MALLORCA NEWS

MATCHDAY: EPL leader Man City at Palace; Madrid at Mallorca

Manchester City travels to Crystal Palace looking to go six points clear of Liverpool again in a Premier League title tussle that's become tighter than expected

MARCH 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Barcelona regains scoring touch with 4-0 rout of Osasuna

Barcelona has rebounded from its disappointing scoreless draw with Galatasaray in the Europa League by scoring three goals in less than 30 minutes in a comfortable 4-0 win over Osa...

MARCH 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Benzema still reigns in Madrid after spoiling Mbappé party

There was a time when Karim Benzema was jeered by Real Madrid fans for not being a player who rose to the challenge

MARCH 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sergio Rico - Four saves in loss Rico made four saves during Sunday's 4-3 loss to Celta Vigo.

Impact Rico came off on the wrong side of an all-action, seven-goal, thriller, despite making more saves than his counterpart. The team in front of him just couldn't shut down a dominant Celta Vigo attack and struggled to get anything going. Rico will be hard-pressed to bounce back against Real Madrid next time out.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jaume Costa - Third assist in loss Costa provided one assist on two chances created, sending in five crosses (two accurate) during Sunday's 4-3 loss to Celta Vigo.

Impact Costa provided a single assist during Sunday's loss, as he earned his third assist of the season, and his second in the last three matches. The defender isn't a top option, but he does have a safe floor and likes to get forward, with four crosses in each of his last three starts. Next up for Costa is a Monday clash with Real Madrid.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Salva Sevilla - Scores off bench Sevilla scored once on one shot off the bench during Sunday's 4-3 loss to Celta Vigo.

Impact Sevilla came off the bench for a 23 minute cameo, and instantly made an impact, scoring once. The midfielder has been a frequent fixture in the starting XI and tends to have a stable floor built off of crosses. Sevilla will likely return to the starting XI for Monday's clash with Real Madrid.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giovanni Alessandro Gonzalez Apud - Scores in first start Gonzalez scored once on two shots (one on goal) during Sunday's 4-3 loss to Celta Vigo.

Impact Gonzalez scored once in his first start for his new club. The right-back doesn't figure to be much of a goal threat going forward, but it's always nice to open the goal-scoring account early. Gonzalez will be tested Monday, against Real Madrid.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Manolo Reina - Sent off against Celta Reina received a straight red card in the 95th minute of Sunday's defeat against Celta Vigo.

Impact Reina did not play on Sunday and hasn't featured in La Liga since Jan. 2, but he was sent off from the bench against Celta. He will be suspended for next week's clash against Real Madrid.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Valencia ends Athletic's run, returns to Copa del Rey final

Valencia has prevented Athletic Bilbao from reaching its third straight Copa del Rey final with a 1-0 win in the second leg of the semifinals

MARCH 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dani Rodriguez - Creates two chances in loss Rodriguez took a shot and created two chances in Wednesday's 2-0 defeat against Real Sociedad. He also made an interception and won one of two tackles in the match.

Impact Rodriguez was solid on both sides of the ball Wednesday but he and Mallorca never seriously troubled Sociedad on the day. They're still five points above the relegation zone, but they won't want to continue getting closer with 12 games left in the season.

MARCH 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Take - Takes four shots against Sociedad Kubo took four shots and created a chance in Wednesday's 2-0 defeat against Real Sociedad.

Impact Kubo was a threat on Wednesday but he couldn't put any of his shots on target, a common theme for the 20-year-old as only five of his 34 shots this season (14.7 percent) have even been on goal. Still, he has consistently been getting into dangerous positions, and will be looking to do so again versus Celta Vigo on Sunday.

MARCH 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Maffeo - Creates three chances in loss Maffeo made two interceptions and created three chances in Wednesday's 2-0 defeat against Real Sociedad.

Impact Maffeo played well on Wednesday and was a considerable threat going forward from right back, but he wasn't able to find a breakthrough against Sociedad. Still, he will want to have a similar performance Sunday against 10th-placed Celta Vigo, which have scored 29 goals in 26 La Liga matches this season.

MARCH 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Rico - Concedes two goals against Sociedad Rico made a save but conceded two goals in Wednesday's 2-0 defeat against Real Sociedad.

Impact Rico was beaten by strikes from David Silva and Mikel Merino on Wednesday, as his search for a first clean sheet of the season goes on. Mallorca is still five points above the relegation zone at the moment, but he won't want to extend his La Liga losing streak to three in a row Sunday against Celta Vigo, which have scored 29 goals in 26 matches.

MARCH 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Angel Rodriguez - One shot against Valencia Rodriguez had one shot in a 1-0 defeat to Valencia on Saturday.

Impact Rodriguez had an average outing for the home team. The 34-year-old had a solitary shot that was not on target. Other than that, Rodriguez also provided a solitary key pass.

MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Maffeo - Two clearances against Valencia Maffeo made two clearances in a 1-0 defeat to Valencia on Saturday.

Impact Maffeo had a decent outing for the hosts. The 24-year-old made two clearances. Other than that, Maffeo also provided three key passes.

MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kang In Lee - One shot off bench against Valencia Lee had one shot after coming off the bench in a 1-0 defeat to Valencia on Saturday.

Impact Lee had little impact on the match. The 21-year-old came as a substitute in the 70th minute and his most notable contribution was a solitary shot that was not on target.

MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Rico - Three saves against Valencia Rico made three saves and conceded a goal in a 1-0 defeat to Valencia on Saturday.

Impact Rico had an average game for the hosts. The 28-year-old made three saves but conceded a goal. It was the fourth consecutive fixture where Rico failed to keep a clean sheet.

MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Levante beats Elche 3-0 for 3rd win in Spanish league

Last-place Levante has defeated Elche 3-0 for its third Spanish league win

FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta - Suffers ACL injury de Galarreta suffered an ACL injury and is set for a lengthy time sidelined, Mallorca announced Monday.

Impact de Galarreta is set for a long-term absence as he deals with an ACL injury picked up after a rough tackle. The midfielder isn't likely to be back until April, though could come back sooner. de Galarreta isn't a major fantasy option and shouldn't be rostered in most formats.

FEBRUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Salva Sevilla - Fires in four crosses Sevilla had four crosses, two blocks, one tackle and two fouls in the 2-1 loss to Betis on Sunday.

Impact After Betis scored an early goal in the first half, the entire squad pushed to try and equalize. For Sevilla, that means crossing as many balls as he can into the box. Typically, an aggressive crosser, it is likely that he will log a few more against Valencia.

FEBRUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jaume Costa - Gets assist against Betis Costa had one assist, four crosses, two interceptions, three tackles, created two chances and sustained one foul in the 2-1 loss to Betis on Sunday.

Impact In a late push to equalize, Costa found Verdat Muriqi for the goal in the 75th minute. This was the defender's second assist of the season, but he is an aggressive crosser. So he may get lucky and log another against Valencia.

FEBRUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Vedat Muriqi - Scores once in loss Muriqi had one goal on three shots (one on target), two crosses, one interception, three fouls, created two chances and sustained one foul in the 2-1 loss to Betis.

Impact After Betis scored a goal early, the entire squad pushed to try and equalize. Luckily, thanks to the assist from Jaume Costa, Muriqi was able to equalize in the 75th minute. Unfortunately, Betis scored again ten minutes, locking up the game. While the forward does not see consistent playing time, he has scored two goals in his last three appearances, so if he plays against Valencia he may score again.

FEBRUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Rico - Makes three saves against Betis Rico had three saves and conceded two goals in the 2-1 loss to Betis on Sunday.

Impact When faced with a tougher opponent, Rico stood up and kept this match under control. Unfortunately, Betis was too skilled offensively to stop. The keeper has only played in three matches this season, and if he plays in the next match against Valencia, he will have to do a lot better.

FEBRUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE