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Signs with Getafe Bernat signed with Getafe as a free agent after departing Villarreal.

Impact Bernat came to an agreement to mutually terminate his deal with Villarreal, and has now signed with Getafe as a free agent. The wing-back hardly played with Villarreal, but should have the chance to at least try and compete at left-back for Getafe.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Departs Villarreal Bernat and Villarreal came to an agreement to conclude his contract.

Impact Bernat is departing Villarreal after just half a season with the club. The defender is now free to look for a new club elsewhere in Europe. Prior to joining Villarreal he played a single season at Benfica after a long career with PSG.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Assists as substitute Bernat assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 3-0 victory against Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Bernat replaced Ayoze Perez in the 85th minute and set up the third goal of the game for Santi Comesana in the 90th minute. Bernat recorded just six touches. He has featured in six games this season, all off the bench.

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Villarreal Bernat has completed a season-long loan deal to Villarreal from PSG, his new club announced Friday.

Impact Bernat didn't have space in the PSG squad for the 2024/25 campaign, and the defender will fill a need for Villarreal, as the team was a bit thin in terms of depth on the left side of the defense. As soon as he's ready to play from a fitness standpoint, Bernat should be the first option at left-back for Villarreal.

AUGUST 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up muscular issue Bernat (strain) trained individually Friday, ahead of Saturday's clash with Lens, PSG announced.

Impact Bernat was in individual training Friday due to a minor muscular issue. It's not clear how serious the injury is but Bernat is unlikely to feature even when fully fit and available with Lucas Hernandez and Achraf Hakimi both ahead of him in the pecking order.

AUGUST 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts versus Jeonbuk Bernat (undisclosed) played 62 minutes against Jeonbuk in a friendly Thursday, registering three tackles and one clearance.

Impact Last season, Bernat started 18 of his 28 Ligue 1 contests, so he is far from a lock for the starting XI even when healthy. Still, with Nuno Mendes (hamstring), Presnel Kimpembe (Achilles) and Nordi Mukiele (hamstring) all dealing with injuries, Bernat may be pressed into service versus Lorient on Saturday.

AUGUST 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Traveling in pre-season Bernat (undisclosed) is traveling with PSG for a pre-season tour of Japan.

Impact Bernat is included in the roster for the pre-season tour of Japan. The defender played a substantial role in the starting XI with five goal appearances in 28 Ligue 1 appearances. Still Bernat will face competition from Nuno Mendes and Timothee Pembele in the 2023-24 campaign.

JULY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for finale Bernat is dealing with an undisclosed injury and didn't make the 20-man squad for Saturday's season finale versus Clermont Foot.

Impact Bernat's full extent of absence remains unclear but he'll have plenty of time over the Summer. He'll finish the season with one goal, four assists and four clean sheets over 28 league appearances (18 starts). Timothee Pembele could get the nod on the left flank.

JUNE 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances in shutout win Bernat recorded two crosses (one accurate), three tackles and two chances created in Saturday's 5-0 victory over Ajaccio.

Impact Bernat and the PSG back line held first clean sheet in last five matches but only fourth in 2023 as Parisians have been leaky of late. The full-back also has racked up one assist on six chances created and six crosses over those last five affairs.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in 2-1 victory Bernat assisted once to go with zero corners and two chances created in Friday's 2-1 victory against Angers.

Impact Bernat got the nod here for only his third start since January and immediately made a huge impact by setting up one of the goals for his team early in the match. His starting role moving forward though depends entirely on the health of injured Nuno Mendes.

APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns off bench in win Bernat (ankle) played 13 minutes off the bench in Saturday's 3-1 win over Lens.

Impact Bernat is back in the fold and saw a little action here but he'll likely remain mostly in a reserve role for the remainder of the season unless there's an injury to Nuno Mendes.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could feature versus Lens Bernat (ankle) was named in the 20-man squad for Saturday's match versus Lens.

Impact Bernat only missed one game with his issue and should be ready for full-time action though even when healthy he's only started twice since January and Nuno Mendes will be expected to slot on the left flank again.

APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Nice clash Bernat has suffered a bruised right ankle and will miss the Saturday's match versus Nice.

Impact Bernat will have to rest over the weekend but the full extent of his issue is still unclear. Nuno Mendes will start on the left flank.

APRIL 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stars with assist off bench Bernat assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), four dribbles and one chance created in 59 minutes off the bench in Sunday's 4-3 win versus Lille.

Impact Bernat was called upon duty early in the match after the injury of Nuno Mendes and answered the call respectfully with a impressive work on the flank. That was his third assist in his last five matches (two starts) and could be up for regular time on the pitch depending on Mendes' injury timeline.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in 3-1 defeat Bernat assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), three tackles (two won) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-1 defeat to Monaco.

Impact Bernat was active on the flank earning his second straight assist as a starter though he's now earned just one clean sheet since the World Cup. Nuno Mendes however should be back in the lineup for the big clash with Bayern.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in 1-1 draw Bernat assisted once to go with zero corners and three chances created in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Reims.

Impact Bernat tallied his first assist of the season and he's also had a goal from early in the season. Parisians though have only kept one clean sheet in last five matches which is hurting most of the defenders.

JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates chance in win Bernat made a clearance and created a chance in Wednesday's 2-0 victory against Angers. He also won one of three tackles in the match.

Impact Bernat started at left wing-back Wednesday while Nuno Mendes (thigh) remains out and Achraf Hakimi was suspended. It's possible he remains the starter on the left until Mendes' return, but Hakimi is also capable of filling in on that side.

JANUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Late goals help PSG beat 3rd-tier Châteauroux in French Cup

Paris Saint-Germain needed two late goals to scrape a 3-1 win at third-tier Châteauroux in the French Cup round of 64

JANUARY 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On bench against Lens Bernat (leg) is in PSG's match day squad for Sunday's clash against RC Lens.

Impact Bernat was a doubt for Sunday's match due to a leg issue he picked up this week, but he's fit enough to make it on the bench at least while Nordi Mukiele and Achraf Hakimi start at the wing-back positions with Nuno Mendes (thigh) out.

JANUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Lens clash Bernat (muscle) missed training Friday and will be doubtful for Sunday's match versus Lens, L'Equipe reports.

Impact Bernat was a late scratch ahead of Strasbourg game with his muscular discomfort and the problem is still not deemed serious but the short turnaround between games this week could see him miss another outing here after failing to return to the pitch just two days before the clash. Nordi Mukiele is expected to switch to left-back as Achraf Hakimi is now ready to slot at right-back.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Late scratch versus Strasbourg Bernat has felt a muscle discomfort and was a late scratch for Wednesday's match versus Strasbourg, L'Equipe reports.

Impact Bernat was initially in the match-squad and expected to start but he felt a mild discomfort ahead of the game and has been spared as a precaution. The defender should be able to return over the weekend and with Nuno Mendes out at least until February Bernat should be able to see plenty of time on the pitch over the next month or so.

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps second straight clean sheet Bernat held a clean sheet and added one shot (on target) and one tackle won in Friday's 3-0 win over Ajaccio.

Impact Bernat was a bit quiet statistically here but still adds his second straight clean sheet and third in last four matches. He's also racke dup 11 tackles and seven clearances from his previous three matches.

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in Le Classique Bernat held a clean sheet and added four fouls drawn, three clearances and four tackles (two won) in Sunday's 1-0 win over Marseille.

Impact Bernat held his second clean sheet in last three starts and has been very productive in other departments as well with 11 tackles, seven clearances and six fouls drawn over the same period. With Nuno Mendes still out Bernat should keep logging in heavy minutes too.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mbappé scores as PSG held 1-1 by Benfica in Champions League

Kylian Mbappé has scored his 31st Champions League goal with Paris Saint-Germain to become the club's record scorer in the competition

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Logs two dribbles in scoreless draw Bernat kept a clean sheet and added two dribbles, four tackles (three won) and three clearances in Saturday's 0-0 draw to Reims.

Impact Bernat had a great performance here and kept his second clean sheet of the season. With Nuno Mendes out until about the end of the month the former could be up for a solid run of play at left-back.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE