Champions League draw: USMNT stars set for showdown in Round of 16
The second-round pairings for the 2023-24 UEFA Champions League are set following Monday’s round of 16 draw in Nyon, Switzerland.DECEMBER 18, 2023
Lee Kang-in - Productive in Sunday's drawLee recorded seven crosses (two accurate) and seven corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Lille.
ImpactLee had another productive match Sunday as he recorded seven corners for the third time this season and seven crosses (two accurate) for the fifth time this season. However, he failed to take a single shot for the first time in Ligue 1 play this season, and his streak without a goal contribution reached seven matches after Sunday's draw.
DECEMBER 18, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Ousmane Dembele - Eight crosses in drawDembele registered two shots (zero on goal), eight crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Lille.
ImpactDembele put together a productive match in Sunday's draw as he recorded eight crosses (zero accurate), his sixth match this season (third in Ligue 1 play) with eight or more. He also created three chances in his 81 minutes, something he has done in more than half of his appearances this season.
DECEMBER 18, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Kylian Mbappe - Scores penalty in Sunday's drawMbappe scored one goal to go with five shots (one on goal) and three crosses (one accurate) in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Lille.
ImpactMbappe scored his 16th league goal of the season Sunday, a penalty in the 66th minute which marked PSG's only goal of the match. Mbappe took five shots in the match (one on target) and surprisingly failed to create a chance in the match for just the third time in 21 matches (including Champions League play). Next up he faces a more favorable matchup versus Metz Wednesday, a side which has conceded 24 goals in 16 league matches this season.
DECEMBER 18, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Gianluigi Donnarumma - Available for selectionDonnarumma is available for Wednesday's clash with Metz after serving a two-match ban.
ImpactDonnarumma missed two matches in Ligue 1 action and is now eligible to return. The goalkeeper is ready to return to the starting XI, with Arnau Tenas set to fall back to the bench. Donnarumma is the first choice in all competitions and will be in net whenever available.
DECEMBER 18, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Mbappé scores but PSG concedes late equalizer in a 1-1 draw at Lille
French league leader Paris Saint-Germain has missed the chance to move seven points clear after conceding a sloppy stoppage-time equalizer in a 1-1 draw at LilleDECEMBER 17, 2023•ASSOCIATED PRESS
