NABIL FEKIR NEWS

Logs five crosses in draw Fekir created one chance from five crosses (one accurate) and put two shots off target during Friday's scoreless draw with Real Madrid.

Impact Fekir ends the seasons with six goals and eight assist but just two of those setups came over the last eight matches of the campaign. He still produced more chances (84-51), scored more goals (six-five) and logged more assists (eight-five) between the prior campaign and now, so this effort can be looked on with success in mind.

MAY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in loss Fekir provided an assist, had one off-target shot, created four chances, sent in five accurate crosses, made three tackles (all won) and drew four fouls during Saturday's 2-1 loss...

Impact Fekir once again displayed his well-known playmaking skills, pacing all players in chances created, and assisted Marc Bartra's goal with a free-kick cross from the left in the 79th minute. The midfielder has six goals and eight assists over 31 domestic appearances this season, but adds much more than that, filling the stat sheet with peripheral numbers in both ends. He'll try to remain productive during Tuesday's visit to Valencia.

MAY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Active in draw Fekir took three shots (one on goal) and created two chances from four crosses (one accurate) during Monday's scoreless draw with Getafe.

Impact Fekir has recorded just one assist in the last four matches but still put together an impressive performance that nearly saw him beat David Soria from outside the box if it weren't for an impressive save. He'll next face Barcelona, which have been inconsistent all season and recently lost twice at home.

MAY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joaquín's finale: Betis faces Valencia in Copa del Rey final

Joaquín Sánchez helped Real Betis win its last major trophy in 2005 when they won the Copa del Rey

APRIL 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Creates three chances in loss Fekir took two shots and created three chances in Tuesday's 1-0 defeat against Elche. He also won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Fekir will be disappointed he and his team couldn't come up with a result against a beatable Elche side as Betis falls further away from finishing in the top-four in La Liga this season. He will want to bounce back in the Copa del Rey Final against Valencia on Saturday.

APRIL 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances against Sociedad Fekir took a shot and created two chances in Friday's 0-0 draw against Real Sociedad. He also won one of two tackles in the match.

Impact Fekir had a few dangerous moments Friday, but he couldn't find a breakthrough goal that would have solidified his side's position in the race for the top-four in La Liga. He has seven assists this season and he should have more opportunities Tuesday against 14th-placed Elche, which have conceded 44 times in 32 matches.

APRIL 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in win Fekir made an assist, had two off-target shots, created two chances, sent in six inaccurate crosses and drew six fouls during Saturday's 2-1 win over Cadiz.

Impact Fekir was back after serving his two-match ban for violent conduct against Athletic Bilbao and had another nice performance, displaying creativity and skills that left opposing defenders most of the times with only fouls as resources to stop him. And the playmaker was involved on his side's first goal, assisting Cristian Tello with a beautiful backheel pass. With six goals and seven assists over 27 league apperances this season, Fekir will try to keep it up during Friday's visit to Real Sociedad.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Juventus faces Inter, Barcelona hosts Sevilla

The Derby d’Italia is always a hotly contested fight between two of the biggest teams in Italian soccer

APRIL 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sent off against Bilbao Fekir received a straight red card in the 80th minute of Sunday's victory against Athletic Bilbao for violent conduct. He took two shots, created a chance and won two of two tackle...

Impact Fekir was having a solid game before his red card on Sunday, but he will now be suspended for next weekend's clash against Celta Vigo. Sergio Canales is likely to slide over to replace him in attacking midfield for the game, or Joaquin could get the start in his absence as well.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lyon, Eintracht Frankfurt win Europa League last-16 1st legs

Lyon and Eintracht Frankfurt have secured first-leg victories in the Europa League round of 16

MARCH 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Launches nine crosses in loss Fekir had two shots (one on goal), nine crosses, one interception, two tackles, three fouls, created two chances and sustained two fouls in the 3-1 loss to Atletico Madrid on Sunda...

Impact After falling behind early, Fekir and the rest of his squad were trying to play catch-up. Though he couldn't bring anything to fruition, the midfielder is an aggressive crosser and a dangerous offensive threat. Hopefully he will have more luck in his next appearance against Eintracht Frankfurt.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Plays in Copa del Rey Fekir (undisclosed) started and played the full 90 minutes in Thursday's Copa del Rey semifinal second leg against Rayo.

Impact Fekir was subbed out at halftime of last weekend's derby defeat against Sevilla with an undisclosed injury, but he was fit enough for Thursday's game and should be fine against Atletico Madrid on Sunday as well.

MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Betis hosts Atlético amid 5-team fight for Champions League

Real Betis hosts Atlético Madrid on Sunday with both involved in a five-team fight for the last two Champions League berths for next season

MARCH 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leaves injured at halftime Fekir had zero shots, created one chance, sent in one accurate cross and drew three fouls during Sunday's 2-1 loss against Sevilla.

Impact Fekir was held in check by Sevilla defenders while he was on the pitch and had to be subbed off at halftime after suffering a tackle from behind by Marcos Acuna. It looked like it's just a hard knock and the attacker will try to get back for Thursday's Copa del Rey semifinal, but more on his stats for this match and Sunday's league clash against Atletico Madrid will be known during the next few days.

FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fires in five crosses Fekir had four shots (one on goal), five crosses, one tackle, one foul, created two chances and sustained two fouls in the 2-1 victory over Mallorca on Sunday.

Impact Even though Fekir couldn't connect for an assist in this match, he remains a crossing machine. He has been slumping a little in terms of goals scored, but it may be time for him to break out of that pattern against Sevilla.

FEBRUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona scores late, stays unbeaten against rival Espanyol

Espanyol came within a minute of ending its 13-year winless run against Barcelona in the Spanish league after conceding in the sixth minute of stoppage time in a 2-2 draw at home

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores twice in victory Fekir had two goals on five shots (four on goal), five crosses, one interception, one tackle, one foul, created five chances and was fouled four times in the 4-2 victory against Le...

Impact Fekir came out hot, scoring the first goal of the match in the 14th minute. His second goal came in the 49th minute, and it was what put this match out of reach for Levante. Fekir has not scored in his last five appearances, but hopefully he will be able to do so in the next match against Mallorca.

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pellegrini makes Real Betis a contender again in Spain

Being a fan of Spanish club Real Betis fan wasn’t much fun not long ago

FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Provides two assists in win Fekir provided two assists from five chances created and put two shots off target during Friday's 4-1 win over Espanyol.

Impact Fekir now has three assists from his last two league starts and following his impressive showing in the Copa del Rey, there aren't many players as influential as him right now. With eight chances created on 15 crosses in these two games, he'll be a key piece in the next match against Villarreal, which have conceded 23 goals in their first 21 matches.

JANUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist in win Fekir provided one assist from three chances created on 10 crosses (two accurate) and put two shots off target during Tuesday's 4-0 win over Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Fekir hasn't gone more than three consecutive starts without contributing to the scoresheet since mid-October. He managed to first get back on track in the feisty derby against Sevilla in the Copa del Rey and it carried over for much of his team into Tuesday's convincing win. Fekir will now focus on Friday's trip to Espanyol, which have conceded 26 goals in 21 matches.

JANUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended game in Spain resumes without injured player

The Copa del Rey match suspended after an object was thrown from the stands resumed behind closed doors and without the Sevilla player hit in the head in what the club called an “a...

JANUARY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Betis vs Sevilla suspended after object hits Sevilla player

The Copa del Rey derby match between Real Betis and Sevilla has been suspended after an object hurled from the stands hit Sevilla player Joan Jordán in the head

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Extends contract with Betis Fekir has signed a four-and-a-half-year contract extension with Real Betis, the club announced Wednesday.

Impact Fekir has not only been Betis' best player this season, he's been one of the best in La Liga so far with four goals and three assists on three shots (1.4 on target) and 2.5 chances created per 90 minutes. The 28-year-old has just signed on with the club through the 2025/26 season.

JANUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in four crosses in draw Fekir registerd one shot on target, one chance created, four inaccurate crosses and two tackles (both won) in Sunday's 1-1 draw at Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Fekir had a good outing, leading his side in crossed to help them earn one point on the road. The midfielder has five goals and four assists in the season. He will now look to get on the scoresheet when they host Alaves on Jan 18.

JANUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet off bench in loss Fekir had one shot on goal and created one chance after coming off the bench during Sunday's 2-0 loss against Celta Vigo.

Impact Fekir came off the bench for the first time this season, replacing Andres Guardado as part of a double substitution. With his side already losing by two goals, the playmaker couldn't provide the expected spark on the attacking end and was mostly held in check while he was on the pitch. Fekir will probably return to the starting XI for Sunday's visit to Rayo Vallecano.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE