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Finishing shorthanded after Catena sent off, Rayo Vallecano fall short

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Estadio Ramon de Carranza, Cadiz, ESP

Florian Lejeune - Registers eight clearancesLejeune recorded eight clearances and one interception in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus Cadiz.

ImpactLejeune logged in his 86 clearance of the year, which is fifth most in the league. He brings his average clearances a game to 4.1 after totaling 28 in the last five contests. The defender has featured in every minute of the match since Oct 14, maintaining a consistent starter for the third season in a row.

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Raul De Tomas - Records three shotsDe Tomas recorded three shots (zero on target) and one cross (one accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus Cadiz. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 51st minute.

ImpactDe Tomas appeared in the starting XI for the first time this season and made a good effort with three shots Saturday. He would have been a regular starter if it wasn't for injuries keeping him off the pitch. If he can stay healthy and regain fitness, the forward will have a chance to challenge playing time with Radamel Falcao.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Alejandro Catena - Sent offCatena generated seven clearances in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus Cadiz. He picked up two yellow cards and was sent off in the 97th minute.

ImpactCatena was shown a second yellow card in the late minutes of the match Saturday, which resulted in a red card. He will serve a one-match ban and miss the next game against Athletic Club. The defender has played in every minute this season besides Dec 29, when he was suspended for yellow card accumulation. He will serve his second match ban, with Abdul Mumin likely to take his place next Sunday.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Santi Comesana - Taken out due to injuryComesana was subbed off due to injury in the 52nd minute of Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Cadiz. He generated one cross (zero accurate) and one tackle before exiting the match.

ImpactComesana suffered a head injury and had to come off shortly after the start of the second half. He has started the last five matches and generated seven tackles (five won), six interceptions and five clearances in that span.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Sergi Guardiola - Scores game-winnerSergi scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Rayo Vallecano. He was subbed off due to injury in the 78th minute.

ImpactSergi bagged the game-winning goal to give Cadiz a must needed win Saturday. He was also taken out in the 78th minute with an apparent injury. The forward has struggled with form and injuries all season, allowing him to just start in eight out of 14 appearances, generating two goals in that span. He will receive treatment and get reassessed midweek.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Stole Dimitrievski - Two saves in lossDimitrievski registered two saves and allowed one goal with a clearance in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Cadiz.

ImpactDimitrievski has conceded just three goals in the last five matches with 13 saves in that span. He is averaging 2.6 goals a game while bringing his average goals conceded a contest down to one. The goalkeeper will face a tough opponent next contest with a visit from Athletic Club next Sunday, who have scored 10 goals in the last five matches. Dimitrievski also struggled against the opponent in the last outing, letting in three goals on four saves.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Jeremias Ledesma - Secures clean sheetJeremias Ledesma had one save with a clean sheet in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano.

Impacteremias Ledesma gets his third clean sheet in five matches to give him a total of eight on the year. Since the winter break, the goalkeeper has recorded 33 saves and allowed nine goals with four clean sheets. This is much better form than his first nine games of the season, allowing 17 goals with just two clean sheets. He will head to Real Sociedad for the next contest on Friday, who have scored four goals in the last five matches.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023•ROTOWIRE