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Nicolas Otamendi News: Season high in clearances

Written by RotoWire Staff

Published on December 12, 2025

Otamendi recorded three shots (zero on goal) in Wednesday's 2-0 victory over Napoli.

Otamendi delivered another strong defensive performance, helping Benfica keep back-to-back Champions League clean sheets. He made a season-high 12 clearances and one tackle, while also threatening from set pieces with three shots. He has started all six matches, recording at least one tackle and one clearance in every game, and at least one interception in all but one, totaling nine tackles, nine interceptions, and 30 clearances.

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