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Scores goal off bench Torres scored one goal across 45 minutes during a 2-2 draw Saturday versus Celta Vigo.

Impact Torres logged his second goal of the 2021-22 La Liga. His recent scoring output indicates he could be valuable to fantasy managers despite not being an established starter. Ivan Rakitic, Fernando and Joan Jordan aren't attacking-type midfielders like Torres is.

JANUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Plays four minutes in return Torres played four minutes during Monday's 1-0 win at Cadiz.

Impact Torres missed two games with an undisclosed injury and returned at Cadiz. The midfielder had a limited time in the pitch and did not log any relevant stats. He will now look for more playing time against Getafe on Sunday.

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes bench Monday Torres (undisclosed) is on the bench for Monday's match against Cadiz.

Impact Torres returns to the side after missing the last two matches before the break. When healthy, he's either started or featured off the bench, so he should come on against Cadiz at some point. He started five matches from eight league appearances in the first half of the season, producing one goal and an assist.

JANUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured in Copa del Rey Torres was subbed out in extra time of Wednesday's Copa del Rey victory against Andratx after suffering an apparent injury.

Impact The severity of Torres' potential injury is unclear as of yet, but he has started just five La Liga games this season and will be unlikely to make the XI against Atletico Madrid regardless of his fitness.

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Opens the scoring early Oliver scored a goal while taking three shots (all on goal), crossing four times inaccurately and creating two chances during Sunday's 5-3 win over Levante.

Impact Oliver found the back of the net in the eighth minute opening the scoring in the match. The goal was the first of the season for the midfielder while he finished with the second highest amount of shots and chances created on the team in the victory.

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On track for Tuesday Torres (undisclosed) should be ready to play in Tuesday's UCL match against Red Bull Salzburg, according to manager Julen Lopetegui.

Impact Torres appeared in seven Champions League matches last season and is at least on track to make the squad list if selected. With Thomas Delaney making the midfield even deeper this season, Torres won't get too many chances to start in any competition.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Getafe Torres will miss Monday's match against Getafe due to an undisclosed reason.

Impact Torres also missed the first match of the season against Rayo Vallecano and remains unavailable. He's mostly a backup option in the midfield when fit, so his absence isn't nearly as impactful as it could be while Fernando, Ivan Rakitic and Joan Jordan are all able to play.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Assists late game winner Oliver had an assist while crossing twice inaccurately and creating two chances during Sunday's 1-0 win over Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Oliver set up Papu Gomez in the 92nd minute, assisting the late game winning goal to steal all three points. The assist was the third of the season for the midfielder, while his two chances created tied for the team-high total in the win.

MAY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Messi scores 700th goal, Barcelona held 2-2 by Atlético

Lionel Messi has scored his 700th career goal for club and country in a 2-2 draw with Atlético Madrid that hurt Barcelona’s bid to defend its Spanish league title

JUNE 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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Benitez defends Real tactics after Madrid derby draw

Rafa Benitez defended his tactics after his Real side conceded a late goal to Atletico Madrid.

OCTOBER 5, 2015

Benitez defends Real tactics after Madrid derby draw

Messi, Neymar lead Barcelona past Atletico to La Liga summit

Messi came off the bench to provide the winner as Barcelona knocked off Atletico.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2015

Messi, Neymar lead Barcelona past Atletico to La Liga summit