JAUME COSTA NEWS

Provides assist in win Costa assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Las Palmas. In addition, he was given a ye...

Impact Costa registered his first assist of the season as he delivered a cross that helped open up the scoring in the 29th minute of the match. The left-back was in the starting XI after being an unused substitute in the previous two games.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Active display in win Costa created one chance, sent in two crosses (both on target) and made four tackles (two won), three clearances and one interception during Sunday's 2-1 win over Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Costa made his second consecutive start and was very active on both ends, especially defensively as he matched his season highs in both tackles and clearances. Right now there's a fierce competition between Costa and Toni Lato for the starting spot at left-back but the former's performance here will probably give him an edge for upcoming games.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Makes squad Saturday Costa (hamstring) is available from the bench during Saturday's match against Villarreal.

Impact Costa returns as expected from a hamstring injury which has kept him out of Mallorca's last two matches. The defender had started five straight contests prior to the injury but settles for a role on the bench with Toni Lato continuing in the starting XI.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Recovered from injury Costa (hamstring) has recovered from his injury and will be an option for Saturday's trip to Villarreal, said manager Javier Aguirre. "They [Costa] are one hundred percent. They [C...

Impact Costa is ready to make a return to the pitch after missing the last two matches with a hamstring injury. He will be a late call to start, after having started his previous five games in a row while logging in 17 crosses (four accurate) and 12 tackles in that span. In any case, Toni Lato could see another start at left back if Costa is not fit enough to start Saturday.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Saturday Costa (hamstring) has been ruled out to face Celta Vigo on Saturday, manager Javier Aguirre told media during his pre-match press conference Friday.

Impact Costa was not spotted in training earlier this week, so his absence is unsurprising, as hamstring injuries often take more than a few weeks to heal properly. His next chance to play will come against Villarreal on Jan. 20, and in the meantime, Toni Lato should continue to play on the left side of the defense.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Not training yet Costa (hamstring) was not seen training with the team Tuesday ahead of Saturday's match versus Celta Vigo, per Esports IB3.

Impact Costa is at risk of missing his second match in a row with a hamstring injury. This comes after starting the last seven games played in a row after opening up the season with just four starts in 10 appearances. Dani Rodriguez is set to get the start at left midfielder if Costa is ruled out again.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Option again Costa has served his one match suspension and is expected to be an option for Jan 13 clash with Celta Vigo.

Impact Costa will return to the team as the favorite for the starting left midfielder role after starting the last seven matches in a row. He is still looking for his first goal contributor on the season, logging in 34 crosses (six accurate), 26 tackles (16 won) and 15 clearances in 17 appearances, 11 of them coming as starts.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Won't face Real Madrid Costa picked up his fifth yellow card of the season and will be suspended for the Jan. 3 match against Real Madrid once the league resumes following the Christmas break.

Impact Costa has started in seven of Mallorca's last eight games, either as a left-back or as a left wing-back, so his absence will certainly be missed, especially against one of the best attacks in the league. He'll be eligible to return to action when Mallorca takes on Celta Vigo on Jan. 13.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Valencia Costa is available for Saturday's clash with Valencia, according to manager Javier Aguierre.

Impact Costa is available for selection for Saturday's match after coming off due to injury just 12 minutes into Saturday's 2-2 draw with Rayo. The left-back avoided a serious issue and should be an option to return straight to the starting XI. Toni Lato came on to replace Costa and could get the start if Costa isn't up to full fitness before Saturday's match.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off early Costa was forced off in the first half of Saturday's 2-2 draw with Rayo, with an apparent injury.

Impact Costa was forced off the pitch after 12 minutes with a clear injury. Toni Lato came in to replace Costa, and could see more minutes in the starting XI at left-back while Costa is sidelined. The first chance for Costa to return is a Saturday clash with Valencia.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Another season with Mallorca Costa has signed a one-year contract extension with Mallorca, the club announced in June.

Impact Costa kept 13 clean sheets and recorded five assists in 57 La Liga appearances (51 starts) over the last two seasons with Mallorca, and the 35-year-old is now coming back for another campaign in 2023/24. Summer arrival Toni Lato is expected to push him for the starting job at left-back harder than Ludwig Augustinsson did.

JUNE 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

One-assist campaign Costa logged one assist on 31 chances created and 75 crosses (24 accurate) across his 32 appearances of Mallorca's 2022-23 season.

Impact For the third time across his last four La Liga seasons, Costa logged only one assist. Unfortunately for him, he was unable to replicate his four-assist campaign from the 2021-22 La Liga. Yet, it was not without trial and effort though. Costa created more chances and attempted more crosses compared to his 2021-22 season. However, only one of Costa's teammates (Vedat Muriqi) was able to finish chances provided by him.

JUNE 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against Valencia Costa (strain) was included in the match-day squad to face Valencia on Thursday.

Impact Costa is back in action after missing just one match due to his muscular injury. In his prior four appearances (all starts), the left-back generated five crosses (two accurate), seven tackles (four won) and five clearances. Iddrisu Baba will move into Costa's left-back spot at least for Thursday's contest.

MAY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could sit out Saturday Costa (strain) is in doubt for Saturday's match against Almeria, reports Marca.

Impact Costa could be sidelined Saturday after picking up a muscular injury. Dani Rodriguez is expected to start in the midfield alongside Baba and Kang-In Lee against Almeria if he is not fit to play. Costa has started four times in the last five games, recording nine tackles (five won) and seven interceptions in that span.

MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sees tenth yellow Costa picked up his 10th yellow card during Sunday's three-all draw with Valladolid.

Impact Costa has had a brutal run of form, picking up three yellow cards in his last three matches and five in his last seven. That run of poor discipline puts the left-back on the sideline for a Monday trip to Celta Vigo. Pablo Maffeo will likely switch to the left flank to replace Costa.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in three crosses in loss Costa had two shots (zero on goal) and three crosses (two accurate) in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Betis. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 31st minute.

Impact Costa had a good all-around performance, but it wasn't enough to avoid the loss on the road. The left-back led his side in shots and provided solid defensive stats. He also received his eighth yellow card in La Liga play, though.

MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set for return Costa is set to return from suspension after a one-match ban for yellow card accumulation.

Impact Costa is available for Saturday's clash with Villarreal after returning from a one-match ban. The defender should return straight to the starting XI, likely return straight to his nailed-on role as the first choice left-back.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended against Sevilla Costa will miss next weekend's clash against Sevilla with a suspension for yellow card accumulation.

Impact Costa picked up his fifth booking of the season in Sunday's win over Real Madrid, meaning he will be suspended for for next weekend's match. New arrival Ludwig Augustinsson may be an option to replace him at left-back against his parent club, or Pablo Maffeo may have to slide over from the right side.

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies six crosses Costa recorded six crosses (two accurate) and five tackles in Saturday's 1-0 win against Valladolid.

Impact Costa had an effective game, attacking the stat sheet offensive and defensively. He has totaled 22 crosses (eight accurate) and nine tackles (five won) in the last five games. The Spaniard struggles with keeping consistent performances but will continue to maintain a starting role for Mallorca.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist in win Costa created three chances and assisted a goal in Wednesday's 1-0 victory against Atletico Madrid. He also made a block, two clearances and won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Costa set up a Vedat Muriqi to earn an upset win over Atletico on Wednesday as well as his first assist of the season. Mallorca are on a four-game unbeaten run since Costa returned to the XI at left-back after recovering from a muscular injury in mid-October.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Valencia Costa (muscular) made the starting lineup for Saturday's match against Valencia.

Impact Costa had been out for three games since picking up his injury at the start of October and was on the bench for a midweek loss to Real Sociedad. Now that he's back, expect him to regularly start at left-back.

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out three-to-four more weeks Costa has been ruled out for three-to-four weeks with a small muscular tear, according to manager Javier Aguirre via MARCA ahead of Monday's match against Elche.

Impact Costa will miss most of October after picking up an injury during the Oct. 1 loss to Barcelona. Braian Ezequiel Cufre figures to start in his place at left-back until Costa is back.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes booking in loss Costa conceded a yellow card and put one shot on target during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Barcelona. He also suffered an injury that forced him off after 77 minutes, according to AS.

Impact Costa has conceded yellow cards in back-to-back matches but has also logged eight crosses and four tackles in that time. Pablo Maffeo on the other flank is likely to offer more consistent fantasy production but Costa has played solidly and this will help the team earn results when possible. Braian Ezequiel Cufre could take his place in the lineup if Costa can't play in Monday's trip to Elche.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes four crosses Costa took two shots (two on target) and made four crosses during Saturday's 2-1 loss against Betis.

Impact Costa has had a successful start to the season applying pressure to the opposing offense and creating chances for the Mallorca squad. After already tying his shots on target from the past two seasons, Costa may provide more opportunities on offense making the defender a dual threat option in the starting XI.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes five clearances in win Costa made a block and five clearances in last weekend's 2-0 victory against Osasuna. He also won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Costa ends the campaign with four assists and four clean sheets in 25 La Liga appearances (21 starts) at left back. The departure of Brian Olivan to Espanyol means Costa might get more playing time at the position next season, but at 34 years old he might still need to share the minutes load.

JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE