WALTER BENITEZ NEWS

Logs three-save clean sheet Benitez registered three saves and secured a clean sheet in Tuesday's 4-0 victory over Girona.

Impact Benitez saved shots from Ladislav Krejci, Yangel Herrera and Bojan Miovski. As a result, the goalkeeper logged his first clean sheet of the 2024-25 Champions League. Even if this was Benitez's first clean sheet of the UCL, he has been on a tear during it. With only two goals conceded and an 85.7 save percentage through three games, Benitez enters PSV's next UCL game with great momentum.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Brilliant for draw Benitez registered seven saves and allowed one goal in Tuesday's 1-1 draw against Paris Saint-Germain. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 96th minute.

Impact Benitez stopped seven of the eight shots on his net during Tuesday's clash, earning a heroic draw in Paris. It was a stellar showing from the goalkeeper who shut down one of the absolute best attacks in Europe. Benitez will likely need to be at his best to continue earning points in the Champions League, though he has easier matches coming up in the back half of the schedule.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes in UCL start Benitez made two saves and allowed one goal in Tuesday's 1-1 draw against Sporting CP.

Impact After sitting out PSV Eindhoven's first game of the 2024-25 Champions League, Benitez was PSV's goalkeeper for the team's second. But while he got the start over Joel Drommel, Benitez did not impress, conceding once to Jerdy Schouten and barely logging multiple saves.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Starts against Willem Benitez (personal) started and played 90 minutes in Saturday's 2-0 win over Willem.

Impact Benitez is back with the team following his absence from their UCL opener due to the birth of his child. He is their regular starter and should be expected to continue in that role throughout the competition, especially after starting in all eight of their matches last UCL campaign.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Away from club Benitez departed PSV's hotel in Turin for the birth of his child, the club announced Tuesday.

Impact Benitez was lined up to start the opening match of the Champions League, but the birth of his child has him heading back to the Netherlands. The goalkeeper will be replaced by Joel Drommel for Tuesday's clash with Juventus.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Beaten once more Benitez made five saves and allowed two goals in Wednesday's 2-0 loss versus Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Benitez, and PSV's, Champions League run came to an end at the hand of a clinical Dortmund side that just proved to be too much to handle. It wasn't a poor match from Benitez in any sense, he stopped five of the seven shots he faced, but the offense in front of him just couldn't get it done. Benitez will be back to clean sheets and more beatable opponents back in the Eredivisie.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes once in draw Benitez allowed a goal while making four saves during Tuesday's 1-1 draw with Dortmund.

Impact Benitez allowed the opening goal of the match in the 24th minute, but blanked Dortmund from there as PSV came from behind to earn a draw at home. The keeper has conceded four goals while making eight saves across his last three Champions League starts.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Allows one against Arsenal Benitez registered two saves and allowed one goal in Tuesday's 1-1 draw versus Arsenal.

Impact Benitez wasn't at his best Tuesday, only being challenged three times, making two saves and allowing one goal. The goalie has only registered one clean sheet in the UCL this campaign, conceding 10 goals and making 12 saves. He will hope to improve on his performances as PSV awaits their round of 16 draw.

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

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

Single save draw Benitez made one save and allowed one goal in Tuesday's 1-1 draw versus Lens.

Impact Benitez faced just two shots Tuesday and stopped one of them to come away a single point in the draw. The goalkeeper finishes the first round robin in the Champions League with a rough seven goals conceded and only five saves. It's been tough sledding for Benitez in what was always going to be a difficult group.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

No saves in draw Benitez allowed two goals while making no saves during Tuesday's 2-2 draw with Sevilla.

Impact Benitez conceded two second half goals, but was backed with two goals as PSV found a late equalizer on Tuesday. The keeper has now allowed six goals in the opening two Champions League contests while his save total remained at four.

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Allows four against Arsenal Benitez registered four saves and allowed four goals in Wednesday's 4-0 defeat against Arsenal.

Impact Benitez struggled in net on Wednesday, making four saves while allowing four goals in the loss. He didn't receive much help from his defense in this game either, as they were quickly overthrown by a lethal Arsenal attack that poured on three goals in the opening 40 minutes. He should have a better match in his next UCL contest when PSV take on Sevilla.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Arsenal beats PSV, clinches spot in Europa League KO round

Arsenal has secured a spot in the Europa League knockout round after a 1-0 win over PSV Eindhoven

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rennes up to 2nd in Ligue 1 after draw at Nice

Martin Terrier has become the joint top scorer in the French league as Rennes salvaged a 1-1 draw at Nice to move into second place

APRIL 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nice draws 0-0 at Montpellier, Nantes loses 1-0 at Troyes

Second-place Nice escaped with a 0-0 draw in the French league after captain Dante was sent off and Montpellier midfielder Teji Savanier fluffed a first-half penalty

MARCH 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nice beats PSG 1-0 to take second place in French league

Nice has upended French league leader Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 with a score from Andy Delort off the bench and moved into second place

MARCH 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Benitez makes several saves as Nice draws to move into 2nd Nice goalkeeper Walter Benitez made several saves to earn his 10-man team a 0-0 draw at close rival Strasbourg and second place in the Frenc...

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Mbappe scores 2 as PSG moves 16 points clear, Nice takes 2nd

Runaway league leader Paris Saint-Germain again relied on Kylian Mbappe as it rallied from a goal down to beat Saint-Etienne 3-1 at home

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

PSG's perfect home record ends with 0-0 draw against Nice

Paris Saint-Germain dropped points at home for the first time this season by drawing 0-0 with Nice in the French league as the high-powered attack led by newly crowned Ballon d’Or...

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nice moves up to 2nd; bottle hits Payet in abandoned game

Amine Gouiri scored twice as Nice rallied past Clermont 2-1 to climb to second place in the French league, 11 points behind leader Paris Saint-Germain

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lyon shows title credentials beating Nice 4-1 to go top

Lyon shows just why it is a contender to be reckoned with by winning at Nice 4-1 to go to the top of the French league and stretch its unbeaten run to 13 games

DECEMBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS