Xavi starts as Barcelona coach by beating Espanyol
Xavi Hernández has enjoyed a win on his return to Camp Nou as Barcelona’s new coachNOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
ESPANYOL 3-1-9 · 19TH IN LALIGA · RELEGATION
3-1-9 · 19TH IN LALIGA · RELEGATION
Keidi Bare - On bench against Barca Bare (calf) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Barcelona.
Impact Bare suffered a calf issue over the break, which may be a reason he's on the bench Saturday. Either way, he plays in more of a defensive midfield role and doesn't have a ton of fantasy value. David Lopez is getting the start in his place against Barcelona.
NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
MATCHDAY: Xavi among coaches taking 1st game in charge
Xavi Hernández makes his coaching debut at Barcelona when it hosts Espanyol in a derby at Camp Nou, while Sevilla can take the lead of the Spanish league with a win over AlavésNOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Xavi tells Barcelona players to make fans proud before debut
Xavi Hernández says that he wants his Barcelona players “to make our fans proud” by showing the attitude and effort that the former midfielder believes are key to forging a champio...NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Xavi coaches 1st Barcelona game in derby against Espanyol
Xavi Hernández will coach his first match for Barcelona in a derby against an Espanyol team that will arrive at Camp Nou in its best form in yearsNOVEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Keidi Bare - Injured over break Bare suffered a possible calf injury and was forced off in the 12th minute of Albania's loss against England last week.
Impact Bare has four starts this season, all at defensive midfielder which has led to no shots on goal with four chances created. He rarely gets forward and while he has an assist, that's a hard thing to count on for Espaynol.
NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Diego Lopez - Keeps clean sheet against Granada Lopez kept a clean sheet with five saves made during Saturday's 2-0 win over Granada.
Impact One of the oldest players around, Lopez has played exceptionally well this season with a league-leading 49 saves made and joint-third five clean sheets kept in 13 starts. Following the international break, he'll remain busy against two tough opponents in Barcelona and Real Sociedad.
NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Raul De Tomas - Scores in return De Tomas scored one goal from six shots (two on goal) and created two chances during Saturday's 2-0 win over Granada.
Impact De Tomas returned from his one-game suspension to score for a fifth consecutive start and for the seventh time in his last nine matches. The end result of this impressive run is a call-up to the Spanish national team as a replacement for the injured Ansu Fati (muscular), so it will be interesting to see how he performs after playing for his country in the local derby against Barcelona.
NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Adri Embarba - Provides five crosses in win Embarba took three shots (one on goal) and provided five crosses (one accurate) during Saturday's 2-0 win over Granada.
Impact Embarba only logged five crosses in this game after putting up 28 over his previous two starts and 51 if you include the two games before that as well. His output is hard to match for most other players, but it's important that he remains in the lineup in order to maintain his reliable offensive value. Up next is the derby against Barcelona after the international window.
NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sergi Darder - Logs two assists in win Darder provided two assists from five chances created during Saturday's 2-0 win over Granada.
Impact Darder was an exceptional part of Saturday's efforts as he ended with his most efficient performance of the season. If he can continue in a more-attacking role instead of serving in a defensive position, his value could increase from the less impressive standing he currently occupies. After the international break could be an exciting derby against Barcelona, which just contested an exciting 3-3 draw with Celta Vigo.
NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Adria Pedrosa - Scores stunner in win Pedrosa scored one goal from three shots (one on goal) and created one chance during Saturday's 2-0 win over Granada.
Impact Pedrosa ripped his effort home from the edge of the box while leaving goalkeeper Luis Maximiano rooted to his spot. As he also kept a clean sheet, Pedrosa was able to continue his good form over the last four matches. In that time, he's scored once from six shots and provided one assist from six chances created, which are solid numbers for most available fullbacks. He faces a derby match against an inconsistent Barcelona after the international break.
NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Espanyol's De Tomás replaces injured Fati on Spain squad
Spain has called up Espanyol striker Raúl de Tomás to replace the injured Ansu Fati for its decisive World Cup qualifiersNOVEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Barcelona squanders lead in 3-3 draw before Xavi takes over
Barcelona has squandered a three-goal lead in a 3-3 draw at Celta Vigo in its last game under a caretaker coach before Xavi Hernández takes overNOVEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Goalkeeper's mistake costs Sociedad victory in Basque derby
A mistake by Real Sociedad goalkeeper Álex Remiro has cost his team victory against rival Athletic Bilbao in the Basque Country derby in the Spanish leagueOCTOBER 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
La Liga denounces racist insults against Vinícius Junior
The Spanish league has denounced racist insults by a Barcelona fan against Real Madrid midfielder Vinícius Júnior during the “clásico” at the Camp Nou Stadium on SundayOCTOBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Diego Lopez - Concedes one in draw Lopez conceded one goal and made five saves during Tuesday's 1-1 draw with Athletic Club.
Impact Lopez has made 10 saves but also conceded three goals over his last two starts, which have both ended in draws. In better news, he's now undefeated in four straight starts and only conceded more than one goal on one occasion. This could make him a favorable target in Sunday's trip to Getafe, which have scored the fewest goals in La Liga.
OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Manu Morlanes - Makes four tackles in draw Morlanes made four tackles (one won) during Tuesday's 1-1 draw with Athletic Club.
Impact Morlanes scored in the first draw of the week with Elche and was rewarded with a start Tuesday and he set a new season-high for tackles in a single game. As a mostly defensive player, his value isn't going to be the highest, so his stock won't be great until he's more active and playing more consistently.
OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Aleix Vidal - Active in draw Vidal created two chances from five crosses during Tuesday's 1-1 draw with Athletic Club.
Impact Vidal has only played in seven of his team's 11 matches this season but he's performed well when he does play with two goals and five chances created over his last four starts. Should he continue to be named to the starting lineup, Vidal wouldn't be a bad inclusion as a two-way alternate to Adrian Embarba's gaudy crossing numbers for Los Pericos. Up next is a trip to Getafe, which are tied for the second-most goals conceded in La Liga.
OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Adri Embarba - Amasses 18 crosses in draw Embarba created four chances from 18 crosses and put two shots off target during Tuesday's 1-1 draw with Athletic Club.
Impact Embarba is likely going to lead La Liga this season if he keeps up at his current rate, though his efficiency at creating chances and setting up goals isn't as high. This means that while his scoring floor is good, his potential won't always be the highest if he or his teammates can't find the net. As a result, keep an eye out for the right matchup if considering Embarba as a way to boost his value even further. Up next is a trip to Getafe, which have conceded the third-most goals in the league.
OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Villarreal scores in stoppage time in 3-3 draw with Cádiz
Arnaut Danjuma has scored five minutes into stoppage time as Villarreal salvaged a 3-3 draw against Cádiz in the Spanish leagueOCTOBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Raul De Tomas - Scores, sent off against Bilbao De Tomas was shown a straight red card in the 93rd minute of Tuesday's match against Athletic Bilbao. He scored a penalty kick and created two chances in the 1-1 draw before going...
Impact De Tomas opened the scoring Tuesday with his sixth goal of the season, marking the fourth consecutive La Liga game in which he's scored. He will be suspended Sunday's clash against Getafe, and Espaynol will really miss his goal threat. Landry Dimata or Alvaro Vadillo could replace him at forward for the game.
OCTOBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sergi Gomez - Six clearances against Elche Gomez made six clearances in a 2-2 stalemate against Elche on Saturday.
Impact Gomez had a good game for the visitors. The 29-year-old made six clearances, second-most in the match. Other than that, Gomez also made a solitary interception.
OCTOBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Leandro Cabrera - Seven clearances against Elche Cabrera made seven clearances in a 2-2 stalemate against Elche on Saturday.
Impact Cabrera had an impressive game for the visiting team. The 30-year-old made seven clearances, most by any player in the match. Other than that, Cabrera also made three interceptions.
OCTOBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Adria Pedrosa - Provides assist against Elche Pedrosa provided an assist in a 2-2 stalemate against Elche on Saturday.
Impact Pedrosa had a decent game for the visitors. The 23-year-old provided an assist for the team's second goal in the match. Other than that, Pedrosa also made a couple of interceptions.
OCTOBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Adri Embarba - Three key passes against Elche Embarba provided three key passes in a 2-2 stalemate against Elche on Saturday.
Impact Embarba had an average game for the visiting team. The 29-year-old provided three key passes. Other than that, Embarba had two shots and one was on target.
OCTOBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
