LEVANTE NEWS

MATCHDAY: Barcelona looks to end 3-match winless run

Barcelona hosts Levante in the Spanish league with coach Ronald Koeman's team still in crisis after three consecutive matches without a win in all competitions

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Koeman gets 2-match ban for complaining after draw at Cádiz

The troubles for Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman keep piling up

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dani Cardenas - Dealing with thigh injury Cardenas (thigh) is out for Sunday's clash with Barcelona, according to Levante's medical report.

Impact Cardenas' thigh injury occurred in training, and puts him out for Sunday's match with Barcelona. The fact that he's been ruled out for Sunday's match before tests have even been completed is not good, and implies a relatively serious injury. Aitor Fernandez will be between the posts until Cardenas is healthy.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Camavinga quick to make a good impression with Real Madrid

Young midfielder Eduardo Camavinga was celebrating his first goal with Real Madrid only six minutes after making his debut with the Spanish club

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dani Cardenas - Concedes two goals Cardenas conceded two goals during a 2-0 loss Tuesday versus Celta Vigo.

Impact Levante team manager Paco Lopez alternated between Cardenas and Aitor Fernandez across its last six games. However, the latter remains more favorable. Cardenas recorded two fewer saves than goals conceded (four) across his three 2021-22 La Liga starts.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Luis Morales - Attempts five crosses Morales attempted five crosses during a 2-0 loss Tuesday versus Celta Vigo.

Impact Morales averaged 6.5 crosses across Levante's last two games. Considering the striker is also a left midfielder, fantasy owners should not be surprised by his relatively great cross rate.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Roger Marti - Attempts two shots Marti attempted two shots during a 2-0 loss Tuesday versus Celta Vigo.

Impact Marti was the Levante team's only footballer who attempted multiple shots. He will try to score at least one goal during its next game, happening Sunday against Barcelona.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Late Suárez double gives Atlético 2-1 win at Getafe in Spain

Luis Suárez has scored two late goals to give Atlético Madrid a 2-1 win at Getafe in the Spanish league

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jorge De Frutos Sebastian - Back in squad De Frutos (knee) is on the bench for Tuesday's match against Celta Vigo.

Impact De Frutos is back in the squad Tuesday, his first since before the international break because of a knee sprain. Once he can get back his fitness, he should return to the starting XI, which could come as soon as Sunday's trip to Barcelona.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dani Cardenas - Makes one save in draw Cardenas made one save and conceded once in the 0-0 draw with Elche on Saturday.

Impact Cardenas was barely needed in the draw Saturday. The keeper has only made two appearances so far this season and he has made one save and conceded one goal in each match. For now, it is hard to predict what value he has moving forward and it is safer to look elsewhere.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Clerc - Provides well-rounded performance Clerc created two chances, sent four crosses (none accurate), took one corner and made four tackles (three won) in the 0-0 draw with Elche on Saturday.

Impact Clerc came just shy of replicating his great performance from just a week ago in the draw against Rayo Vallecano. The defender has some of the best form for Levante right now and he continues to provide in all facets of the game. In his five appearances, he is averaging, 0.8 created chances, 3.4 crosses, 0.4 corners, 2.4 tackles and 1.8 interceptions per 90 minutes in all competitions. The only thing Clerc has yet to do is taking a shot himself. However, with his heavier presence in the attack as of late, it is only a matter of time.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Luis Morales - Available Tuesday Morales (rest) is available for Tuesday's clash with Celta Vigo on Tuesday, according to manager Paco Lopez.

Impact Morales is available for Tuesday's clash with Levante, and despite the short turnaround could be straight back in the starting XI. The forward has led the line well to start the season, with two goals in his first four starts.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dani Gomez - Fully fit Gomez has recovered fully from his thigh injury, according to manager Paco Lopez.

Impact Gomez has recovered quickly and is in his manager's good books after a strong performance against Elche in his first start of the season. With Roberto Soldado hurt Gomez could be in line for some big minutes to continue his good form.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mickael Malsa - Leaves early in draw Saturday Malsa took one shot (none on target), made three tackles (two won) and intercepted once before he was replaced by Rober Pier in the 1-1 draw with Elche on Saturday.

Impact Malsa was much better off the ball than on the ball in the draw Saturday. The midfielder barely influenced the attack, but he was tremendous with his aggression and defensive work. He would eventually leave half-way through the second-half due to a tight hamstring though. Malsa walked off the field himself and the injury does not look serious, however, continue to monitor with Levante's next match on Tuesday at home against Celta Vigo.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bilbao holds Atlético to 0-0; Falcao nets in Rayo debut

Athletic Bilbao has held 10-man Atlético Madrid to another scoreless draw as Diego Simeone struggles to get his talented attack to click

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rober Pier - On bench Saturday Pier (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Elche.

Impact Pier was forced off with an injury last weekend and it looks like he's healthy enough to be on the bench. Assuming all is well, it's expected he'll be back in the starting XI on a short week with Celta Vigo up next on Tuesday.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Clerc - Four tackles against Vallecano Clerc made four tackles in a 1-1 stalemate against Rayo Vallecano on Saturday.

Impact Clerc had a decent outing for the hosts. The 29-year-old completed four tackles in as many attempts - joint-most in the match. Other than that, Clerc also made a couple of clearances.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Vezo - Eight clearances against Vallecano Vezo made eight clearances in a 1-1 stalemate against Rayo Vallecano on Saturday.

Impact Vezo had a good outing for the home team. The 27-year-old made eight clearances, most by any player in the match. Other than that, Vezo also made a solitary interception.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Aitor Fernandez - Five saves against Vallecano Fernandez made five saves and conceded a goal in a 1-1 stalemate against Rayo Vallecano on Saturday.

Impact Fernandez had a good game for the home side. The 30-year-old did concede a goal but made five crucial saves as well. It was the third consecutive league match where Fernandez could not keep a clean sheet.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Luis Morales - Two shots against Vallecano Morales had two shots in a 1-1 stalemate against Rayo Vallecano on Saturday.

Impact Morales had a disappointing day for the hosts. The 34-year-old's most notable contribution was two shots but none was on target. Other than that, Morales also completed a solitary tackle.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Roger Marti - Scores goal against Vallecano Marti scored a goal in a 1-1 stalemate against Rayo Vallecano on Saturday.

Impact Marti had a good day for the home team. The 30-year-old scored the side's only goal in the match which was his second of the league campaign. Other than that, Marti also provided a couple of key passes.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rober Pier - Comes off injured against Vallecano Rober was subbed out of Saturday's draw against Rayo Vallecano in the 74th minute after suffering a muscle injury. He made an interception and two clearances in the match before be...

Impact Rober will be evaluated further in the coming days, but it is unclear as of yet whether he will be forced to miss additional game time due to his injury.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Campana - Picks up thigh issue Campana suffered an injury to the soleus muscle in his right thigh during Saturday's draw with Rayo Vallecano, his club announced Monday.

Impact Campana is likely to miss at least Saturday's trip to Elche and he could be out for the rest of September depending on the severity of his injury. He's started all four games this season but someone else will need to hill his shoes as a creator and set piece-taker, and this is where Mickael Malsa gets his chance to start while Jose Luis Morales will become even more important to the attack.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE