LEVANTE NEWS

Roger Marti - Takes two shots in draw Marti took two shots (two on goal) during Sunday's scoreless draw with Osasuna.

Impact Marti has struggled since returning from a month-long injury absence and this game marked his first attempts on target in five appearances. He'll still need to pick up the pace against a strong Espanyol side as he's gone scoreless in six straight appearances.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rayo avoids Copa loss in shootout against 5th-tier team

Rayo Vallecano came close to becoming the first top-flight club to be eliminated in the first round of the Copa del Rey this season but won a penalty shootout against fifth-divisio...

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shkodran Mustafi - Logs goal and 12 clearances Mustafi logged one goal and 12 clearances during a 3-1 loss Sunday at Betis.

Impact Mustafi logged his first goal and season-best clearance tally concerning the ongoing La Liga campaign. He was an excellent fantasy option Sunday, but managers should not expect a similar output consistently until further notice. The Levante team is La Liga's worst right now.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Enis Bardhi - Records assist Bardhi logged one assist during a 3-1 loss Sunday at Betis.

Impact Bardhi logged his first assist of the 2021-22 La Liga. He contributed to three goals -- by recording two goals and one assist -- across Levante's last five games. The last-place team may not be promising, but Bardhi is and should be worth fantasy consideration.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dani Cardenas - Concedes three goals Cardenas conceded three goals during a 3-1 loss Sunday at Betis.

Impact Cardenas logged one of his worst stat lines this year. Fantasy managers should monitor the goalkeeper's availability, considering he or Aitor Fernandez plays depending on how team manager Javier Pereira feels. Cardenas remains a certified but non-secure starter for now.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Late Vinícius Júnior goal gives Madrid 2-1 win over Sevilla

Vinícius Júnior scored another decisive goal for Real Madrid with a beautiful late strike that sealed a 2-1 come-from-behind win over Sevilla in a match between two of the best tea...

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dani Cardenas - Keeps clean sheet in draw Cardenas kept a clean sheet with two saves made during Friday's scoreless draw with Athletic Club.

Impact Cardenas started for the second straight game over Aitor Fernandez and was helped out by a large rainstorm which made attacking difficult for both teams. As he has yet to concede more than two goals in his five starts this season, Cardenas has put up some reasonable numbers, though he's also yet to get enough attacking support to record a win. Up next is a trip to Betis, which have scored 22 goals in 14 games.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Campana - Active in draw Campana put two shots off target, logged five inaccurate crosses and made five interceptions during Friday's scoreless draw with Athletic Club.

Impact Campana was one of the better all-around performers on the pitch as a massive rainstorm made attacking play difficult on both ends. He's also taken six corners over his last three appearances, which raises his base value but only to the limits of a struggling team that's scored once in its last three games. Up next is a trip to Betis, which have conceded the fourth-most crosses to midfielders in the league.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Luis Morales - Takes three shots in draw Morales took three shots (one on goal) and provided four inaccurate crosses during Friday's scoreless draw with Athletic Club.

Impact Morales put in a decent shift despite the intense rainfall as he logged his fifth shot (three on goal) from his last two starts. With only one goal scored as a team over the last three games, there's only so much Morales can do, though his individual form is important enough to the team that when he starts to improve, it's likely others can benefit as well. Up next is a trip to Real Betis, which have conceded 17 goals in 14 matches this season.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Roger Marti - Takes two shots in draw Marti put two shots off target and conceded a yellow card during 87 minutes of Friday's scoreless draw with Athletic Club.

Impact Marti returned to the lineup after missing five consecutive starts and couldn't get much going offensively, though he did concede a third booking in his last four games. Given the torrential downpour that took place for much of the match, the outcome isn't as surprising, though Marti will need to improve on his single attempt on target from his last five appearances. Up next is a trip to Betis, which are tied for the third-fewest shots on target conceded to forwards.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Simón's save denies Levante win in 0-0 draw with Bilbao

A great save by Spain goalkeeper Unai Simón helped Athletic Bilbao draw 0-0 at Levante and keep the hosts winless this season in the Spanish league

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gonzalo Melero - Still out against Athleitc Melero (hamstring) won't be an option versus Athletic on Friday.

Impact Melero will be shelved for a fourth consecutive contest as he continues to recover from his hamstring problem. Once given the all-clear, the midfielder should be a near-lock for the starting XI considering he has started eight of his nine appearances for the club in which he garnered one goal on seven shots (three on target), two assists and five chances created.

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Shkodran Mustafi - Playing against Athletic Mustafi (undisclosed) will feature in the starting XI for Friday's matchup with Athletic.

Impact Mustafi returns to the pitch following a three-game stint on the sidelines due to his undisclosed injury. Even with his return to the starting XI, the defender won't offer much in the way of fantasy value given his limited offensive upside, though he should generate plenty of interceptions and clearances.

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jorge De Frutos Sebastian - Will play Friday De Frutos (groin) will be in action versus Athletic on Friday.

Impact De Frutos was originally expected to miss some time but it appears the midfielder is no worse for the wear. The midfielder has offered solid top-half fantasy value of late with one goal on 10 shots (three on target), one assist and 18 crosses (five accurate) in his previous five appearances.

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Roger Marti - Starting against Athletic Roger (foot) will be in the starting XI versus Athletic on Friday.

Impact Roger missed the team's previous five contests as a result of his foot injury but will get back on the pitch for the first time since Oct. 2 versus Mallorca. Prior to getting hurt, the forward tallied two goals on 10 shots (four on target), three crosses (zero accurate) and four chances created.

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Bayern looks to extend lead, Monaco faces Lille

Bundesliga leader Bayern Munich heads to local rival Augsburg looking to extend its four-point lead at the top of the table

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jorge De Frutos Sebastian - Suffers groin injury De Frutos suffered a mild groin injury last match and will be out an unknown amount of time.

Impact This doesn't seem like an injury that will keep De Frutos out a long period, especially since it's just before the international break. He's started six of the last seven matches but even though the injury is mild, he'll likely have to be replaced in the XI for the next contest against Athletic Club.

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dani Cardenas - Concedes twice in loss Cardenas conceded two goals and made one save during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Cardenas made his fourth start of the season but fell victim to a penalty and a game-winning header from Joselu after the hosts underwhelmed for much of the contest. As he's failed to win a single start, Cardenas may be headed back to the bench for the next match against Athletic Club as long as Aitor Fernandez is ready to play.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Luis Morales - Takes two shots in loss Morales put two-of-two shots on target during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Morales spent more of the match dribbling around but was still able to get a couple of chances on target. The longest he's gone in a row without scoring this season is four straight games, so he could be due for a clean look at some point soon if his record holds up. Up next is a visit from Athletic Club after the international break.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jorge De Frutos Sebastian - Scores in loss De Frutos scored one goal from two shots (two on goal) during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Deportivo Alaves.

Impact De Frutos connected on a looping header to open the scoring for his side but he was unable to extend the advantage to a safer place. With one goal from seven shots taken and one assist from three chances created in his last four matches, De Frutos offers decent production in a less-than-optimal team. After the international break is a visit from a tough Athletic Club defense.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Roberto Soldado - Logs 64 minutes in loss Soldado played for 64 minutes of Sunday's 2-1 loss to Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Soldado played a pesky role in the attack but couldn't generate an opportunity for himself. While his place as a starter is likely to remain, it will take a change in his fortunes for Soldado to become as valuable in fantasy. Up next is a visit from Athletic Club.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mickael Malsa - Provides assist in loss Malsa provided one assist from two chances created and took two shots (one on goal) during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Malsa put together his best all-around contribution of the season as he also made two interceptions in this game. While the final result didn't fall his way, he's now taken four shots and logged eight interceptions while starting three straight games. After the international break is a visit from Athletic Club, which rank among the stronger defenses in La Liga.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE