With Liga title, Marcelo is most successful Madrid player
Veteran Brazilian defender Marcelo has won his 24th title with Real Madrid to become the club’s most trophy-laden playerAPRIL 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
ESPANYOL 3-1-9 · 19TH IN LALIGA · RELEGATION
3-1-9 · 19TH IN LALIGA · RELEGATION
Madrid clinches record-extending 35th Spanish league title
Real Madrid has clinched a record-extending 35th Spanish league title after its reserve squad comfortably defeated Espanyol 4-0APRIL 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Raul De Tomas - Takes four shots in loss De Tomas took four shots (one on target) in Saturday's 4-0 defeat against Real Madrid.
Impact De Tomas was a bright spot for Espanyol on Saturday, but his side never seriously threatened to spoil Madrid's night as they clinched the La Liga title. De Tomas has had a pretty good campaign himself however with 15 goals so far, and he'll want to add to that tally next weekend against Osasuna, which have conceded 44 times in 33 matches this season.
APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Diego Lopez - Concedes four goals against Madrid Lopez made a save but conceded four goals in Saturday's 4-0 defeat against Real Madrid.
Impact Lopez endured a tough day Saturday as his opponents clinched the La Liga title with a comfortable win. He will want to bounce back next weekend against Osasuna, which have scored 34 goals in 33 matches this season.
APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
MATCHDAY: Man City, Liverpool renew race; Madrid can clinch
The English Premier League title race continues with leader Manchester City at Leeds, and second-placed Liverpool visiting NewcastleAPRIL 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
European leagues set for title duels, top-of-table showdowns
Europe's soccer leagues have title duels and top-of-the-table showdowns this weekend with runaway leaders also set to be crownedAPRIL 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Benzema, Vinícius likely to rest in Madrid's title decider
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti says Karim Benzema and Vinícius Júnior will likely be rested on Saturday for the match that can give the team the Spanish league titleAPRIL 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Madrid can clinch Spanish title ahead of Man City showdown
Real Madrid can clinch the Spanish league title with a point against Espanyol on SaturdayAPRIL 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Keidi Bare - Out for season with knee injury Bare will miss the remainder of the season with a knee injury he suffered against Rayo last week, Espanyol announced Thursday.
Impact Bare was subbed out at halftime last week with discomfort in his left knee, and medical tests have confirmed that he hyperextended it and will miss the final month of the season. The 24-year-old finished with a goal and an assist in 25 appearances (18 starts) during his first La Liga campaign. Manu Morlanes is most likely to fill in for him in defensive midfield.
APRIL 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Barcelona loses again at home, Madrid 1 point from title
Barcelona has lost 1-0 to Rayo Vallecano for an unprecedented third straight home defeat that leaves Real Madrid a point away from clinching the Spanish league titleAPRIL 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Diego Lopez - Concedes one in loss Lopez made one save but conceded a goal in Thursday's 1-0 loss to Rayo Vallecano.
Impact Lopez lost the lead early after letting in a goal during the 42nd minute. Lopez is starting to decline in his goalkeeping success after conceding three goals in his last two games. After four straight games with zero goals against during March and early April, Lopez was trending toward ending the 2021 campaign in strong fashion. However, due to his inconsistent performances, the likelihood of being a viable fantasy option remains doubtful.
APRIL 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Barcelona wins, delays Madrid's looming title celebration
Barcelona has defeated Real Sociedad 1-0 to make sure Real Madrid will have to wait at least another week to celebrate the Spanish league titleAPRIL 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Oscar Regano - Out against Rayo Vallecano Gil (strain) will be unavailable versus Rayo Vallecano on Thursday.
Impact Gil had started eight straight contests before being forced off at halftime versus Atletico Madrid on Sunday. With Gil sidelined, Aleix Vidal will step into the starting XI for the first time since Feb. 13 against Barcelona.
APRIL 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Diego Lopez - Concedes two in loss Lopez made one save and conceded two goals during Sunday's 2-1 loss against Atletico Madrid.
Impact Lopez was beaten twice by Yannick Carrasco during the second half, the last one coming off the penalty spot, but wasn't at fault for either goal. However, the lack of saves during the rest of the match seriously hurt his fantasy output here. The veteran goalkeeper will try to bounce back during Thursday's home clash against Rayo Vallecano.
APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sergi Darder - Takes three shots in loss Darder had three shots (one on target), created two chances, sent in four crosses (one accurate) and made two tackles (both won) during Sunday's 2-1 loss against Atletico Madrid.
Impact Darder was one of Espanyol's top performers on the attacking end, always finding his way to threaten the opposition with his playmaking and also finishing a couple of plays himself. The midfielder was coming from assisting on three of the previous four games and will try to remain productive during Thursday's home clash against Rayo Vallecano.
APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Raul De Tomas - Scores, commits PK in loss De Tomas scored a goal off four shots (two on target), created one chance, drew five fouls and committed a penalty during Sunday's 2-1 loss against Atletico Madrid.
Impact De Tomas had another very productive offensive performance for Espanyol, scoring his side's lone goal with a free-kick shot in the 74th minute and being involved in many other dangerous plays. But the forward flipped from hero to villain deep into second half's stoppage time as he accidentally handballed inside his box and committed the penalty that led to the game-winning goal for the opposition. With 15 goals over 29 league appearances this season, RDT will try to bounce back during Thursday's home clash against Rayo Vallecano.
APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Oscar Regano - Comes off injured against Atletico Gil was subbed out at halftime of Sunday's defeat against Atletico Madrid after suffering an apparent injury. He made three clearances in the match before being taken off.
Impact It is unclear whether Gil will be forced to miss additional game time due to his potential injury. He has started 11 of Espanyol's last 12 La Liga games, but Aleix Vidal could fill in for him at right back against Rayo on Thursday if necessary.
APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Benzema rallies Madrid past Sevilla, closer to league title
Karim Benzema has scored in second-half stoppage time as Real Madrid rallied to a 3-2 win over Sevilla and moved closer to winning the Spanish league title for the second time in t...APRIL 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MATCHDAY: Chelsea faces Crystal Palace in FA Cup semis
Chelsea and Crystal Palace meet in the second FA Cup semifinal with the winner taking on LiverpoolAPRIL 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Eliminated by City, Atlético must ensure return to Champions
Atlético Madrid hosts Espanyol on Sunday with only a top-four finish in the Spanish league to salvage from this season after it was eliminated by Manchester City in the Champions L...APRIL 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Oscar Regano - Records two blocks Gil logged two blocks during a 1-0 win Sunday versus Celta Vigo.
Impact Gil logged Espanyol's best block tally. However, fantasy managers should not expect him regularly recording multiple blocks when he failed to do so across his previous 20 La Liga appearances.
APRIL 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Leandro Cabrera - Logs four interceptions Cabrera logged four interceptions during a 1-0 win Sunday versus Celta Vigo.
Impact Cabrera logged his best interception tally of the 2021-22 La Liga. He has 16 league interceptions this year. By totaling an interception tally better than that of any other Espanyol footballer, Cabrera continues to prove how he is the team's best defender fantasy-wise.
APRIL 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Diego Lopez - Great during return vs. Celta Vigo Lopez (calf) logged six saves and maintained the clean sheet during a 1-0 win Sunday versus Celta Vigo.
Impact Lopez logged his third-best save tally and eighth clean sheet of the ongoing La Liga season. His most recent stat line proves he is healthy again. Fantasy managers should consider Lopez reliable when the Espanyol team plays at its home stadium, where his last 15 league appearances include 14 goals conceded and seven clean sheets.
APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Yangel Herrera - Suspended against Atletico Herrera will miss Sunday's clash against Atletico Madrid with a suspension for yellow card accumulation.
Impact Herrera picked up his fifth yellow card of the season in last weekend's victory over Celta, meaning he will be suspended for Sunday's match. Manu Morlanes might be most likely to replace him in defensive midfield, but Nico Melamed, Fran Merida and David Lopez are also options as well.
APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Diego Lopez - Ready for Sunday Lopez is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match with Celta Vigo.
Impact Lopez returns after dealing with a calf injury the previous two matches. The keeper will guard the net for Espanyol during their La Liga clash with Celta Vigo.
APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
