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Quini - Logs six tackles in win Quini made six tackles (two won) and logged four inaccurate crosses during Friday's 2-1 win over Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Quini has done well with eight crosses and 13 tackles to his name over the last three matches. With three straight full 90s as well, Quini's value is holding steady even if the defense isn't going to keep clean sheets with much frequency. Up next is a trip to a weak Cadiz side.

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Maximiano - Concedes one in win Maximiano conceded one goal and made two saves during Friday's 2-1 win over Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Maximiano was only beaten by his own teammate as Luis Abram scored an own goal but still recorded his first win in five matches. With the second-most saves made in La Liga, Maximiano is a solid asset when he gets more scoring help on the other end of the pitch. That's something he can look for in the next match at Cadiz, which have one of the worst defensive records in the competition.

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Santiago Arias - Scores off bench Arias scored one goal in 10 minutes off the bench during Friday's 2-1 win over Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Arias has started in just two of his five appearances this season but made a big impact by scoring the winning goal in the 86th minute. Depending on how Arias is utilized as a winger or as a fullback, he could begin to generate some value following his performance in Friday's game. Up next is a trip to Cadiz.

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Puertas - Scores in win Puertas scored one goal from three shots (one on goal) in 80 minutes of Friday's 2-1 win over Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Puertas has never been one for consistent production as he's started in just six of his 11 appearances this season, but he's now scored in two of his last three games. With Ruben Rochina and Darwin Machis out due to injury, Puertas could get an extended chance to start in the coming weeks. His first opportunity will come in Monday's trip to Cadiz.

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Abram - Concedes own goal in win Abram conceded an own goal and a yellow card during Friday's 2-1 win over Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Abram is fortunate not to have been at fault for the loss after turning a goal into his own net with just nine minutes left in regular time. He's started just once in the last five matches and spent the rest of the time on the bench, but the frequency of issues for Domingos Duarte (thigh) and German Sanchez (muscular) mean that Abram will still get his chances to play. Up next is a trip to Cadiz.

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Angel Montoro - Completes suspension Montoro completed his one-match suspension during Friday's 2-1 win over Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Montoro has started in nine of his 14 appearances this season but his complete absence gave Luis Milla a chance to return from a knee injury. With Montoro unable to start each week and Milla struggling to stay healthy long-term, both are likely to get their chances to play, though this makes their value harder to pin down over time. Up next is a trip to Cadiz.

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Milla - Active in return Milla created one chance from six crosses (three accurate) in 80 minutes of Friday's 2-1 win over Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Milla was a solid contributor in his first match back since a month out with a knee injury. It didn't take long for him to rank among the team lead in creative stats, especially with Angel Montoro out of the lineup (suspension). Given how often Milla and his teammates haven't been able to play, he could easily put up decent numbers when starting. Up next is a trip to Cadiz.

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Raul Torrente - Makes one tackle in win Torrente made one tackle (one won) and completed four clearances during Friday's 2-1 win over Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Torrente has started each of the last two matches due to various absences along the back line and quickly proved he's capable of playing at the top level. He's already recorded five tackles and 10 clearances and it wouldn't be surprising to see a clean sheet or two if he remains a constant presence in the lineup past this game. Up next is a trip to Cadiz, and should German Sanchez continue to be unavailable, Torrente could find his name called for another round.

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Granada beats Alavés 2-1 despite own goal in Spanish league

Substitute Santiago Arias has scored late to help Granada recover from an own goal and secure a 2-1 win at home over Alavés in the Spanish league

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Luis Milla - Starting against Alaves Milla (knee) is in the starting XI for Friday's match against Alaves.

Impact Milla was training individually a couple weeks ago and he's apparently well enough to start after avoiding a torn ACL about a month ago. He was a regular to open the season and has created seven chances in his last three starts, though it's a wonder if he'll be able to go a full 90 Friday.

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Virus-hit Leipzig at Union, Alavés plays Granada

Leipzig remains without Jesse Marsch for its visit to Union Berlin as the American coach remains in isolation following a positive test for the coronavirus

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Villarreal, Granada and Celta Vigo advance in Copa del Rey

Villarreal and Granada have cruised past sixth-division teams in the opening round of the Copa del Rey

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Monchu Rodríguez - Completes suspension Monchu completed his one-match suspension during Friday's 2-2 draw with Granada.

Impact Monchu was sent off in the Nov 21 loss to Real Madrid and unable to play Friday, though he should now be eligible for the upcoming match against Deportivo Alaves. With Angel Montoro picking up his own suspension for card accumulation, Monchu could quickly find a place back in the lineup.

NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Angel Montoro - Concedes fifth yellow in draw Montoro made six tackles (four won) and conceded his fifth yellow card during Friday's 2-2 draw with Athletic Club. As a result of the booking, he'll be suspended for Friday's matc...

Impact Montoro put up his best defensive numbers of the season and logged two accurate crosses in two tries but will now miss the next match thanks to a third booking in his last five games and fifth overall. While he's out until the Dec. 13 match at Cadiz, Monchu could return to the lineup upon returning from his own suspension.

NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Maximiano - Concedes two in draw Maximiano conceded two goals, one of which was an own goal, and made three saves during Friday's 2-2 draw with Athletic Club.

Impact Maximiano made some stellar saves but also conceded his eighth goal from the last three matches thanks to some sloppy team defending. Despite ranking second in the league in saves made, his two clean sheets and 16 goals allowed put him further down ranks in his position. He'll next face Deportivo Alaves.

NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Escudero - Logs eight tackles in draw Escudero made eight tackles (three won) during Friday's 2-2 draw with Athletic Club.

Impact Escudero has only started three times all season but he's played the full 90 in two of them while recording 13 tackles and one assist. These numbers should justify a bigger place in the lineup, but taking minutes over Carlos Neva is difficult when both played well in their cameos during Friday's match. Up next is a visit from Deportivo Alaves, which have conceded the fourth-most crosses to defenders in La Liga.

NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Suarez - Shotless in draw Suarez failed to take a shot during Friday's 2-2 draw with Athletic Club.

Impact One may expect Suarez to make a bigger impact on the scoreline than he finished with, but that title goes to the now-injured Darwin Machis, whose role Suarez had to fill and it pulled him away from getting as close to goal as he could. Still, Suarez put together a few strong dribbles and looked confident, so one can hope that he remains on track against Deportivo Alaves in his next match.

NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jorge Molina - Scores, assists in draw Molina scored one goal on his only shot and provided one assist from two chances created during Friday's 2-2 draw with Athletic Club.

Impact Molina helped his side take advantage of multiple defensive mistakes from the hosts as he contributed to both goals in Friday's match. He's now started three of the last four games over Carlos Bacca and the additional injury to Ruben Rochina could keep Molina in the lineup for more matches, beginning with Friday's visit from Deportivo Alaves.

NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Muniain helps Bilbao salvage 2-2 home draw with Granada

Iker Muniain set up one goal and helped force an equalizer to give Athletic Bilbao a 2-2 home draw with Granada in the Spanish league

NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ruben Rochina - Comes off injured against Bilbao Rochina was subbed out of Friday's draw against Athletic Bilbao in the 65th minute after suffering an injury. He made a block, created a chance and won two of two tackles in the ma...

Impact Rochina was replaced by Yan Brice Eteki on Friday, but it is unclear as of yet whether he will be forced to miss additional game time due to his injury.

NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Darwin Machis - Comes off injured against Bilbao Machis was subbed out of Friday's draw against Athletic Bilbao in the 53rd minute after suffering an injury. He scored a goal and made two interceptions in the match before being t...

Impact Machis scored his first goal of the season on Friday, but he was forced off with an injury. He was replaced by Carlos Neva against Atletic, but Alberto Soro would more likely be plugged into the lineup on the left wing if Machis is forced to miss additional game time.

NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE