MALLORCA NEWS

Predrag Rajkovic - Concedes goal in loss Rajkovic had no saves with one goal allowed and two clearances in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Sevilla.

Impact It is just the second time this season Rajkovic failed to make a save during a match. He only has 18 saves on the year, bringing his average down to two goals a game. There has been improvement from the Serbian of late, with just three goals allowed and a clean sheet in the last four matches.

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Inigo Ruiz De Galarreta - Starting against Sevilla Ruiz de Galarreta is fit and in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Sevilla.

Impact Ruiz de Galarreta returns after leaving last week's match with an undisclosed injury. The midfielder has started five matches for Mallorca making ten tackles as a defensive minded option in the center of the pitch.

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Vedat Muriqi - Suspended two games Muriqi has picked up a two-game suspension for his actions in Monday's 1-1 draw with Elche, according to the RFEF. As a result, he'll be out for Saturday's match against Sevilla an...

Impact Muriqi was expected to miss a couple of games and this ruling confirms his absence. This will be a big absence as Muriqi has scored four of his team's seven goals this season, leaving Angel Rodriguez and Kang-In Lee to fill in the attacking gaps.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Inigo Ruiz De Galarreta - Leaves with injury Ruiz de Galarreta departed late into Monday's 1-1 draw with Elche due to a suspected injury.

Impact Ruiz de Galarreta has started in four straight games and will hope that injury doesn't cause further issues, as he just returned a few weeks ago from a seven-month absence with a torn ACL. Rodrigo Battaglia could replace Ruiz de Galarreta as a starter in Saturday's match against Sevilla if needed.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Elche held by Mallorca, remains winless in Spanish league

Elche has conceded a second-half equalizer in a 1-1 home draw against Mallorca to remain the only winless team in the Spanish league after eight rounds

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lee Kang-in - Main creator for Mallorca Lee crossed 11 times (two accurate) and created three chances during Monday's 1-1 draw with Elche.

Impact Lee was held off the scoresheet despite being the main creator for Mallorca on Monday. The midfielder's 11 crosses upped his season total to a league-high 50 as he has a goal and three assists in eight starts.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Maffeo - Sends in five crosses Maffeo crossed five times inaccurately during Monday's 1-1 draw with Elche.

Impact Maffeo was held off the scoresheet from his role at right wing-back on Monday. Maffeo's five crosses upped his season total to 27, the second most on the team, as he has one goal and no assists while playing every minute of Mallorca's eight matches.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Predrag Rajkovic - Concedes once in draw Rajkovic allowed a goal while making a save during Monday's 1-1 draw with Elche.

Impact Rajkovic allowed a goal in the 15th minute but blanked Elche from there as Mallorca came from behind for a point. The keeper has now allowed nine goals in eight league starts while his lone save upped his season total to 18.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Vedat Muriqi - Sent off late Muriqi was shown a straight red card during the 85th minute of Monday's clash with Elche. Muriqi scored once from the spot before being sent off.

Impact Muriqi was sent off late in the second half for a bad foul as the match devolved into a feisty affair. The forward moved to four goals with a penalty in the second half but he won't have the chance to extend that tally since he will be sidelined for a Saturday clash with Sevilla. Muriqi will be eligible to return for an Oct. 19 trip to Real Sociedad. Abdon Prats could see increased playing time with Muriqi sidelined.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dominik Greif - Still out Greif (undsiclosed) remains unavailable for Monday's match against Elche, according to manager Javier Aguirre via MARCA. He's closer to returning, but when exactly Greif will be fi...

Impact Greif has yet to play this season but even when fit, is expected to be Pedrag Rajkovic's backup.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jaume Costa - Out three-to-four more weeks Costa has been ruled out for three-to-four weeks with a small muscular tear, according to manager Javier Aguirre via MARCA ahead of Monday's match against Elche.

Impact Costa will miss most of October after picking up an injury during the Oct. 1 loss to Barcelona. Braian Ezequiel Cufre figures to start in his place at left-back until Costa is back.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Forest looks to climb off bottom of Premier League

Nottingham Forest can climb off the bottom of the Premier League by beating Aston Villa in the final game of the Premier League’s latest round

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Madrid's perfect season ends as Benzema misses penalty kick

It hasn't been the return to action that Karim Benzema had hoped for

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Predrag Rajkovic - Concedes one in loss Rajkovic conceded one goal and made two saves during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Barcelona.

Impact Rajkovic did well to concede just one goal but it was a team effort only surpassed by another strong strike from Robert Lewandowski. With three clean sheets in seven starts, Rajkovic is more than worth a few looks when the matchup is right and especially if playing this well against better sides is a recurring theme.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jaume Costa - Concedes booking in loss Costa conceded a yellow card and put one shot on target during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Barcelona. He also suffered an injury that forced him off after 77 minutes, according to AS.

Impact Costa has conceded yellow cards in back-to-back matches but has also logged eight crosses and four tackles in that time. Pablo Maffeo on the other flank is likely to offer more consistent fantasy production but Costa has played solidly and this will help the team earn results when possible. Braian Ezequiel Cufre could take his place in the lineup if Costa can't play in Monday's trip to Elche.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Maffeo - Creates three chances in loss Maffeo created three chances on four crosses (all accurate) and won two tackles during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Barcelona.

Impact Maffeo was one of the keys in shutting down an in-form opponent and was able to get busy offensively as well. As he's racked up three clean sheets and 22 crosses this season, Maffeo could be worth more attention if his team does well in a busy month of October.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lee Kang-in - Gets busy in loss Lee created three chanced on eight crosses (one accurate) and put two shots off target during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Barcelona.

Impact Lee hasn't logged an assist in two straight games but still has created four chances and taken eight set pieces in that time. Between Lee and Vedat Muriqi, there's a solid attacking duo for a team that isn't the strongest but has done well against lesser opponents.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Vedat Muriqi - Takes three shots in loss Muriqi put three shots off target and created three chances during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Barcelona.

Impact Muriqi got busy even against a good Barca team but couldn't steer a shot on target. He's still scored in three of the last six matches and remains the most important member of the lineup for this island-based club. A busy schedule brings some softer opponents in the coming weeks and that could result in better things to come for Muriqi.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lewandowski leads Barça at Mallorca; Atlético tops Sevilla

Robert Lewandowski has scored again to lead Barcelona’s 1-0 win at Mallorca as the Poland striker continues destroying defenses in his arrival to Spanish league

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: North London derby in EPL; PSG welcomes Nice

The north London derby kicks off a seven-game lineup in the English Premier League on Saturday

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Iddrisu Baba - Hopes to be fit Baba could be questionable for Saturday's match against Barcelona due to a knock taken with his national team, according to manager Javier Aguirre via MARCA.

Impact Baba has played four times off the bench this season so his absence won't be as impactful as Vedat Muriqi, who's also questionable for Saturday's match.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Vedat Muriqi - Expected to play Muriqi has been dealing with a knock taken with his national team but is expected to be fit for Saturday's match against Barcelona, according to manager Javier Aguirre via MARCA.

Impact Muriqi has scored three times this season and would be a major absence for a middling team if he's out. For now, expect him to start but Angel Rodriguez would take his place in the lineup if Muriqi is out.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rodrigo Battaglia - Will be in squad Battaglia (undisclosed) will make the squad list for Saturday's match against Barcelona, according to manager Javier Aguirre.

Impact Battaglia missed one match before the international break due to injury but is back and should be able to add a sixth start in seven games. Clement Grenier might move to the bench with Battaglia back in the team.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Matija Nastasic - Available for selection Nastasic (undisclosed) is returning to the squad ahead of Saturday's match against Barcelona, according to manager Javier Aguirre.

Impact Nastasic was a late scratch from the Sept. 17 win over Almeria before the international break but looks to be fit for a tough contest Saturday. He's started once since joining Mallorca and could bump Copete from the lineup when able to play from kickoff.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Amath Ndiaye - Returning to squad Ndiaye (toe) is set to return for Saturday's match against Barcelona, according to manager Javier Aguirre via MARCA.

Impact Ndiaye isn't expected to start but should contribute in some capacity as he works his way back to fitness for his season debut. Last season, Ndiaye started nine times in 19 league appearances.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE