GONZALO MONTIEL NEWS

Picks up fifth yellow Montiel was handed a yellow card during Saturday's loss to Atleti and will now serve a one-match ban.

Impact Montiel will be suspended for a Sunday clash with Almeria as he serves the ban. The defender could return as soon as a Mar. 19 trip to Getafe, where he would likely be a bench option with Nahuel Molina fit once more.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lionel Messi dishes on World Cup, regrets actions in Netherlands match

Lionel Messi spoke in depth about the experience of winning the 2022 World Cup with Argentina, including his actions in the quarterfinal aga...

JANUARY 30, 2023

Eligible to play Montiel is eligible to return from a three-match ban ahead of Saturday's trip to Girona.

Impact Montiel was handed a three-match ban for violent conduct before the World Cup and is now eligible to return. The defender could see a return straight into the starting XI. Montiel made seven starts in a row at right-back before the suspension.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rayo needs penalties to avoid Copa upset; Sevilla advances

Rayo Vallecano needed penalties to squeak past a fifth-tier opponent in the Copa del Rey

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

World Cup final ends just in time for Fox's NFL coverage

Sunday’s World Cup final in Qatar between Argentina and France went to extra time and penalty kicks, bumping Fox’s “NFL Sunday” pregame show off the air

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lionel Messi powers Argentina past France in dramatic World Cup final

Lionel Messi accomplished the final piece of his incredible career, winning a World Cup for Argentina.

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Messi wins World Cup, Argentina beats France on penalties

Lionel Messi finally won the biggest prize in soccer as Argentina beat France 4-2 in a penalty shootout to claim a third World Cup title despite Kylian Mbappé scoring the first hat...

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wins World Cup on spot kick Montiel created two chances and scored the winning penalty during the shootout to secure Sunday's World Cup victory over France.

Impact Montiel only started once in four appearances during the World Cup but his ultimate moment had the greatest payoff as he scored the final penalty. Injuries and poor form limited him to just eight starts for Sevilla before the World Cup but he'll hope that his performances for Argentina's third victory in the competition result in more playing time. Long-term, Montiel should play more as Jesus Navas ages out of the lineup. For now, he still has two more games of suspension to serve in club matches for a red card picked up before his successful trip to Qatar.

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Live updates | Argentina wins World Cup final against France

Lionel Messi has led Argentina to its third World Cup title by beating defending champion France in a penalty shootout

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back after suspension Montiel completed his one-match suspension during Tuesday's 3-0 win over Croatia.

Impact Montiel wasn't available for Argentina's best performance of the tournament, though he'd only started once in three appearances en route to the suspension. With Nahuel Molina in good shape on the right flank, Montiel will have to work hard if he's to start in the final.

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up suspension Montiel came off the bench and was shown a yellow card during Friday's 2-2 (4-3 on penalties) win over Netherlands.

Impact Montiel will be suspended for the World Cup semi final, though that isn't overly impactful. Nahuel Molina scored in the quarter final and has held onto the starting role when both he and Montiel are available. Montiel would be eligible to return if Argentina qualify for the World Cup final.

DECEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off bench in win Montiel played for 10 minutes during Saturday's 2-1 win over Australia in the Round of 16.

Impact Montiel did make one start during the group stage but has otherwise lost out to Nahuel Molina for a starting spot.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Plays one game in group stage Montiel started and played about an hour in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Mexico in Matchday 2.

Impact Montiel wasn't very effective against Mexico and was an unused substitute for the other two games in the group stage. Nahuel Molina remains the preferred option at right-back for Argentina.

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Argentina taking fewer forwards than Brazil to World Cup

Argentina is taking nine defenders, seven midfielders and seven forwards to the World Cup in Qatar as coach Lionel Scaloni’s team aims to build on its Copa America success

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Given three-match ban Montiel has been handed a three-game suspension by the RFEF for his red card challenge on Alex Moreno in Sunday's draw against Real Betis.

Impact Montiel received a straight red card -- after a VAR review -- for his challenge on Sunday, and he will now be suspended for Sevilla's next three games straddling the World Cup against Real Sociedad, Celta Vigo and Getafe. Jesus Navas will be the primary right-back in his absence, with Jose Angel Carmona also able to provide backup.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off against Betis Montiel received a straight red card after a VAR review in the 38th minute of Sunday's derby draw against Real Betis following a foul on Alex Moreno. He created two chances and mad...

Impact Montiel has started in six consecutive games across all competitions for Sevilla, but he will be now suspended for Wednesday's clash against Real Sociedad after getting sent off on Sunday. Jesus Navas is likely to replace him at right-back against La Real.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Late goal in win Montiel scored to go on one shot (one on target), three interceptions and two tackles (two won) in Tuesday's 3-0 victory versus FC Copenhagen.

Impact After coming off his first assist of the season, Montiel scored his first of the year in stoppage time on Tuesday. The Argentinian has been featured in the last seven games and has totaled a goal, an assist, eight chances created, 16 crosses (three accurate) and 11 tackles (eight accurate) in that span. Look to see him feature again in the starting XI for Sevilla with the 25-year-old finding his form on the campaign.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist against Real Madrid Montiel assisted a goal and won three of four tackles in Saturday's 3-1 defeat against Real Madrid. He also made a block and two interceptions in the match.

Impact Montiel set up an Erik Lamela goal on Saturday for his first assist since 2021. Montiel has started three of Sevilla's last five games in all competitions at right-back -- plus he lined up in the back-three against Mallorca last weekend -- and is starting to take over the role while Jesus Navas has been pushed further up into the attack.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs five crosses in draw Montiel logged five crosses and created one chance during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Athletic Club.

Impact Montiel also made two blocks in what was his third start of the season. With Jesus Navas moving up into midfield instead of playing as a fullback, Montiel could see his minutes increase along with youngster Jose Angel Carmona, who's capable of playing both as a center-back or on the right.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Atlanta's Thiago Almada in Argentina squad for friendlies

Atlanta United forward Thiago Almada has been included in Argentina’s 28-man squad for two World Cup warm-up matches to be played in the United States this month

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On bench in season finale Montiel was an unused substitute in Sunday's victory against Athletic Club.

Impact Montiel ends his first campaign in Sevilla with one goal, two assists and four clean sheets in 18 La Liga appearances (15 starts), plus two starts and a clean sheet in the Champions League. The 25-year-old is still the backup to club legend Jesus Navas at right back, but the latter will turn 37 in the fall and Montiel can expect to begin shouldering a bigger load next season.

MAY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dybala in, Paredes out for Argentina friendly against Italy

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni included striker Paulo Dybala in his squad on Friday for his team's friendly against Italy on June 1st, but left recovering Leandro Paredes out

MAY 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Suspended against Granada Montiel will miss Friday's clash against Granada with a suspension for yellow card accumulation.

Impact Montiel picked up his fifth yellow card of the La Liga season in last weekend's defeat against Barcelona, meaning he will be suspended for Friday's game. His last league start came on Feb. 5, and Jesus Navas will likely continue at right back regardless.

APRIL 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Subs on in Europa League Montiel (hamstring) subbed into Thursday's Europa League match against West Ham in the 105th minute, and he played the final 15 minutes in the extra time defeat.

Impact Montiel made his first appearance for Sevilla in almost a month Thursday after recovering from a hamstring injury. He should be available against Sociedad at the weekend in La Liga as well.

MARCH 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training Montiel (hamstring) returned to training with Sevilla this week, and he has been called up for Thursday's Europa League clash against West Ham.

Impact Montiel has featured just once for Sevilla in the last month while he's dealing with a hamstring injury, but he is progressing in his recovery and may already be back in the starting lineup on Thursday with Marcos Acuna (hamstring) out.

MARCH 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE