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Dani Vivian - Logs assist in win Vivian provided one assist from one chance created and made two interceptions during Monday's 2-1 win over Espanyol.

Impact Vivian set up a rare goal for Inigo Martinez that saw one defender provide for another, but it worked out well to secure another home win. What's more impressive is that Vivian still has yet to lose a match as a starter, and this makes him worth tracking whenever Yeray Alvarez isn't in the lineup. Up next is the semifinal against Valencia in the Copa del Rey and a trip to Mallorca on Monday.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Inigo Martinez - Finds net in win Martinez scored one goal and conceded a yellow card during Monday's 2-1 win over Espanyol.

Impact Martinez has played exceptionally well during Copa del Rey wins over Barcelona and Real Madrid before getting onto the scoresheet himself thanks to a cross from Dani Vivian. With two clean sheets in his last four league starts and four games without defeat, Martinez just needs to be careful not to pick up a fifth yellow card in Thursday's match against Valencia in the cup or in the following league match at Mallorca.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Oihan Sancet - Scores in win Sancet scored one goal from one shot in 72 minutes of Monday's 2-1 win over Espanyol.

Impact Sancet sprung the offside trap and still beat it after a VAR check to equalize the score just five minutes into the match. There aren't many players on his club in as good of form, as Sancet has scored five times and logged two assists in his last five league matches. This could favor well into the next league match at Mallorca, which are tied for the fourth-most goals conceded in La Liga.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Raul Garcia - Logs assist, leaves with knock Garcia logged one assist from three chances created and left with a knock after 64 minutes of Monday's 2-1 win over Espanyol.

Impact Garcia set up Oihan Sancet to beat the offside trap and equalize just five minutes into the contest, before leaving later with what appeared to be a pulled hamstring. Following what was one of his better performances of the season, Garcia will hope not to be out for long. More is surely to be shared about Garcia's status ahead of Thursday's Copa del Rey semifinal against Valencia.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unai Vencedor - Unavailable against Espnayol Vencedor (hamstring) will miss out versus Espanyol on Monday.

Impact Vencedor has yet to put an effort on target despite registering 15 shots this season, though he's not exactly an offensive powerhouse considering he hasn't scored a goal in 49 La Liga appearances. As such, the midfielder shouldn't be expected to offer more than mid-range fantasy value even once cleared to return.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Oihan Sancet - Starting Monday Sancet (knee) will feature in the starting XI versus Espanyol on Monday.

Impact Sancet had been red hot before suffering his knee injury as he racked up four goals on eight shots (four on target) and two assists in his previous four contests. With the forward back on the pitch, he should offer top-half fantasy value the rest of the campaign.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Athletic looks to move closer to European places

Athletic Bilbao tries to move closer to the European qualification spots when it hosts Espanyol in the Spanish league

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Darnell Mayberry: Halftime: Bulls 65, Pacers 62. Both teams are... - The Athletic Halftime: Bulls 65, Pacers 62. Both teams are shooting 53 percent. Nikola Vučević leads the Bulls with 18 points, 10 rebounds and two assist...

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Mark Lazerus: I can confirm Elliotte Friedman's report that... - The Athletic I can confirm Elliotte Friedman's report that Carolina assistant general manager Eric Tulsky, is a candidate for the open GM job in Chicago,...

FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Athletic faces Valencia in Copa after slaying Madrid, Barça

Athletic Bilbao is again showing Spain why it claims to be the “king” of the Copa del Rey

FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Iker Muniain - Plays in cup Muniain started and played until stoppage time during Thursday's 1-0 win over Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey.

Impact Muniain had recently returned to training after a positive COVID-19 test and only missed the 1-0 win over Rayo Vallecano during a less intense part of the calendar. It shouldn't be surprising to see him back in the lineup every time the Lions take to the pitch beginning with Monday's visit from Espanyol.

FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nicholas Williams - Hamstring injury confirmed Williams (hamstring) had a moderate hamstring strain confirmed, Bilbao announced Friday.

Impact Williams will be sidelined for at least a week with the hamstring injury. It's uncertain if it will be longer than that, but it's like that the team will avoid rushing him back when he is fit. Ales Berenguer will likely remain in the starting XI with Williams out.

FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Darnell Mayberry: "It hurts. That's what happens when you play a... - The Athletic "It hurts. That’s what happens when you play a 42-minute game with back spasms." -- Zach LaVine

FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Darnell Mayberry: Halftime: Raptors 54, Bulls 50. The Bulls are... - The Athletic Halftime: Raptors 54, Bulls 50. The Bulls are fortunate to be down only four. They’ve struggled with turnovers, defensive rebounding and fun...

FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Athletic finally beats Madrid, returns to Copa semifinals

It took a goal near the end for Athletic Bilbao to finally get the better of Real Madrid and reach the Copa del Rey semifinals for the third straight season

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

MATCHDAY: Madrid visits Athletic in Copa quarterfinals

Real Madrid tries to return to the Copa del Rey semifinals when it visits Athletic Bilbao at San Mamés Stadium

FEBRUARY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Valencia and Rayo advance to Copa del Rey quarterfinals

Valencia has reached its second Copa del Rey semifinal in four years by defeating Cádiz 2-1

FEBRUARY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Adam Jahns: A look at the Bears' top staff members... - The Athletic A look at the Bears' top staff members, personnel and coaching, thus far: GM: Ryan Poles Asst. GM: Ian Cunningham Head coach: Matt Eberflus...

FEBRUARY 2, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Madrid waits on Benzema and Vinícius for Copa quarterfinals

Real Madrid will have to wait until the last minute to know if Vinícius Júnior and Karim Benzema will be in condition to play in the Copa del Rey quarterfinals against Athletic Bil...

FEBRUARY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Asier Villalibre - Available Thursday Villalibre (hamstring) will be available for Thursday's Copa del Rey match against Real Madrid.

Impact Villalibre has played sparingly since September of 2021 due to injuries and has finally worked his way back from a hamstring issue. With Oihan Sancet, Inaki Williams and Raul Garcia all receiving minutes, Villalibre adds another body to the competition.

FEBRUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Kaplan: FanDuel Group, and the United Center, home of... - The Athletic FanDuel Group, and the United Center, home of the Chicago Bulls and Chicago Blackhawks, announced plans to open a FanDuel Sportsbook inside...

JANUARY 31, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Kevin Fishbain: New Bears head coach Matt Eberflus confirmed... - The Athletic New Bears head coach Matt Eberflus confirmed the defense will be a 4-3. It's the third time he'll have been part of a change from a 3-4 to a...

JANUARY 31, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Darnell Mayberry: Halftime: Bulls 73, Blazers 65. The score says... - The Athletic Halftime: Bulls 73, Blazers 65. The score says it all. The Bulls are ahead, but aside from a few individual efforts it's another lackluster...

JANUARY 30, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Kevin Fishbain: Ryan Poles made his first hire in the personnel... - The Athletic Ryan Poles made his first hire in the personnel department with the addition of Ian Cunningham, who is the first in Bears history to have th...

JANUARY 30, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM