No place like home as Rayo tops Espanyol in Spanish league
Rayo Vallecano’s impressive run at home in the Spanish league has continued with a 1-0 win over EspanyolDECEMBER 5, 2021•ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Karim Benzema - Injury not expected to be seriousBenzema didn't tear anything when he got injured early in Saturday's victory against Real Sociedad, according to Miguel Angel Dia of COPE.
ImpactBenzema will miss Tuesday's Champions League clash against Inter, but he will aim to be fit by next weekend's Madrid derby. Luka Jovic could replace him for Tuesday's game.
DECEMBER 5, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Thibaut Courtois - Keeps clean sheet in winCourtois kept a clean sheet with no saves made during Saturday's 2-0 win over Real Sociedad.
ImpactCourtois has kept three clean sheets in his last four matches and this game marked the second time this season he didn't need to make a save to keep his net empty. He'll next host Inter Milan in the UCL, against which he kept a clean sheet and made five saves back in September.
DECEMBER 5, 2021•ROTOWIRE
David Alaba - Keeps clean sheet in winAlaba kept the clean sheet during Saturday's 2-0 win over Real Sociedad.
ImpactAlaba finishes the week with clean sheets in consecutive matches and has started every match during a run of 11 games without defeat. He's also scored two goals in that time and will look forward to Tuesday's visit from Inter Milan in the UCL.
DECEMBER 5, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Casemiro - Logs assist in winCasemiro provided one assist from one chance created and made three tackles (one won) in 65 minutes of Saturday's 2-0 win over Real Soceidad.
ImpactCasemiro failed to complete the full 90 for the second time in 11 games but it didn't matter in the end as he set up a goal and still ranks second in the league in total tackles. Where his reduced minutes may come in handy is Tuesday's UCL match against Inter Milan, so Casemiro's defensive energy and occasional offensive impact should remain present.
DECEMBER 5, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Vinicius Junior - Scores in winVincius scored one goal from five shots (four on goal) and created one chance during Saturday's 2-0 win over Real Sociedad.
ImpactVinicius continues to dance circles around his opponents with his dribbling abilities and also has little issue finding the net following a third goal in five games. With Karim Benzema picking up a knock, Vinicius's scoring skills will become even more important for a UCL match against Inter Milan and the local derby against Atletico Madrid on Sunday.
DECEMBER 5, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Luka Jovic - Scores, assists in reliefJovic scored one goal on his only shot and provided one assist from three chances created during Saturday's 2-0 win over Real Sociedad.
ImpactJovic stepped up in a big way following Karim Benzema's early departure as he got involved in both goals. His score marked his first time finding the net this season and first time he's played more than 28 minutes in a single game, though circumstances played a big role in this due to Benzema's injury. Up next is a visit from Inter Milan in the UCL, and Jovic will hope to remain in the lineup based on his strong effort in Saturday's game.
DECEMBER 5, 2021•ROTOWIRE
