INIGO MARTINEZ NEWS

Scores opener Wednesday Martinez scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Wednesday's 5-2 win over Red Star Belgrade.

Impact Martinez scored his second goal of the season Wednesday as he opened up the scoring with a header in the 13th minute assisted by Raphinha. It was the only shot he took in the match. He also won one tackle, made three clearances and blocked one shot in his full 90 minutes of action.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in win Martinez assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-0 win versus Real Madrid. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 75th minut...

Impact Martinez recorded his first assist since Oct 1 and his first in La Liga. He's also started all 3 games played in all competitions, recording a goal and two assists with 40 clearances, giving him an average of about 3.2 per contest.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Scores, assists in win Martinez scored one goal and assisted once from two shots and two chances created in Tuesday's 5-0 win versus BSC Young Boys.

Impact Martinez had his most productive offensive display as a member of Barcelona, as he scored and assisted in their win. Both his goal and his assist mark his first as a member of the club. After playing a rotational role the previous season, he's now started nine out of 10 games under Hansi Flick.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Rotational role in club debut Martinez appeared in 20 games (13 starts), registering 10 tackles, 11 interceptions and 50 clearances.

Impact Martinez had a limited role in his first season with the Catalonian club, mainly serving in a rotational role after starting about half of his appearances. He is likely to be stuck in this spot, as he is more of a backup player for the club, and with multiple youth defenders finding their feet at the club, he will probably see limited time next season as well.

MAY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Back from league suspension Martinez completed his one-game suspension and will be available to face Real Madrid on Sunday.

Impact Martinez will be available to feature in Barcelona's two biggest games of the season, the return leg vs. PSG on Tuesday and El Clasico vs. Real Madrid over the weekend. The defender didn't come off the bench against PSG in the first leg of the tie on Tuesday, and it remains to be seen if he'll be called upon duty over this aforementioned two-game stretch. Either way, the lack of consistency in terms of his role hurts his fantasy upside in most formats.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Back from league suspension Martinez completed his one-game suspension and will be available to face Real Madrid on Sunday.

Impact Martinez will be available to feature in Barcelona's two biggest games of the season, the return leg vs. PSG on Tuesday and El Clasico vs. Real Madrid over the weekend. The defender didn't come off the bench against PSG in the first leg of the tie on Tuesday, and it remains to be seen if he'll be called upon duty over this aforementioned two-game stretch. Either way, the lack of consistency in terms of his role hurts his fantasy upside in most formats.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up yellow-card suspension Martinez picked up his fifth yellow card of the season against Las Palmas on Saturday and will be suspended to face Cadiz on April 13.

Impact The central defender will miss the upcoming league matchup against Cadiz, but he will be available to face PSG in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals. Martinez, who has been in and out of the starting lineup in recent weeks, will be able to return in league play when Barcelona takes on Real Madrid on April 21.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Makes squad to face Alaves Martinez (hamstring) is in the squad to face Alaves on Saturday.

Impact Martinez recovered quicker than initially expected, and his presence at the back should provide a massive boost for Los Blaugranas' defensive line. It remains to be seen if he'll be handed a start right away, but that's not out of the question given Barcelona's recent defensive problems.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable against Betis Martinez (hamstring) is not an option against Betis on Sunday, having been left out of the squad list ahead of the contest.

Impact Martinez is still not ready to go for league play, having been left on the sidelines for Sunday's contest despite being in the team sheet for the club's Spanish Super Cup semifinals match against Osasuna on Jan. 11. His absence alongside Andreas Christensen (undisclosed) will leave the middle of the defense lacking depth, with Jules Kounde most likely moving to the center of the defense to play alongside Ronald Araujo. Martinez will hope to have a good week of recovery and return for the club's contest against Villarreal next Sunday.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Links with team in Saudi Arabia Martinez (hamstring) is on the team sheet for Thursday's Super Cup semifinals matchup versus Osasuna.

Impact Martinez will likely see a start off the bench after missing the last five matches with a hamstring injury. Once fully fit, the defender will continue to compete with Andres Christensen for a spot in the starting XI, with Ronaldo Araujo and Jules Kounde also option to start in the back line for Barcelona as well.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up another injury Martinez has been diagnosed with a left hamstring injury and has no timetable for his return, the club announced Monday.

Impact Martinez was expected to return to action against Las Palmas on Jan. 4. However, injuries are preventing him from getting any consistent minutes, and now Martinez faces another undetermined spell on the sidelines. The center-back hasn't played since Nov. 28, and given the nature of hamstring problems, as well as the frequency of Martinez's own injury history, he should spend at least a few weeks away from the team. This means Jules Kounde and Ronald Araujo should remain the center-back duo for Los Blaugranas.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Progressing well in rehab Martinez is progressing well in his rehab and there's a chance he could be ready to face Las Palmas on Jan. 4 before the Spanish Super Cup, Javier Miguel of Diario AS reports.

Impact Martinez has missed each of Barcelona's last four games, but with roughly two weeks to recover until the match against Las Palmas, he seems to be trending in the right direction. Barcelona's goal has always been to have him fit for the Super Cup, but if he can return earlier than expected, that should deliver quite a boost to the defensive line.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return Wednesday Martinez (hamstring) has not recovered in time to face Almeria on Wednesday.

Impact Martinez will be shelved for his fourth straight match due to his lingering hamstring problem. The club has yet to provide a clear return timeline, so fantasy players should probably consider him a doubt to face Las Palmas on Jan. 4 even with the extra time to recover.

DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with hamstring injury Martinez is dealing with a hamstring injury and his timetable to return is uncertain, Sergi de Juan of Diario AS reports.

Impact Martinez picked up the injury during warmups before Sunday's game against Atletico Madrid, and further tests revealed the injury. Hamstring injuries are tricky, but Martinez should be out a few weeks at a minimum, and there's a strong chance he won't return to action until next year.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots Martinez recorded three shots (zero on goal) in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Martinez took three shots in this one after having only one attempt at goal coming into this match. He also made three interceptions to go with four clearances and two blocks in a solid performance at both ends and he has started six of Barca's last seven games.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Inigo Martinez: From Barcelona's fifth-choice centre-back to El Clasico contender Inigo Martinez had a challenging start to the season, but the 32-year-old defender is now really coming into his own

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Makes bench against Osasuna Martinez (foot) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Osasuna.

Impact Martinez could make his club debut Sunday after missing the first three matches with a foot injury. He signed from Athletic Club in the summer, totaling a goal with 53 clearances in 15 appearances during the 2022/23 campaign.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in squad to face Villarreal Martinez (foot) is not in the squad for Sunday's match against Villarreal.

Impact Martinez resumed training this week but is not ready to play, so his absence shouldn't be surprising. His next chance to feature before the international break will come against Osasuna on Sep. 3, but it wouldn't be surprising if he's ruled out until after the break.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for season opener Martinez is dealing with plantar fascitis and has been ruled out for Sunday's season opener against Getafe, Sergi Capdevila of SPORT reports.

Impact Martinez has been training away from the group, and aside from being ruled out for the Getafe match on Sunday, the Barca medical staff believe it'll be tough for him to step on the field before September. Under that timeline, it wouldn't be shocking if Martinez misses the first four matches in league play, with perhaps a return against Betis on Sep. 17 being a reasonable expectation for his debut with Los Blaugranas.

AUGUST 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Listed on bench Martinez (calf) was an option on the bench during Saturday's 3-0 win over Real Madrid.

Impact Martinez did not play Saturday, but was featured on the bench for Saturday's friendly against Real Madrid. He has been out of action since April 27 with a calf injury and is in doubt to be ready before the start of the season.

JULY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pushes Barca move through Martinez has signed a two-year contract with Barcelona after leaving Athletic Club as a free agent, the club announced Wednesday.

Impact Martinez had an injury-filled final campaign in Bilbao, bringing a five-and-a-half-year stint with the club to an end. The 32-year-old is now able to move to Barcelona, where he'll be a backup center-back behind Ronald Araujo, Andreas Christensen and Jules Kounde, assuming the Catalan club has their financial situation sorted out enough to register him for the upcoming campaign.

JULY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out for season finale Martinez (calf) is not available for Sunday's clash against Real Madrid.

Impact Martinez's season ends with four clean sheets and a goal from 15 La Liga appearances (all starts) in central defense, as he missed multiple stints throughout the campaign with a few injuries. The 32-year-old is out of contract with Bilbao this summer and reportedly set to join Barcelona.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not ready to face Celta Martinez (calf) was not called up by Bilbao for Saturday's clash against Celta Vigo, Marca reports.

Impact Martinez has been out for almost a month now since suffering a calf injury, and Athletic manager Ernesto Valverde said that he doesn't know when Martinez will be able to return. With Yeray Alvarez (groin) likely out for the season, Dani Vivian and Aitor Paredes should be the center-back pairing this weekend.

MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Saturday Martinez (calf) will remain unavailable for selection in Saturday's clash against Villarreal.

Impact Martinez is set to miss a fourth consecutive La Liga game this weekend with a calf injury he suffered in April.

MAY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out against Mallorca Martinez (calf) was not called up by Athletic Club for Monday's clash against Mallorca.

Impact Martinez is set to miss a second game Monday with a calf injury he picked up recently, with Dani Vivian likely to continue starting alongside Yeray Alvarez in central defense in his absence.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE