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Starts in Super Cup Christensen got the start and played 90 minutes during Thursday's 2-0 win over Osasuna.

Impact Christensen was back in the starting XI in the center of the defense during Thursday's win. The center-back has taken a large role in the first team when fit and should conitnue to see big minutes moving into the second half of the season.

JANUARY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back in starting group Christensen registered three tackles (two won), one clearance and two interceptions in Tuesday's 1-0 defeat versus FC Shakhtar Donetsk.

Impact Christensen only saw eight minutes of action in Barcelona's previous Champions League game, nor did he play at all in their prior UCL match. Nonetheless, he was in the starting group this time and made his presence known by winning two of his three tackles and registering two interceptions. Christensen has a total of five tackles and three tackles won through his three UCL appearances on the season.

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies first assist Christensen assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 5-0 win over Betis.

Impact Christensen delivered his first assist of the season, already tying his total from the previous year. He also completed 71 passes in the match and won one tackle before being subbed out after 76 minutes.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mainstay in starting XI Christensen has started all four matches to open the 2023/24 season, though he was subbed off at halftime twice.

Impact Despite the two early exits, Christensen continues to start and has recorded one shot (off target), 10 clearances and four interceptions. Including European action, the central defender started 26 of 28 contests last season, so don't expect him to concede his place on the pitch any time soon.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts Sunday Christensen (Achilles) is in the starting lineup for Sunday's match against Getafe.

Impact Christensen is able to recover in time to start Sunday's match. He's make 23 starts last season and could het more playtime time this season if he can stay healthy

AUGUST 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Should be available Sunday Christensen (Achilles) is expected to be available for Sunday's match against Getafe, head coach Xavi Hernandez told reporters Saturday.

Impact Christensen missed Tuesday's friendly match against Tottenham due to a minor Achilles issue, but Xavi confirmed the Denmark international would be available for Sunday's season opener. Christensen started in 22 of his 23 league appearances for Los Blaugranas in 2022-23.

AUGUST 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Misses friendly due to strain Christensen (Achilles) missed Tuesday's friendly with Tottenham due to a minor Achilles issue.

Impact Christensen was out for Tuesday's friendly clash due to a minor Achilles tendon issue. The defender is slowly working on his recovery and could still be an option for Sunday's league opener against Getafe.

AUGUST 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays first half of season finale Christensen made a clearance, an interception and won one of one tackles in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Celta Vigo.

Impact Christensen was a first-choice center-back alongside Ronald Araujo or Jules Kounde when fit during his first season in Barcelona, tallying a goal, an assist and eight clean sheets across 23 La Liga appearances (22 starts). The 27-year-old did miss two significant spells in October and April with injuries to his ankle and calf, respectively, and he definitely had a World Cup to forget with Denmark in the winter.

JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores own goal Christensen generated an own goal and two interceptions in Tuesday's 3-1 defeat to Valladolid.

Impact Christensen scored in his own net to contribute to Tuesday's loss to Valladolid. He's started the last five matches since returning from injury, recording a goal, six interceptions and four clearances in that span.

MAY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores on return Christensen scored from his only shot and created one chance in Saturday's 4-0 thrashing of Real Betis.

Impact Christensen announced his return from a month out with a calf injury in the best way possible, heading in his second goal of the season to open the scoring. The defender has been an ever-present when fit since arriving from Chelsea in the summer, making 17 appearances in total. He was replaced by Marcus Alonso in the 59th minute as he is worked back to full fitness.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting as expected Christensen is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Real Betis.

Impact Christensen is back in the lineup after missing the last five matches with a calf injury. He has started in 20 of the 22 games in all competitions, totaling an assist, 46 clearances and 22 tackles (12 won)

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return Saturday Christensen (calf) is expected to return to the team for Saturday's match against Real Betis, confirms manager Xavi. "Andreas Christensen will be available for Saturday's game."

Impact Christensen may not see an immediate return to the starting XI after sitting out for almost a month with a calf injury, but will likely make an appearance off the bench Saturday. The defense has done well in his absence, maintaining four clean sheets in the five matches that Christensen has missed. He is, however, still expected to return to the lineup at some point, with Marcos Alonso and Eric Garcia the other options to start at center back alongside Ronald Araujo.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined vs. Atletico Christensen (calf) will still be unavailable to face Atletico Madrid on Sunday, Marca reports.

Impact Christensen is still working his way through a calf injury he suffered during the March international window, and he will miss a fourth consecutive game on Sunday with two of Ronald Araujo, Jules Kounde, Eric Garcia and Marcos Alonso set to continue as the starting center-backs for the match.

APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Monday Christensen (undisclosed) is not in Barcelona's match day squad to face Girona on Monday.

Impact Christensen will miss a second straight game with an injury he suffered during the March international break. Marcos Alonso replaced him in the XI in central defense last weekend versus Elche and Eric Garcia is doing so against Girona.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Elche Christensen (undisclosed) was not included in the squad for Saturday's trip to Elche.

Impact Christensen won't make the trip to Elche after picking up an injury while on international duty. The center-back was a nailed-on starter before the international break, leaving a major gap in the center of the defense. Ronald Araujo reported as fit for Saturday's clash and could move straight back into the starting XI with Christensen ruled out.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured Christensen (undisclosed) was brought off after 18 minutes during Thursday's EURO's clash with Finland.

Impact Christensen was forced off the pitch after just 18 minutes with an undisclosed injury. More updates should be available after the match, though it immediately puts him in doubt for an April 1 trip to Elche back in La Liga action.

MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in win Christensen made two blocks, three clearances and an interception in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Villarreal. He also won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Christensen kept his third clean sheet across his last five La Liga appearances on Sunday, and Barcelona boast arguably the best defense in Europe at the moment as they've only conceded seven goals in La Liga all season.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

How Andreas Christensen is putting his Chelsea exit behind him at Barcelona After a bitter end to his 10-year Chelsea career, Christensen is proving his worth for Barcelona after a free agent move to La Liga

JANUARY 17, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Assists against Espanyol Christensen assisted one goal from his only chance created, took one shot on target, made one tackle (zero won), five clearances and one block in Saturday's 1-1 draw to Espanyol.

Impact Christensen assisted Marcos Alonso's opener in the seventh minute, but it wasn't enough to earn the home win. That was his first assist in the season, to go with one goal. The centerback also led his side in clearances during the match.

JANUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

France vs. Denmark Highlights | 2022 FIFA World Cup

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Mbappe scores 2, France reaches knockout stage of World Cup

Kylian Mbappe scored two goals and put defending champion France into the knockout stage of the World Cup with a 2-1 win over Denmark

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • Associated Press

Denmark's Andreas Christensen scores goal vs. France in 68' | 2022 FIFA World Cup

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Scores in loss Christensen scored one goal from one shot and conceded a yellow card during Saturday's 2-1 loss to France.

Impact Christensen was helped to their team's first goal of their tournament by defensive parter Joachim Andersen. As he's already kept one clean sheet in two games, he'll hope to remain strong and keep the Danes in the tournament.

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tearful Pique bids farewell as Barcelona beats Almería 2-0

Ousmane Dembélé and Frenkie de Jong scored to lead Barcelona to a 2-0 win over Almería in veteran defender Gerard Pique’s last game at Camp Nou

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • Associated Press

Makes bench for Almeria Christensen made the bench for Saturday's league matchup with Almeria.

Impact Christensen had been dealing with a sprained ankle and makes his return to the squad list for Saturday's contest. It's welcomed news for a Barcelona squad that isn't looking terribly deep across the back at the moment.

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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France vs. Denmark Highlights | 2022 FIFA World Cup

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