GONZALO MELERO NEWS

Tallies an assist in return Melero assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and four tackles (two won) in Saturday's 3-1 win against Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Melero got his first start of the season after missing a few games due to a hamstring injury. He assisted El Bilal Toure's goal following a corner kick attempted. Almeria are happy to get Melero back in shape to help in the defensive midfield. The 28-year-old had seven goals, two assists, 29 tackles (16 won) and 16 chances created in 29 appearances with Levante last season.

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Rayo Vallecano Melero is in the XI to face Rayo Vallecano Saturday.

Impact Melero is getting his second start of the season after missing the previous match because of an injury. He posted one tackle, one clearance, and two fouls drawn in his previous appearances, while he logged seven goals, two assists, 22 shots (11 on target), and 16 chances created in 29 appearances with Levante last season.

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Should be option Melero is set to be available for Saturday's match against Rayo Vallecano after overcoming his hamstring injury and participating in training, according to manager Rubi via MARCA.

Impact Melero has played just once since joining Almeria and now has a good chance to make his second appearance over the weekend. A a decent midfielder who scored 14 goals in his last two full seasons, Melero could be exceptionally important for a team that's struggled to score with consistency.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable versus Athletic Club Melero was not named to the match squad during Friday's match with Athletic Club.

Impact Melero picked up a strain earlier in the season and has struggled to regain full fitness since. His last appearance came as a substitute in mid-September, and he will now have at least another full week to recover before his squad next take the pitch.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Considered questionable Melero is listed as questionable ahead of Friday's match against Athletic Club as he recovers from physical issues, according to Antonio Martinez of MARCA.

Impact Melero came off the bench in the Sept. 17 loss to Mallorca but has since had issues achieving full fitness. He could still make the team, but missing the first week of training during the international break makes things all the more tentative before competitive matches restart.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes squad for Mallorca clash Melero is fit and in the match day squad to face Mallorca on Saturday.

Impact Melero returns from a hamstring injury that saw him miss Almeria's previous match. The midfielder starts from the bench but is available if called upon Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Trains with teammates Melero (hamstring) was a full participant in Wednesday's training session ahead of Saturday's trip to Mallorca, according to Antonio Martinez of MARCA.

Impact Melero had missed Monday's match against Osasuna as he nursed a hamstring injury carried from his time at Levante. Now that he's fit with enough time to get incorporated into the squad, he'll hope to play some role in Saturday's game and fully establish himself by the end of the international break.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores two in victory Melero scored two goals on two shots (two on goal) in Friday's 4-2 win against Vallecano.

Impact Melero scored two early goals during the 26th and 46th minute to give Levante a dominant lead over Vallecano in the first half. With three goals in his last three games played, Melero displayed his finishing skills for the conclusion of the 2021 season. After tying his best season of his career, Melero's future with Levante and in the starting XI is likely to continue with his success on the offense.

MAY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores winning penalty Melero scored one penalty goal in 28 minutes off the bench during Friday's 2-1 win over Real Sociedad.

Impact Melero has become a scoring specialist from the bench with each of his last three goals coming in that role. Still, it would be better if he earned some starts to finish the season, beginning with Thursday's trip to Real Madrid.

MAY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Levante scores late to beat Sociedad in Spanish league

Gonzalo Melero has converted a 90th-minute penalty kick as Levante defeated Real Sociedad 2-1 to keep alive its chances of escaping relegation in the Spanish league

MAY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Converts penalty against Barcelona Melero subbed into Sunday's match against Barcelona in the 65th minute, and he scored a goal and created a chance in the 3-2 defeat.

Impact Melero looked like he had salvaged a point for his side when he slotted home from the spot in the 83rd minute, but Luuk De Jong was able to score even later and wrestle all three points back for his opponents. Levante are slipping further away from safety with seven games left in the season, and Melero may return to the starting lineup next weekend against 16th-placed Granada.

APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona survives 3 penalties, moves back into 2nd place

Not even conceding three penalty kicks in the second half was enough to stop Barcelona’s impressive run as the Catalan club rallied to a 3-2 win against second-to-last-place Levant...

APRIL 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Suspended against Osasuna Melero will miss Saturday's clash against Osasuna with a suspension for yellow card accumulation.

Impact Melero picked up his fifth yellow card of the season in last weekend's draw against Espanyol, meaning he will be suspended for Saturday's game. Mickael Malsa or Jose Campana if he's fit enough could replace him in midfield for the match.

MARCH 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores off bench in win Melero scored one goal from two shots (one on goal) during 26 minutes of Friday's 3-0 win over Elche.

Impact Melero has scored twice in his last three appearances (two starts) and helping his side record victories each time he's scored. That could be a tough record to maintain against Athletic Club, which are tied for the fourth-fewest goals conceded in La Liga.

MARCH 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Levante beats Elche 3-0 for 3rd win in Spanish league

Last-place Levante has defeated Elche 3-0 for its third Spanish league win

FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Atlético Madrid stunned by last-place Levante at home

Atlético Madrid has squandered a good chance to move closer to the top of the Spanish league by losing 1-0 to last-place Levante at home

FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores in win Melero scored one goal from one shot and won one-of-three tackles during Wednesday's 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid.

Impact Melero put away his second goal of the season to get an important win, which is just his side's second of the season. It would still be unwise to rely on Melero with just five shots on target all season, but the schedule is favorable with Celta Vigo and Elche up next.

FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available Saturday Melero (hamstring) is in the preliminary squad for Saturday's clash with Espanyol.

Impact Melero is finally available once again for Saturday's clash with Espanyol. The midfielder is an option after over a month out with a hamstring injury. He will hope to slot straight back into the starting XI on Saturday.

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Still out against Athleitc Melero (hamstring) won't be an option versus Athletic on Friday.

Impact Melero will be shelved for a fourth consecutive contest as he continues to recover from his hamstring problem. Once given the all-clear, the midfielder should be a near-lock for the starting XI considering he has started eight of his nine appearances for the club in which he garnered one goal on seven shots (three on target), two assists and five chances created.

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Alaves Melero (hamstring) is out for Saturday's clash with Alaves after failing to make the initial squad list.

Impact Melero will be out for Saturday's clash with a hamstring injury that he picked up at the end of October. He was expected to spend 2-3 weeks out, so he Melero should be fit and ready to return after the break. His first chance to return will be Nov. 19 against Athletic Club.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out with hamstring injury Melero (hamstring) will be out for Monday's clash with Granada, after failing to make the preliminary squad.

Impact Melero will miss Monday's clash with Granada after picking up a hamstring injury in training. The club said it was a grade 1 injury so there is some hope that Melero could return for Saturday's clash with Alaves.

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers hamstring injury Melero suffered a grade 1 hamstring injury, the club announced Wednesday.

Impact Melero suffered the hamstring injury during training but it appears that it isn't a serious injury. He will be out Thursday, against Atletico Madrid, but could return as soon as Monday, against Granada.

OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

First goal of season Melero scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal) and creating a chance during Sunday's 5-3 loss to Sevilla.

Impact Melero found the back of the net in the 61st minute scoring Levante's final goal of the match. The goal was the first of the season for the midfielder while his two shots and lone chance created tied for the second highest amounts on the team.

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Assists with lone chance created Melero had an assist with his lone chance created while taking an off target shot during Sunday's 3-3 draw with Real Madrid.

Impact Melero set up Roger Marti in the 46th minute assisting Levante's first goal. The assist was the second of the season for the midfielder coming from his lone chance created in the match.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in draw Melero made an assist and was shown a yellow card during Saturday's 1-1 draw against Cadiz.

Impact Melero assisted Jose Luis Morales for the opening goal of the match but, other than that, he had a very quiet performance, which led him to be subbed off in the 63rd minute. Up next for the midfielder is Aug. 22 home match against Real Madrid.

AUGUST 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE