Lyon, Eintracht Frankfurt win Europa League last-16 1st legs
Lyon and Eintracht Frankfurt have secured first-leg victories in the Europa League round of 16MARCH 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gives up three goals Bravo had three saves and conceded three goals against Atletico Madrid on Sunday.
Impact In the showdown for third place in La Liga, Atleti were too much for Bravo to handle. Though his opponents had multiple injuries, the three goals were too much for the keeper. Bravo has missed significant time recently, and it is unclear if he will make an appearance in the next match against Eintracht Frankfurt.
MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Commits PK, concedes two in loss Bravo made one save, conceded two goals and committed a penalty kick during Sunday's 2-1 loss against Sevilla.
Impact Bravo got the nod over Rui Silva here but didn't have a good performance. The goalkeeper brought down Youssef En-Nesyri inside the box and was then beaten from the penalty spot in the 24th minute. He also made a very poor effort on the opposition's second goal as Munir El Haddadi's shot looked easy to save. This performance suggest Silva will be back in the net for Sunday's clash against Atletico Madrid, but the veteran Bravo will hope to get another opportunity.
FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Called up for Europa League Bravo (leg) has been called up for Thursday's Europa League clash against Zenit.
Impact Bravo hasn't played since suffering a leg injury during the January international break, and before that he had missed virtually the entirety of December with a thigh injury. The 38-year-old started three of the five Europa League games he was healthy for in the group stage, but he might remain on the bench Thursday as he gets back up to speed.
FEBRUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Still recovering Bravo (leg) was absent from training and is still recovering, according to Diario De Sevilla.
Impact Bravo was missing from training and is still recovering with a leg injury picked up over the international break. The keeper will hope to return shortly, though a return to training will be required before he's thrown back between the posts.
FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Comes off injured during internationals Bravo was subbed out of Chile's defeat to Argentina in World Cup qualifying Thursday in the 35th minute after suffering a leg injury.
Impact Bravo has already been ruled out for Chile's next game against Bolivia on Tuesday, so he will have about a week to recover before Betis' La Liga game against Villarreal. He made just two appearances for the club in January after returning from a thigh injury that had kept him out for almost two months, and now the 38-year-old is already dealing another issue. Rui Silva could replace him in goal once again if necessary.
JANUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ecuador draws Brazil and nears WCup; Argentina sinks Chile
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Concedes one in win Bravo conceded one goal and made three saves during Friday's 4-1 win over Espanyol.
Impact Bravo has done well with just one goal conceded in the last two matches but it's also helped that his side have scored eight goals. It could be more difficult to hold a lopsided lead against Villarreal, which have scored 33 times in their first 21 matches.
JANUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Madrid to face Athletic Bilbao in Copa del Rey quarterfinals
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Keeps clean sheet in return Bravo kept a clean sheet with two saves made during Tuesday's 4-0 win over Deportivo Alaves.
Impact Bravo has only appeared in one of the last eight games due to a thigh issue and came back at the right moment with his team in good form. The competition between Bravo and Rui Silva is likely to continue all season long, though Bravo may get his chance at the moment due to some inconsistent defensive play in his absence. Up next is a trip to Espanyol, which have scored 25 goals in 21 matches.
JANUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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
Will miss Levante game Bravo (undisclosed) did not make the game-day squad list to face Levante Sunday.
Impact Bravo came off injured during the midweek Europa League game and will miss at least one game. Rui Silva will be between the sticks Sunday.
NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Comes off injured in Europa League Bravo was subbed out of Thursday's Europa League victory against Ferencvaros in the 71st minute after suffering an injury.
Impact Bravo was replaced by Rui Silva on Thursday, who could also fill in for him in goal Sunday against Levante if necessary.
NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Concedes two in loss Bravo conceded two goals and made one save during Sunday's 2-0 loss to Sevilla.
Impact Bravo started over Rui Silva but still conceded his eighth and ninth goals over his last five starts. The competition between Bravo and Silva is sure to continue over the rest of 2021 and up next is a trip to Elche, which have scored 11 goals in 13 games.
NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Seven saves in rout Bravo made seven saves and one clearance during Sunday's 3-0 loss to Atletico.
Impact Bravo's seven saves were excellent as he coped well with the immense pressure pushed on him. While he conceded three goals it was still a very usable fantasy performance. Bravo has another tough match with Sevilla on Sunday up next.
OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Three saves against Valencia Bravo made three saves and conceded a goal in a 4-1 win against Valencia on Wednesday.
Impact Bravo had a decent day for the winning team. The 38-year-old conceded a goal but made three crucial saves as well. It was the third consecutive match for Real Betis where Bravo failed to keep a clean sheet.
OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Keeps clean sheet in win Bravo made three saves and kept a clean sheet during Sunday's 2-0 win over Getafe.
Impact Bravo had a nice performance between the sticks, showing safety the few times he was called into action and keeping his first clean sheet of the season. With 11 saves saves and six goals conceded over four starts this campaign, the goalkeeper will need to be at his best during next Sunday's visit to Villarreal and goalscoring machine Gerard Moreno.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Concedes goal against Osasuna Bravo made two saves but conceded a goal in Thursday's 3-1 victory against Osasuna.
Impact Bravo was beaten by a strike from Kike on Thursday, but his side eventually pulled away for the win with two goals in the final 10 minutes. He will be looking for his first clean sheet of the season Sunday against Getafe, which have scored just twice in six La Liga matches.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
First start of season Bravo allowed two goals while making two saves during Sunday's 2-2 draw with Espanyol.
Impact Bravo allowed a goal in each half including the game tying goal in the 97th minute. The keeper made two saves in what was his first start of the year.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Argentina, Brazil win World Cup qualifiers; Colombia draws
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Brazil beats Chile at Copa America despite 2nd-half red card
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Ebobisse caps Timbers' comeback in 2-2 draw with Dynamo
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Suárez goal at Copa America ends Uruguay's scoring drought
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Chile admits violation of virus protocols at Copa America
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Concedes two in finale Bravo conceded two goals and made two saves during Saturday's 3-2 win over Celta Vigo.
Impact Bravo took over the starting job for the final 11 matches of the season and conceded just nine goals. After looking like one of the worst defensive teams in La Liga all year, Bravo returned to the lineup and they finished with a 0 goal differential thanks to 50 goals scored and conceded. He may have first dibs at the job when the new season rolls around and Betis are in European competition.
MAY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
