Barcelona, Atlético exit Champions League; Liverpool through
Barcelona was eliminated from the Champions League even before kicking off against Bayern MunichOCTOBER 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LUKAS HRADECKY #1 - GOALIE - BAYER LEVERKUSEN
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Atlético out of Champions League after late penalty miss
Atlético Madrid missed a penalty that was awarded after the final whistle as the Spanish club was eliminated from the Champions League following a 2-2 draw with Bayer LeverkusenOCTOBER 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Concedes two goals to Atletico Hradecky made nine saves but conceded two goals in Wednesday's 2-2 Champions League draw against Atletico Madrid.
Impact Hradecky was beaten by strikes from Yannick Carrasco and Rodrigo De Paul on Wednesday, but he was impressive for most of the match, particularly with a penalty save late on in stoppage time on Carrasco. He'll have another big game domestically at the weekend against RB Leipzig, which have scored 20 goals in 11 Bundesliga matches.
OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Allows two goals Hradecky conceded two goals during a 2-2 draw against VfL Wolfsburg on Saturday.
Impact Hradecky allowed multiple goals without logging any saves. He will try to redeem himself during Bayer Leverkusen's next game, currently scheduled Wednesday against Atletico Madrid.
OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Destroyed by Frankfurt Hradecky allowed five goals while making five saves during Saturday's 5-1 loss to Frankfurt.
Impact Hradecky allowed a goal in the first half and four in the second as Leverkusen dropped all three points on Saturday. The keeper has now allowed 19 goals in nine league starts while his five saves upped his season total to 29.
OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Beaten three times against Porto Hradecky made zero saves and conceded three goals during Wednesday's 3-0 Champions League loss against Porto.
Impact Hradecky couldn't do much to stop Galeno's shot from inside the box in the 6th minute and then was beaten twice from the penalty spot after halftime. The biggest issue is that the opposition didn't have any other shot on target during the entire match so the goalkeeper couldn't offset these three goals allowed. This has been a campaign with lots of ups and downs for Hradecky and he'll try to bounce back during Saturday's league visit to Eintracht Frankfurt.
OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Alonso's Leverkusen loses 3-0 to Porto in Champions League
Two goals for Mehdi Taremi from the penalty spot and superb goalkeeping from Diogo Costa lifted Porto to a 3-0 win over Bayer LeverkusenOCTOBER 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Much needed clean sheet Hradecky kept a clean sheet while making a save during Saturday's 4-0 win over Schalke.
Impact Hradecky helped Leverkusen claim all three points by shutting out Schalke on Saturday. The clean sheet was the second in eight league starts for the keeper while his lone save upped his season total to 24.
OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Concedes two goals to Porto Hradecky made two saves but conceded two goals in Tuesday's 2-0 Champions League defeat against FC Porto.
Impact Hradecky was beaten by a Zaidu Sanusi header and a strike from Galeno in defeat on Tuesday, which leaves Leverkusen in a three-way tie for second place at the halfway point of the UCL Group Stage. Next up is Saturday's Bundesliga clash against FC Schalke, which have scored 10 goals in eight matches this season.
OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Five saves in rout Hradecky made five save in Friday's 4-0 defeat to Bayern Munich.
Impact Hradecky made five saves but was still beaten four times as Munich showed why they are the top team in Germany and one of the best in Europe. The keeper did well though he made two costly mistakes on a night where any mistake was going to be punished immediately. Hradecky has easier matches on the horizon, with no match truly being as tough as a trip to Munich.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Beaten late in draw Hradecky allowed a goal while making six saves during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Werder Bremen.
Impact Hradecky allowed the game tying goal in the 82nd minute as Leverkusen had to settle for a point on Saturday. The keeper has now allowed ten goals in six league starts while his six saves upped his season total to 18.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Poor on return Hradecky made two saves in Saturday's 3-0 loss to 1899 Hoffenheim.
Impact Hradecky struggled mightily on his return from suspension. The goalkeeper faced five shots and stopped just two of them on the way to a one-sided defeat. Leverkusen are off to a rough start in 2022/23, with three losses from their opening three matches. Hradecky will need to step up if Leverkusen want to move back into the Champions League places.
AUGUST 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Available again Saturday Hradecky served out his one-match suspension and will be available against Hoffenheim on Saturday.
Impact Hradecky should be a lock for the starting XI now that he is eligible to play, which will see Andrey Lunev relegated back to a spot on the bench. Last season, Hradecky earned 10 clean sheets, including Europa League clashes, and will look to build upon that success this season.
AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sent off against Dortmund Hradecky received a straight red card in stoppage time of Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Borussia Dortmund for handling the ball outside the penalty area.
Impact Hradecky made three saves but was beaten by a Marco Reus tap in on Saturday before getting sent off in the closing minutes. Edmond Tapsoba filled in between the sticks for the remainder of the game, but backup keeper Andrey Lunev or Niklas Lomb should get the start in goal against Augsburg next weekend while Hradecky serves his suspension.
AUGUST 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Earns eight clean sheets Hradecky made 11 saves and earned eight clean sheets during 32 starts in the 2021/22 season.
Impact Hradecky produced yet another brilliant season for Leverkusen as he continues to hold his place among the best keepers in Germany. He was good for eight clean sheets, the same he managed in 2020/21, and a decent indicator of where he will land in 2022/23. Hradecky is a veteran, but has shown no signs of slowing down behind a young and talented Leverkusen defense.
JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Three saves in comeback win Hradecky allowed two goals while making three saves during Saturday's 4-2 win over Hoffenheim.
Impact Hradecky allowed two first half goals but blanked Hoffenheim in the second half as Leverkusen came from behind to claim all three points. The keeper has now allowed 44 goals in 32 league starts while his three saves upped his season total to 111.
MAY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Four saves for clean sheet Hradecky made four saves during Monday's 2-0 win over Frankfurt.
Impact Hradecky made four saves to come away with the clean sheet during Monday's win. The keeper was a solid fantasy play and looked in control throughout the match. Other than a disappointing showing against Leipzig, Hradecky has been in good form and should be a top fantasy play for the final two matches.
MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Beaten early in win Hradecky allowed a goal while making two saves during Saturday's 4-1 win over Greuther Furth.
Impact Hradecky allowed the opening goal of the match in the fifth minute but held Furth from there as Leverkusen claimed all three points. The keeper has now allowed 42 goals in 30 league starts while his two saves upped his season total 104.
APRIL 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Beaten once in loss Hradecky allowed a goal without making a save during Sunday's 1-0 loss to RB Leipzig.
Impact Hradecky conceded the lone goal of the match in the second half as Leverkusen dropped all three points. The keeper has now allowed 41 goals in 29 league starts while his lone save upped his season total to 102.
APRIL 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Shuts out Bochum Hradecky kept a clean sheet while making two saves during Sunday's 0-0 draw with Bochum.
Impact Hradecky helped Leverkusen earn a point by shutting out Bochum on Sunday. The clean sheet was the seventh in 28 league starts for the keeper while his two saves upped his season total to 102.
APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Beaten once in win Hradecky allowed a goal while making three saves during Saturday's 2-1 win over Hertha Berlin.
Impact Hradecky conceded a goal towards the end of the first half but blanked Hertha in the second 45 as Leverkusen claimed all three points. The keeper has now allowed 40 goals in 27 league starts while his three saves upped his season total to 100.
APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Three saves in clean sheet Hradecky kept a clean sheet while making three saves during Sunday's 2-0 win over Wolfsburg.
Impact Hradecky helped Leverkusen claim all three points by shutting out Wolfsburg on Sunday. The clean sheet was the sixth in 26 league starts for the keeper while his three saves upped his season total to 97.
MARCH 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Beaten once in loss Hradecky allowed a goal while making two saves during Sunday's 1-0 loss to Koln.
Impact Hradecky allowed a goal in the second half as Leverkusen dropped all three points on Sunday. The keeper has now allowed 39 goals in 25 league starts while his two saves upped his season total to 94.
MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Concedes one in draw with Bayern Hradecky allowed a goal while making four saves during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Bayern Munich.
Impact Hradecky allowed the opening goal of the match in the 18th minute but blanked Bayern from there as Leverkusen came from behind for a point. The keeper has now allowed 38 goals in 24 league starts while his four saves upped his season total to 92.
MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Three saves in clean sheet Hradecky kept a clean sheet while adding three saves during Saturday's 3-0 win over Bielefeld.
Impact Hradecky helped Leverkusen claim all three points by shutting out Bielefeld on Saturday. The clean sheet was the fifth in 23 league starts for the keeper while his three saves upped his season total to 88.
FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
