LUUK DE JONG NEWS

Key touch in victory de Jong assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal) and three chances created in Wednesday's 3-1 win over Juventus.

Impact de Jong nudged a ball onward at the goalmouth to setup PSV Eindhoven's second goal Wednesday in their 3-1 victory over Juventus. The forward was also active defensively, making three tackles (three won) and two clearances over his 120 minutes of play. The goal-contribution marked the first UCL assist for the veteran forward since the 2016-2017 campaign during his first career stint with PSV. This season, de Jong has made 10 Champions League appearances (nine starts), scored twice and supplied the aforementioned assist.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Four shots in loss de Jong recorded four shots (one on goal) and four chances created in Tuesday's 2-1 defeat versus Juventus. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 73rd minute.

Impact Despite not recording a goal contribution in Tuesday's loss, de Jong put together a very strong performance. He tied a season high with four shots and doubled his previous season high with four chances created. That type of production has not been atypical of him throughout this campaign, yet he has just two goal contributions through nine appearances. He will look to be more clinical Wednesday in the second leg.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Nets two in victory de Jong scored two goals to go with three shots (two on goal) and two chances created in Tuesday's 3-2 victory against Red Star Belgrade.

Impact de Jong scored his first goals in seven Champions League appearances this season. This marked his third straight UCL game with at least three shots and two shots on target. He also maintained a streak of recording at least one chance created in each of his Champions League games on the campaign. Additionally, de Jong logged three tackles won, which is a high in his UCL play this year.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Four shots but fails to score de Jong generated four shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Tuesday's 1-0 defeat to Brest.

Impact de Jong failed to score for the sixth game in this season's Champions League but did take four shots, which is his most of any game in the competition this season. This was also the second time this year in the competition that he has managed two shots on target.

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting once more De Jong (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Wednesday's clash with Shakhtar.

Impact De Jong is back in the starting XI after training throughout the week. The forward is the center of everything going forward for PSV and remains a major part of the XI and the focal point of the attack.

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Trains, could feature De Jong (strain) is questionable for Wednesday's match against Shakhtar after training, according to manager Peter Bosz. "I'm expecting Luuk at training this afternoon."

Impact De Jong is battling an injury, with the forward being a late call due to his issues. However, he has trained, bringing confidence he will be fit. He has started in all four UCL matches this campaign, so it would be a major absence if he misses out, with Hirving Lozano or Issac Babadi as probable replacements if left out.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in elimination de Jong recorded six shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Wednesday's 1-0 loss to Borussia Dortmund.

Impact de Jong was desperate to get on the scoresheet throughout Wednesday's clash but he just couldn't do it. He came so close to beating Gregor Kobel on multiple occasions but in the end it was Kobel who earned the win. de Jong finishes the Champions League at the first hurdle in the knockout stage as PSV head back to complete another dominant Eredivisie campaign.

MARCH 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Converts penalty in draw de Jong scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal) and creating three chances during during Tuesday's 1-1 draw with Dortmund.

Impact de Jong converted a penalty in the 56th minute to level the score while leading PSV with three chances created in the match. The goal was de Jong's first in the Champions League since PSV's fourth group stage match in November as he's fired 17 shots in the competition.

FEBRUARY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win de Jong scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and two chances created in Wednesday's 1-0 victory against Lens.

Impact de Jong notched his second Champions League goal in the 12th minute of the match as he delivered a well-placed header that just went by the fingertips of Brice Samba. However, the striker would end up being a non-factor after his goal, as he didn't register another shot during the remainder of the game.

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Strikes in draw with Sevilla de Jong scored a goal while taking eight shots (two on goal) and creating a chance during Tuesday's 2-2 draw with Sevilla.

Impact de Jong found the back of the net in the 86th minute while leading PSV with eight shots in the match. The goal was the first through the opening two Champions League matches for PSV with his eight shoots boosting his total to ten in the competition.

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from loan De Jong's loan season with Barcelona has ended and he is now returning to Sevilla, the club announced Friday.

Impact De Jong scored six goals in 21 La Liga appearances (six starts) during his campaign with Barcelona, and his iconic late goals salvaged results for the club on numerous occasions. The 31-year-old is now on his way back to Sevilla, where he could continue as an effective impact substitute behind Rafa Mir and Youssef En-Nesyri at center forward if he stays there this season.

JULY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench in season finale De Jong was an unused substitute in Sunday's defeat against Villarreal.

Impact De Jong's arrival in Barcelona may have been taken by some as symbol of the club's recent hardships, but the tall, 31-year-old striker proved all of the doubters wrong with six goals -- most of them directly contributing to a Barcelona result, often in the final few minutes of the game -- in 21 La Liga appearances (six starts) this season. He will likely return to Sevilla when his loan ends in the summer, but he could forever be remembered as a Barcelona cult hero for his exploits this campaign.

MAY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores winner against Levante De Jong subbed into Sunday's match against Levante in the 84th minute and he scored a goal in the 3-2 victory.

Impact De Jong made his first La Liga appearance since February on Sunday in his return after missing a game with COVID-19, and he won the game for Barcelona with a 92nd-minute header. This was the fourth time this season he has scored a goal that turned a loss into a draw or a draw into a win, and it's the second time he's done it in second-half stoppage time. He has turned out to be a very valuable impact substitute behind Memphis Depay or Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang at center forward.

APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona survives 3 penalties, moves back into 2nd place

Not even conceding three penalty kicks in the second half was enough to stop Barcelona’s impressive run as the Catalan club rallied to a 3-2 win against second-to-last-place Levant...

APRIL 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Available for weekend De Jong (illness) has been called up by Barcelona for Sunday's clash against Levante.

Impact De Jong missed last weekend's victory over Sevilla after testing positive for COVID-19, but he has recovered and should be available against Levante. However, he hasn't started a La Liga game since January.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Juventus faces Inter, Barcelona hosts Sevilla

The Derby d’Italia is always a hotly contested fight between two of the biggest teams in Italian soccer

APRIL 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tests positive for COVID-19 De Jong has tested positive for COVID-19, Barcelona announced Saturday.

Impact De Jong will miss at least one game against Sevilla on Sunday while in isolation, but he hasn't started in La Liga anyway since January and the additions of Ferran Torres and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Adds goal in win De Jong scored one goal from one shot in four minutes of Sunday's 4-0 win over Athletic Club.

Impact De Jong hasn't started since January but still scored twice in three league appearances in February, which totaled just 15 minutes in time off the bench. With Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in even better form, it's unlikely de Jong will start much over the rest of the season even if he's scoring with confidence.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona scores late, stays unbeaten against rival Espanyol

Espanyol came within a minute of ending its 13-year winless run against Barcelona in the Spanish league after conceding in the sixth minute of stoppage time in a 2-2 draw at home

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nets at the death De Jong scored once on two shots (one on goal) during Sunday's two-all draw with Espanyol.

Impact De Jong was brought on as a last gasp hope to try and find the equalizer, and he did just that. Scoring in the 96th minute De Jong looked exceptionally calm in front of goal. Unfortunately he is only a super sub at this point, and has next to no fantasy value with that minimal role.

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

New-look Barcelona attack takes on Atlético's shaky defense

Barcelona’s revamped attack will host an Atlético Madrid side seeking to restore its once vaunted defense on Sunday in the Spanish league at Camp Nou

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes three shots in win De Jong took three shots (one on target) and won two of two tackles in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Alaves.

Impact De Jong came into Sunday's game with a goal in each of his last two La Liga games, and although he didn't extend the streak against Alaves, he has played well enough recently to merit consideration to continue as the starting striker once Memphis Depay (undisclosed) returns from injury.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Madrid beats Barcelona for 100th time, reaches Cup final

Federico Valverde has scored in extra time as Real Madrid defeated Barcelona 3-2 in the semifinals of the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia

JANUARY 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores again in draw De Jong scored one goal from two shots (one on goal) in 61 minutes of Saturday's 1-1 draw with Granada.

Impact De Jong has scored in two straight starts to silence some of his doubters after transfer rumors swirled around him over the holiday period. As he's taken advantage of favorable matchups against Mallorca and Granada, his performances may not be the best indicator of his regular value, though his next league match could be another easier opponent against Deportivo Alaves.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Benzema, Vinícius net braces in Madrid rout; Barcelona draws

Karim Benzema and Vinícius Júnior have each scored a brace of goals to lead Real Madrid to a 4-1 victory over Valencia

JANUARY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS