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Ex-Sheffield Wednesday Loanee Features in Champions League

A former Sheffield Wednesday loanee played in the Champions League last night for his side, but couldn’t help his side claim three points. Columbian goalkeeper Devis Vasquez spent the 2023/24 season on loan at the Owls, joining from Italian giants…

By Author's Column · Vital Football

Published: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 10:45 AM

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Former Sheffield Wednesday loanee Devis Vasquez started in goal for AS Roma against Manchester United in the Champions League.
Vasquez played after Roma's primary goalkeepers were sidelined, including Pierluigi Gollini who suffered a back injury before the match.
The Colombian keeper initially stopped a Bruno Fernandes penalty before a retake was ordered due to encroachment.

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Former Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper Devis Vasquez made his Champions League debut for AS Roma against Manchester United at Old Trafford. The 28-year-old Colombian stepped in following injuries to Roma's top two goalkeepers, including Pierluigi Gollini's late back injury. Despite Vasquez saving an initial penalty from Bruno Fernandes that was subsequently retaken and scored due to encroachment, Roma could not prevent a Manchester United comeback.

Vasquez previously spent time on loan at Sheffield Wednesday during the 2023-24 season before spells at Ascoli, Empoli, and Besiktas. He ultimately signed for Roma on a free transfer.

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