Impact Iglesias be isolate for at least a week, but he might not miss any game time as Betis don't play again until January.
DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
BETIS 5-5-4 · 9TH IN LALIGA
5-5-4 · 9TH IN LALIGA
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Borja Iglesias - Tests positive for COVID-19 Iglesias tested positive for COVID-19 and has entered a quarantine, Real Betis announced Tuesday.
Guido Rodriguez - Suspended against Celta Rodriguez will miss the clash against Celta Vigo on Jan. 2 with a suspension for yellow card accumulation.
Impact Rodriguez picked up his fifth yellow card of the season in Sunday's defeat against Athletic, meaning he will be suspended for the Vigo match. William Carvalho, Paul Akouokou and Andres Guardado (illness) will all be options to replace him in defensive midfield for the game.
DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Alex Moreno - Comes off injured against Bilbao Moreno was subbed out of Sunday's defeat against Athletic Bilbao in the 83rd minute after suffering an apparent injury. He took two shots (one on target) and created three chances...
Impact Moreno was playing well on Sunday, but his game was cut short due to a potential muscle injury. It is unclear whether he will be forced to miss any additional game time yet, but he has a few weeks to recover before his side resumes play against Celta Vigo on Jan. 2. Juan Miranda could fill in for him at left back if necessary for the game.
DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rui Silva - Concedes three in loss Silva conceded three goals and made three saves during Sunday's 3-2 loss to Athletic Club.
Impact Silva has conceded three goals in two of his last three starts while sandwiching in clean sheets, which is the mark of a team in good form but also of defensive issues to work on still. With the next match coming against Iago Aspas and Celta Vigo, Silva will need to be even better if he's to get back on track.
DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Willian Jose - Takes three shots in loss Jose took three shots (all off target) in 83 minutes of Sunday's 3-2 loss to Athletic Club.
Impact Jose had some close chance go wide that could've put his team further in front during a high-scoring fixture. He's logged four assists in his last four league matches but often leaves the scoring to Juanmi and others, so consistent output may not be a reliable expectation for Jose. Still, he's scored five times this season and seems to have good control of a starting place in the lineup.
DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
William Carvalho - Logs assist in loss Carvalho provided one assist from two chances created during Sunday's 3-2 loss to Athletic Club.
Impact Carvalho set up Nabil Fekir's go-ahead goal in his first league start in over two months. As he didn't exactly add as much defensively, Carvalho will need to work hard to keep his place in the lineup while Andres Guardado (COVID-19) is unavailable.
DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Nabil Fekir - Logs goal in loss Fekir scored one goal from four shots (two on goal) and provided eight crosses (two accurate) during Sunday's 3-2 loss to Athletic Club.
Impact Fekir scored in his final two starts in 2021 and has three goals and one assist dating back to his last four appearances. As long as he stays fit, Fekir looks primed to be a key piece in one of the league's top attacking sides. Up next is a visit from Celta Vigo, which have conceded 22 goals in 18 matches.
DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Juanmi - Remains on fire Juanmi scored one goal from two shots (one on goal) and created two chances in 77 minutes of Sunday's 3-2 loss to Athletic Club.
Impact Juanmi has scored a ridiculous 11 goals from 17 attempts on target and 26 total shots this season as he kept up the pace in Sunday's match. He'll now get the holiday break before facing Celta Vigo and it will be fun to see if he maintains his form in 2022.
DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Virus-hit Madrid held by Cádiz; record hat trick for Molina
Coronavirus-hit Real Madrid has been held 0-0 at home by Cádiz in the Spanish league to end its 10-game winning streak across all competitionsDECEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Resumen de Athletic Club vs Real Betis (3-2)
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DECEMBER 19, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Claudio Bravo - Back with team against Athletic Bravo (thigh) has been called up by Betis for Sunday's clash against Athletic Bilbao.
Impact Bravo has missed Betis' last three La Liga games since suffering a thigh injury during a Europa League match in late November, but the veteran goalkeeper has recovered, and could be in the starting lineup Sunday.
DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Andres Guardado - Tests positive for COVID-19 Guardado has tested positive for COVID-19, according to Andres Ocana of COPE radio.
Impact Guardado will be in isolation for at least a week, meaning he will miss Sunday's clash against Athletic Bilbao. William Carvalho or Paul Akouokou could fill in for him in defensive midfield for the game.
DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Real Madrid hit by virus outbreak before hosting Cádiz
Real Madrid will be without midfielder Luka Modric and five other players when the team hosts Cádiz on Sunday after they tested positive for COVID-19DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sergio Canales - Extends contract with Betis Canales has signed a four-and-a-half year contract extension with Real Betis, the club announced Tuesday.
Impact Canales has been a mainstay in midfield for Betis since transferring from Real Sociedad in the summer of 2018, and the 30-year-old has signed on through the 2025/26 season as his side is currently working through its most promising campaign in years.
DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rui Silva - Keeps clean sheet in win Silva kept a clean sheet with five saves made during Sunday's 4-0 win over Real Sociedad.
Impact Silva has kept clean sheets in two straight league starts, making eight saves and winning twice against Barcelona and now La Real. he's fortunate not to have given up a penalty in the second half but he can still take another positive result away as he finishes 2021 in solid form. Up next is a trip to Athletic Club, which are tied for the second-fewest goals scored in La Liga.
DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Nabil Fekir - Scores in win Fekir scored one goal on his only shot and created one chance from five crosses (two accurate) during Sunday's 4-0 win over Real Sociedad.
Impact Fekir also won three-of-four tackles and conceded a yellow card in this game. He's had some issues of availability in recent weeks but that hasn't stopped him from scoring twice and providing one assist in his last three appearances. The final game in 2021 will see Fekir travel to Athletic Club, which have conceded the second-fewest goals in La Liga.
DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sergio Canales - Provides assist in win Canales provided one assist from one chance created and put two shots off target in Sunday's 4-0 win over Real Sociedad.
Impact Canales has logged assists in consecutive matches after failing to set up a goal in his previous eight appearances. When on the pitch, Nabil Fekir and Juanmi have both made Canales a little less important to the attack. While his importance to the team remains substantial, the fantasy output has moved elsewhere for an in-form side. Up next for Canales is a trip to Athletic Club, which have conceded the second-fewest goals in La Liga.
DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Juanmi - Scores in win Juanmi scored one goal from two shots (one on goal) in 87 minutes of Sunday's 4-0 win over Real Sociedad.
Impact Juanmi has managed to score a ridiculous 10 goals on 16 shots this season, which is one of the highest conversion rates you'll ever see from a single player. His five goals scored in his last three starts will be put to the test against Athletic Club, which have conceded the second-fewest goals in La Liga.
DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Willian Jose - Logs two assists in win Jose provided two assists from three chances created in Sunday's 4-0 win over Real Sociedad.
Impact Jose hasn't had the most glamorous role throughout his time with Betis but he's certainly made an impact with four assists from his last three starts. Hell get one more match in 2021 at Athletic Club, which are tied for the third-most assists conceded to forwards.
DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Alex Moreno - Scores twice, assists in win Moreno scored two goals from two shots and provided one assist in addition to making four interceptions during Sunday's 4-0 win over Real Sociedad.
Impact Moreno put in a season-best performance and potentially one for his entire career as he led the way to a convincing home win. Over his last two league starts, he's also made 11 total tackles and six interceptions en route to to shutout wins. This is an impressive way to finish out 2021 and he'll get one more game against Athletic Club, which have conceded the second-fewest goals in La Liga.
DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Madrid shreds Atlético's title defense with 2-0 derby win
Karim Benzema and Marco Asensio have inflicted the latest blow on Atlético Madrid’s title defenseDECEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
German Pezzella - On bench against Sociedad Pezzella (undisclosed) is in Betis' match day squad for Sunday's clash against Real Sociedad.
Impact Pezzella has missed a few La Liga matches with an undisclosed injury, but he played the full 90 minutes in the Europa League on Thursday and he's available on the bench for Sunday's game as well.
DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Atlético can rekindle hopes of another title at Real Madrid
Atlético Madrid has a chance rekindle its bid to win a second straight Spanish league titleDECEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hector Bellerin - Creates two chances in win Bellerin took a shot and created two chances in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Barcelona. He also made three clearances, an interception and won one of two tackles in the match.
Impact Bellerin played well on both sides of the ball as his side downed Barcelona on Saturday and climbed up to third in the table. Next weekend he will face fifth-placed Real Sociedad, which have scored 19 goals in 16 La Liga matches this season.
DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
