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Sergino Dest - Assists in Wednesday's UCL win Dest assisted once to go with two crosses (two accurate) and three chances created in Wednesday's 3-2 victory versus Sevilla.

Impact Dest assisted his side's first goal of the match Wednesday as his cross connected with Ismael Saibari in the 68th minute to cut the deficit to 2-1. It marked his first goal contribution of the competition, and he added three chances created, one tackle, one interception and two clearances in his full 90 minutes of action.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yorbe Vertessen - Assists winner versus Sevilla Vertessen assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Wednesday's 3-2 victory over Sevilla.

Impact Vertessen assisted the match-winning goal Wednesday as his cross connected with Ricardo Pepi's head to take the 3-2 lead in the 92nd minute. It marked his first goal contribution of the competition after he replaced Hirving Lozano in the 44th minute, playing a UCL season-high 46 minutes.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ricardo Pepi - Scores late winner Wednesday Pepi scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Wednesday's 3-2 win against Sevilla.

Impact Pepi scored the match-winning goal Wednesday, a header in the 92nd minute assisted by Yorbe Vertessen to take the 3-2 lead. It marked his first shot and his first goal of the competition as he has appeared in a very limited capacity in each of his side's five UCL matches to this point.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ismael Saibari - Scores in comeback win Saibari scored one goal to go with five shots (three on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Wednesday's 3-2 victory over Sevilla.

Impact Saibari scored a crucial goal Wednesday, a strike in the 68th minute -- just two minutes after Lucas Ocampos received a red card -- which cut the deficit to 2-1 and sparked his side's comeback win. It marked his first goal contribution of the competition as he took five shots (three on target) in 32 minutes off the bench.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Walter Benitez - Concedes twice in UCL win Benitez recorded two saves and allowed two goals in Wednesday's 3-2 win versus Sevilla.

Impact Benitez conceded two goals in Wednesday's Champions League win, bringing him up to nine goals conceded in five UCL matches. He and his side currently sit in second place in Group B and take on Arsenal -- who already clinched first place -- in the final group stage game on Dec. 12. A win or a draw in that match, or a Lens draw or loss, will send Benitez and PSV into the round of 16.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Champions League: Arsenal advances, Ricardo Pepi seals PSV win, Man United in trouble

A goal by USMNT forward Ricardo Pepi put PSV Eindhoven in position to qualify for the knockout stage of the 2023-24 UEFA Champions League, b...

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

USMNT's Ricardo Pepi scores winner for PSV Eindhoven in Champions League

Ricardo Pepi scored the winner two minutes into stoppage time, moving PSV Eindhoven into position to advance to the knockout stage.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Pepi scores winner as PSV Eindhoven beats Sevilla 3-2 and advances in Champions League

PSV Eindhoven rallied from two goals down to defeat 10-man Sevilla 3-2 and advance to the knockout stage of the Champions League

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hirving Lozano - Brought off before halftime Lozano was brought off with an apparent injury in the first half of Wednesday's clash with Sevilla.

Impact Lozano was brought off early in the first half during Wednesday's clash due to an apparent injury. It's concerning he was unable to play the final minute until halftime, which could put a damper on his availability moving forward. Yorbe Vertessen got the nod to replace Lozano.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Armel Bella-Kotchap - Not ready for return Bella-Kotchap (shoulder) wasn't called up for Wednesday's trip to Sevilla.

Impact Bella-Kotchap remains on the sideline for Wednesday's clash with Sevilla. The defender is still struggling with a shoulder injury and will now have just one more chance to get on the pitch in the Champions League group stage. Andre Ramalho will likely continue in the starting XI with Bella-Kotchap out.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Armando Obispo - Named to match-day squad Obispo (knee) was an unused substitute versus FC Twente on Saturday.

Impact Obispo has yet to get onto the pitch in Champions League action this season but could be an option to come off the bench against Sevilla on Wednesday. Still, the defender started five of his six Europa League contests last season and should be in contention for a spot in the starting XI once back up to full match fitness.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mauro Junior - Unused substitute Saturday Junior (knee) was named to the match-day squad versus FC Twente on Saturday.

Impact Junior was left on the bench but the fact that he was at least an option should clear the way for him to get some minutes soon. If he gets onto the pitch versus Sevilla on Wednesday, it would mark his Champions League debut this season. Still, given his extended absence, Junior will be hard-pressed to immediately jump back into the starting XI.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Noa Lang - Sees minutes as substitute Lang (hamstring) played 14 minutes off the bench against FC Twente on Saturday, registering one shot (off target), one cross (inaccurate) and one chance created.

Impact Lang's return to action should clear the way for him to at least be in the squad to face Sevilla on Wednesday. Prior to getting hurt, the midfielder had started the first two Group Stage contests, in which he recorded nine shots (four on target), eight crosses (four accurate) and five chances created, and should be in contention for a spot in the starting XI with his hamstring injury clear.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

U.S. soccer's Sergino Dest apologizes for 'selfish' outburst vs. Trinidad and Tobago United States Men’s National Team star Sergino Dest issued an apology to fans, teammates and staff members, calling his on-field outburst du...

NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

US qualifies for Copa América despite loss at Trinidad after Sergiño Dest ejected for arguing Sergiño Dest forced the United States to play a man short following a pair of yellow cards in a dispute with the referee and the Americans q...

NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Hirving Lozano - Takes six shots in win Lozano generated six shots (three on goal) and three crosses (one accurate) in Wednesday's 1-0 win against Lens. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 38th minute.

Impact Lozano led the team with six shots, three of which were on goal, but he failed to score. Despite increased playing time after being absent from the starting XI in the first two games, the winger has not found the net in any Champions League group match.

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Walter Benitez - Secures clean sheet in win Benitez registered three saves and allowed zero goals in Wednesday's 1-0 victory against Lens.

Impact Benitez achieved his first Champions League clean sheet, marking a significant improvement from his initial group stage performance. In the opening match, he conceded four goals. Since then, he has allowed just three goals across the next three matches. In his upcoming game, Benitez will strive to maintain this improved form when facing Sevilla, a team that managed to score twice against him in their last encounter.

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Johan Bakayoko - Provides assist in win Bakayoko assisted once to go with four shots (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Wednesday's 1-0 win versus Lens.

Impact Bakayoko notched his first Champions League assist as he delivered a perfectly placed cross into the box where it found Luuk de Jong, who delivered a powerful header to score the opening goal of the match. Additionally, the winger took four shots; however, none of them were on target.

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luuk De Jong - 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

De Jong's early goal helps PSV Eindhoven past Lens 1-0 in the Champions League

Luuk De Jong scored early and PSV Eindhoven beat Lens 1-0 for the Dutch team’s first Champions League group-stage victory in eight years

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ismael Saibari - Returns off bench Saibari came off the bench for the final 25 minutes of Wednesday's 1-0 win over Lens.

Impact Saibari was always expected to return from the eye injury and he did just that, coming off the bench and putting together a passable performance. When fit Saibari will likely return to a major role in the starting XI for the final two matches of the group stage.

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Guus Til - Nets and assists in win Til scored and assisted during Saturday's 6-0 win over Heracles.

Impact Til got the start and piled on a goal and assist during the one-sided rout. The midfielder is up to seven goal contributions in all competitions, while playing a major role. That said he has only gone the full 90 twice this season, often coming off the bench or being brought off the pitch during the second half.

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ismael Saibari - Earns bench nod Saibari (eye) is on the bench for Wednesday's match in the Champions League against Lens.

Impact Saibari will only be a bench option for PSV on Wednesday after recovering from a knock he took to his eye in their last league match. The midfielder has appeared in every UCL match for the club so far this campaign, so he should be expected to see some time late into the contest against Lens.

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Armel Bella-Kotchap - Still out Bella-Kotchap (shoulder) is out for Wednesday's clash with Lens, according to manager Peter Bosz.

Impact Bella-Kotchap underwent shoulder surgery and isn't quite ready to return. His next chance for Champions League action will come against Sevilla away from home on Nov. 29. Andre Ramalho will likely remain in the starting XI while Bella-Kotchap is sidelined.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE