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Gonzalo Escalante - Scores in victory Escalante scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Elche.

Impact Escalante scored the opener in the 10th minute assisted by Fede. He also recorded two tackles. He managed to score four goals and provide an assist once in 14 appearances in the season. He also averaged 2.5 tackles, 1.7 clearances and 1.2 interceptions per game. He is expected to return to Lazio as his loan deal with Cadiz has expired.

JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jeremias Ledesma - Concedes in defeat Jeremias Ledesma recorded four saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Elche.

Impact Ledesma recorded four saves and two clearances but conceded to Lucas Boye in the 71st minute. He finishes the season with 12 clean sheets in 34 games and was an integral part of Cadiz. He was one of the best shot stoppers in the league as he made 135 saves. He is valued at 10 miilion euros and is expected to represent Cadiz again next season.

JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joseba Zaldua - Out against Elche Zaldua (knee) will not be involved in Sunday's season finale against Elche.

Impact Zaldua hasn't played since suffering a serious knee injury in mid-October, and his first campaign in Cadiz ends with one assist from just 10 La Liga appearances (seven starts). The 30-year-old will hope to return fully fit by the start of next season and ready to challenge Iza for the starting right-back spot.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Ramos - On bench against Elche Ramos (undisclosed) is in Cadiz's match day squad for Sunday's season finale against Elche.

Impact Ramos is back in the squad Sunday after missing Cadiz's last two games with injury, and he could see some playing time off the bench during the final game of the season.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fali - On bench for season finale Jimenez (undisclosed) is in Cadiz's match day squad for Sunday's clash against Elche.

Impact Jimenez is available Sunday for the first time in four games since picking up an injury in mid-May, and he could see some playing time off the bench versus Elche.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Víctor Chust - Out for finale Chust (hip) will end the 2022/23 season on the sideline due to a hip injury.

Impact Chust is ruled out for the La Liga finale against Elche and will finish the season on the sideline. The defender will hope to get fit before pre-season, though with a serious hip injury there is no definite time for his return. Chust made 14 appearances (10 starts) scoring his first La Liga goal before suffering the injury.

MAY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Alcaraz - Banned for accumulation Alcaraz will be suspended versus Elche on Sunday after picking up his 10th booking of the season.

Impact Alcaraz will end his season watching from the sidelines, having started 22 of 31 appearances this season in which he registered three goals on 34 shots (seven on target), 44 crosses (16 accurate) and 15 corners. Over the last three matches, Alcaraz and Fede have been sharing starts, so Fede figures to feature against Elche on Sunday with Alcarz ineligible.

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Roger Marti - Makes appearance Sunday Marti generated one shot (zero on goal) in Sunday's 1-0 win versus Celta Vigo.

Impact Marti came off the bench to play 14 minutes after missing the last five matches with an undisclosed injury. He's started eight times in 12 games this season, totaling an assist and 10 chances created.

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gonzalo Escalante - Assists in victory Escalante assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 win versus Celta Vigo. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 90th minute.

Impact Escalante assisted Ruben Sobrino in the 53rd minute for the only goal of the match. He also recorded one shot, one key pass, three tackles and two interceptions in the match. He has three goals and one assist in 13 games this season and averages 2.5 tackles, 1.8 clearances, 1.3 interceptions and one shot per game.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Sobrino - Scores in victory Sobrino scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 victory versus Celta Vigo. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 27th min...

Impact Sobrino scored the only goal of the match in the 53rd minute assisted by Gonzalo Escalante. He also recorded two shots, one key pass, four tackles and five interceptions in the match. He has three goals and two assists in 32 games this season and averages 1.7 tackles and one shot per game.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jeremias Ledesma - Keeps clean sheet Ledesma had four saves and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 1-0 win versus Celta Vigo.

Impact Ledesma made four saves and four clearances and kept a clean sheet. He has 12 clean sheets in 33 games this season and averages four saves and 1.5 clearances per game. He has saved only one of the nine penalties he has faced.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Isaac Carcelén - Starting Sunday Iza (wrist) is in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against Celta Vigo.

Impact Iza departed Wednesday's match with a wrist injury, but the injury wasn't severe, and he's back in the lineup for this contest. A threat on both sides of the ball, the defender international is averaging about 2.4 crosses, 2.7 tackles and 2.4 clearances a match from his right-back role.

MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Choco Lozano - Suspension served Lozano will be eligible to return for Sunday's match against Celta Vigo after serving a one-match suspension for yellow card accumulation on May 19.

Impact Lozano will be back on Sunday, where he will likely start on the bench, at minimum. This follows no starts in the last none matches played, recording a goal and an assist in that span.

MAY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alfonso Espino - Active on both sides of ball Espino took two off target shots, crossed six times (two accurate), created two chances, made three interceptions and four clearances during Wednesday's 2-0 loss to Villarreal.

Impact Espino was a part of the Cadiz back four that conceded twice on Wednesday with the fullback leading his club in crosses, interceptions and clearances in the match. Espino has just one assist since October, but he's been a consistent source of crosses throughout the year having 25 in his past five matches played.

MAY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jeremias Ledesma - Concedes twice on Wednesday Ledesma allowed two goals while making five saves during Wednesday's 2-0 loss to Villarreal.

Impact Ledesma conceded two first half goals to Nicolas Jackson as Cadiz dropped all three points on Wednesday. The keeper has now allowed 47 goals in 32 league starts while his five saves upped his season total to 127.

MAY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Isaac Carcelén - Injures wrist Iza recorded three crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Wednesday's 2-0 loss to Villarreal. He was subbed off due to a wrist injury in the 64th minute.

Impact Iza had to be taken off during Wednesday's match with a wrist injury. He's started in every game played in since November, but had sit out a few times due to injury. The defender is averaging about 2.4 crosses, 2.7 tackles and 2.4 clearances a match from right back. If he needs to sit out against Celta Vigo, then either Raul Parra or Mamadou Mbaye could get the start.

MAY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Ramos - Will sit out with injury Ramos is not on the team sheet for Wednesday's match against Villarreal with an undisclosed injury, confirmed manager Sergio Gonzalez.

Impact Ramos will be a big doubt to return before the season ends with an undisclosed injury. He's scored just once in the last eight matches, seven of them coming from starts. Alvaro Negredo is expected to take his spot in the starting XI for the time being.

MAY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Choco Lozano - Banned for accumulation Lozano will serve a one-match suspension against Villarreal on Wednesday for yellow-card accumulation.

Impact Lozano picked up his fifth yellow card of the season versus Valladolid on Friday after coming on at halftime. The forward hasn't featured for the club since Jan 28 against Mallorca, so his absence is unlikely to impact the starting XI. Once eligible to return, Lozano should remain primarily a bench option for the final two matches of the season.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Alejo - Available to return Alejo will be eligible to feature in Wednesday's clash against Villarreal after serving a one-game suspension.

Impact Alejo was suspended for Friday's win over Valladolid due to yellow card accumulation, but he will be able to return to the squad in midweek. He had started each of Cadiz's last three Liga matches on either wing prior to his suspension.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Ramos - Plays one half Ramos registered one shot (zero on target) in Friday's 2-0 win over Valladolid.

Impact Ramos did not do much Friday, playing in just one half in the win over Valladolid. Since transferring from Spanish second division side Lugo in February, the forward has started seven times in 15 appearances, recording a goal on 31 shots (six on target).

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Choco Lozano - Assists off bench Choco Lozano assisted once to go with and one chance created in Friday's 2-0 victory over Valladolid. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 73rd minute.

Impact Choco Lozano assisted off the bench for his first of the season. He's been downgraded to just a bench option, making just three starts in the last 13 matches, recording a goal and an assist on 12 shots (three on target) in that span.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Theo Bongonda - Scores brace Bongonda scored two goals to go with six shots (three on target), three crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 2-0 victory versus Valladolid. In addition, he wa...

Impact Bongonda got his first brace of the season and first goal since Jan 21 to help give the team the win Friday. He's been a regular in the starting XI in the last few months, starting 15 times in the last 18 games, totaling three goals, three assists, 54 crosses (eight won) and 18 tackles (13 won).

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jeremias Ledesma - Clean sheet victory Jeremias Ledesma had two saves and allowed zero goals in Friday's 2-0 win against Valladolid.

Impact Jeremias Ledesma recorded his 11th clean sheet of the season to help give the team the win Friday. He's had a better last two matches, conceding just one goal to make up for his five-goal disaster on May 3. The keeper is averaging 3.9 saves a game after recording 17 in the last six contests. He is set to face a tough matchup with a trip to Villarreal on Wednesday, who have scored 15 goals in the last five games.

MAY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bongonda scores 2 as Cadiz moves away from Liga relegation zone

Théo Bongonda has scored twice to help Cadiz beat Valladolid 2-0 at home and win the clash between teams trying to avoid relegation from the Spanish league

MAY 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fali - Scratched from lineup Fali suffered an undisclosed injury during warmup for Friday's matchup with Valladolid.

Impact Fali was replaced in the lineup by Jorge Mere, who will be making his third start in his seven appearances for Cadiz this season. For his part, Fali will miss his second match in his last five contests, having been an unused substitute for one of those outings as well.

MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE