Madrid frustrated by Sociedad, loses ground to Barcelona
Real Madrid has lost ground to Barcelona at the top of the Spanish league after a 0-0 home draw with third-place Real SociedadJANUARY 29, 2023•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Enes Unal - Only one shot in lossUnal registered one shot (zero on target) in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Betis.
ImpactUnal was shut down by Betis' defense, only sneaking in one shot during the match on Saturday. He typically averages at least two shots a game with five goals and three assists on the campaign thus far. The Swiss forward continues to be the team leader in goals scored with hopes to add on more next contest with a trip to Atletico Madrid, who have conceded five goals in the last six games.
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Luis Milla - Launches eight crossesMilla recorded eight crosses (three accurate) and six corners in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Betis. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 90th minute.
ImpactWith Milla's eight crosses on Saturday, he ups his total on the season to 59. This also bumps his average to 4.5 crosses a match. This follows 45 (12 accurate) in the last six games. If it were not for an early season thigh injury, the Spaniard's cross total would be much higher on the campaign.
JANUARY 29, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Sergio Canales - Three crosses on dayCanales generated three crosses (one accurate) and two tackles (zero won) in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Getafe.
ImpactCanales continues to help the team despite not getting on the scoresheet often. He is averaging 3.4 crosses a match with 17 (three accurate) in the last five games.
JANUARY 29, 2023•ROTOWIRE
German Pezzella - Bags in seven clearancesPezzella recorded seven clearances and four interceptions in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Getafe.
ImpactPezzella helped contribute to the clean sheet win on Saturday by recording the most clearances and interceptions in the stat sheet. He is averaging three clearances a match in 19 appearances thus far. The Argentinian has totaled 22 clearances, seven interceptions and nine tackles (six won) in the last five games with Betis.
JANUARY 29, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Nabil Fekir - One shot in returnFekir had one shot (zero on target), one cross (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Getafe.
ImpactFekir returned from an undisclosed injury and played for 23 minutes of the match on Saturday. Several injuries and game suspensions have kept the Frenchman on the bench for most of the campaign. However, when healthy he can contribute to the team with three goals, two assists, 32 crosses (six accurate) and 25 corners in 14 appearances in all competitions thus far.
JANUARY 29, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Borja Iglesias - Back on scoring waysIglesias scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-0 win over Getafe.
ImpactIglesias snapped his five-match scoreless run with a penalty kick made to give Betis the win on Saturday. This goal gives him sole possession of third place in the golden boot race. The Spaniard usually does not take many chances in front of the goal, averaging just 2.1 shots a game. However, he finds a way to find the net with 17 shots on target out of 37 in La Liga this season.
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