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Keeps clean sheet at Leeds Benitez recorded two saves and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Leeds United.

Impact Benitez produced the game's most important save when he reacted quickly to deny Dominic Calvert-Lewin from close range in the second half, helping Palace secure their first Premier League clean sheet of the season. The goalkeeper has made five saves while conceding three goals with one clean sheet across two league appearances. He'll face Nottingham Forest next, though his starting role could be affected if Dean Henderson is ready to return after the international break.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Three saves but concedes three Benitez had three saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-2 defeat to Ipswich Town.

Impact Benitez and his defence struggle aerially as they conceded three goals against Ipswich in a 3-2 defeat. All three goals scored came from the air. Palace have conceded two or more goals in each game so far this season. This was his first start of the year having kept a clean sheet in the EFL Cup against Middlesbrough midweek.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Makes Premier League debut Benitez registered three saves and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Leeds United.

Impact Benitez would feature in the starting XI Sunday after Dean Henderson (illness) was unavailable, his first start in the league after experiences in France and the Netherlands. He would do well to make three saves and manage a clean sheet, a great debut for many. He will likely return to a bench role in the coming matches, as Henderson should return quickly from his illness.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 10 • FOX SPORTS

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Available in Conference League Benitez (finger) is available for Thursday's clash with Dynamo Kyiv, according to manager Oliver Glasner. "We have [Walter] Benitez back in the squad."

Impact Benitez suffered a dislocated finger and has been out for a few weeks. The goalkeeper is only going to be a backup option for the most part and will likely remain firmly on the bench for the foreseeable future.

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training Benitez (finger) is back in training, according to James Savundra of Sky Sports.

Impact Benitez has missed the club's past two outings due to a dislocated finger but is nearing a return, with the goalie back in training Wednesday. This does put him in a spot to potentially return soon, although he could wait until after the break to ensure his fitness. However, he is their backup either way, likely to only see a bench spot once fit.

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dislocates finger Benitez has dislocated his finger and will at least miss the club's next two games, according to manager Olivier Glasner. "We start with the negative: Walter Benitez was injured th...

Impact Benitez is sidelined for the time being, with the goalie out for the next two games due to a dislocated finger. This means he will miss out against West Ham and Liverpool, looking to return when facing Everton on Oct. 5. The good news for the club is this won't force a change, although they will be without their backup goalie.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Will start against Millwall Benitez will start in his debut with Crystal Palace in Tuesday's EFL Cup game against Millwall, coach Oliver Glasner said in the press conference. "We'll play our best team availab...

Impact Benitez will be in the starting squad for Tuesday's EFL Cup match against Millwall to make his official debut for his new club after joining Palace early in the summer. The Argentine goalkeeper has been a starter across Europe since 2016 and featured regularly in both the UEL and Champions League with PSV. Benitez will look to show Dean Henderson that he is a reliable second-choice option, which should push the healthy competition between the two goalkeepers moving forward.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Crystal Palace confirm arrival of PSV goalkeeper Walter Benitez on free transfer Benitez leaves PSV after three years at the club, during which time he made 134 appearances as first-choice goalkeeper.

JUNE 23, 2025 • NYTIMES.COM

Moving to Palace Benitez has completed a transfer to Crystal Palace from PSV, according to his new club.

Impact Benitez is departing PSV after a few seasons with the club to join English side Crystal Palace. The Argentine goalie enters the club with plenty of experience, serving as a starter across Europe since 2016 and seeing UEL and UCL play regularly with PSV. He will likely still serve as backup to Dean Henderson, although the club now has a solid goalie room filled with experience moving into the 2025/26 campaign.

JUNE 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

PSV Eindhoven goalkeeper Walter Benitez to have Crystal Palace medical Benitez is set to be out of contract with PSV later this month and has not signed a new deal with the Eredivisie champions.

JUNE 13, 2025 • NYTIMES.COM

Concedes seven in defeat Benitez registered one save and allowed seven goals in Tuesday's 7-1 loss against Arsenal.

Impact Benitez had a tough outing against Arsenal on Tuesday in the Champions League, conceding seven goals and making just one save. The goalkeeper has allowed 19 goals in 10 Champions League games this season, with 33 saves during that time. He will aim to improve his performance in the second leg on Wednesday, though his team is likely already out of the competition, and coach Peter Bosz could make squad rotations.

MARCH 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Three saves in victory Benitez recorded three saves and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 3-1 win versus Juventus.

Impact Benitez turned aside three of the four Juventus shots on target Wednesday as PSV Eindhoven advanced to the Champions League Round of 16 with a 3-1 victory. Over his last five UCL appearances, PSV's first-choice keeper has made 19 saves and seven clearances while conceding eight goals. Benitez is likely to be the man between the sticks on March 4th when PSV host Arsenal in the first leg of their Round of 16 matchup.

FEBRUARY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes twice in loss Benitez recorded five saves and allowed two goals in Tuesday's 2-1 loss against Juventus.

Impact Benitez conceded two goals in Tuesday's loss, a powerful Weston McKennie strike in the 34th minute and then Samuel Mbangula's winner in the 82nd minute. He also made five saves in the match, his second-most of this UCL campaign. He will likely need a better performance in Wednesday's second leg in order to advance to the next round.

FEBRUARY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Three saves for win Benitez made three saves and allowed two goals in Wednesday's 3-2 victory over Liverpool.

Impact Benitez stopped three of the five shots he faced, though one of the goals he conceded came from the penalty spot. On the whole it was a good showing from the goalkeeper, who will hope to build on this good form during a play-off round clash with a spot in the round of 16 on the line.

JANUARY 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Five saves in victory Benitez had five saves and allowed two goals in Tuesday's 3-2 victory versus Red Star Belgrade.

Impact Benitez came up with a minimum of five saves for the second time in six UCL appearances this season. However, it also marked the second time in three Champions League outings that he gave up at least two goals. Up next for PSV Eindhoven is a meeting with NAC Breda on Saturday.

JANUARY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Three saves in 1-0 defeat Benitez made three saves and allowed one goal in Tuesday's 1-0 loss to Brest.

Impact Benitez conceded the only goal in this game as his side were defeated 1-0. He made three saves, which is the third time that he has done so in the Champions League season and is a number that he has made in both away games in which he has played.

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes two Benitez had one save and allowed two goals in Wednesday's 3-2 win against FC Shakhtar Donetsk.

Impact Benitez recorded just one save, but conceded two goals. He has recorded 13 saves in four appearances this season and also registered a clean sheet. Next, he faces French side Brest.

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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