BORJA IGLESIAS NEWS

Scores winner against Las Palmas Iglesias scored a goal off three shots (one on target) during Saturday's 1-0 win over Las Palmas.

Impact Iglesias was always a threat inside the opposition's box as he sent home a cross from the right to score the lone goal of the match in the 28th minute and was involved in many other dangerous plays until the moment he was subbed off because his team had two players sent off in a two-minute span before the hour mark. With four goals over nine starts this season, the striker is having a bounceback campaign after a disappointing six-month spell in Germany.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Two shots in loss Iglesias registered two shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Thursday's 1-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid.

Impact Iglesias failed to score for the second straight match, but he extended his streak to five matches with at least one shot on goal. He also created his first chance and recorded his first cross of the season. He was productive on the defensive end too as he recorded one tackle, three interceptions and one clearance before he was subbed off in the 76th minute for Tasos Douvikas.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Continues goal streak Iglesias scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 3-1 win over Valladolid.

Impact On Sunday, it was a case of the right place and time for Iglesias, who scored by heading in a ball that went to him after a Karl Jakob Hein save. Since entering Celta Vigo's starting XI on Aug. 26, Iglesias has logged three appearances and scored one goal during each of them.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Adds another to goal tally Iglesias scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) in Sunday's 3-2 loss versus Osasuna.

Impact Before September, Iglesias finished his August by logging a start and a goal. The same occurred Sunday, making it two straight appearances in which he has scored. While the international break may halt his scoring momentum, Iglesias will look to keep it going once La Liga returns and begin reaching for his 2022-23 form, when he scored 15 goals.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in first start Iglesias scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Monday's 4-3 loss against Villarreal.

Impact Iglesias picked up his first start of the campaign and made the most of the opportunity as he buried his first goal in La Liga action since the 2022 season. His goal marked the first of the match, giving his side a 1-0 lead in the 12th minute of play, but he was unable to make much more of an impact before subbing out in the 74th minute, while his side trailed 3-2.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Transfers to Celta Vigo Iglesias has completed a transfer to Celta Vigo from Real Betis, according to his former club.

Impact Iglesias's run with Betis has reached its end after three seasons, with the forward leaving to join fellow Spanish club Celta Vigo. During his time with the club, he appeared in 181 matches, notching 52 goals and 12 assists, with one of those goals leading the club to a Copa del Rey title in 2022. He is likely to see a rotational role while with Celta, starting games here and there but mainly serving off the bench.

JULY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet on loan Iglesias assisted once during four starts (11 appearances) on loan with Leverkusen.

Impact Iglesias joined Leverkusen to provide some depth in the attack and he did that, though he never played a large role. The forward will return to Betis at the end of the season, though he may search for a permanent move elsewhere. Barring a surprise it's unlikely that permanent move is with Leverkusen.

MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Iglesias (strain) will not be an option for Sunday's trip to Borussia Dortmund, missing his third match in a row.

Impact Iglesias continues to sit out with a strain, having made just one appearances in the month of April. Prior to getting hurt, the forward started three times in six matches played, recording nine shots (two on target), four chances created and four tackles in that span.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Full 90 in debut Iglesias took three shots (two on goal) and created a chance during Saturday's 2-0 win over Darmstadt.

Impact Iglesias drew the start in his team debut, playing the entirety of Saturday's match. The forward had barely played in recent weeks for Betis, but will compete with Patrik Schick moving forward for the starting number nine role at Leverkusen.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Bundesliga leader Leverkusen signs forward Iglesias on loan from Betis

Bundesliga leader Bayer Leverkusen has signed Spanish forward Borja Iglesias on loan from Real Betis as cover for the injured Victor Boniface

JANUARY 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Joins Leverkusen on loan Iglesias has signed for Leverkusen on loan until the end of the season from Real betis.

Impact Iglesias makes the switch to Leverkusen after scoring no goals and providing an assist in 11 La Liga appearances this season. The forward provides depth behind Patrik Schick for a Leverkusen side who lost Victor Boniface to injury until at least April.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Not available for team Iglesias (not injury related) is not expected to make the trip to Mallorca on Saturday, per Info Real Betis.

Impact Iglesias is expected to depart from the team as he has completed a medical exam with Bayer Leverkusen. If his time for the team is indeed over, he will end with making 87 starts in 142 appearances with Real Betis in league play since 2019, totaling 39 goals and six assists. Willian Jose is expected to take over at forward for the team, where he had already been the favorite over Iglesias since the start of the campaign.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Earns assist in draw Iglesias assisted once to go with three shots (zero on goal) and three chances created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Getafe.

Impact Iglesias earned his goal contribution early on, finding Marc Roca in the seventh minute for the first goal of the match. This was the forward's first goal contribution of the season, despite playing in nine matches. He will look to add to that tally, as it may earn him some more starting opportunities in the future.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Real Betis players denounce homophobic insults after carrying purses to wedding

Real Betis players Aitor Ruibal and Borja Iglesias have denounced homophobic insults they received online after carrying purses at a wedding

JUNE 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes two shots in draw Iglesias generated two shots (zero on goal) in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Valencia. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 100th minute.

Impact Iglesias had a quiet outing during their home draw in the season finale. The forward did receive his second yellow card in 2022-23 in the proccess, though. He finished the campaign with 15 goals and four assists in 41 appearances (29 starts).

JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores brace in victory Iglesias scored two goals to go with four shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 victory versus Girona.

Impact Iglesias scored in the 47th minute and the 77th minute assisted by Sergio Canales and Juan Miranda respectively. He also recorded four shots and one key pass in the match. He has 15 goals and three assists in 34 games this season and averages 1.8 shots (0.9 on target) per game.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting from bench Iglesias is available off the bench for Wednesday's match against Getafe.

Impact Iglesias picked up a small injury against Sevilla and is not fit enough to start Wednesday. He's started once in the last four games after starting in his previous five contests.

MAY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recovered for Wednesday Iglesias (undisclosed) is in the team sheet for Wednesday's match versus Getafe.

Impact Iglesias is expected to start Wednesday after picking up an injury against Sevilla last Sunday. In the last 14 matches, the forward has scored four goals on eight starts in that span.

MAY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers injury Iglesias was injured and subbed out in the 65th minute of Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Sevilla. He recorded one shot (zero on goal) before exiting the match.

Impact Along with Abner Vinicius and William Carvalho, Iglesias was one of three Betis players who suffered injuries Sunday. All three players will have their availability be game-time decisions before Betis' next game, currently scheduled against Getafe on Wednesday.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win Iglesias scored one goal to go with two shots (two on target) in Monday's 3-1 victory over Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Iglesias broke his six-match scoreless streak with a goal Monday. This gives him 13 for the season, three goals more than his total from 2022. However, his shots per game are low for a forward, only at 1.8 a contest.

MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Should be available Thursday Iglesias (undisclosed) was called up by Betis for Thursday's clash against Athletic Club.

Impact Iglesias missed the defeat against Barcelona last weekend but should at least be back in the squad to face Bilbao, with Ayoze Perez or Willian Jose able to start up front if Iglesias isn't quite ready to return to the XI. After starting the season hot with eight goals in 13 La Liga appearances before the World Cup break, he's cooled off in 2023 with just four goals through 15 matches since the turn of the year.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Misses training Friday Iglesias (undisclosed) did not train with Betis on Friday, putting him in doubt for the clash against Barcelona at the weekend, Marca reports.

Impact Iglesias played the second half of Tuesday's draw with Real Sociedad and has started 14 of Betis' 17 La Liga matches overall since the World Cup break, but he missed the final training session of the week and his status is now uncertain for Saturday's game. Ayoze Perez or Willian Jose could start up front against Barcelona if Iglesias isn't ready to go.

APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

With new coach, Spain aims to boost scoring against Norway

Luis de la Fuente will get his first test as Spain's new coach when it hosts Norway in Malaga on Saturday to start their campaign to qualify for the 2024 European Championship

MARCH 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS