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Matty Cash - Records two crosses Cash generated one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Wednesday's 3-0 victory versus SC Freiburg. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 21s...

Impact Cash was back in his regular starting role for the final and served his normal duties, being a solid two-way presence. He recorded one shot, two chances created and two crosses in the attack while notching two clearances and a tackle won in the defense. He would also help in the clean sheet as his club took home a trophy.

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Jan-Niklas Beste - Whips in five crosses Beste had five crosses (one accurate) and one tackle in Wednesday's 3-0 defeat against Aston Villa.

Impact Beste had a decent match for the brutal outcome Freiburg faced Wednesday, as the attacker earned five crosses, the best on his team. However, he would go without a shot, a bit disappointing for one of their attackers. He ends the campaign in UEL play with only one goal, while adding three assists in 15 appearances (14 starts).

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Nicolas Hofler - One shot Wednesday Hofler had one shot (zero on goal) in Wednesday's 3-0 loss versus Aston Villa.

Impact Hofler earned the start for the final Wednesday and played a total of 61 minutes, although it was not the best shift. He would record a single shot in the attack, but most of his work came defending, recording one clearance, two intercpetions and three tackles. It was a bit surprising for him to start, only starting in two of his six UEL appearances this season.

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Igor Matanovic - Quiet in loss Matanovic registered one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Wednesday's 3-0 defeat against Aston Villa.

Impact Matanovic had a quiet night as Freiburg's trophy hopes ended, only recording a single shot from his forward role. To make things worse, his one shot wasn't even on net. He still earned three goals and one assist in 15 appearances (eight starts) this UEL campaign.

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Noah Atubolu - Allows three goals in final Atubolu had three saves and allowed three goals in Wednesday's 3-0 loss against Aston Villa.

Impact Atubolu had a rough night as Freiburg fell in the UEL final, making three saves while also allowing three goals. This continues a rough stretch to end the season, as the goalie has not earned a clean sheet since April 12. His UEL campaign ends with 15 starts, earning five clean sheets, 13 goals allowed and 42 saves.

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John McGinn - Earns assist in final McGinn assisted once to go with three shots (one on goal), six crosses (three accurate) and four corners in Wednesday's 3-0 victory over SC Freiburg. In addition, he was given a ye...

Impact McGinn had his moment of glory Wednesday as Villa captured a UEL trophy, earning an assist on Emiliano Buendia's first-half goal. This continues a run of goal contributions for the midfielder, now with one in their past three games, with three during the span. He ends playing a solid role in their UEL triumph, earning five goals and two assists in 12 appearances (eight starts) this campaign.

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Youri Tielemans - Opens up scoring Tielemans scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and two chances created in Wednesday's 3-0 victory over SC Freiburg.

Impact Tielemans would open the scoring Wednesday as Aston Villa took off the win in the final, finding the back of the net in the 41st minute. This is his first goal in some time, as his last was also in UEL play against Basel on Dec. 11. He ends his UEL campaign with two goals and three assists in nine appearances (seven starts).

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