Impact Mariano has logged a combined 14 minutes off the bench this season, so his return to the squad is unlikely to impact the starting XI or fantasy players in general.
OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Makes cameo off bench Mariano (strain) made a four-minute substitute appearance versus Girona on Sunday.
Participates in training Mariano (strain) participated in Friday's training session ahead of Sunday's match against Girona.
Impact Mariano is expected to be available over the weekend though his chances of playing aren't too high with Rodrygo in good form as a backup for Karim Benzema.
OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Picks up knock Mariano didn't make the squad list for Wednesday's trip to Elche due to a knock picked up in training.
Impact Mariano has played just three times this season, spending every other match on the bench. With Rodrygo and Eden Hazard getting starts at false nine over Mariano when Karim Benzema is out of the lineup, it's unlikely that Mariano will get many chances to play.
OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
On bench in UCL Final Mariano was an unused substitute in Saturday's 1-0 Champions League Final victory against Liverpool.
Impact Mariano ends the season with a goal and an assist in nine La Liga appearances (three starts), but he's not even necessarily the first-choice backup option to Karim Benzema at center forward and the 28-year-old doesn't seem to have much of a future with Real Madrid beyond what he's already shown.
MAY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
First goal of season Mariano scored a goal while taking three shots during Sunday's match with Cadiz.
Impact Mariano found the back of the net after just five minutes, opening the scoring in the match. The goal was the first of the season for the forward while his three shots were tied for the team-high total as of his substitution in the 82nd minute.
MAY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Back in squad against Levante Mariano (undisclosed) has been called up by Real Madrid for Thursday's clash against Levante.
Impact Mariano was replaced in the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's defeat to Atletico Madrid due to an undisclosed injury, but he should be available to return on Thursday.
MAY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Late scratch in derby Mariano (undisclosed) was removed from the starting XI before Sunday's derby against Atleti.
Impact Mariano was removed from the starting XI with an undisclosed injury. The forward was replaced by Luke Jovic in the starting XI before Sunday's derby. The injury is unknown, but with only three matches to play in La Liga if the injury is at all serious Mariano's season could be done.
MAY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Takes three shots in win Mariano took three shots and made a clearance in Saturday's 4-0 victory against Espanyol.
Impact Mariano made just his second La Liga start of the season Saturday -- the other one came on Halloween -- and he played key a role in Rodrygo's second goal with some good pressing. He'll still be a backup option at best for Wednesday's Champions League clash against Manchester City, but he could get some more playing time as the league campaign winds down now that the title has been clinched.
APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Called up for Espanyol game Mariano (groin) has been called up by Real Madrid for Saturday's clash against Espanyol.
Impact Mariano has missed Madrid's last two games with an adductor injury, but he has recovered and might even feature on Saturday as his team will be prioritizing the Champions League return fixture against Manchester City on Tuesday.
APRIL 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Out for midweek game Mariano was not called up by Real Madrid for Wednesday's clash against Osasuna due to an adductor injury.
Impact Mariano will not be available for the Osasuna game on Wednesday, but he will hope to be fit by next week's Champions League semifinal against Manchester City.
APRIL 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Makes squad against Alaves Mariano (thigh) is in the squad for Saturday's clash with Alaves, after making the initial squad list.
Impact Mariano is in the preliminary squad Saturday and should be fully available against Alaves. Even when fully available it's heavily unlikely that the forward will play any major part in the match Saturday. Mariano finds himself consistently near the bottom of the attacking depth chart.
FEBRUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Logs five minutes in win Mariano created one chance in five minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 2-1 win over Athletic Club.
Impact Mariano returned from a one-match absence due to illness and was promptly restored to his role as a substitute. While Karim Benzema has few peers at his position across the league, Luka Jovic is more likely to get proper minutes at striker than Mariano.
DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Back in team Mariano (illness) is on the bench for Wednesday's match against Athletic Club.
Impact Mariano is back in the team Wednesday and could even see minutes given the absences of everyone else. The seldom-used 28-year-old managed one start earlier in the season in which he assisted, but he's only played 12 minutes outside of that match.
DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Out against Cadiz Diaz isn't feeling well and will miss Sunday's clash against Cadiz, according to Miguel Angel Diaz of COPE radio.
Impact Diaz has featured just once in La Liga this season, and with Karim Benzema and Luka Jovic both fit, he was unlikely to see game time anyway on Sunday. Still, he will hope to recover and be fit for Wednesday's clash against Athletic Bilbao.
DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Records assist in win Mariano took four shots (one on target) and assisted a goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Elche.
Impact Mariano made his first appearance of the season on Saturday, and he was dangerous against Elche. He will return to the bench again as soon as Karim Benzema returns from a foot injury, but more performances like this when called upon might earn him some more opportunities moving forward this season, or at least drum up some interest for him in the transfermarket.
OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Makes initial squad list Mariano (ankle) is in the initial squad list for Tuesday's clash with Shakhtar.
Impact Mariano has made the initial squad list after battling a variety of injuries for months. The forward hasn't gotten into the team in any meaningful way and is likely an emergency or depth option. Barring something surprising Mariano will not play Tuesday.
OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Still recovering from ankle injury Mariano (ankle) is still training alone, according to the Real Madrid training report.
Impact Mariano is likely not going to play for Madrid this season, simply put he's too far down the depth chart, and injuries have ruined his preparation for the season. That said if he were able to get healthy he may be a de facto starter with seemingly every midfielder and forward in front of him hurt. In the meantime he figures to recover and potentially go out on loan.
OCTOBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Suffers training setback Mariano suffered an ankle injury during Friday's training, according to Miguel Angel Diaz of Cope.
Impact Mariano suffering yet another injury is just a continuation of his awful luck this season. Mariano is approaching the unfortunate stat of having more separate injuries than minutes played this season. He will hope to heal from the ankle issue over the international break before an Oct. 17 clash with Bilbao.
OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
No longer on injury list Mariano (undisclosed) no longer appears as an injured player as of Wednesday's training session.
Impact Even if Mariano isn't selected in Sunday's match against Celta Vigo, he at least appears to be available if needed. As long as Karim Benzema can avoid injury, Mariano isn't likely to play with any frequency.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Out vs. Betis Mariano is not in the squad list for Saturday's trip away to Betis.
Impact Mariano remains out with an undisclosed issue that has held him out recently. He isn't a key part of the Madrid starting XI and has next to no fantasy relevance.
AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not fully fit Mariano spent only part of Wednesday's training session with the group due to undisclosed reasons.
Impact Mariano has yet to play this season and won't have a huge role when fit, but this may explain why he hasn't even gotten a chance to feature. With Gareth Bale around, and Karim Benzema still in good form, it will be hard for Mariano to earn many minutes this season.
AUGUST 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Real Madrid’s Mariano Diaz tests positive for COVID-19 ahead of Champions League Real Madrid's Mariano Diaz has COVID-19 in initial scare for Champions League. Sports across the globe have resumed amid the coronavirus, an...
JULY 28, 2020 • FANSIDED.COM
Mariano Diaz Tests Positive for Coronavirus Ahead of Real Madrid's Champions League Clash With Man City Real Madrid have confirmed that forward Mariano Diaz has tested positive for the coronavirus, meaning he will miss his side's Champions Leag...
JULY 28, 2020 • 12UP.COM
Real Madrid confirm Mariano Diaz has tested positive for Covid-19 | Goal.com Real Madrid have confirmed that Mariano Diaz has tested positive for Covid-19 and is now self-isolating at home.
JULY 28, 2020 • GOAL.COM
Isolating after positive result Mariano tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday and while he's in "perfect health," he will be in isolation at home for the next one to two weeks.
Impact This positive result for Mariano likely keeps him out of the squad for the Aug. 7 Champions League match against Man City. Of course, he's made just five league appearances for Real Madrid this season and isn't a regular option.
JULY 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
