Ronaldo, Portugal avoid loss; Spain disappointed in Nations League
Spain started strong, but Ronaldo & Co. equalized late to secure a point for Portugal. Doug McIntyre offers three takeaways from the match.JUNE 2, 2022
Takes four shots against Villa Cancelo took four shots and created two chances in Sunday's 3-2 victory against Aston Villa. He also made a clearance and an interception in the match.
Impact Cancelo truly had a breakout campaign with City, tallying three goals and 10 assists as a defender across 45 combined starts in the Premier League and the Champions League. He also kept 22 clean sheets in the two competitions, as he split time as both a left back and a right back. The 27-year-old cuts inside and creates chances like an attacking midfielder, has a knack for taking dangerous, long-distance shots, and his consistency and durability combine to make him one of the best full backs in the league if not the entire continent.
MAY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Analysis: How Man City won another Premier League title
Manchester City has won the Premier League title againMAY 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Three crosses Wednesday Cancelo sent in three inaccurate crosses during Saturday's 5-1 win over Wolves.
Impact Cancelo sent in three crosses, all from open play, during Saturday's win, though none were particularly dangerous. All-in-all it was one of Cancelo's poorer games this season, as all three of his shots also missed the target. Cancelo will look to return to his brilliant best against West Ham on Sunday.
MAY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Records assist in win Cancelo took five shots (one on target) and assisted a goal in Sunday's 5-0 victory against Newcastle United. He also made an interception in the match.
Impact Cancelo set up Raheem Sterling's opening goal against Newcastle with a slide-rule headed pass from an excellent Ilkay Gundogan cross. It was his seventh Premier League assist of the season, which is more than double his tally from last year.
MAY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Leader in crosses, interceptions Cancelo took one shot (on goal), crossed five times (one accurate), created a chance and made five interceptions during Wednesday's 3-1 loss to Real Madrid.
Impact Cancelo was a part of the City back line that conceded three goals during Wednesday's defeat. The fullback finished with team-high totals in crosses and interceptions in the loss.
MAY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
MATCHDAY: City leads Madrid 4-3 in Champions League semis
Manchester City will look to fend off another Real Madrid comeback to return to the Champions League final and keep alive its hopes of winning the European competition for the firs...MAY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Helps City to clean sheet Cancelo took three shots (one on goal), crossing twice inaccurately, blocking a shot, making a tackle and two clearances during Saturday's 4-0 win over Leeds.
Impact Cancelo was a part of the City back four that kept a clean sheet on Saturday. The fullback finished with the second highest amount of shots, tackles and blocks on the team in the win.
APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
MATCHDAY: City-Real Madrid 1st leg in Champions League semis
The Champions League semifinals begin with Manchester City hosting Real Madrid in the first legAPRIL 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
EPL leader Man City beats Watford 5-1, Jesus scores 4
Gabriel Jesus scored four goals as Manchester City crushed Watford 5-1 to chalk off another win in its battle with Liverpool for the English Premier League titleAPRIL 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
City beats Brighton 3-0, reclaims top spot in Premier League
Manchester City struck three times in the second half to reclaim top spot in the Premier League with a 3-0 victory over BrightonAPRIL 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Takes two shots in win Cancelo took two shots and created two chances in Wednesday's 3-0 victory against Brighton. He also made two clearances, three interceptions and won four of five tackles in the mat...
Impact Cancelo lined up at right back Wednesday due to Kyle Walker's absence with an ankle injury, but then he switched over to the left side after Nathan Ake (ankle) went down, and then back to the right once more after John Stones (strain) picked up a knock. Whichever flank he was on against Brighton, he defended well and chipped in going forward as City kept a clean sheet and got the necessary points to maintain their slight lead in the table over Liverpool. On Saturday he will face Watford, which are 19th in the Premier League.
APRIL 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Picks up yellow card in UCL Cancelo will miss the first leg of the Champions League semifinal against Real Madrid on April 27 with a suspension for yellow card accumulation.
Impact Cancelo picked up his third booking of the season in the Champions League in Wednesday's draw against Atletico in the quarterfinals, meaning he will be suspended for the next game. Kyle Walker also picked up an injury in the match which forced Cancelo to move back to the right side with Nathan Ake replacing him at left back. Cancelo might continue to be utilized in this position depending on the severity of Walker's injury.
APRIL 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Provides assist during draw Cancelo provided an assist, created two scoring chances and put in four crosses (one accurate) during Sunday's 2-2 draw against Liverpool.
Impact Cancelo put in a perfect cross to find an on-running Gabriel Jesus at the back post in the 37th minute. This gave Manchester City a 2-1 win and helped Jesus break a lengthy goal-scoring drought. Cancelo now has six assists and one goal in the Premier League. City will now travel to Atletico Madrid on Wednesday for the second leg of the Champions League quarterfinals.
APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Takes shot in Champions League win Cancelo took a shot and created a chance in Tuesday's 1-0 Champions League victory against Atletico Madrid. He also made two interceptions and won one of two tackles in the match.
Impact Cancelo was solid on both sides of the ball Tuesday and, despite one or two shaky moments, his side has the advantage over Atletico for the reverse fixture next weekend. But first up is the monumental clash against Liverpool that could potentially decide this season's Premier League champion on Saturday.
APRIL 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
World Cup qualifying 2022: Can Ronaldo rescue Portugal?
Portugal must navigate two must-win playoff games to reach Qatar. David Mosse breaks down all the drama in European qualifying.MARCH 23, 2022
Leads City with five tackles Cancelo took an off target shot, crossed three times (one accurate), created two chances and made five tackles (winning all five) during Monday's 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace.
Impact Cancelo was a part of the City back line that kept a clean sheet on Monday. The fullback finished with the third highest amount of crosses on the team while his five tackles led City in the draw.
MARCH 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
City held by Palace, gives Liverpool hope in EPL title race
Manchester City has given Liverpool further hope in the English Premier League title race by stumbling against Crystal Palace for the second time this seasonMARCH 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Starting Monday Cancelo (illness) will be in the starting XI to face Crystal Palace on Monday.
Impact Cancelo will retake his place at left-back following a one-game stint on the sidelines due to his illness. Prior to his absence, Cancelo recorded 14 shots (five on target), 20 crosses (three accurate) and 15 tackles (11 won) in his previous five outings. With Cancelo back in the squad, he should offer decent top-half fantasy value given his ability to push the attack from the back line.
MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Should be ready Monday Cancelo (illness) is expected to be available for Monday's trip to Crystal Palace.
Impact Pep Guardiola decided to have his press conference less than 24 hours after beating Sporting and also on Thursday ahead of a Monday match. It's clear he doesn't want to give the media what's going on with his team, but assuming Cancelo can recover in the coming days, it's expected he'll be in the starting XI Monday.
MARCH 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
MATCHDAY: PSG brings 1-0 lead to Madrid; City vs Sporting
Real Madrid hosts Paris Saint-Germain looking to reverse the 1-0 first-leg loss in the round of 16 of the Champions LeagueMARCH 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Out Wednesday Cancelo is not available for Wednesday's match against Sporting CP because of an illness, according to manager Pep Guardiola.
Impact This may simply be rest for Cancelo and he's only being labeled as sick because Man City are already up five goals. That said, his absence means City will play a different back line likely featuring a youngster and Oleksandr Zinchenko on Wednesday.
MARCH 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
