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Luka Modric - Yet to start this seasonModric had one interception in Friday's 1-0 win against Celta Vigo.

ImpactModric has not started a match yet, coming off the bench the last three games. He has accepted the role as a depth option with the addition of Jude Bellingham. The midfielder, however, still maintain an important role on the team as the veteran in the group as he enters his 11th season with Los Blancos.

AUGUST 26, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Fran Garcia - Makes three crossesGarcia recorded three crosses (zero accurate) in Friday's 1-0 win over Celta Vigo.

ImpactGarcia has been able to keep a consistent role in the starting XI even with his return to Real Madrid with Ferland Mendy (thigh) still injured. He's totaled eight crosses (one accurate) and six tackles (four won) during his first three starts.

AUGUST 26, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Federico Valverde - Four shots in winValverde had four shots (one on target), two crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Friday's 1-0 win against Celta Vigo.

ImpactValverde is still looking for his first goal of the season, totaling 10 shots (two on target) in the last three matches. He's also recorded four won tackles and six interceptions as he has switched his role to a defensive or right midfield role in Real Madrid's new 4-1-2-1-2 formation.

AUGUST 26, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Luca De la Torre - Taken off with injuryDe la Torre recorded one shot (zero on target) and one cross (zero accurate) in Friday's 1-0 defeat to Real Madrid. He was injured and subbed out in the 81st minute.

ImpactDe La Torre got his second start in a row for Celta, however was forced to exit in the 80th minute after picking up an undisclosed injury. More details of his injury should be released in the next coming days, however if he has to miss Friday's clash with Almeria, then Carles Perez could grab the start in his place.

AUGUST 26, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Ivan Villar - Allows one in lossVillar recorded two saves and allowed one goal in Friday's 1-0 defeat against Real Madrid.

ImpactVillar was able to deny Rodrygo from the spot, however was not able to stop Jude Bellingham's shot to take the loss Friday. It was, however, his first saved penalty in league play since taking over for Agustin Marchesin (Achilles). The keeper has now allowed four goals in the last three matches on six saves in that span.

AUGUST 26, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Mato Joselu - Gets first assist with teamJoselu assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 1-0 win against Celta Vigo.

ImpactJoselu came on for Vinicius Junior, who left the match in the 18th minute with a hamstring injury, and got his first assist for the team. There is the chance that the forward could get the start against Getafe in the attack if Vinicius is not fit to play. With Espanyol last season, Joselu scored 16 goals to win the Bronze boot in La Liga.

AUGUST 26, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Jude Bellingham - Continues to scoreBellingham scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target) and two chances created in Friday's 1-0 win versus Celta Vigo.

ImpactBellingham has been on a hot streak, scoring four goals in the last three matches Along with this, he's also totaled six chances created. His scoring ability will certainly leave him in the starting XI for the team during his first year with the club.

AUGUST 26, 2023•ROTOWIRE