners in Tuesday's 2-1 loss versus Paris Saint-Germain. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the...
ImpactKubo had a productive outing Tuesday, but it was not enough to come back against the formidable PSG. He created three chances for the sixth time in eight UCL matches, tied a UCL high with six corners taken and added six crosses (two accurate). He also took one off-target shot and drew two fouls in his full 90 minutes of action. Now that he and his side are out of the competition, the focus will return to La Liga where they are fighting for a European place next season.
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Mikel Merino - Scores consolation goal in UCL lossMerino scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Tuesday's 2-1 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain.
ImpactMerino bagged an unassisted goal in the 89th minute Tuesday, a goal which came too late as his side was already down 4-0 in the tie. It was still a nice moment for him though as he has now scored in three consecutive matches. He also put in nice work defensively as he won two tackles, intercepted two passes and made two clearances in his full 90 minutes of action.
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Alejandro Remiro - Concedes twice in UCL lossRemiro recorded five saves and allowed two goals in Tuesday's 2-1 defeat versus Paris Saint-Germain.
ImpactRemiro faced seven shots on target in Tuesday's second leg but was unable to stop two Kylian Mbappe strikes which sends him and his side out of the Champions League. Remiro has now conceded in six straight appearances -- including four matches conceding multiple goals -- after not conceding a goal in his previous eight starts. He will look to get back on track Saturday at Granada, a side which has scored 28 goals in 26 La Liga matches.
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Achraf Hakimi - Suspended for quarterfinalHakimi was given a yellow card in the 41st minute of Tuesday's 2-1 win against Real Sociedad, his third in the Champions League, which will force him out of the first leg of the qu...
ImpactHakimi picked up his third yellow card in the Champions League Tuesday which means he will miss the first leg of the quarterfinals, a massive loss for his side. He had a decent performance despite the booking as he recorded his first shot on target since Nov. 24 and recorded one tackle, two interceptions and two clearances before being subbed off in the 83rd minute for Carlos Soler.
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Ousmane Dembele - Assists in Tuesday's winDembele assisted once to go with three crosses (zero accurate) and three corners in Tuesday's 2-1 victory over Real Sociedad. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 49th mi...
ImpactDembele recorded his first Champions League goal contribution of the season Tuesday as he set up Kylian Mbappe's goal in the 15th minute which took a 3-0 lead in the tie. It was the only chance he created in the match and he also recorded three inaccurate crosses, three corners and three interceptions before being subbed off in the 82nd minute for Randal Kolo Muani. He also picked up a yellow card in the second half, his fourth in seven UCL matches this season.
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Lee Kang-in - Assists in UCL winLee assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Tuesday's 2-1 victory over Real Sociedad.
ImpactLee recorded his first Champions League assist of the season Tuesday as he set up Kylian Mbappe's goal in the 56th minute which took a resounding 4-0 lead in the tie. It was the only chance he created in the match and he also recorded one off-target shot, one inaccurate cross and one clearance in his 45 minutes off the bench.
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