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Victor Ruiz - Makes seven clearances in win Ruiz made seven clearances, two interceptions and one block while helping his side to keep a clean sheet during Sunday's 1-0 win over Huesca.

Impact Ruiz had a huge performance at the heart of the defense, leading all players in clearances and being a huge reason why Betis was able to shut the opposition down. The centre back racked up 26 clearances and 10 interceptions over his last five matches and will try to keep it up during next Sunday's pivotal match against Celta Vigo.

MAY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Claudio Bravo - Keeps clean sheet in win Bravo made zero saves and kept a clean sheet during Sunday's 1-0 win over Huesca.

Impact Bravo had a quiet day between the sticks as the opposition lacked accuracy in the few scoring chances they generated. The goalkeeper is off to a strong finish this season, with three clean sheets and just three goals conceded over his last six matches. He'll try to keep it up during next Sunday's decisive match against Celta Vigo.

MAY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nabil Fekir - Creates four chances in win Fekir had one off-target shot, created four chances, sent in two crosses (one accurate) and drew four fouls during Sunday's 1-0 win over Huesca.

Impact Fekir had another active display in the middle of the park, showing his usual creativity to put his teammates in scoring position. But once again he couldn't make his value translate into goals or assists. With only four goals and five assists and no appearances on the scoresheet over his last four matches, the playmaker will try to end his personal drought when it matters the most as his side visits Celta Vigo next Sunday with European qualification in play.

MAY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Guido Rodriguez - Takes two shots in win Rodriguez had two shots (one on target), won one tackle and made a block during Sunday's 1-0 win over Huesca.

Impact Rodriguez didn't rack up huge defensive numbers as he's used to do, but went up the field to support the offense a couple of times, which included missing a huge chance to double his side's lead in the closing seconds of the game. Up next for the midfielder is Sunday's season-closing visit to Celta Vigo and he'll need to show all his defensive acumen in a pivotal match in terms of European qualification.

MAY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Borja Iglesias - Converts PK in win over Huesca Iglesias scored a penalty goal and had three shots (one on target) during Sunday's 1-0 win over Huesca.

Impact Iglesias was the hero for Betis here, converting a penalty suffered by himself in the 57th minute to score the goal that gave his side a huge win in the fight for Europa League qualification. With 10 goals over 27 apperances (14 starts) this season, the striker will try to keep it up during next Sunday's decisive visit to Celta Vigo.

MAY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Late Suárez goal moves Atlético 1 win from league title

Luis Suárez has scored an 88th-minute winner as Atlético Madrid rallied to beat Osasuna 2-1 and move one win away from claiming its first Spanish league title since 2014

MAY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alex Moreno - Makes nine clearances in draw Moreno created two chances, won one tackle and made nine clearances and four interceptions during Thursday's 1-1 draw against Eibar.

Impact Moreno was back in the lineup after being benched on the previous four matches. And the left back did a great defensive job, pacing his side with a season-high nine clearances, while also matching his best mark in interceptions. He'll hope this performance helps him to remain as a starter for Sunday's home match against Huesca.

MAY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Marc Bartra - Makes eight clearances in draw Bartra made three tackles (two won), eight clearances and one interception during Thursday's 1-1 draw against Eibar.

Impact Bartra added some nice fantasy numbers to his account here, but couldn't prevent Sergi Enrich to appear unmarked behind him inside the six-yard box to head home a cross from the right flank and draw things level for the opposition. The centre back is always a nice fantasy asset when given the chance to play, with 10 tackles, 26 clearances and 11 interceptions over four appearances since recovering from the foot injury that made him miss more than three months. Up next for him is Sunday's home match against Huesca.

MAY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cristian Tello - Takes four shots in draw Tello had four shots (one on target) and created one chance during Thursday's 1-1 draw against Eibar.

Impact Tello was back into the starting XI after three matches and had his moments here, making some dangerous plays from the left flank and being very close to extending Betis' lead during the first half. He'll hope this performance helps his case in a fight for a starting spot next Sunday, when his side hosts Huesca.

MAY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Claudio Bravo - Concedes once in draw Bravo made three saves and conceded one goal during Thursday's 1-1 draw against Eibar.

Impact Bravo had another nice performance here and looked on his way to a clean sheet until the 83rd minute, when Sergi Enrich appeared completely unmarked inside the six-yard box to head home a cross from the right flank a draw things level at 1-1. Since taking over the starting spot on Mar. 19, the goalkeeper had three clean sheets, 25 saves and only seven goals conceded over nine matches. Bravo will try to keep it up during Sunday's home match against Huesca.

MAY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Lainez - Provides assist in draw Lainez made an assist during Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Eibar.

Impact Lainez had a rare start here and needed only four minutes to make an impact, assisting Andres Guardado for the opening goal of the match. But the winger couldn't produce anything noteworthy afterwards, which led him to be subbed off in the 65th minute. Lainez will probably be back to the bench for Sunday's home match against Huesca.

MAY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Andres Guardado - Scores in draw against Eibar Guardado scored a goal off his lone shot and made three tackles (one won), four clearances, one interception and one block during Thursday's 1-1 draw against Eibar.

Impact Guardado found the back for the first time since October, giving Betis an early lead just four minutos into the game with a left-footed shot from outside the box that was deflected off a defender's legs before going in. The midfielder also did a nice job on the defensive end during what was probably one of his best fantasy outputs of the season. Up next for Guardado is Sunday's home match against Huesca.

MAY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

William Carvalho - Left out of squad Carvalho isn't available for Thursday's trip to Eibar due to an undisclosed physical issue, according to Diario de Sevilla.

Impact Carvalho logged 80 minutes in Monday's win over Granada but manager Manuel Pellegrini didn't mention his health in his pre-match press conference and his name didn't appear on the squad list for Thursday's match. With Carvalho out, look for Andres Guardado and Guido Rodriguez to anchor the midfield against a Basque club fighting for survival in the top division.

MAY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Betis defeats Granada to move closer to Europa League spot

Borja Iglesias has scored twice as Real Betis defeated Granada 2-1 to move closer to a Europa League spot in the Spanish league

MAY 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: Fulham relegated if it loses to Burnley

Fulham will become the third and final team to be relegated from the Premier League if it loses at home to Burnley

MAY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Real Sociedad beats Elche 2-0 in Spanish league

Real Sociedad has strengthened its hold on a Europa League spot after beating 10-man Elche 2-0 in the Spanish league

MAY 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sociedad beats Eibar, strengthens hold on Europa League spot

Alexander Isak has scored a first-half winner as Real Sociedad defeated Basque Country rival Eibar 1-0 to strengthen its hold on fifth place in the Spanish league

APRIL 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Atlético loss gives Barcelona chance to go top in Spain

Atlético Madrid has stumbled again in the Spanish league and given Barcelona the chance to take over the lead

APRIL 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Real Madrid slips in title race after held by Betis to 0-0

Real Madrid has stumbled in a tight Spanish league title race after being held at home by Real Betis to 0-0

APRIL 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: Bayern Munich can seal title; Madrid hosts Betis A look at what’s happening in European soccer on Saturday:GERMANYBayern Munich can clinch a record-extending ninth consecutive Bundesliga ti...

APRIL 23, 2021 • WINNIPEGFREEPRESS.COM

MATCHDAY: Bayern Munich can seal title; Madrid hosts Betis

Bayern Munich can clinch a record-extending ninth consecutive Bundesliga title with a win at home over Mainz

APRIL 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Zidane not worried by UEFA threat to kick Madrid out of CL

Amid the uproar caused by the derailed Super League, Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane is trying to keep his team on track for two major titles

APRIL 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Anger swells as fans, teams react to Super League proposals

Reaction to the proposals from 12 clubs to rip up European soccer by forming a breakaway Super League has ranged from anger and condemnation to humor and sarcasm

APRIL 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Atlético increases lead in Spain after Real Madrid draws

Atlético Madrid has finally got some breathing room at the top of the Spanish league

APRIL 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS