Barcelona vs. Elche - News - September 17, 2022 | FOX Sports

Messi scores early for PSG; Todibo sent off after 9 seconds

Lionel Messi and Neymar took only five minutes to combine for Paris Saint-Germain’s goal in a 1-0 win at Lyon as leader PSG moved two points clear of second-place Marseille in the...

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • Associated Press

Hector Bellerin - Comes off bench in win Bellerin logged 31 minutes off the bench during Saturday's 3-0 win over Elche.

Impact Bellerin has appeared in two straight league games but had to sub in for Eric Garcia instead of starting as Jules Kounde played from kickoff. With Bellerin offering more in rotation than in regular play, don't rely on him too much in a deeper back line following his arrival.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marc-Andre ter Stegen - Keeps another clean sheet Ter Stegen kept a clean sheet with one save made during Saturday's 3-0 win over Elche.

Impact Ter Stegen has conceded just one goal in six league matches this season while letting three by in two UCL contests. A collective issue that the whole team faces, ter Stegen may not be the best option in bigger games but remains far more impressive on a weekly basis than he was a season ago.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Frenkie De Jong - Takes two shots in win De Jong put two-of-two shots on target, logged three inaccurate crosses, won three-of-five tackles and made five interceptions during Saturday's 3-0 win over Elche.

Impact De Jong has contributed to clean sheet and convincing wins while starting in two straight league matches. As he's scored one goal and had a fair defensive contribution in Saturday's game, de Jong is showing he can play an active role despite the transfer rumors he endured in the offseason. A deep lineup means de Jong won't play in every game, but his current run shows he's more than capable of doing his job with consistency.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ronald Araujo - Keeps clean sheet in win Araujo kept a clean sheet with two interceptions made during Saturday's 3-0 win over Elche.

Impact Araujo has kept clean sheets in two straight league matches, which is a solid run even with a favorably easy schedule early in the season. This is something that could change over the next month, so keep an eye out for how Araujo and his teammates fair defensively when Inter Milan and Real Madrid loom in the coming weeks.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ousmane Dembele - Creates four chances in win Dembele created four chances from six crosses (one accurate) and put two shots off target during 60 minutes of Saturday's 3-0 win over Elche.

Impact Dembele did well to play 60 minutes even though he reportedly stayed up all night before this game to wait for the birth of his child. He's now gone two games without a goal or assist, a streak he'll hope to end after the international break during a busy stretch before the World Cup.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Robert Lewandowski - Scores twice in win Lewandowski scored two goals from six shots (four on goal) in 72 minutes of Saturday's 3-0 win over Elche.

Impact Lewandowski made a quick turnaround after missing his chances during a midweek loss to Bayern Munich. Since he remains in such good form with eight league goals in six games, the most important thing for Lewandowski is whether or not he keeps up the scoring pace when facing more talented opponents.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE