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Signs with Las Palmas Mata is set to join Las Palmas after signing a deal from Getafe ahead of the 2024/25 season.

Impact Mata is set to leave Getafe after a six year stay the side. He scored five goals with an assist in 35 appearances last season. With his experience in La Liga, the midfielder is set to get regular playing time with the team.

JULY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Leaving Getafe Mata is set to leave Getafe following the conclusion of the 2023/24 season.

Impact Mata will leave Getafe after spending the last six years with the team. He's started 119 of the 182 La Liga games, recording 40 goals with 12 assists while generating 108 tackles (73 won), 106 clearances and 219 crosses (35 accurate). His final game for the team will be against Mallorca on Saturday.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Bags goal off bench Mata scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-1 victory over Almeria.

Impact Mata didn't appear Saturday until halftime after coming on the field as a substitute, but he made the most of his time by netting a goal in the 61st minute off of a Mason Greenwood assist. This was only Mata's sixth goal contribution of the campaign, with it being his fifth goal. He was pretty quiet outside of the goal, only notching one shot.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in start Mata generated one clearance in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Rayo Vallecano. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 39th minute.

Impact Since his goal and assist on March 2, Mata's output has stagnated. Despite having 60 percent of his shots on goal across Getafe's last four games, he was limited to five shots (three on goal) across the four-appearance span. This culminated with Mata's latest appearance, when he made contact with the ball only once across 45 minutes before getting subbed off.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Las Palmas Mata scored one goal and assisted once from five shots and one chance created in Saturday's 3-3 draw versus Las Palmas. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 67th minute.

Impact Mata scored the opener after controlling Diego Rico's cross in the 11th minute. Mata also hit the post in the 83rd minute. He also contributed defensively with two tackles and two clearances. He now has four goals involvements in the last four games.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Nets brace Mata scored two goals to go with two shots (two on goal) and two chances created in Sunday's 3-2 victory over Celta Vigo.

Impact Mata earned his first multi-goal match of the season Sunday, scoring twice against Celta after finding the net in the 47th minute and 89th minute to secure the win for his club. The attacker now only has three goal contributions on the season, all of which are goals. He will hope to pick up his production in that category moving forward, as despite playing in 21 contests this season, his goal contribution count is still very underwhelming.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Ban served Mata is once again in the selection pool for Monday's match against Granada, having served a one-match ban against Osasuna on Sunday.

Impact Mata is available once again, no longer being suspended after missing out in their last match due to yellow card accumulation. The attacker has held more of a rotational role this campaign but will hope to get the start against Granada, as he had started in the club's past three contests leading up to his ban. He should still be able to find time on the field either way, as he has only gone unused in one game this season.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Won't face Osasuna Mata will be suspended to face Osasuna on Sunday due to yellow-card accumulation.

Impact Mata played just 57 minutes in the loss to Rayo Vallecano but received his fifth yellow card, giving him a one-game suspension. Getafe will be extremely depleted for the match vs Osasuna, but Mata's first chance to return to action will come against Granada on Jan. 29.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Bags goal Saturday Mata scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) and four crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 3-0 win versus Sevilla. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 94th...

Impact Mata started for the first time since Nov. 6 and made his presence felt, bagging one of the team's goals and establishing great rapport with the likes of Mason Greenwood and Borja Mayoral. Maybe this outing is enough to keep him in the XI when Getafe takes on Atletico Madrid on Tuesday. For what is worth, this was his first goal of the campaign.

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records three shots Mata recorded three shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Betis.

Impact Mata had his third lackluster match in a row, nothing only three shots, one cross and a chance created in the match. Over his past three games, he only has four shots, three chances created and six crosses despite starting in all three of those contests. He will look to turn this slump around as he is yet to tally a goal contribution.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eligible to face Alaves Mata served his one-game suspension and is eligible to face Alaves next Monday.

Impact The veteran striker was sent off in the second half of the season opener against FC Barcelona and completed the suspension during the 3-0 loss at Girona, meaning he'll be eligible to return in Round 3 of the competition. His presence in the attack should boost a Getafe side that has yet to score a goal in their first two league contests.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off against Barca Mata was sent off in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Barcelona. He finished with three crosses (none accurate) and no shot attempts.

Impact Mata was forced to deploy in a more defensive stance and struggled badly, ultimately being sent off in the early stages of the second half. He will miss Sunday's trip to Girona, with Portu being a possible replacement, and his next chance to feature will come against Alaves on Aug. 28.

AUGUST 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots in scoreless draw Mata registered two shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Valladolid.

Impact Mata was one of Getafe's biggest threats during the season finale even if he was unable to find the back of the net. He started five times down the stretch, but those were the only five starts he made all season long, and he had limited involvement as a substitute throughout the campaign. He scored just one goal across 18 appearances.

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores winner versus Osasuna Mata scored one goal to go with four shots (three on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-1 win versus Osasuna.

Impact Mata scored the winning goal Sunday, a 90th minute close range strike to give his side the 2-1 lead. This goal may prove crucial to Getafe's hopes of survival, as the win moved them up to 14th and two points above the relegation line. He took a season high four shots (three on target), and added two chances created, four crosses (two accurate), two tackles and two drawn fouls in his full 90 minutes of action.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Can return from suspension Mata will be eligible to feature in Wednesday's clash against Real Betis after serving a one-game suspension.

Impact Mata missed Saturday's draw with Elche while suspended for yellow card accumulation, but he will be able to return to the squad against Betis in midweek. Mata's first two league starts of the season came in the two games prior to his suspension.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up fifth yellow card Mata registered two crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus Real Madrid. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 28th minute.

Impact Mata was given his fifth yellow card of the season and will serve a one-match suspension. He's started his only two games in the last two contests, making nine appearances off the bench prior. The forward will be eligible to return on May 24 against Real Betis,

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Active in first season start Mata had two shots (one on target), created one chance, sent in three crosses (one accurate) and made four tackles and one interception during Wednesday's 1-0 win over Celta Vigo.

Impact Mata made his first start of the campaign and put some decent numbers even on the defensive end. The veteran attacker could be back to the bench for the next match but will hope to be done enough to get more significant playing time during this final stretch of the season.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up yellow card as sub Mata recorded no stats in Sunday's 3-1 defeat against Mallorca. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 96th minute.

Impact Mata subbed on in the 89th minute and couldn't do much during his very limited time in the field. But the forward received his third yellow card in the season. He has yet to start so far after 11 appearances off bench and 49 minutes played in total.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

First assist of season Mata assisted once to go with one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 victory against Sevilla.

Impact Mata got his first assist of the year in just six minutes of play Sunday. It has been a different season for the forward compared to others, spending most of it as an unused sub with Enes Unal receiving all the playing time up top for Getafe.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Features in friendly Mata made the starting lineup for Thursday's friendly against Cartagena.

Impact Mata missed the last two months of the season with a shoulder injury but is back for preseason. After starting just four times in 22 appearances, Mata is coming off one of his worst seasons in recent years and is likely to remain behind 16-goalscorer Enes Unal on the depth chart.

JULY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Mata (shoulder) missed the last two months of Getafe's season.

Impact Mata scored one goal in 22 La Liga appearances (four starts) this campaign, but he was out from April onwards after undergoing shoulder surgery. He will want to return at full fitness next season, but at 33 years old, he likely won't become a regular feature in the XI again.

JUNE 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes shoulder surgery Mata has undergone an operation to fix a dislocation in his right shoulder, Getafe announced Thursday.

Impact Mata will be out for an undetermined amount of time as he recovers from this surgery, but he has started in just four La Liga games this season for Getafe.

MARCH 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE