OSCAR DE MARCOS NEWS

Takes part in training De Marcos (strain) participated in training ahead of a matchup with Cadiz on Saturday.

Impact De Marcos's eventual return would probably see Inigo Lekue either dropped from the starting XI or moved back to the left-back role, as de Marcos figures to be a lock for the right-back spot. Prior to getting hurt, de Marcos registered 10 crosses (zero accurate), two tackles (one won) and one interception.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Sunday De Marcos (strain) is out for Sunday's game against Mallorca.

Impact Another game, another game where de Marcos gets ruled out due to a nagging muscular injury. He'll hope to recover during the international break in order to be an option against Cadiz on Sep. 16.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't face Real Betis De Marcos (strain) has been ruled out for Sunday's match against Real Betis, Javier R. Beltran of Diario AS reports.

Impact The right-back left Saturday's match against Osasuna with an injury in the first half and has already been ruled out for the match against Betis at home. Inigo Lekue and Hugo Rincon are options to replace him on the right side of the defense Sunday.

AUGUST 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers knock on Saturday De Marcos was taken off during the 35th minute of Saturday's 2-0 win to Osasuna with a strain.

Impact De Marcos picked up a strain Saturday and had to be taken off the match on Sunday. Inigo Lekue could see the start at right back, with Imanol Garcia de Albeniz likely to stay at left back for next Sunday's match against Real Betis.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns starting job de Marcos made 37 appearances (32 starts), scoring once and assisting six times in the 2022-23 La Liga season.

Impact de Marcos has been a consistent first team contributor over seven seasons with Athletic Club but set new career-highs in 2022-23. The right-back finished with seven goal contributions (one goal, seven assists) while playing 2,824 minutes, the most he has since 2015-16. de Marcos also created a career-high 37 chances while sending in 130 crosses.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Extends contract with Bilbao De Marcos has signed a one-year contract extension with Athletic Club, the club announced Tuesday.

Impact De Marcos turned 34 years old this season, but he racked up his highest total of La Liga starts -- 29 so far -- since 2015/16 as he tallied one goal and six assists (a new career-high) from right-back. He'll be running it back with the club for another campaign in 2023/24.

MAY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist De Marcos assisted once to go with two crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Celta Vigo.

Impact De Marcos logged the assist to Athletic's first goal, scored by forward Inaki Williams. The right-back improved what is already his best season in terms of attacking output. Across the 2022-23 La Liga, de Marcos has six assists, which would be a career best.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in victory de Marcos scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and five crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Almeria.

Impact de Marcos scored in the 56th minute and was assisted by Oihan Sancet. He made the most crosses in his team and also made six clearances, three tackles and one interception. This was his first goal of the season. He averages 1.7 tackles and 1.6 clearances per game this season.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available once more de Marcos is set to return from suspension for Saturday's trip to Almeria.

Impact de Marcos is eligible to return after serving the one-match ban against Sociedad. The right-back is a nailed-on starter and will return straight to the starting XI for Saturday's trip to Almeria.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Attempts eight crosses De Marcos recorded eight crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Getafe.

Impact De Marcos logged more than five crosses thrice across his last four games started. With how much volume the right-back supplied recently, he will continue to be a promising option even if assists are not directly logged.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Registers assist De Marcos assisted once to go with six crosses (three accurate) and three chances created in Friday's 3-1 victory against Valladolid.

Impact De Marcos logged in his fifth assist of the year, which puts him tied for the third most in the league. He also surpasses his career high for a single season. Along with this, the defender is averaging 3.4 crosses a match after totaling 26 (six accurate) in the last seven games.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores own goal in loss De Marcos created one chance, sent in eight crosses (one accurate) and made two tackles (both won), two clearances and four interceptions but scored an own goal and was shown a yel...

Impact De Marcos was very unfortunate in the 19th minute when a header that would've gone wide hit his leg and then the ball went into the net for what was the second goal for the opposition. After the own goal, the right-back did a decent job on both ends of the pitch but it wasn't enough for his side to overcome the early deficit.

MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist in win De Marcos assisted a goal and won one of one tackles in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Valencia. He also made four clearances and an interception in the match.

Impact De Marcos set up a Nico Williams goal for his fourth assist of the season in La Liga. He has featured in all 21 of Bilbao's games in this campaign, starting 19 times at right-back.

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist in loss De Marcos logged one assist in 35 minutes off the bench during Friday's 2-1 loss to Girona.

Impact De Marcos was only utilized from the bench despite getting the all-clear following a stomach bug dealt with during the week. As the full-backs didn't look so good without de Marcos on the pitch, he should be able to start without difficulty on most occasions.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes squad list De Marcos (illness) made the squad list for Friday's match at Girona.

Impact De Marcos just has to start and then he'll complete his recovery from an issue that knocked him out after 29 minutes of Sunday's 1-0 win over Villarreal. Though Inigo Lekue is a capable replacement, de Marcos has had a good season with two assists in 12 appearances and is deserving of continued preference when fit.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On track for Friday De Marcos (illness) participated in Wednesday's training session and should be able to play in Friday's match against Girona, according to Javi Beltran of AS.

Impact De Marcos departed after 30 minutes of Sunday's win over Villarreal but it appears the issue wasn't exceptionally impactful. Pending his status, Inigo Lekue could start at right-back if de Marcos can't return in time.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured against Villarreal De Marcos was subbed out of Sunday's victory against Villarreal in the 28th minute after suffering an injury. He made a clearance and an interception in the match before being take...

Impact De Marcos has started all 12 of Athletic's La Liga matches this season, but his night ended early on Sunday due to injury. Inigo Lekue replaced him at right-back in the game and could continue in his place if necessary against Girona next week.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Creates three chances in draw De Marcos created three chances from six crosses (three accurate) and won two-of-two tackles during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Sevilla.

Impact De Marcos continued his solid form even though he wasn't able to log a third assist in his last four matches. With nine fouls conceded in the last three games, de Marcos isn't always helping his value even if he and his teammates rank third in the league in goals scored.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist in win De Marcos logged one assist from one chance created and kept a clean sheet during Friday's 4-0 win over Almeria.

Impact De Marcos has logged assists in two of his last three starts and helped earn his team a fourth clean sheet in eight games to open the season. With just three crosses in his last three games despite the two assists, de Marcos has done well to get involved offensively even without having to rack up massive amounts of touches.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Creates chance in loss De Marcos made three interceptions and created a chance in last weekend's 1-0 defeat against Sevilla. He also won two of two tackles in the match.

Impact De Marcos ends the campaign with one goal, two assists and three clean sheets across 22 La Liga appearances (19 starts), but the 33-year-old is splitting time with Inigo Lekue at right back and there isn't a clear preferred option heading into next season.

MAY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Osasuna De Marcos (foot) is in Athletic Club's starting lineup for Sunday's clash against Osasuna.

Impact De Marcos missed Tuesday's defeat to Granada with a foot contusion, but he has recovered now and is back in the lineup from the start at right back on Sunday.

MAY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Granada De Marcos will miss Tuesday's clash against Granada with a foot contusion, Athletic Club announced Monday.

Impact De Marcos played 83 minutes in Saturday's draw with Valencia, but he picked up a foot injury and has been ruled out for Tuesday's game. Inigo Lekue or Alex Petxarroman will likely fill in for him at right back.

MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Active in draw De Marcos created one chance from three crosses and won two-of-three tackles during Saturday's scoreless draw with Valencia.

Impact De Marcos put in a good shift but ran out of gas during the final moments of a physical contest. Up next is a trip to Granada, which have conceded the fourth-most goals in the league.

MAY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Extends contract with Athletic De Marcos has signed a one-year contract extension with Athletic Bilbao, the club announced Tuesday.

Impact De Marcos is finishing his 12th season in Bilbao this year, and the 33-year-old is running it back another time for the 2022/23 campaign. He's still an important part of this team with a goal and two assists in 15 La Liga starts this season, despite splitting time with Inigo Lekue at right back.

APRIL 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Sunday De Marcos (COVID-19) is in the starting XI for Sunday's clash with Real Sociedad.

Impact De Marcos is in the starting XI and is right back in his role at right-back. The wing-back is a solid fantasy play who likes to get forward at any given moment. De Marcos is fully recovered from COVID-19, and should be able to go the full 90.

FEBRUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE