Real Sociedad regains lead in Spain; Atlético held again
Real Sociedad has broken the four-way tie at the top of the Spanish league with a 2-0 win at Celta VigoOCTOBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEVANTE 6-5-3 · 7TH IN LALIGA 2
6-5-3 · 7TH IN LALIGA 2
Rober Pier - Sent off against Atletico Rober was shown a red card in the 99th minute of Thursday's draw against Atletico Madrid. He took two shots and made three clearances in the match before going off.
Impact Rober was booked twice in the space of three minutes late in stoppage time on Thursday, the second one even coming for dissent after the final whistle. He will be suspended for Monday's clash against Granada, where Oscar Duarte, Sergio Postigo or Shkodran Mustafi (undisclosed) if fit will likely replace him in central defense.
OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Mickael Malsa - Comes off injured against Atletico Malso was subbed out of Thursday's draw against Atletico Madrid in the 74th minute after suffering an apparent injury. He took two shots and made four interceptions in the match be...
Impact Malsa looked to be in some discomfort when he came off on Thursday, and he has only just returned from a hamstring injury that had kept him out of action for about a month. Pablo Martinez could fill in for him again in midfield if necessary.
OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Shkodran Mustafi - Out Thursday Mustafi (undisclosed) will be out for Thursday's clash with Atletico Madrid.
Impact Mustafi will be out for Thursday's match after coming off during Sunday's clash with Sevilla with a knock. It's still unclear what the injury is, but with only two chances to play before the international break Levante may choose to take a conservative approach with Mustafi's recovery.
OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Roger Marti - Out against Atleti Marti (foot) is out for Thursday's clash with Atletico Madrid after failing to make the initial squad list.
Impact Marti will be out for Thursday's match with Atletico Madrid, and will likely be out until the break considering he is still dealing with plantar fascitis. The forward's next chance to return is Monday, against Granada.
OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jose Campana - Remains out Campana (thigh) is out for Thursday's match with Atletico Madrid, after failing to make the provisional squad.
Impact Campana remains out with a thigh issue and it's becoming more and more likely that he won't be back until after the international break. Campana has two more chances to play before the break, but we doubt he will unless he makes a return to training in the next two days.
OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Nemanja Radoja - Out two weeks Radoja (leg) will be out for around two weeks after confirming a tendon injury Thursday.
Impact Radoja will be out for 10-12 days and is unavailable for Thursday's clash with Atletico Madrid. The midfielder will hope to make his return against Alaves before the international break, though he will likely be out through the break.
OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
MATCHDAY: Real Sociedad tries to regain Spanish league lead
Real Sociedad looks to regain sole possession of the Spanish league when it visits Celta VigoOCTOBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gonzalo Melero - Suffers hamstring injury Melero suffered a grade 1 hamstring injury, the club announced Wednesday.
Impact Melero suffered the hamstring injury during training but it appears that it isn't a serious injury. He will be out Thursday, against Atletico Madrid, but could return as soon as Monday, against Granada.
OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Resumen de Sevilla FC vs Levante UD (5-3)
OCTOBER 24, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Jose Luis Morales - Nets brace in defeat Morales scored twice while taking four shots (three on goal), crossing five times (two accurate) and creating a chance during Sunday's 5-3 loss to Sevilla.
Impact Morales found the back of the net in the 33rd and 55th minutes scoring Levante's first two goals of the match. The goals doubled the forward's season total to four on the year while his four shots led Levante in the loss.
OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Pablo Martinez - First assist of season Martinez had an assist with his lone chance created while taking an off target shot and crossing once accurately during Sunday's 5-3 loss to Sevilla.
Impact Martinez set up Jose Luis Morales in the 33rd minute assisting Levante's first goal. The assist was the first of the season for the midfielder coming from his lone chance created in the match.
OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gonzalo Melero - First goal of season Melero scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal) and creating a chance during Sunday's 5-3 loss to Sevilla.
Impact Melero found the back of the net in the 61st minute scoring Levante's final goal of the match. The goal was the first of the season for the midfielder while his two shots and lone chance created tied for the second highest amounts on the team.
OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jorge De Frutos Sebastian - Assists with lone chance created De Frutos had an assist with his lone chance created while taking two off target shots and crossing six times inaccurately during Sunday's 5-3 loss to Sevilla.
Impact De Frutos set up Gonzalo Melero in the 61st minute assisting the third Levante goal. The assist was the second of the season for the midfielder while his six crosses led Levante in the loss.
OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Aitor Fernandez - Beaten five times by Sevilla Fernandez allowed five goals while making six saves during Sunday's 5-3 loss to Sevilla.
Impact Fernandez allowed three goals in the first half and two in the second as Levante dropped all three points on Sunday. The keeper has now allowed 14 goals in seven league starts while his six saves upped his season total to 33.
OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Shkodran Mustafi - Subs off in first half Mustafi was forced off in the first half of Sunday's match with Sevilla due to an undisclosed injury.
Impact Mustafi lasted just 22 minutes before succumbing to injury and being replaced. More information about the defender's extent of injury should be known ahead of Thursday's match with Atletico Madrid.
OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Roger Marti - Foot issue diagnosed Marti (foot) was diagnosed with plantar fascitis and is uncertain for Sunday's trip to Sevilla.
Impact Marti's injury has the potential to cost him no playing time, or multiple matches, it's completely up in the air. The forward's participation in training should be somewhat indicative of his status for Sunday's clash with Sevilla.
OCTOBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Aitor Fernandez - Keeps clean sheet in draw Fernandez made four saves and kept a clean sheet during Saturday's scoreless draw against Getafe.
Impact Fernandez once again racked up some saves here, but none of them were particularly difficult as Getafe's offense was largely ineffective. Anyway, the goalkeeper was able to keep his first clean sheet of the season and that will certainly give him more confidence for Oct. 24 visit to Sevilla.
OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Nemanja Radoja - Makes six interceptions in draw Radoja made six interceptions, one clearances and one block during Saturday's scoreless draw against Getafe.
Impact Radoja bossed the middle of the park, racking up a game-high six interception and being a huge facilitator for the defensive line during the whole match. Due to his role as a holding midfielder, he isn't expect to do much more that providing some peripheral numbers, though, which limits his fantasy upside. Up next for Radoja is Oct. 24 visit to Sevilla.
OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Shkodran Mustafi - Makes five clearances in draw Mustafi made one tackle, five clearances, one interception and two blocks while helping his side to keep a clean sheet during Saturday's scoreless draw against Getafe.
Impact Mustafi was back in the lineup and had a great performance at the heart of the defense, pacing his side in clearances and keeping opposing forwards at bay all the time, being a huge reason why Levante could shut the opposition down for the first time this season. The centre back, who started three of the last four matches, will certainly have much more work coming his way during Oct. 24 visit to Sevilla.
OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jorge De Frutos Sebastian - Three shots in draw De Frutos had three shots (one on target), created one chance, sent in four crosses (one accurate), made six tackles and suffered two fouls during Saturday's scoreless draw against...
Impact De Frutos was Levante's best player on the offensive end, leading his side on shot attempts, trying to create for his teammates and even providing some defensive support. The winger started the last three matches and the nice showing makes him almost a lock to remain in the lineup for Oct. 24 visit to Sevilla.
OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Roberto Soldado - Two shots in return Soldado (hamstring) had two shots (one on target), created one chance and made two clearances during Saturday's scoreless draw against Getafe.
Impact Soldado played for the first time after suffering an injury during his Levante debut and, despite being kept at bay for most of the time, had a couple of moments. The most important thing here is that the striker was able to play until the 89th minute, which indicates that he's fully recovered. Soldado will try to open his scoring account during Oct. 24 visit to Sevilla.
OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sociedad takes Liga lead after edging Mallorca in 90th
Real Sociedad has taken the lead of the Spanish league after substitute Julen Lobete scored a 90th-minute winner to edge Mallorca 1-0 in a match in which the Basque side played the...OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Resumen de Levante UD vs Getafe CF (0-0)
OCTOBER 16, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Roberto Soldado - Starting against Getafe Soldado (hamstring) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Getafe.
Impact Soldado makes an immediate return to the starting XI Saturday, somewhat out of necessity. He hasn't played since the opener two months ago when he injured his hamstring and was forced off in the 51st minute.
OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
